(#87) Why You’re Still Tired - Even After Resting

Episode 87 of the EmpowerHER podcast, hosted by Diana DeBolt, titled "(#87) Why You’re Still Tired - Even After Resting" was published on August 3, 2025 and runs 14 minutes.

August 3, 2025 ·14m · EmpowerHER

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Summary

You took the day off. You canceled plans. You slept in. And yet… you’re still exhausted.In this episode, we unpack the real reason why rest isn’t always restorative—especially for high-achieving, neurodivergent, or chronically overwhelmed women.I share my personal journey of leaving corporate life, slowing down, and still feeling depleted—and the truth I wish more people talked about: Being in survival mode makes rest feel impossible.We’ll break down:The 7 types of rest (and why sleep isn’t enough)How fight-or-flight and functional freeze sabotage your energyWhy “doing nothing” still doesn’t help if you’re mentally onHow to create real restoration in a hustle-heavy worldIf you’re tired but wired, this one’s for you.Work with me at ⁠https://www.coachdianadebolt.com/1-1-coaching ⁠or email me at [email protected] If you loved this episode, rate, review and subscribe! You can follow Diana ⁠⁠⁠⁠@coachdianadebolt⁠⁠⁠⁠ on TikTok and ⁠⁠⁠⁠@coachdianadebolt⁠⁠ ⁠⁠on Instagram and now watch on YouTube here

Episode Description

You took the day off. You canceled plans. You slept in. And yet… you’re still exhausted.

In this episode, we unpack the real reason why rest isn’t always restorative—especially for high-achieving, neurodivergent, or chronically overwhelmed women.

I share my personal journey of leaving corporate life, slowing down, and still feeling depleted—and the truth I wish more people talked about: Being in survival mode makes rest feel impossible.

We’ll break down:

The 7 types of rest (and why sleep isn’t enough)
How fight-or-flight and functional freeze sabotage your energy
Why “doing nothing” still doesn’t help if you’re mentally on
How to create real restoration in a hustle-heavy world

If you’re tired but wired, this one’s for you.

Work with me at ⁠https://www.coachdianadebolt.com/1-1-coaching ⁠or email me at [email protected]

If you loved this episode, rate, review and subscribe! You can follow Diana ⁠⁠⁠⁠@coachdianadebolt⁠⁠⁠⁠ on TikTok and ⁠⁠⁠⁠@coachdianadebolt⁠⁠ ⁠⁠on Instagram and now watch on YouTube here