What if rest wasn’t a prize you earn after burning out, but the source of your creativity, clarity and kindness? We pull apart the tangled beliefs that keep us sprinting from the fear of losing momentum, the scarcity around time, and the nagging worry that energy might never return and offer a grounded way to choose rest before the crash.

Together, we map the difference between sick rest and restorative rest, and why both matter. You’ll hear candid stories about pushing past limits, learning to read the body’s early signals, and the surprising relief that comes from canceling plans without guilt. We get practical: simple rituals for low-input restoration, a candle-and-oil wind-down that nourishes the senses, and a quiet-leaning approach for those who crave silence. We also share a quick energy audit to build evidence that rest “works,” helping you trust your body over the loud "shoulds".

Rest isn’t always stillness. Sometimes movement is the medicine. From an unhurried walk, to free dancing (with or without music), to gentle somatic practice that helps emotions metabolize. We offer a litmus test to decide: Is your body truly tired, or are you tired of feeling emotions/feelings? That distinction unlocks momentum without self-abandonment. We also look at how boredom primes the mind for creativity, why sustainable pacing changes with age, and how honoring your cycles protects your relationships, your work, and your health.

We explore rest for rest’s sake... We invite you to do the same.

Here are some episode highlights:
• difference between sick rest and restorative rest
• age, energy capacity and letting go of the push
• daily rest rituals and low‑input options
• human design nuances and pacing styles
• emotional fatigue versus physical fatigue
• evidence‑based energy audits to test what works
• boredom as a doorway to creativity
• when rest invites big feelings and what to do
• choosing between rest or movement each day
• protecting relationships by resourcing early

an added note: When using grounding as a rest method, a minimum of 15 minutes is required to impact the viscosity of our blood. So for example, that means we need a minimum of 15 minutes of barefoot/palm contact when on grass/sand, in water, or when touching a tree.

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