In this episode of Owning Pleasure As A Black Woman, we open our rest series by starting with the body.

I walk through why physical rest isn't just sleep, why the Strong Black Woman archetype trains you to override both pain and desire the same way, and why you can do everything "right" and still wake up feeling like a stranger in your own body. I

f you've stopped noticing what you actually want — not just what you need to get done — this one is for you.

What You'll Walk Away With

→ The difference between passive rest (sleep) and active rest (movement, touch, bodywork) — and why you need both

→ A reflection practice for noticing where your body holds tension, and what it's actually asking for underneath it

→ Permission to treat rest as the doorway back to desire, not a reward you have to earn first

Resources

Download the free 7-Day Self-Care Reset → javerywellness.com/reset

Sacred Rest by Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith (2017) — the seven types of rest framework referenced in this episode. ***This description contains an Amazon affiliate link. If you purchase through it, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.***

Sponsored By

This episode is brought to you by Javery Integrative Wellness Services. Browse our digital downloads and tools designed to help you do this work between sessions

→ javerywellness.com/store

Connect

→ Instagram · @javerywellness

→ Website · javerywellness.com

Disclaimer

Owning Pleasure As A Black Woman is for educational and informational purposes only. This podcast does not constitute therapy, medical advice, or a therapeutic relationship. If you are struggling or in crisis, please reach out to a licensed mental health professional or contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988.