In this episode of the series, I talk about why and HOW sacred rest is essential — especially in times of ongoing stress, grief, and political anxiety. Sacred Rest isn't just sleep or taking a break. It's also giving your nervous system real permission to be off-guard, deciding it's safe to slow down, and to rest not just physically but also at a deeper level. I share 3 personal examples of what Sacred Rest has looked like for me this past year — from the way my body literally asked for months of extra sleep after a medical procedure, to enjoying presence and play with family during winter break, to intentionally taking space from creating. This episode invites you to define (and reclaim) Sacred Rest for yourself as a loving act of self care — not luxury, but necessity — and to notice how your body, heart, and nervous system respond when you let yourself truly rest. This isn't self‑care fluff. It's much needed support and medicine. Press play. xo Brenda PS. GRAB THE HOLIDAY PLAYLIST For Holiday Season support, we've curated a list of my best holiday and end-of-year episodes — all in one place. You can find it at: www.brendalomeli.com/holidayplaylist