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Join Dr. Seida Hood on The Poised Powerhouse Podcast as she empowers ambitious women with practical life strategies to live authentically without compromising wellness. From redefining leadership to organizing schedules and launching impactful programs, Dr. Hood's empowering conversations provide practical wisdom and guidance for purposeful living. It's like that therapeutic Sunday brunch with your girls, but with actionable insights and empowering conversations. Get ready to step boldly into your God-given purpose with The Poised Powerhouse Podcast!
S3 | E179: I Was in the ICU—and Still Couldn’t Rest. Here’s Why.
The Poised Powerhouse Podcast
18 minutes 11 seconds
6 months ago
S3 | E179: I Was in the ICU—and Still Couldn’t Rest. Here’s Why.
If you’ve ever felt guilty for slowing down—even when your body was begging you to—this episode is your sacred invitation to pause.
In this deeply personal episode of The Poised Powerhouse Podcast, Dr. Seida shares the breaking point that shook her out of performance and into purpose: a hospital bed moment that revealed just how unsafe rest had become… and the divine whisper that changed everything.
Because rest shouldn’t be something you earn. It should be something you live in.
✨ WHAT YOU’LL GET FROM THIS EPISODE:
✅ The real reason rest feels unsafe for high-achieving women ✅ A raw story of ICU survival + spiritual revelation ✅ How hustle sneaks into even sacred seasons ✅ The thought that revealed hustle had become an identity ✅ Faith-forward permission to slow down without shame ✅ One powerful mindset shift you need before your body forces it
⏳ EPISODE MARKERS:
00:00 – Intro + Sips & Stillness™: Brunch Club Mug + Reflective Clarity 02:30 – The truth about pace, pause, and permission 04:50 – ICU flashback: when hustle follows you into crisis 09:15 – “If I stop, it’ll fall apart…” (the hustle lie) 11:30 – From shame to strategy: how The Hustle Rehab began 14:00 – Weekly Nourishment: Matthew 11:28 15:30 – Journal Prompt: What divine redirection are you avoiding?
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CONNECT WITH DR. SEIDA:
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LET’S TALK:
✨ COMMENT: Have you ever felt guilty for resting—even in crisis? ✨ LIKE if this episode gave you a holy pause ✨ SUBSCRIBE for weekly wisdom on wellness, ambition, and alignment ✨ SHARE with the woman who’s tired of pretending she’s not tired
Because boo, you’re not lazy. You’re overdue for alignment.
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The Poised Powerhouse Podcast
Join Dr. Seida Hood on The Poised Powerhouse Podcast as she empowers ambitious women with practical life strategies to live authentically without compromising wellness. From redefining leadership to organizing schedules and launching impactful programs, Dr. Hood's empowering conversations provide practical wisdom and guidance for purposeful living. It's like that therapeutic Sunday brunch with your girls, but with actionable insights and empowering conversations. Get ready to step boldly into your God-given purpose with The Poised Powerhouse Podcast!
