Feeling burned out and wondering why sleep isn’t enough to truly restore you?

In this powerful episode of the Collide Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith to talk about what it really means to rest—beyond just getting more sleep. She shares her personal story of hitting burnout as a busy physician and mom, and how it led her to uncover the seven types of rest we all need to live whole, healthy lives. Whether you’re stretched thin, running on empty, or longing to feel refreshed in both body and soul, this episode will remind you that real rest is possible—and it’s more sacred than you think.

About This Episode

Burnout doesn’t just happen from doing too much—it can happen from not getting the right kind of rest. In this episode, Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith unpacks insights from her book Sacred Rest and shares her personal journey through exhaustion and into restoration. You’ll gain practical tools for recognizing your rest deficits and learn how to begin replenishing what’s truly empty.

Meet Dr. Saundra Dalton Smith

Dr. Smith is a board-certified internal medicine physician, speaker, author, and work-life integration researcher. She’s the founder of Restorasis, a wellness-focused organization dedicated to burnout prevention and restoring well-being in the workplace. With deep expertise and lived experience, she helps people reconnect with the kind of rest that actually heals.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn

• Why sleep alone doesn’t equal rest
• The 7 types of rest and how to identify which one you’re missing
• How burnout shows up in unexpected ways
• Practical strategies to begin restoring your energy and joy
• How rest connects with your faith, purpose, and calling

How This Episode Will Encourage You

If you’re feeling depleted, overwhelmed, or like you’re running on empty, this episode will help you name what you’re missing and offer a path back to peace. You’ll leave with a deeper understanding of how rest is sacred, strategic, and essential—not just for surviving, but for living fully into who God created you to be.

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