Stillness Is not laziness: reclaim your right to rest with Chris Coladonato | Ep 168

What if slowing down isn’t falling behind, but finally catching up with yourself?In this soul-soothing episode, we’re joined by speaker and coach Chris Coladonato, who invites us to challenge one of the deepest beliefs so many of us carry: that rest equals laziness. Together, we explore how stillness can be a powerful, practical, and even radical act in a culture that glorifies constant doing.Chris shares her personal journey from high-achieving, always-on professional to becoming a stillness guide—helping others reconnect with clarity, presence, and purpose through intentional rest.From forest bathing and journaling to setting boundaries and challenging limiting beliefs, this conversation is full of wisdom, tools, and gentle truth-telling.We talk about:Why busyness feels safe—and what it might be hidingHow to reclaim rest without guiltCreating space and time for stillness in everyday lifeThe difference between true rest and numbing outHow to challenge the inner voice that calls you lazyWhether you’re deep in hustle mode or already feeling the pull to slow down, this episode is your reminder that you don’t have to earn your rest—you simply have to allow it.Take a breath, take a beat, and join us in reclaiming your right to just be.Meet Chris Coladonato - speaker, coach, and founder of Connection Catalyst. For years, she wore busyness like a badge of honour, believing that doing more was the key to success.A relentless achiever and the go-to person for everyone else, she knew how to keep moving but didn’t know how to stop. It wasn’t until she created intentional space to pause that she discovered the real secret: slowing down isn’t a step back - it's a powerful step forward.Now, Chris guides busy entrepreneurs and leaders to step away from the relentless hustle and reconnect with themselves.Through coaching, retreats, and immersive experiences, she creates space for intentional pauses - where clarity emerges, creativity ignites, and deep self-connection is reclaimed.You can find out more about Chris and her work online:Website:https://connectioncatalyst.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisacoladonato/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriscolafairy/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theconnectioncatalysts* * *Check out our Patreon for exclusive bonus content and gold nuggets from this episode: www.patreon.com/c/IntoYourLifeWatch the podcast on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/IYLPodcastYouTubeAnd don't forget to subscribe to our fortnightly newsletter to receive insights on how to find more life in your life from our amazing guests: subscribepage.io/IYLPodNewsletter* * *⁠⁠