Rest Without Guilt: Why Black Women Deserve Luxury & Ease with Elizabeth Mccoy

🎧 Episode 171

🔊 Press play if you’ve ever felt guilty for resting. This episode is your permission slip to slow down, reclaim your time, and embrace the luxury of ease—without apology.

💡 "Rest isn’t a luxury—it’s a birthright." – Elizabeth Mccoy

Full episode show notes: https://www.womenofcoloranintimateconversation.com/rest-without-guilt/

Inside This Episode:

Black women have been conditioned to glorify overworking—but at what cost? Therapist and rest advocate Elizabeth Mccoy is here to break it all down:

✅ Why rest is revolutionary and how it challenges deep-rooted cultural conditioning
✅ The real cost of burnout—missed promotions, stagnant businesses, and silent suffering
✅ How to unlearn toxic productivity and set guilt-free boundaries
✅ Practical rest rituals that fit into a busy life—no fluff, just results
✅ How to step into ease, joy, and abundance—without explaining yourself

💡 "Simply resting is a rebellious act because you're saying, 'I'm important,' and claiming what you're guaranteed." – Elizabeth Mccoy

The Radical Act of Rest for Black Women

In this conversation, Elizabeth shares how societal conditioning keeps high-achieving Black women stuck in burnout—and how to break free. She challenges the myth that rest is a reward for hard work and instead reframes it as a birthright and a necessity for success.

💭 "What happens when a woman finally puts herself first after years of people-pleasing and overworking?"

Elizabeth also shares practical, guilt-free rest strategies and how to overcome the discomfort that comes with setting boundaries. This episode is a must-listen for Black women who are ready to prioritize themselves without guilt.

Gems from the Episode:

✨ "Saying no to others allows you to say yes to yourself." (18:15)
✨ "Let it fall—because if it falls, that means nobody else was trying to catch it but you." (10:55)
✨ "A hard truth is, you really can rest and be successful." (14:09)

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