Episode 172: Rest Shaming – Why We Feel Guilty for Slowing Down

Have you ever felt guilty for taking a nap? Or judged yourself for not doing more?

In this episode, we're unpacking rest shaming—that internal (and external) voice that says rest is lazy, indulgent, or selfish.

We’ll explore:

😰 Why we feel guilty for slowing down
🧠 The neurological + hormonal cost of constant “go mode”
🔥 How patriarchy and productivity culture have shaped women’s rest habits
💬 The difference between true rest vs. “scrolling on the couch”
🛌 What The Sleep Revolution by Arianna Huffington reveals about rest, sleep, and reclaiming our energy
✨ How rest can be a radical, healing, and sacred act

This is not just about sleep.
It’s about worthiness, permission, and remembering you don’t have to earn your rest.

🎧 Listen now and discover why reclaiming rest is one of the most powerful things you can do for your health, hormones, and healing.

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172: Rest Shaming – Why We Feel Guilty for Slowing Down

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