Have you ever buried a dream because it didn’t go perfectly the first time? When my first official wellness retreat for business owners didn’t go as planned, I almost walked away entirely, even though it was a vision 10 years in the making.

In this mini episode, I share what it’s like to pour your heart into something, face disappointing results, and find your way back through a simple but powerful reframe: seeing your work as a draft, not a final product. That perspective shift turned last year’s disappointment into this year’s sold-out retreat, with more joy and ease than I ever expected.

What you’ll discover in this episode:

• How binary thinking keeps us stuck in success or failure mode (01:13)
• The story behind my first-ever wellness retreat for business owners (04:31)
• The reframe that brought my creativity and energy back (06:28)
• The unexpected path to selling out this year’s retreat with ease (08:57)
• A guided reflection to help you pick your dream back up (10:53)

If you’ve been holding back because of a past disappointment, I hope this episode reminds you that progress comes one draft at a time.

You can watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/kqMP1tkM02E

How would your business shift if you trusted process over polish?

This new kind of solo mini episode feels like a vulnerable one, and it’s been a long time coming. In today’s episode, I unpack why I’ve been avoiding recording something like this, what finally shifted, and how perfectionism tries to keep us stuck in the myth of finality.

Whether you're evolving your message, planning a new offer, or just trying to show up more fully in your work, I hope this reflection helps you soften into the idea that you don’t have to have it all figured out to begin.

In this mini episode, I explore:

• How internalized systems (capitalism, patriarchy, colonialism) shape our perfectionism (05:25)
• The energetic drain of chasing “the final version” (08:59)
• Why your business deserves to evolve in drafts, not just final products (09:46)
• A few honest questions to help you notice where you’re holding back (12:14)

If waiting until things are polished is wearing you down, this episode is your reminder that sharing the messy middle might be the most powerful thing you can do.

You can watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/4chKng-BfJ0

How do you stay grounded when everything around you is shifting?

This month, Nancy and I reflect on the threshold we’re standing on, individually and together, as we move into a new season of the Deeply Rested podcast and our shared work. From physical moves to program pivots to emotional recalibration, August is bringing in change. It’s not the kind of transformation that announces itself with trumpets; it’s the kind that asks for presence, for slowness, and for trust.

Together, we talk about what it means to stay honest while still evolving. We share how we’re navigating business from a place of deep listening, and we discuss the uncomfortable but viable path of being seen in your in-between. If you’re longing for clarity in the midst of change, this conversation will help you soften into the becoming.

What you’ll hear in this episode:

• The real story behind this season of personal and professional transition (13:33)
• How we’re learning to stay visible even when we’re still in process (20:26)
• Rebuilding from collapse without slipping back into overdrive (29:56)
• The difference between forcing clarity and allowing emergence (38:11)
• My go-to practice for hearing my own voice again (40:59)
• What’s evolving in our work, and what’s staying rooted (50:45)

If change is swirling around you and you’re not sure what comes next, this episode offers the gentle reminder that you don’t have to rush the answer. You just have to keep listening. Tune in to hear some concrete ways that we're doing that amid our own transitions. 

You can watch Nancy and I chat on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mMHb1IU6oCI

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If you’re anything like me, you’ve daydreamed about writing a bestselling book.

You imagine expanding your impact, getting your ideas into more hands, and maybe even spotting your name on a hardcover at your local bookstore. (Swoon.)

So… why haven’t we done it yet?

If you’re stuck, it’s probably because of one of these mindset blocks:

⌛ “It’ll take too much time—and I’m already overwhelmed.”

😓 “I’m not smart enough to write a good book.”

📚 “Everything I want to say has already been said.”

Sound familiar? Then you’re going to love this episode of Deeply Rested with Dr. Cindy Childress, The Expert’s Ghostwriter®.

Cindy is a book coach for entrepreneurs who want to make money and an impact—and she’s refreshingly honest about what it really takes to write a book without burning out.

In this conversation, Cindy shares how to:

✅ Avoid burnout with a systematic writing process

✅ Get past perfectionism and write that messy first draft

✅ Choose the right genre to keep imposter syndrome at bay

✅ Simplify the publishing process so your book actually gets into readers’ hands

We also dig into how much money authors actually make—and brainstorm tons of creative ways you can leverage your book to grow your business and visibility.

If writing a book is on your heart, this is the pep talk (and practical advice) you need.

Connect with Cindy Childress

Discover Your #1 Bestselling Author Personality Quiz: www.cindychildress.com/quiz

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What if your next breakthrough only comes when you finally stop pushing so hard?

My guest, George Bryant, built a million-dollar brand, achieved top-tier success, and mastered the game of hustle, only to realize he didn’t know who he was without it. In this powerful episode, George and I sit down for a conversation about breaking cycles of intensity, honoring the body’s wisdom, and learning to live from a place of presence instead of performance.

Through stories of personal healing, emotional breakthroughs, and spiritual realignment, George shares how letting go of success as defined by others allowed him to reclaim his humanity and rebuild his business from a foundation of integrity and rest.

Together, we explore how small daily choices rooted in devotion and alignment can lead to expansive transformation.

What you’ll discover in this episode:

• How trauma and survival shaped George’s relationship with work (03:00)
• The moment George gave away his business with no backup plan (27:00)
• Releasing identity tied to hustle and choosing to live from presence (18:00)
• Reparenting, nervous system healing, and learning to trust your body (34:00)
• The Wedge of Expectations: a structure for compassionate progress (48:00)
• Redefining success through slowness, celebration, and daily devotion (56:00)

If you're feeling lost amid the endless chase toward the next goal post, this episode is for you. Tune in to discover how George is changing his approach, and his life, by taking small steps daily toward what truly matters to him.

You can watch this conversation with George on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-Hyryd4y0Hc

Connect with George Bryant on Instagram: instagram.com/itsgeorgebryant

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Most money advice for business owners feels cold, clinical, and totally disconnected from real life.

But what if your relationship with money could be rooted in self-trust, safety, and sustainability—rather than pressure, perfectionism, and hustle?

That’s exactly what I explored in this week’s episode of Deeply Rested with my guest Lindsay Bryan-Podvin, a certified financial therapist and the author of The Financial Anxiety Solution.

Together, we unpack:

💸 How traditional financial literacy can actually increase money anxiety

🧠 Why mindset alone isn’t enough—and what to focus on instead

🛠️ Practical tools for reducing money stress and making aligned decisions

🌱 Why profitability isn’t always the best metric—and what sustainability really means

Plus, Lindsay and I share personal stories about the big (scary!) financial leaps we’ve taken in our businesses, and how we navigated them with self-trust.

If you’ve ever felt like your nervous system and your business bank account are in constant conflict, this conversation will feel like a breath of fresh air.

Connect with Lindsay Bryan-Podvin:

Financial Wellness Quiz: https://mindmoneybalance.com/quiz-financial-wellness

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What if uncertainty isn’t something to fix, but something to feel?

In this July check-in episode, Nancy and I reflect on what happens when life throws a curveball you didn’t see coming. For me, it was a literal flooded basement, a denied insurance claim, and a hard week that made me question everything. For many of us, it’s the deeper collective pressure of these uncertain times: fewer referrals, unpredictable sales, and a sense that we’ve lost the path forward.

Nancy and I unpack the personal and collective weight of not knowing about money, about business, about what’s next, and we explore how to shift from the panic of powerlessness into the peace of possibility. Together, we explore how choice can be a form of healing, and why letting go of the need for certainty may be the most freeing move to make this summer.

If your July feels a little upside down too, this episode is here to remind you that you’re not alone, that reframing this moment can be powerful, and that you’re more resilient than you think.

What you’ll hear in this episode:

• When everything hits at once: Maegan’s basement experience (05:03)
• Why trying to “think your way out” of grief doesn’t work (11:32)
• How to find small moments of power in uncertain seasons (17:16)
• A look at business pressure, scarcity mindset, and selling from fear (23:58)
• Surrendering control and letting mystery guide you (30:11)
• Concrete examples of how choice can help us discover the mystery (56:11)

If you’re navigating a season of unpredictability or feeling like your plans are falling apart, this episode offers comfort, perspective, and practical wisdom for finding your footing. Tune in for an honest conversation about letting go, leaning into mystery, and trusting that your path is unfolding, even when it’s hard to see.

To watch this conversation, check it out on YouTube: https://youtu.be/gWS-9lQKWgc

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Are you secretly exhausted from doing it all? You might be living with high-functioning anxiety, and if that's true for you, you’re not alone.

In this episode, I sit down with therapist and Calmly Coping podcast host Tati Garcia for a deeply validating conversation about the toll high-functioning anxiety takes on our minds, bodies, and businesses. Tati opens up about her own healing path and shares powerful tools to help anxious overachievers build boundaries, honor their capacity, and slow down without losing momentum.

Tati and I unpack the fear of being seen, the cost of perfectionism, and how to finally create structure that supports your wellbeing.

What you'll discover in this episode:

• How high-functioning anxiety hides behind success and achievement (07:12)
• The emotional risks of visibility and sharing your personal story (18:10)
• How to set boundaries around social media, email, and your energy (30:55)
• What to do when you feel like you’re never doing enough (40:18)
• Embracing the power of the plateau (42:46)
• Self-compassion as a revolutionary act for high achievers (46:16)

Whether you're constantly checking your email or silently spiraling while everyone tells you how successful you are, this episode offers the space to slow down, get honest, and feel seen. You'll walk away with concrete strategies you can try today. 

To watch the video version of this, check out it out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPkS22q07sI

Connect with Tati Garcia

Take the High-Functioning Anxiety Quiz: http://hfaquiz.com/

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Do you have a stack of half-read anti-racism books on your nightstand gathering dust?

Do you avoid thinking about how white supremacy shows up in your business because it fills you with dread (plus a heaping dose of fear, guilt, and shame)?

You’re not alone. And it’s time to step into the discomfort—because this conversation matters.

I recently sat down with Therapist and Anti-Oppression Consultant, Atiq Shomar, on the Deeply Rested podcast to talk about the ways white supremacy culture has seeped into our businesses—and what we can do to change it.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

✔ The history of white supremacy culture and white privilege in the therapy field

✔ Why this work is essential if you want to create safe, inclusive spaces

✔ 5 ways white supremacy might be showing up in your business

✔ 5 things you can (and should!) do to start dismantling it today

Atiq is warm, wise, and clear-eyed—the kind of teacher who makes hard truths easier to hear. I walked away from this conversation feeling empowered to make real change in my business. I think you will too. Check out Atiq's work at atiqshomar.com

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Marketing can feel like an endless loop of pressure, performance, and burnout. The content treadmill. The algorithm anxiety. The shoulds piling up in your inbox. If you've ever felt like self-promotion is slowly draining the joy out of your business, this episode is for you.

In this episode, I’m joined by business coach, author, and founder of Marketing-Mentor.com, Ilise Benun. With nearly 40 years of experience under her belt, she’s developed a deeply practical framework—The Simplest Marketing Plan—that emphasizes structure, intentionality, and just the right amount of consistency.

Ilise reminds us that marketing isn’t about being everywhere; it’s about being intentional and building real relationships. This conversation is a balm for the burnout that so often surrounds self-promotion. 

In this episode, we talk about:

• How to stop pretending and market like yourself (12:07)
• The three tools of the Simplest Marketing Plan and how they work together (25:04)
• Why "word of mouth" isn’t actually a marketing strategy (26:22)
• How to do targeted outreach without feeling gross (38:35)
• The power of forgetting (aka how to overcome the fear of rejection) (46:52)

If you're tired of chasing algorithms, bouncing between platforms, or feeling like your marketing is always a half-finished to-do list, this episode is your permission slip to simplify everything. Ilise's approach won’t just help you market more effectively—it will help you create more space, ease, and focus in your business. It’s a gentle step toward becoming more deeply rested.

To watch this interview, check out Deeply Rested on YouTube: https://youtu.be/9AEZGui1IOs

Connect with Ilise Benun

• Get Marketing Mentor's One-Page Weekly Marketing Schedule when you sign up for Quick Tips from Marketing Mentor:  https://go.marketing-mentor.com/podcast-freebie
• Follow Ilise on Instagram and LinkedIn 

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