In a world that constantly pushes us to do more and at greater and greater speeds, prioritising rest can feel impossible.

But rest is not only the medicine we need to heal in these times, rest is also a radical act of resistance, a quiet revolution of reclaiming our own humanity and sovereignty. 

In today’s podcast episode, I’m joined by the incredible Octavia Raheem (she/her), where we unpack:

• why we’re all so damn tired, 
• the gentle power of resting, 
• how to find rest even if you’re working 12-hour days or single parenting, 
• the challenges of meeting what comes up when you start resting and 
• how rest can be a place of refuge during deep grief and through life’s challenging times.

Octavia F. Raheem is a wife, mother, three-time author, rest coach, and restorative + Yoga Nidra Teacher. She is the founder of Devoted to Rest® a transformational rest-focused immersion for visionary leaders making a high impact in their fields and teaches passionate and driven individuals how to awaken their fullest potential through the power of rest. 

Connect with Octavia Raheem at https://www.octaviaraheem.com.

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