In this episode I'm joined by Hester Brooks, a certified Daring to Rest coach and Yoga Nidra facilitator based in Lincolnville, Maine.

Hester specializes in helping women break the cycle of exhaustion and create a life that truly honors their capacity — and this conversation could not have come at a better time.

We talk about what it really means to rest (hint: it's not the same as sleep), why so many women struggle to give themselves permission to do it, and how our family lineages shape our relationship to both rest and productivity.

Hester shares her own journey of discovering Yoga Nidra during a period of major life changes, and how it transformed her sleep, digestion, anxiety, and overall sense of self.

In this episode we explore:

What it means to be a highly sensitive person and why rest is a nervous system necessity
The difference between rest and sleep — and why both matter
How ancestral patterns and family modeling shape our "rest ethic"
What Yoga Nidra is and what to expect from the practice
The concept of the "rested voice" and how the way we speak about our lives affects our energy
Rested decision-making as a daily practice
The difference between resting and living a rested life
Why this work is especially important during perimenopause and times of transition

Resources mentioned:

Hester's free 18-minute "I Had a Long Day" Yoga Nidra recording
Hester's website
Hester's Rest Offerings

Resources:

Free Masterclass: The Alchemy of the Perimenopause Portal

Ayurvedic Dosha Quick Reference Guide

Abhyanga Self Massage Guide

Weekend Nervous System Reset

Nourished For Resilience Workbook

Find me at www.nourishednervoussystem.com

and @nourishednervoussytem on Instagram