Rest Without Guilt & Showing Up with Intention — A Self-Care Conversation with Veronica Williams

Today on the F.E.E.L. Podcast, we’re honored to welcome the nurturing and compassionate Veronica Williams, a woman who embodies support, patience, and deep emotional intelligence. Veronica’s journey with intentional self-care and holding space for others speaks directly to the heart of what F.E.E.L. is all about.

In this episode, Veronica opens up about the importance of understanding what others truly need—whether it’s advice, a listening ear, or simply space to feel. She reminds us that not everything needs to be fixed, and that showing up as your authentic self means also knowing when to protect your energy.

One of the most powerful takeaways from this conversation is the permission to rest—without guilt or shame. Veronica is a strong advocate for stillness as self-care. Whether that means sitting on the couch in silence or taking a break without turning it into a “productivity” moment, rest is valid and vital. We explore:

• Why “lazy” is a word we need to reclaim and redefine

• The emotional toll of overextending ourselves to meet everyone’s needs

• How rest and solitude can reset your nervous system

• Why taking a pause is not selfish, but necessary for emotional regulation

Melissa and Veronica also dig into the concept of filling your own cup—because you can't pour into others if you're emotionally or physically depleted. This episode invites listeners to reflect, reset, and remember that your wellbeing is not a luxury—it’s a non-negotiable foundation.

✨ Key Topics:

• Radical self-care practices

• Rest without guilt or apology

• Compassionate communication & emotional boundaries

• How to support others without losing yourself

• The myth of laziness and the truth about rest

• Making space for silence and stillness in your daily life

• The link between emotional overwhelm and overstimulation

📝 Pro Tip: Grab a notebook for this one! Veronica shares real-world advice, reflective questions, and mindset shifts that you’ll want to revisit again and again.

Keywords: self-care podcast, emotional boundaries podcast, rest without guilt, how to hold space for others, radical rest, mindfulness and rest, emotional wellness for women, setting boundaries in relationships, how to stop people pleasing, intentional living podcast, healing through stillness, compassionate communication tips

Blog Excerpt: In particular, Veronica’s journey with self care encompasses all aspects of F.E.E.L. Veronica talks about showing up in the manner that people need her, something so important to remember when we are communicating our wants and needs.

Ways to Engage: When’s the last time you sat down and relaxed? No meditating, no reading, no exercises, just sitting and resting. We think of ourselves as “lazy” when we do this, but here is a reminder that it’s okay to be still and enjoy a moment of peace.

Timestamps:

Prioritizing Self Care - ( 2:53 )

Confidently Setting Boundaries - ( 12:23 )

Taking Care of Your Emotional Health as much as Your Physical Health - ( 25:59 )

Support self & other women unapologetically - ( 39:38 )

Accepting the Layered Aspects of Yourself - ( 58:25 )

Coming Back to Your WHY and Your VALUES - ( 1:04:55 )

5 Activities That Nourish You - ( 1:13:17 )

5 Words for How You Want to Feel in the Next Six Months - ( 1:17:47 )

Original Music by Rio & Valencia Saint-Louis

• #SelfCareIsNotSelfish