Redefining Rest and Reclaiming Ease with Steff Gallante

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In this episode of The Empowered and Embodied Show, Kim and Louise are joined by Steff Gallante, self-care coach, yoga teacher, and advocate for liberation and social justice. Together, they dive into the transformative power of self-liberation, exploring how we can create sustainable self-care practices, honor our energy, and embody our values in a world that often leaves us overwhelmed and disconnected. From navigating burnout to redefining rest and stepping into radical self-nourishment, this episode offers actionable insights to help you move through life’s challenges with ease and intention. Take a moment to pause, reflect, and reconnect with yourself—because how you show up for you is how you show up for the world. 

"Ease isn’t about avoiding hard things; it’s about finding small ways to hold yourself through them." – Steff Gallante

Key Takeaways

• Self-Liberation as Self-Care: Traditional self-care has become white noise; it’s time to reframe it as liberatory care that centers on nourishing and soothing ourselves.
• Ask the Right Questions: Begin with “How do I want to feel?” and allow your answers to guide small, intentional steps toward ease and alignment.
• Redefining Rest: Explore the seven types of rest (physical, emotional, creative, etc.) and discover what soothes your unique energy without needing to “earn” it.
• Creating Space: Silence can be uncomfortable but necessary for reconnecting with yourself. Start small—turn off the radio during your commute or ditch the earbuds while doing housework.
• Collective Healing Starts Within: True community care begins with showing up for yourself. By mitigating harm within, you create space to engage with the world in healthier, more impactful ways.

Key Moments

[00:03] Introduction and celebrating bold moves

[06:26] Honoring humanity in a year of transition

[12:29] Self care vs. liberatory care

[16:39] Who are you outside the labels?

[23:28] The power of silence and creating space

[27:33] Redefining rest

[32:18] Mitigating harm as collective care

[39:13] The overwhelm of cognitive load

[44:28] Radical self-nourishment

[50:07] Collective liberation starts within

Connect with Steff Gallante

• Instagram: @steffgallante
• Website: steffgallante.com
• Podcast: Humaning: The Shit We Need to Talk About

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