11: Why Rest Feels Like a Luxury in Midlife

Wondering why rest feels impossible even when you're exhausted?  Last episode, we talked about why sleep gets so disrupted in midlife. And today we’re going deeper - because before you can sleep, you have to actually allow yourself to rest. And that’s where so many women get stuck.

In this episode, we dive into why midlife women struggle to allow themselves to rest and what it really takes to reclaim it without shame or self-judgment.

This is what you’re going to discover:

1. Why rest feels like it must be earned – uncover the beliefs and pressures that make stopping feel impossible, from productivity guilt to the need to earn it.
2. The counterintuitive truth about rest – learn why slowing down actually makes you more productive, creative, and energized, not less.
3. Practical ways to reclaim rest – simple rituals and mindset shifts that let you pause, recharge, and feel worthy of rest, even in the busiest season of life.

 If you’ve been running on empty, this episode is your invitation to stop, breathe, and reconnect with the rhythm your body and soul have been asking for. Rest isn’t a luxury or a waste of time - it’s your birthright.

If you already know you're done with all the guilt, self-judgment, spinning and rushing, you are going to want the details for our next retreat.  To be the first to know when we open the doors, click on my Instagram profile @sherijohnsoncoaching , click the "message" button and type "retreat".  

Get the details for our Midlife Red Tent Retreat in the Sacred Valley of Peru. 

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