There’s a moment many women recognize but rarely name.
You finally have space to rest —
and instead of relief, you feel uneasy.
Not because anything is wrong.
But because rest was never modeled as something you’re allowed to take without earning.
For many women, rest became conditional.
Something you did after everything else was handled.
After everyone was okay.
After nothing else could possibly be needed.
So when your body asks to slow down before those conditions are met, discomfort shows up
.
In this episode, I explore why rest can feel unsettling even when it’s necessary and how rest challenges the belief that worth comes from usefulness.
If you’ve ever felt guilty for slowing down, this conversation is for you.
🎧 Listen to Episode 59: When Rest Feels Uncomfortable
Before you move on, sit with this:
What do you believe will happen if you stop?
You don’t need to answer it right away.
Just notice what comes up.
Until next time, be true to you.
