The RestLab with Jordan Maney

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I get iiiiit. January is the beginning of the year. You want a fresh start. In fact, it's your fresh start and you want it now. 😂

But what if I told you that's not how this works? 

We aren't just resting to reimagine a better life for ourselves but a better collective paradigm. How do we meet this moment with a sustainable and comprehensive answer? 

Listen to this episode for nuggets and a journal prompt to try. 

*NOTES* 

I cuss a little so mind your headphones. Also, while I'm still a team of one, you're going to get these raw conversations. Meaning you might hear Duchess in the background, you'll definitely hear me say uhhh and "right?" a lot, and we'll aaaall be okay. Because I'd rather get it to you than not at all. K, byeeeee with love. 

If you want more about rest, joy, and care while giving a damn about the state of our world, find us online: 

• Join our newsletter, the Rest Stop for more insights and tips 
• Book your personal guided rest session, for a much needed break 
• Read our substack for more rest observations and a peek at the book 
• Buy me a tea to support the work 
• Follow moi on YouTube, LinkedIn, Pinterest, and Instagram 

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HELP! Yes, you need it. Your rest is desperately trying to tell you that too. Taking care of your rest requires a village.  In this episode I break down:

• how rest shatters the illusion of rugged individualism 
• why we need community 
• how the fear of vulnerability is holding you back 

If you want more about rest, joy, and care while giving a damn about the state of our world, find us online: 

• Join our newsletter, the Rest Stop for more insights and tips 
• Book your personal guided rest session, for a much needed break 
• Read our substack for more rest observations and a peek at the book 
• Buy me a tea to support the work 
• Follow moi on YouTube, LinkedIn, Pinterest, and Instagram 

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How do you rest…right now?! 

When the world is on fire and it feels unrelenting, how do you take care of yourself? In this episode I break down:

• how rest is an opportunity to sustain the work, not bypass it
• how an urgency all or nothing mindset leads to burnout 
• how we have to know rest personally to better fight for it collectively

I don't say it's easy but you know our rest is necessary! 

Timestamps:

• 0:49 The RestLab Slow Down 
• 2:04 How urgency makes rest feel impossible
• 6:32 How some use rest to bypass reality
• 7:31 Rest helps us recognize our need for community 
• 8:23 How to fight a twenty year fire
• 10:10 Using rest as a tool to sustain advocacy 
• 13:36 Community Bulletin & Announcements
• 16:04 All or nothing thinking always leads to burnout
• 17:49 Playing the role you can sustain
• 18:09 Learning the difference between reacting vs. responding
• 19:00 How outer change depends on inner change
• 21:21 How inner change makes outer change sustainable 
• 23:05 This episode's RestLab Reflection question 

Til next time, rest easy! 💖Jordan 

If you want more about rest, joy, and care while giving a damn about the state of our world, find us online: 

• Join our newsletter, the Rest Stop for more insights and tips 
• Book your personal guided rest session, for a much needed break 
• Read our substack for more rest observations and a peek at the book 
• Buy me a tea to support the work 
• Follow moi on YouTube, LinkedIn, Pinterest, and Instagram 

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In this episode we talk about Civil Rights legend Myrlie Evers-Williams and the four words that changed how I view rest. We also talk about rest as a tool for resistance and sustainment. 

Myrlie Evers-Williams Interview: Watch this interview with Mrs. Myrlie Evers-Williams here. 

Rest Cafecito: In San Antonio? Join me September 12th for the first rest q+a at one of our local coffehouses. Can't wait to greet you. Grab your ticket here. 

Personal RestLab Recess: Need a break but know you need the accountability of body doubling to get it done? Book your 90 minute guided rest session with moi here. 

Rest So You Can Rage Merch: Get your button, tote, or hoodie, here. 

If you want more about rest, joy, and care while giving a damn about the state of our world, find us online: 

• Join our newsletter, the Rest Stop for more insights and tips 
• Book your personal guided rest session, for a much needed break 
• Read our substack for more rest observations and a peek at the book 
• Buy me a tea to support the work 
• Follow moi on YouTube, LinkedIn, Pinterest, and Instagram 

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Hey Friend! 

• Join us for the Rest Cafecito on September 12th
• Use discount code askforhelp for $15 off your personal guided rest session, RestLab Personal Recess
• Support the pod and buy me a tea on Ko-Fi 

If you want more about rest, joy, and care while giving a damn about the state of our world, find us online: 

• Join our newsletter, the Rest Stop for more insights and tips 
• Book your personal guided rest session, for a much needed break 
• Read our substack for more rest observations and a peek at the book 
• Buy me a tea to support the work 
• Follow moi on YouTube, LinkedIn, Pinterest, and Instagram 

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Howdy Friend! 

Thanks for listening to me talk about the season ahead. Here are the linky links I promised: 

• Join us in San Antonio for the first Rest Cafecito on Friday, September 12th. 
• Sign up for our Rest Stop newsletter here. 
• Support the pod and buy me a tea on Ko-Fi. 

If you want more about rest, joy, and care while giving a damn about the state of our world, find us online: 

• Join our newsletter, the Rest Stop for more insights and tips 
• Book your personal guided rest session, for a much needed break 
• Read our substack for more rest observations and a peek at the book 
• Buy me a tea to support the work 
• Follow moi on YouTube, LinkedIn, Pinterest, and Instagram