EPISODE · May 12, 2026 · 43 MIN
The Power of Rest: Kate Oliver
from Joyful Work: Ending Burnout in the Arts · host Laura Crossley
Why is rest so important for individual and organisational health; and what does good rest look like? Cultural and environmental freelancer and consultant and Founder of the Radical Rest Network, Kate Oliver, breaks down reasons why arts workers are exhausted and overworked. She gives practical suggestions for how we can prioritise and give permission for rest - and push back against the pervasive culture and celebration of busyness.Useful Stuff Radical Rest Network: https://radicalrest.substack.comKate on LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/kate-oliver-96b6a6162The Nap Ministry: https://thenapministry.wordpress.com/ Laura: www.weareculturebloom.com Laura on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurafcrossley/ School of Performance and Cultural Industries at the University of Leeds: https://ahc.leeds.ac.uk/performance Centre for Cultural Value: https://www.culturalvalue.org.uk/ Mental health at workMind: https://www.mind.org.uk/workplace/mental-health-at-work FundersClore Leadership: https://www.cloreleadership.org/ Arts and Humanities Research Council: https://www.ukri.org/councils/ahrc/
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Why is rest so important for individual and organisational health; and what does good rest look like? Cultural and environmental freelancer and consultant and Founder of the Radical Rest Network, Kate Oliver, breaks down reasons why arts workers are exhausted and overworked. She gives practical suggestions for how we can prioritise and give permission for rest - and push back against the pervasive culture and celebration of busyness. Useful Stuff Radical Rest Network: https://radi...
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