Rest Isn't a Reward, It's a Strategy for Creating Big Change (with Maegan Megginson)

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of the Changeology podcast, I sit down with Maegan Megginson, a Holistic Business Mentor and Licensed Therapist who helps entrepreneurs create more sustainable and energizing businesses. Maegan is the founder of the Deeply Rested platform and host of the podcast and newsletter of the same name. Her work centers on helping changemakers and creatives resist burnout and embrace deep rest—not just as recovery, but as fuel for transformation.We dive into Maegan’s personal journey from therapist to burnout to sabbatical to coach, and explore how deep rest isn’t just a luxury—it’s a leadership skill, a recovery practice, and an act of rebellion. From redefining our cultural conditioning around productivity to discovering how rest can actually generate energy and clarity, this conversation is a game-changer for anyone navigating major change.Whether you're in a season of burnout, transition, or bold creation, Maegan offers both wisdom and practical tools for integrating rest into your everyday life—and using it to power your next leap.Find Maegan’s work at: www.deeplyrested.com www.deeplyrested.com/podcast www.deeplyrested.com/newsletter Maegan’s recommended reads:Rest is Resistance by Tricia HerseySacred Rest by Saundra Dalton-SmithMaegan’s Rest Menu: https://maegan-megginson.kit.com/changeologyWhat You’ll Learn in This Episode:Why rest is a rebellious act—and how it challenges internalized systems of capitalism, patriarchy, and burnout cultureWhat “deep rest” really is (hint: it’s not just naps), and how it supports both nervous system regulation and energy regenerationHow Maegan’s sabbatical transformed her view of service, success, and sustainability—and why she now coaches others through similar resetsWhy rest is essential during times of change, not just afterHow to identify your personal “rest style” and use it as a strategic tool to fuel change