Wintering, Leaning into Rest - What Your Body & Soul Needs (Replay)

In this soul-nourishing episode of The Daring Well Podcast, host Rita Mercer, licensed counselor and holistic wellness & mindset coach, invites you to embrace the sacred practice of “wintering” — a season of rest, renewal, and deep self-connection.Through the lens of nature’s wisdom, Rita explores how every season of life — joy, loss, abundance, and stillness — holds purpose and meaning. Just as trees shed their leaves to prepare for spring, we too must honor our seasons of slowing down to restore our minds, bodies, and spirits.Rita shares her own journey through perimenopause, learning to listen to her body, honor her energy, and set healthy boundaries with compassion and courage. You’ll discover how pausing isn’t weakness, but a powerful act of healing and preparation for new growth.✨ In this episode, you’ll learn:What it truly means to “winter” and why rest is essential for growthHow to recognize signs that your body and mind need to pauseWays to cultivate inner peace through reflection, boundaries, and self-careGentle reminders to redefine productivity and self-worthHow to trust life’s seasons and flow with grace🌸 Whether you’re navigating transition, burnout, or emotional fatigue — this episode is your invitation to slow down, tune in, and find the sacred beauty in stillness.Send us Fan MailSupport the showFollow us on YouTube & TikTok: @DaringWellFor free wellness resources. Click the link to tap into new ways to reset with mindfulness, holistic wellness tips, and coping skills. https://www.daringwell.com/freebies