Ep 158: "Rest is Fuel" with Erin Taylor

Are you constantly pushing through fatigue, thinking you’ll rest later—only to find that “later” never comes? In a culture that glorifies busyness, rest often feels like a luxury we can’t afford. But what if we told you that rest isn’t just a break—it’s a performance-enhancing strategy?

In this episode, Erin Taylor joins us to unpack the truth about rest as fuel—why we struggle with it, how our mindset around rest is all wrong, and the small but powerful ways we can integrate it into our daily lives. We dive deep into the idea that rest is not something that just happens—it’s a skill that requires practice, intention, and a shift in perspective.

From simple strategies to transition into true rest, to dismantling the cultural myth that busyness equals worth, this conversation will change the way you think about recovery. If you’ve ever felt like you “can’t relax,” or that rest feels inaccessible, this episode is packed with insights and practical tools that will help you reclaim your energy and focus.

Whether you're an athlete, an entrepreneur, or just someone who feels constantly on the edge of burnout, you’ll walk away from this conversation with actionable steps to make rest work for you—so you can stop running on empty and start feeling fueled, focused, and fully present.

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Here’s Why We’re Obsessed with This Episode:

🔹 Erin reframes rest as a skill—not something that just happens, but something we must practice.
🔹 Small, in-the-moment rest strategies that you can use anywhere to recharge—no fancy spa days required.
🔹 The shocking ways busyness is hurting your creativity, focus, and even your workouts.
🔹 How rest directly fuels high performance, whether you're training, working, or just trying to function as a human.
🔹 The truth about weekend “rest”—why so many of us still feel exhausted on Monday morning.

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Don’t Miss This Episode If…

✅ You feel guilty when you’re not being “productive.”
✅ You struggle to turn off your brain at night and get restful sleep.
✅ You know you need more rest, but don’t know how to actually make it happen.
✅ You’ve ever said, “I can’t relax” or “I don’t have time for rest.”
✅ You want to break free from the cycle of overworking, under-recovering, and running on fumes.

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