DEEPLY RESTED PODCAST
Ep. 11: Reimagining Productivity
with Uriah Guilford
What if productivity could feel less like a grind and more like joy? In today’s episode of Deeply Rested, host Maegan Megginson sits down with Uriah Guilford, a licensed therapist, group practice owner, and author of Productive Practice, to explore the complicated relationship between productivity and well-being.
Maegan opens up about her love-hate relationship with productivity—how societal pressures often tie self-worth to output—while recognizing its importance as a business owner.
Uriah, who runs Productive Therapist, a virtual assistant company for therapists, offers a refreshing take on productivity, showing how it can be fun, joyful, and aligned with personal values.
Together, Maegan and Uriah challenge the traditional “hustle” mindset and offer personalized strategies that are particularly helpful for neurodivergent individuals. Tune in to hear Uriah and Maegan redefine productivity in a way that emphasizes human connection and personal fulfillment over grinding away for metrics. Uriah shares practical tips on delegation, slow growth, and staying true to what matters most.
In this episode, Uriah will share:
- Uriah’s fresh approach to productivity (00:08)
- Techniques to combine productivity and joy (02:27)
- Defining personal productivity (12:11)
- Shifting goals and thinking critically about productivity (20:49)
- Why authenticity in business communication matters (30:28)
- The importance of slow growth in business (36:14)
- The importance of rest and community (44:17)
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Meet The Guest
Uriah Guilford
Uriah Guilford is a licensed therapist and a group practice owner. He is also the author of The Productive Practice book and the creator of Productive Therapist, a virtual assistant company that serves therapists in private practice. He is a technology nerd, a minimalist travel packer and a rock drummer.
Connect With Uriah:
- Check out Uriah’s personal blog at Hey Uriah: heyuriah.com
- Download Uriah’s Magic Call Script, a script with the exact words to say to turn more callers into clients. productivetherapist.com/magic
Mentioned In This Episode:
- Ali Abdaal’s Feel-Good Productivity: How to Do More of What Matters to You
- Uriah Gilford’s The Productive Practice: Grow your therapy practice, get more done and have more fun!
- John Fitch and Max Frenzel’s Time Off: A Practical Guide to Building Your Rest Ethic and Finding Success Without the Stress
- Cal Newport’s Slow Productivity: The Lost Art of Accomplishment Without Burnout
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