Rest is more than sleep—discover the 7 types of rest your body truly needs in this powerful episode featuring Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith. In this episode of the Seasonal Sisters Podcast, Janice Saunders dives into a transformative conversation with Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith about why so many high-achieving women feel exhausted—even when they’re getting enough sleep. Together, they explore rest as a multidimensional practice, breaking down the seven types of rest and examining how deficiencies in each can lead to burnout, overwhelm, and disconnection. Dr. Dalton-Smith shares practical insights into identifying your personal rest deficits and simple ways to restore your energy across the physical, mental, emotional, and creative areas of your life. If you’ve ever felt tired despite doing “all the right things,” this episode will help you redefine rest and reclaim your energy—without guilt. Timestamps 00:00 Free Wellness Gift for Daily Healthy Habits 00:52 Seasonal Sisters Podcast Welcome + Guided Breathwork 03:11 Meet Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith | 7 Types of Rest Expert 07:39 Burnout Story + Introduction to the Seven Types of Rest 09:04 Janice Saunders Health Wake-Up Call + Lifestyle Shift 10:40 Emotional Rest + Mental Rest Explained for Burnout Recovery 14:37 Building Healthy Habits with Small, Consistent Steps 18:28 Faith, Spiritual Rest + Inner Peace Practices 22:41 Daily Healthy Habits Routine for Busy Women 24:25 Morning Wellness Routine for Energy and Focus 25:01 Protein Coffee Breakfast for Women’s Health 25:18 Easy Meal Prep Ideas for Healthy Living 25:55 Gym Routine + Evening Wind Down Habits 26:41 Strength Training Benefits for Women Over 40 27:29 Collagen Coffee Recipe + Wellness Benefits 29:27 Mindful Moment: Hypertension Awareness + Heart Health 30:53 The 7 Types of Rest Explained (Full Breakdown) 31:39 Stretching + Parasympathetic Nervous System Reset 32:56 Salt Water, Cooking at Home + Simple Nutrition Tips 36:31 Emotional Rest + Sensory Rest for Stress Relief 41:13 Final Wellness Recipe + Encouragement for Healthy Living   What You’ll Learn in This Episode Why does sleep not fully restore your energy The 7 types of rest and how each one impacts your wellness How to identify which type of rest you’re lacking The connection between burnout and rest deficits Simple, practical ways to integrate rest into your daily life How redefining rest can improve your mental, physical, and emotional health Resources & Mentions Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith Rest Quiz: https://www.restquiz.com/home-page/ Sacred Rest by Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith Call to Action If this episode resonated with you, share it with a sister, friend, or colleague who needs permission to rest. Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and continue the conversation by connecting with Janice Saunders on social media.   Featured Invitation Your Recipe for Consistent Wellness Starts Here Do you want simple, realistic ways to take better care of yourself without starting over? Are you ready for habits that fit your real life? Download your free Everyday Wellness Guide and start with one small ingredient today. Registration Link: https://www.yourseasonalsister.com/opt-in-85e5f555-eb7a-4a3c-9748-7f1802509c25   Follow Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith on; Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drdaltonsmith Website: https://www.drdaltonsmith.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drdaltonsmith/ Follow Janice Saunders on; Website: https://www.yourseasonalsister.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealjanicesaunders/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therealjanicesaunders/ Linktree:  https://linktr.ee/seasonal_sisters_coaching?utm_source=linktree_profile_share   Listen to the Seasonal Sisters Podcast on; Podcast Website: https://seasonal-sisters-podcast.simplecast.com/   Sign-Up for the Seasonal Healthy Habits Collective Email List; https://www.yourseasonalsister.com/opt-in-ca75f4f1-2d85-4bb1-8f37-5a5c48a2b697   Unleash the healthy woman within you by Scheduling a 30-MINUTE FREE Seasonal Sisters discovery call with Janice: https://calendly.com/seasonalsister/discovery-call