The Doze Podcast

Reset Days, Not Just Rest Days


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Ep. 74 Tired of crashing before you finally take a break? In this episode of the Doze Podcast, sleep health educator Soda Kuczkowski reveals why your rest days aren’t working—and what you actually need to feel recharged.

Hint: it’s not another nap or vacation day. It’s a Reset Rhythm—and she’s about to teach you exactly how to build one that fits your life.

She shares tips for identifying personal wellness baselines, early warning signs of stress, and emphasizes the importance of a personalized recovery toolkit. Discover how to implement rituals that anchor your energy and calm—every day, not just when you're falling apart. 

 What’s Inside?

  • Rest days aren’t enough—you need a reset rhythm that supports your mind, body, and hormones.

  • Burnout is preventable with intentional daily, weekly, and seasonal reset rituals.

  • Learn to identify your personal "off signals" and develop a toolkit to self-correct fast.

  • Sensory cues and recovery rituals (like weighted blankets, peppermint oil, and tech breaks) are powerful allies.

  • Discover how to create a "recovery ritual box" and use it before things fall apart. " also provide alternative titles and subtitles. 

    Notable Quotes:

    1. "When you feel overwhelmed, it's not a sign to push harder; it's a signal to pause and listen."

    2. "Your nervous system needs recovery, your hormones need recalibration, your brain needs stillness."

    3. "You deserve more than a life that runs on fumes. You deserve a rhythm that works with your body, not against it."

    4. “Resetting your day is not just about stopping—it’s about reconnecting.”
    5. Chapters:

      00:00 – Why Rest Days Aren’t Enough

      01:05 – Soda’s Burnout Wake-Up Call 02:22 – Self-Care Isn’t the Answer 03:21 – How to Find Your Baseline

      04:18 – Spot Your “Off Signals” Early

      05:15 – Build Your Reset Toolkit

      06:48 – Create a Recovery Ritual Box

      07:13 – 3-Step Reset Ritual

      08:18 – Daily Reset Boosters

      09:25 – Weekly & Seasonal Reset Ideas

      11:07 – Reflect, Realign, & Recharge

      11:34 – You Deserve More Than Fumes

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