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Oct 20, 2026 12 min

Are you resting enough?

from The Dope Life Podcast Hosted by Coach AJ

What started as a trip to bury a beloved uncle becomes a powerful lesson in grief, healing, and nervous system regulation. Sitting with family on an aunt’s veranda, surrounded by trees, breeze, and stillness, AJ experiences something many high achievers are missing: real rest that creates clarity instead of guilt. 00:00 The veranda that changed how I rest 01:10 Why rest isn’t something you earn 02:47 Bringing the feeling of rest home 05:22 The four conditions for real rest 06:24 Permission to slow down 07:25 Create an environment for stillness 08:28 Community and rest 09:34 Letting go of consequences 10:39 A guided rest practice 12:12 Create your own veranda 12:43 Rest is a requirement, not a reward Connect with Coach AJ:Email: [email protected] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arlenejohnsoncoachaj/

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