In this heartfelt conversation, Rachel is joined by her dear friend and co-creator of The Rested You, Claudia Menger. Together, they reflect on the roots of their work, the deeper call towards rest, and how listening to the body became both a personal and professional revolution.

Claudia shares her journey—from early burnout to becoming a guide for others—and how pregnancy yoga, feminine care, and deep rest shaped her path. This episode is a beautiful unraveling of how The Rested You came to be, the values it’s rooted in, and why rest is so much more than not doing.

You’ll hear about:

• Claudia’s personal rest story and her relationship to the nervous system

• The role of cyclical wisdom, pregnancy, and feminine care in her teaching

• Why The Rested You is more than a business—it’s a movement

• How the facilitator training came to life from lived experience and shared passion

This is a tender and honest conversation between two friends who are deeply committed to redefining rest—not as escape, but as remembering.

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In this first episode of The Rested You Podcast, Rachel Brownbridge invites you into the heart of what rest truly means. Not just naps and breaks—but a deeper, more honest returning to who we really are beneath the noise, the pace, and the pressure.

Rachel shares the story behind creating The Rested You, what rest has looked like in her own life, and why she believes it’s time we reclaim rest as a human right—not a luxury.

You’ll hear reflections on:

• Why slowing down is radical in a world that rewards burnout

• The small moments that led to big shifts

• What to expect from future episodes

• And a gentle encouragement for where to begin your own rest journey

Whether you're new to rest or have been walking this path a while, this episode is a warm welcome and reminder: You’re not alone. You’re allowed to soften. And you’re already enough.

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