Hustle culture and pressures to accomplish, achieve and produce can result in personal and widespread burnout. Mary and Emma sit down for a deep dive discussion around the idea of "radical rest" and what that might look like in practice. They touch on their personal experiences with rest, acknowledging the exhaustion and burnout many people experience, especially in the wake of a challenging winter season. Together they explore ways to incorporate more resting into daily life through examples of long walks, nourishing food, and intentional, rejuvenating activities. They acknowledge it's not solely about physical rest, but mental and spiritual rest as well. If you've been struggling with rest, this episode will leave you with practical tips to try to incorporate in your daily lives.

Topics Discussed

· The Importance of Rest

· Reflecting on Personal Experiences

· Understanding Radical Rest

· The Intersection of Rest and Social Issues

· The Impact of Culture on Rest

· The Pressure of Productivity

· The Importance of Slowing Down

· Rest and Nature's Rhythms

· Exploring the Nap Ministry and Rest as Resistance

· The Intersection of Rest and Racial Equality

· Characteristics of White Supremacy Culture

· Understanding the 5 Different Types of Resters

· Practicing Radical Rest

· Burnout

· The Effect of the Pandemic

· Working from Home

· Feeling Lazy or Unworthy of Rest

· How Rest Helps Grief

Episode Resources:

· Listen to The Good Dirt “Slow Living Through the Seasons: December”

· Read Rest Is Resistance: A Manifesto by Tricia Hersey

· The Nap Ministry

· Read Rest Easy: Discover Calm and Abundance Through the Radical Power of Rest by Ximena Vengoechea

· Read Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times by Katherine May

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🌻 About Lady Farmer:

Original music by John Kingsley. Editing and podcast production by Fast Forward Production.