Rest as Necessity: An Invitation
from Alphabet Soup! Exploring Complex Neurodiversity Hosted by Steph Robertson
In this episode, Steph shares an open letter written from a place of deep rest — and reflects on why rest is not a luxury, reward, or indulgence, but a biological necessity and a birthright. Speaking gently about urgency culture, productivity, capitalism, colonised time, and nervous system safety, this episode explores rest as an act of sovereignty, self-trust, and quiet resistance. Steph reflects on why rest can feel unsafe, how fear-based productivity keeps us disconnected from our bodies, and why listening inward can be both challenging and healing. Rather than offering prescriptive advice, this episode invites reflection: on fluctuating capacity, micro-moments of slowing down, community care, and how we might reclaim our rhythms in a world that constantly pulls our attention outward. This is not a call to do rest "right," but an invitation to soften, notice, and honour the body, one small moment at a time. Connect with Steph: www.sgroccupationaltherapy.com Email: [email protected] Come and join us on the socials: Instagram: www.instagram.com/sgroccupationaltherapy/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/SGROccupationalTherapy Facebook group- The Neurodiversity Empowerment Movement https://www.facebook.com/groups/1258437025035170/
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