Let’s talk about...rest (no, really)

Welcome to UN/DO - the podcast where we rethink work, rest, and play. Hosted by Dulcie and Yemisi, this season is all about unlearning the rules we’ve been handed and doing life on our terms. If you’re done shrinking, settling, or running on fumes…you’re in the right place.

This week, we’re talking about rest. And no, we don’t just mean sleep. If you’ve ever woken up after a full night’s sleep and still felt exhausted, this one’s for you. We explore the seven types of rest, the lies we’ve been sold about laziness and hustle, and why true rest isn’t indulgent - it’s essential.

In this episode:

• Why rest has been framed as a luxury, not a necessity

• The cultural shame around stillness, especially for women and minorities

• Why sleep isn’t enough and the seven types of rest we actually need

• The difference between retreat and rest (and why Serena Williams is our blueprint)

• Our signature UN/DO practice - one thing to unlearn, one thing to do differently

Books mentioned:

• Sacred Rest by Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith

• Wintering by Katherine May

• Burnout by Emily and Amelia Nagoski

Explore these and more in The WorkWell Library - https://www.thisisworkwell.com/library

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