Why Hustle Culture is Making You Sick (And How to Heal)
Affirmation: I am healthy & I make healthy choices to live fully.
Ism: Rest ain’t lazy—it’s legacy.
Theme:
This episode is a wake-up call to redefine what it means to be healthy—from the inside out. We’re calling out hustle culture, unpacking toxic wellness narratives, and replacing them with aligned, embodied truth. Health isn’t just about diet and workouts—it’s about energy, boundaries, rest, and the relationship you have with your body.
If you’ve been running on caffeine, deadlines, and “I’ll rest when I’m done” energy, this conversation is your divine intervention. Rest isn’t weakness. It’s not wasted time. And it’s definitely not lazy—it’s the foundation that holds your purpose, your health, and your legacy together.
In this episode, we’re flipping the script on hustle culture, breaking up with toxic wellness myths, and learning how to honor the body as a sacred home—not a machine. Whether you’re a high-achiever, a wellness enthusiast, or simply someone whose soul is begging for a pause, you’ll walk away with a renewed vision of health rooted in clarity, rhythm, and deep self-trust.
✨ Who This Episode Is For:
High-achievers who are tired of being tiredWellness girlies who feel disconnected from their bodiesSpiritual folks navigating burnout and purposeAnyone who's glorified hustle culture and is now ready to choose alignment over adrenaline
🌿 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
Timestamps:
00:00 – Introduction
01:51 – The Truth About Hustle Culture
03:50 – Our Relationship with Rest
09:31 – How Epigenetics Shapes Rest Habits
11:54 – Survival Mode vs. Self-Honoring
14:43 – Self-Care That Actually Restores You
17:00 – Health, Energy & Rest Connection
21:11 – 6 Practical Tips to Stay Healthy
26:12 – Rest, Worth & Your Legacy
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