In a society that often equates our worth with productivity, focusing on rest and recovery can feel unsafe, potentially leading to increased stress in both our minds and bodies. By challenging the need to be constantly productive and redefining our relationship with rest, we can uncover a common theme: doing more doesn’t always equate to achieving more. Whether that is career success, finances, healing, etc. Actually, the opposite can be true: the more we rest, the more productive we are able to be. In today’s episode, Elisabeth and Jennifer invite entrepreneur, best-selling author, and mother of two, Kate Northrup, to discuss how crucial rest and recovery are for the success of our businesses, families, and overall well-being. They emphasize the importance of feeling safe when resting, especially for those who may not be accustomed to it due to past experiences with rest, or lack thereof, shaped by family or societal influences. Kate also touches on her frameworks discussed in her book Do Less, and how they can help reframe how we view rest. It’s no wonder our society is burnt out and exhausted when we are constantly told that we aren’t doing enough, often pushing ourselves to the brink. It can feel like an uphill battle trying to keep up or excel, especially while exhausted. Collectively, our nervous systems are in need of a gentle touch, which requires rest, whether that is passive or active. So we want to give you a peek into the importance of priming your nervous system for rest and reframing how to incorporate rest into your life today. Join us to learn about this and more! Topics discussed in this episode: Why Kate Northrup wrote her book “Do Less”? How sleep is crucial for emotional wellbeing The lack of felt safety to rest in business Passive rest vs. active rest Tapping into the cyclical nature of being human Kate’s regenerative farming metaphor for rest in life and business What is Pareto’s principle and how Kate used it in her business Kate’s Upward Cycle of Success framework Toxic patriarchy and its influence on how the lack of rest is rewarded Learn more about the Neuro-Somatic Intelligence Coaching program and sign up for the spring cohort now! https://www.neurosomaticintelligence.com If you would like a sneak peak into Kate Northrup's principles, send her a DM on Instagram with the word “MELT” to receive a FREE guide: https://www.instagram.com/katenorthrup/ Visit Kate’s website to connect or learn more about her programs: https://katenorthrup.com/ Check out Kate’s podcast “Plenty” by visiting https://katenorthrup.com/plenty/ Contact us about private Rewire Neuro-Somatic Coaching: https://brainbased-wellness.com/rewire-private-neuro-somatic-coaching/ Get started training your nervous system with our FREE 2-week offer on the Brain Based Membership site: https://www.rewiretrial.com Connect with us on social media: @trauma.rewired Join the Trauma Rewired Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/761101225132846 FREE 1 Year Supply of Vitamin D + 5 Travel Packs from Athletic Greens when you use my exclusive offer: https://www.drinkag1.com/rewired This episode was produced by Podcast Boutique https://www.podcastboutique.com Trauma Rewired podcast is intended to educate and inform but does not constitute medical, psychological or other professional advice or services. Always consult a qualified medical professional about your specific circumstances before making any decisions based on what you hear. We share our experiences, explore trauma, physical reactions, mental health and disease. If you become distressed by our content, please stop listening and seek professional support when needed. Do not continue to listen if the conversations are having a negative impact on your health and well-being. If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health, or in mental h
Okay, welcome back, everybody.
Today we are here to talk about the importance of rest, recovery, rest and play with Kate Northrup.
You've heard us say on here many times that rest is a revolution.
And for us, it's the next horizon.
And we hear about how important rest is and how important it is to relax and enjoy the lives that we've built.
But often it's a lot easier said than done.
And so today we're diving into why rest is crucial, the barriers to getting it, and practical strategies to improve it.
Welcome to Trauma rewired, the podcast that teaches you about your nervous system, how trauma lives in the body, and what you can do to heal.
I'm your co host, Jennifer Wallace.
I'm a neurosomatic psychedelic preparation and integration guide.
And I'm also an educator at the Neurosomatic Intelligence coaching certification.
And I'm your co host, Elizabeth Christoph, founder of Brainbased.com, comma, an online community for nervous system health, rehabilitation and resilience.
And I'm also the founder of the neurosomatic intelligence coaching certification.
And we are thrilled today to be joined by one of our participants in NSI, the incredible Kate Northrup, author of Do Less and a leading coach who helps ambitious people work less while having less stress and creating more abundance.
So I'd love for you to just tell us a little bit about yourself, Kate, and why this topic is so important to you.
Like, why did you write a whole book on doing less and helping people find more ease, more rest?
Yeah.
You know, it's so funny.
Like, in this moment, I'm just really noticing.
I'm kind of emotional, which is so interesting and unusual at the beginning of a podcast.