EPISODE · Jun 29, 2026 · 50 MIN
119. You're Not Lazy—You're Resting Wrong: Resting Well & Holy Leisure
from Poise in the Noise · host Melissa Heiler and Erin Monnin
What if the reason you're exhausted isn't because you're doing too much—but because you're not getting the kind of rest you actually need?In this episode, we discuss the concept of holy leisure & explore key insights from Sacred Rest by Saundra Dalton-Smith. We talk about the seven types of rest, the difference between relaxation & restoration, & practical ways to build healthier rhythms into everyday life.We also share personal experiences implementing these ideas & how they've impacted our family, work, faith, & overall well-being.Keywords: sacred rest, holy leisure, rest and burnout, Christian rest, Catholic rest, Sabbath, emotional exhaustion, mental exhaustion, sensory overload, motherhood burnout, work life balance, intentional living, Christian parenting, family rhythms, spiritual wellness, self care, mental health, rest for parents, burnout recovery, Catholic motherhood, Poise in the Noise PodcastLike~download~subscribe~leave a review~share with your friends~all of the above!Follow us: @poiseinthenoisepod Erin: @flowering.at.his.feet Melissa: @homesandholinessEmail:[email protected]linktr.ee/poiseinthenoisepodSupport us on PatreonPromo Links:Crunchi Skincare & MakeupA Holistically Well Pregnancy Program - promo code for 20% off: poiseinthenoiseMade for Mothers - start your first month for only $19 using this link!Resources:Sacred Rest: Recover Your Life, Renew Your Energy, Restore Your Sanity - Saundra Dalton-Smith, MD - Spotify audiobookSacred Rest QuizGenius Mom Hacks: The Tools and Routines That Will Give You Back Your Life, Time, & Sanity - Amy Motroni - Spotify audiobook
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What if the reason you're exhausted isn't because you're doing too much—but because you're not getting the kind of rest you actually need?In this episode, we discuss the concept of holy leisure & explore key insights from Sacred Rest by Saundra Dalton-Smith. We talk about the seven types of rest, the difference between relaxation & restoration, & practical ways to build healthier rhythms into everyday life.We also share personal experiences implementing these ideas & how they've impacted our family, work, faith, & overall well-being.Keywords: sacred rest, holy leisure, rest and burnout, Christian rest, Catholic rest, Sabbath, emotional exhaustion, mental exhaustion, sensory overload, motherhood burnout, work life balance, intentional living, Christian parenting, family rhythms, spiritual wellness, self care, mental health, rest for parents, burnout recovery, Catholic motherhood, Poise in the Noise PodcastLike~download~subscribe~leave a review~share with your friends~all of the above!Follow us: @poiseinthenoisepod Erin: @flowering.at.his.feet Melissa: @homesandholinessEmail:[email protected]linktr.ee/poiseinthenoisepodSupport us on PatreonPromo Links:Crunchi Skincare & MakeupA Holistically Well Pregnancy Program - promo code for 20% off: poiseinthenoiseMade for Mothers - start your first month for only $19 using this link!Resources:Sacred Rest: Recover Your Life, Renew Your Energy, Restore Your Sanity - Saundra Dalton-Smith, MD - Spotify audiobookSacred Rest QuizGenius Mom Hacks: The Tools and Routines That Will Give You Back Your Life, Time, & Sanity - Amy Motroni - Spotify audiobook
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