What if that voice telling you to “be more productive” isn’t your inner wisdom but internalized capitalism? Most of us are living with constant pressure to optimize, monetize, and harvest every moment of our lives, and we don’t even realize it.

In this raw episode, Gervase shares a vulnerable moment from her own life that perfectly illustrates how capitalism has trained us to believe we don’t get to just exist. She breaks down how this system affects modern women and offers practical ways to reclaim your humanity.

This isn’t about becoming anti-capitalism overnight, it’s about recognizing the programming so you can make conscious choices about your own 500 square feet of life.

Listen to this episode to discover:

• The moment Gervase realized she couldn’t even enjoy a peaceful lunch with her son without thinking about content creation

• How internalized capitalism shows up in everyday life (spoiler: it’s that voice saying “you’re not doing enough”)

• Why we’ve been programmed to turn every hobby, idea, and beautiful moment into a business opportunity

• The “harvest mentality” and why it’s running you ragged

• How capitalism affects both stay-at-home and working moms (and why both feel like they’re never enough)

• Simple acts of rebellion: ways to reclaim moments that capitalism can’t touch

• Why your worth isn’t determined by your output, and how to actually believe it

• How to create conscious moments of rest and pleasure without guilt

• The ripple effect of tending to your own “500 square feet” instead of trying to change the world

This episode is for you if:

• You feel guilty taking breaks unless you’ve “earned” them

• Every hobby feels like it should become a side hustle

• You can’t enjoy peaceful moments without thinking about productivity

• You're exhausted from the constant pressure to do more, be more, create more

• You want practical ways to reclaim your humanity in a productivity-obsessed world

Resource Mentioned in this Episode:

• Toi Marie (Smith): https://www.toimarie.com/

Follow Gervase:

Let’s hang out on IG: @gervasekolmos

Want to go deeper (and get juicy discounts)? Sign up to Gervase’s newsletter: https://www.gervasekolmos.com/ Feel stuck in your career, relationship or life? Need clarity on how to move forward and get your groove back? Book a 90-minute Soul Shift Intensive with Gervase https://www.gervasekolmos.com/the-soul-shift-intensive