Ep 1: Defining Rest as Liberation

In the inaugural episode of The Rest of Us podcast, host Dana Tenille Weekes explores the concept of rest as a form of self-liberation, highlighting its importance, especially for marginalized communities like Black women. Released on Martin Luther King Jr. Day and the day of the U.S. presidential inauguration, the episode delves into Dana's journey of rest and self-acceptance after experiencing severe burnout and mental health struggles. Dana provides a foundational definition of rest, focusing on self-acceptance, agency, and belonging. She challenges listeners to reflect on whose goals they are truly pursuing and invites them to join a community committed to making rest a revolutionary act.

00:00 Welcome to The Rest of Us Podcast
00:26 Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Inauguration Day
00:55 The Importance of Rest as Liberation
02:46 Defining Rest as Liberation
03:24 Nikki Giovanni's Revolutionary Dreams
06:00 Self-Acceptance and Conscious Living
08:46 Agency and Belonging
10:46 Survival Mode vs. Rest
13:52 Personal Journey of Rest
19:51 Reflection and Closing Thoughts

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Until next time, rest, my friends.

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