Rest For The Wicked

Hosts Dr. Lisa Bélanger and Adam Rozenhart consider the benefits of having furry friends. How do our pets help us rest and relax? They speak to an animal therapy expert who describes the benefits not just of having pets in our lives, but it working with them as a therapy modality as well.

Hosts Dr. Lisa Bélanger and Adam Rozenhart dive into cold and discomfort. Some of you might have tried cold plunges. And some have yet to, literally, take the plunge. In this episode, they explore the benefits of cold plunges and our ability to rest.

Hosts Dr. Lisa Bélanger and Adam Rozenhart seek to answer how you can find rest when your body and mind are on high alert? They explore the unique challenge of finding peace while actively or very recently experiencing trauma. They meet a police officer who help train others and help them through difficult events in their work. They also speak with counseling psychologist who works with public safety personel to ensure they have the mental health supports they need.

Hosts Dr. Lisa Bélanger and Adam Rozenhart figure out why they're so bad at vacation. They speak with a published author who's studied vacation and rest and determine not only the benefits of taking vacations, but also the benefits of anticipating vacations, the ideal vacation length, and how everyone can get better at these important breaks.

We tackle the subject of sleep. We all need it, but many Canadians are struggling to get good quality sleep. Sleep is one of the most important acts of rest, and neither Lisa nor Adam are good at it. So they bring in an expert who helps them figure out what they need to do to ensure the best sleep habits, environments and strategies for a truly restful night.

We find out how parents and caregivers can rest when they have children that require their undivided attention. From RFTW’s home studio, Lisa and Adam spend time talking with an expert about stress, self-regulation, and strategies for finding rest, and not feeling guilty if you're a burned-out caregiver.

In this episode, we explore mindful eating—using all your senses to slow down and savour food. At RFTW’s home studio, Lisa and Adam join experts to practice turning everyday eating into a chance to recharge, restore focus, and find rest.

We explore Non-Sleep Deep Rest (NSDR) with Yoga Nidra instructor Brenda Lee Rooney. Discover how this practice can recharge your body, quiet your mind, and unlock a deeper kind of rest.