Are you doing everything “right”- sleeping, exercising, pushing through your workload yet still feeling drained?

In this episode, Sarah challenges the way we think about rest. For high-performing female leaders, exhaustion isn’t always about doing too much - it’s often about recovering in the wrong way.

You’ll learn why traditional ideas of rest fall short, and how to restore your energy more effectively using seven powerful (and often overlooked) types of rest.

What You’ll Learn

Why sleep alone isn’t enough to restore your energy
The hidden reason high performers still feel exhausted
The 7 types of rest and how to recognise what you’re missing
Simple, practical ways to build recovery into your working day
Why rest isn’t a reward - it’s essential maintenance for performance

Timestamps

00:00 – Welcome to Unstuck and Unstoppable

01:00 – Why rest needs a rethink for high performers

02:00 – Energy check: where are you right now?

03:00 – The real problem: under-rested, not burned out

03:30 – Default habits: pushing through, scrolling, switching off

05:00 – Why high performers struggle with recovery

05:30 – Mental rest: calming an overactive mind

06:30 – Physical rest: micro-recovery during the day

07:30 – Emotional rest: managing the invisible load

08:30 – Reflection: which type of rest are you missing?

09:00 – Social rest: balancing interaction and energy

10:00 – Sensory rest: reducing constant stimulation

11:30 – Creative rest: bringing in new input

12:30 – Spiritual rest: reconnecting with meaning and values

13:00 – Personal example: using values to shift energy

14:00 – Why rest is not a reward but maintenance

14:30 – Client story: rebuilding energy after promotion

15:00 – How to choose the one type of rest to focus on

15:30 – Final thoughts and next steps

Key Takeaway

You don’t need to push harder - you need to recover better.

When you identify the right type of rest your body and mind need, everything from your energy to your confidence and performance becomes easier.

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Episode 77 Rethinking Rest: What High Performers Need Beyond Time Off