In this deeply reflective episode of The Rested Mother Series, Isabelle Griffith shares how rest became her lifeline after her sense of self collapsed under the weight of perfectionism, burnout, and self-doubt. What began as moments of peace on the yoga mat eventually led her to the transformational practice of yoga nidra—and a profound reconnection with her inner world. Through rest, Isabelle not only began to heal the parts of her she once rejected, but also reclaimed her voice, her radiance, and her capacity to live rooted and whole. Her story is a powerful invitation for working mothers to pause, soften, and remember the sacred self within.

The Rested Mother Series shares 5 powerful short rest stories from Daring to Rest Facilitators who chose rest in the midst of motherhood, grief, burnout, and healing. These mothers dared to pause, listen, and reclaim themselves through yoga nidra and deep rest. You are invited to hear what happens when a mother rests—and rises rooted.

To listen to the entire Rested Mother series and learn more about Isabelle go here:

https://daringtorest.com/podcast/restedmother

In this honest and soul-stirring episode of The Rested Mother Series, Jenny Weston shares her journey from chronic overachievement and deep exhaustion to a life anchored in rest. Raised to equate love with doing, and later navigating motherhood, separation, and financial challenge, Jenny reached a breaking point that led her to the healing power of yoga nidra. What began as a tool for survival became a practice of self-mothering, helping her rebuild her nervous system, reconnect with her inner child, and model a rested life for her daughter. Her story is a beautiful testament to the quiet power of rest to restore, rewire, and reimagine what's possible.

The Rested Mother Series shares 5 powerful short rest stories from Daring to Rest Facilitators who chose rest in the midst of motherhood, grief, burnout, and healing. These mothers dared to pause, listen, and reclaim themselves through yoga nidra and deep rest. You are invited to hear what happens when a mother rests—and rises rooted.

To listen to the entire Rested Mother series and learn more about Jenny go here:

https://daringtorest.com/podcast/restedmother

In this tender episode of The Rested Mother Series, Ali Schmitt shares how the exhaustion she witnessed in her own mother—and later experienced herself as a mother of three—led her to seek a new way of being. Through yoga nidra, Ali began to break the generational cycle of depletion, reconnecting with her intuition and discovering how rest could nourish her from the inside out. Her story is a powerful testament to what becomes possible when a mother chooses rest, not only for herself, but for the legacy she leaves her children.

The Rested Mother Series shares 5 powerful short rest stories from Daring to Rest Facilitators who chose rest in the midst of motherhood, grief, burnout, and healing. These mothers dared to pause, listen, and reclaim themselves through yoga nidra and deep rest. You are invited to hear what happens when a mother rests—and rises rooted.

To listen to the entire Rested Mother series and learn more about Ali go here:

https://daringtorest.com/podcast/restedmother

When life pushes you to the edge, you don't have to carry it all — you get to rest. In this short Rest Pep Talk, Karen Brody shares a personal story of choosing rest during a cliff's edge moment, and inspiration from the film Thelma & Louise.

Resources for this episode: daringtorest.com/podcast/102

In this tender rest pep talk, Karen shares a deeply personal reflection on grief, caregiving, and the radical power of rest. If you've been carrying too much, doing too much, or doubting your worth because you're not "doing enough"… this episode is for you.

Resources for this episode: daringtorest.com/podcast/101

Today on the Daring to Rest Podcast we are celebrating our 100th episode. 🎙️🎉 We're talking about the power of creating a rest legacy. This episode is in memory of Jaimee Roncone, one of the first Daring to Rest Facilitators. Jaimee showed everyone she touched what a rest legacy looks like - even as she was dying. In this episode I have gathered a few of the OG Daring to Rest Facilitators who knew and loved Jaimee for a conversation on...🛏️ what is a rest legacy? 🛏️ how Jaimee's life and death was an inspiration on living with rest at the center. 🛏️ why a rest practice like yoga nidra is also a death practice.

I recently asked myself what I'm the most proud of about this podcast and this is what my body told me:

I have worked soft on this podcast.

I have let each episode be imperfect.

I have had lots of fun making the podcast.

And I know that this podcast has inspired women to dare to rest and share the power of rest.

This feels like rest success.

I am thankful for all the people who have joined me on the podcast throughout the years. I love having rest conversations. I keep wondering when I won't love it and it hasn't happened yet :)

Our 100th episode represents what I think we do best at Daring to Rest: bring women together for important rest conversations.

As always, I hope this episode impacts you in some rest way.

Thanks for listening to the podcast.

If you've enjoyed the podcast, I'd so appreciate you writing a review or leave a comment on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. If you don't listen there then please tell a few girlfriends about this podcast.

Here's to daring to rest,

and the rise of your Rested Woman.

With love & rest somersaults,

Karen

Resources for today's episode can be found here: http://daringtorest.com/podcast/100

Octavia Raheem is back on the Daring to Rest Podcast talking about the power of rest, writing, and her new book, Rest is Sacred. Octavia is a wife, mother, three time author, rest coach, and restorative + yoga nidra teacher - a true luminary in the areas of rest, restorative arts, wellness, and yoga. Her devotion to rest is practical, poetic, and inspirational. Speaking with Octavia is always so deep, real - and fun. Plus, she has the best laugh ever :)

A few highlights in this episode:

• We discuss how to navigate feeling like you can't rest or if you're in the "I can't" spin about anything
• Why rest is about devotion, not discipline
• Octavia shares a song from her book
• An essential question to ask yourself over and over that will change your relationship with work

Resources from this episode can be found here: http://daringtorest.com/podcast/99

Karen's on her own this episode talking about why 40 days of rest matters and answering your questions on why we resist rest, the best time to practice yoga nidra for good sleep, how to let grief and guilt go, and navigating an unrested mother while you're trying to be rested.

Resources for this episode are here: daringtorest.com/podcast/98

Karen speaks with six newly certified Daring to Rest Facilitators from Sisterhood 9 of the Daring to Rest Facilitator Training who recently led rest sessions at our annual online Rest Camp for Women. Hear their stories and why they are passionate about being rest leaders in our world today. This is a conversation for anyone who believes in the power of rest, wants to dare to rest, and women curious about taking our next Daring to Rest Facilitator Training.

Resources for this episode can be found here: http://daringtorest.com/podcast/97

Information on our Daring to Rest Facilitator Training: http://daringtorest.com/facilitator

On today's episode Dr. Kamilah Majied joins me to discuss joy and justice in the context of black wisdom and Buddhist teachings. We talk about "entering the palace of oneself," the roots of black music and how it embodies what the Buddha talks about, the purpose of freedom, and Kamilah shares how she defines joy. Kamilah is a psychotherapist, social work educator, researcher, activist and consultant on advancing equity and inclusion through contemplative practices. Her new book, Joyfully Just, feels like potent medicine for today's world. I hope you enjoy this podcast and here's to more joy, justice, and rest. They are all freedom activators, and therefore in the same family.

Resources mentioned in this podcast can be found here: http://daringtorest.com/podcast/96