We’re closing out our Mental Health Awareness Month mini-series with an episode that speaks directly to what so many high-achieving women feel but rarely say out loud:
Why am I still so tired—even after I “rest”?
In this final installment, we look at why you might feel depleted, even when you’ve technically slowed down. The truth? A lot of what we call rest…isn’t. It’s shut down. It’s numbing. And while numbing isn’t failure, it is feedback.
This episode isn’t about shame—it’s about shedding light and shifting gears so you can lead from a grounded place, not just functioning.
→ What you’ll hear in this episode:
› The crucial difference between zoning out and numbing out (hint: Love on the Spectrum = nourishing, doom scrolling = not)
› The 3 types of real rest your nervous system actually needs
› Why your current “rest” might be draining you more than you think
› A simple but powerful question to ask yourself before you hit the couch
› How to identify what kind of pause your body and mind are actually asking for
This is nervous system care that goes way beyond bubble baths and PTO. It’s about learning how to really refuel—without checking out or pushing through. Happy Listening!
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