Ever feel like your boss never lets you take a break… even though you are the boss? In this episode, Michelle and Sara dive into why creative entrepreneurs and self-employed folks are notoriously bad at resting and what to do about it.

They explore the messy truth behind hustle culture, guilt-driven productivity, and the myth that rest is a reward instead of a right. Expect real talk, humor, and actionable “thinky-thinks” to help you stop running your business into the ground and start finding peace, presence, and grace for yourself.

Key Topics:

• Why self-employed people are terrible at taking time off
• How internalized “bad boss” habits drain creativity
• Mindset shifts and strategies to reduce exhaustion
• Practical ways to build rest into your work life
• Learning to love your boss (you) again

Perfect for: creative entrepreneurs, coaches, and performing arts professionals who feel overworked, overwhelmed, and overdue for a break.

☕ Grab your coffee (or whatever helps you cope) it’s time to talk about real rest. Links you're gonna want:

• 7 types of rest youtube video with Saundra Dalton-Smith
• 7 types of rest PDF By Dr Sarah Ropp
• Go read this book Rest is Resistance: A Manifesto by Tricia Hersey

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