Rest Is Not a Reward — Why It’s Essential for Your Health / Ep 138

If you’ve ever felt guilty for taking a break, believe that hustling is the only path to success, or struggled to sit still without your mind racing — this episode is for you. This week we’re flipping the script on how we view rest, because let’s be honest, rest isn’t a luxury — it’s a necessity. From physical and emotional rest to social and spiritual restoration, we explore how true rest goes far beyond sleep and scrolling. In this episode: Why rest has a “PR problem” and how hustle culture feeds into burnout The difference between zoning out and restorative rest How your body heals, grows muscle, and restores energy through downtime Personal stories of rest rituals — from beach naps and massages to dog hugs and plant-checking How to redefine rest as an act of resistance and reclaim your right to slow down Let’s connect and keep the conversation going!   The Ultimate Self Care Planner: https://elizabethharrisnutrition.ck.page/9e817ab37e   Elizabeth Harris, MS, RDN, LDN FB: Health and Healing with Intuitive Eating community https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthandhealingwithintuitiveeating Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ElizabethHarrisNutrition Free download to break up with diet culture: https://elizabethharrisnutrition.com/invisible-diet   Tara De Leon, Master Personal Trainer Email: [email protected] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tara_de_leon_fitness   Maria Winters, LCPC, NCC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coaching_therapist/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/MWcoachingtherapy Website: www.thecoachingtherapist.com Attend an Emotional Fitness Studio Class: https://thecoachingtherapist.com/emotional-fitness-studio/