Rest isn’t a reward you earn after burning yourself out—and it’s not a sign that you’re failing.

In this Bathroom Break episode, we unpack why rest feels so hard for educators, why “time off” doesn’t always help, and how productivity culture trains us to feel guilty the moment we slow down. This isn’t about bubble baths or doing nothing—it’s about learning how to rest in ways that actually restore your nervous system.

You’ll hear why rest often feels uncomfortable at first, what real rest looks like when you’re already exhausted, and how to start small without turning recovery into another obligation.

If you’ve ever tried to rest and felt more anxious than refreshed, this episode is your reminder: you’re not bad at resting—you were just never taught how to do it.