Welcome to Rest Easy with Ximena Vengoechea, a show about navigating ambition, work, and rest in our busy lives.

In this episode, we speak with dancer, quilter, teacher, and author Cody Cook-Parrott. Cody is the author of several books, including How to Not Always be Working and Getting to Center, and writes a popular newsletter, Monday, Monday about creativity and attention. They are also the creator of the popular dance project, Personal Practice, and the host of Common Shapes, a show about practices, systems, and rituals for a creative life.

In this episode, we talk about Cody’s relationship to rest, sobriety, and social media; the role of improvisation in their personal practice; and the importance of keeping something for yourself as you share and monetize parts of your life. To learn more about Cody, check out their website or follow them on Instagram @codycookparrott (when available).

Special mentions in this episode:

* Introducing Cody

* And Just Like That

* How to Not Always be Working

* Cody’s books and zines

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