#19: When you think about resting, what comes to mind?

Is it zoning out on the couch, scrolling Instagram, or bingeing Netflix? Or is it the kind of rest that actually restores your body, fuels your energy, and helps you show up more fully in your life?

In this episode, I’m breaking down the difference between escaping vs. true relaxation — and why so many of us struggle with rest that actually nourishes us.

I’ll share:

• How I personally had to unlearn the story that “rest = laziness”
• The sneaky ways distraction, avoidance, and numbing keep us from real restoration
• What true rest actually looks like in daily life
• 3 simple practices you can try this week to re-energize your mind, body, and nervous system

Rest is not lazy. Rest is how you refuel. 💛

FREE Resources + Links from this Episode:

🎧 Free 3-Minute Guided Breathwork

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August 28 at 6 pm PST (on Zoom)

Join me live for a somatic activation & embodiment practice to release old patterns, reconnect with your body, and step into your power and most authentic self!

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