Ep 1: Defining Rest as Liberation

In the inaugural episode of The Rest of Us podcast, host Dana Tenille Weekes explores rest as a form of self-liberation and introduces listeners to her definition of rest. Dana delves into the fundamentals of her definition, including self-acceptance, agency, and belonging, and why rest is a mindset and not simply a self-care practice. In doing so, Dana reads a poem by Nikki Giovanni titled “Revolutionary Dreams.”Released on Martin Luther King Jr. Day and the day of the U.S. presidential inauguration, Dana invites listeners to join a community committed to making rest a revolutionary act.00:00 Welcome to The Rest of Us Podcast00:26 Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Inauguration Day00:55 The Importance of Rest as Liberation02:46 Defining Rest as Liberation03:24 Nikki Giovanni's Revolutionary Dreams06:00 Self-Acceptance and Conscious Living08:46 Agency and Belonging10:46 Survival Mode vs. Rest13:52 Personal Journey of Rest19:51 Reflection and Closing ThoughtsIf this episode feels like a message or mirror, feel free to share it with someone who is looking to think about rest differently. 🎙️ Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen. ⭐ Leave a 5-star review. (We are grateful for you doing so.) Until next time, rest, my friends.Connect with Us Website:www.therestofuspodcast.com  Instagram:@therestofus.podcast@danatenilleweekesSubstack:@therestofuspodcastLinkedIn:Dana Tenille Weekes