How to Establish Boundaries and Create Space for Rest

Episode 493 of the The Alli Worthington Show podcast, hosted by Alli Worthington, titled "How to Establish Boundaries and Create Space for Rest" was published on March 16, 2026 and runs 32 minutes.

March 16, 2026 ·32m · The Alli Worthington Show

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Summary

Get A Free Coaching Call with Alli -https://alliworthington.com/freecoaching These episodes are favorites because I gather leading voices on a single topic to help you learn practical ways to set boundaries and find genuine, lasting rest. Today, we focus on both boundaries and soul-deep rest—essentials we all need but often neglect. We’re talking about healthy boundaries, Sabbath rhythms, the invisible pressures women face, and practical ways to build rest into your life so you can experience greater renewal and resilience. These conversations share hard-won wisdom from those who have lived, studied, and practiced it. If you’ve ever thought, “I need better boundaries,” or “I wish I could rest, but my life won’t let me,” this episode is for you. You have permission to rest. Choose one practical strategy from today’s episode and make space for rest this week. We’re not just talking about rest—we’re making room for it. Timestamps: (00:45) -The Hidden Cost of Busyness with John Mark Comer (08:20) - Rewriting the Story We’ve Been Told About Work and Rest in Christian Culture with Terra Mattson (14:08) - The Big Boundary Mistakes Women Make with Dr. Sasha Shillcutt (18:47) - Why Your Soul Needs Sabbath with John Mark Comer (22:32) - Practical, Real-Life Ways to Build Rest Into Your Week with Jess Connolly WATCH ALLI ON YOUTUBE Links to great things we discussed: John Mark Comer’s Website Terra Mattson’s Website Dr. Sasha Shillcutt’s Website Jess Connolly’s Website The Uplift app is here! Try it free for 30 days I hope you loved this episode! 🎉 Don't forget to hit that subscribe button on Apple Podcasts and Spotify so you’re always in the loop. And hey, while you're at it, why not pop over to our YouTube channel and check us out? If you're feeling the love, leave a review and sprinkle some stars—your support truly means the world to me! Take care, and keep shining bright! xo, Alli

Episode Description

Get A Free Coaching Call with Alli -https://alliworthington.com/freecoaching

These episodes are favorites because I gather leading voices on a single topic to help you learn practical ways to set boundaries and find genuine, lasting rest. Today, we focus on both boundaries and soul-deep rest—essentials we all need but often neglect.

We’re talking about healthy boundaries, Sabbath rhythms, the invisible pressures women face, and practical ways to build rest into your life so you can experience greater renewal and resilience. These conversations share hard-won wisdom from those who have lived, studied, and practiced it.

If you’ve ever thought, “I need better boundaries,” or “I wish I could rest, but my life won’t let me,” this episode is for you. You have permission to rest. Choose one practical strategy from today’s episode and make space for rest this week. We’re not just talking about rest—we’re making room for it.

Timestamps:

(00:45) -The Hidden Cost of Busyness with John Mark Comer

(08:20) - Rewriting the Story We’ve Been Told About Work and Rest in Christian Culture with Terra Mattson

(14:08) - The Big Boundary Mistakes Women Make with Dr. Sasha Shillcutt

(18:47) - Why Your Soul Needs Sabbath with John Mark Comer

(22:32) - Practical, Real-Life Ways to Build Rest Into Your Week with Jess Connolly

WATCH ALLI ON YOUTUBE

Links to great things we discussed:

I hope you loved this episode! 🎉 Don't forget to hit that subscribe button on Apple Podcasts and Spotify so you’re always in the loop. And hey, while you're at it, why not pop over to our YouTube channel and check us out? If you're feeling the love, leave a review and sprinkle some stars—your support truly means the world to me! Take care, and keep shining bright!

xo,

Alli