Rest ISN’T a Reward: Balancing Work Ethic with REST Ethic (featuring Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith)

Send us Fan Mail You’re exhausted. Overwhelmed. Mentally overloaded. Emotionally depleted. And yet you keep showing up, working, parenting, problem solving, managing everyone's needs, and holding everything together. At what cost?!?! In this eye-opening conversation, I'm joined by internationally renowned wellbeing expert Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith to talk about why rest feels so impossible for busy, high-achieving moms—and how to finally get the different types of restoration you need to actually enjoy your life. Dr. Dalton-Smith is a board-certified internal medicine physician, best-selling author, in-demand speaker, and creator of the groundbreaking Seven Types of Rest® framework. What I love most? She's a fellow high achiever who openly admits that she used to think rest was for people who couldn't keep up. By the end of this episode, you’ll have an arsenal of doable ways to take your “rest ethic” as seriously as your work ethic.   BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU'LL DISCOVER: You actually CAN pour from an empty cup…but at a price neither you nor your family should be willing to pay! How getting more rest DOESN’T require finding more time—and simple ways to build meaningful rest into your existing routines Why rest and escape are NOT the same thing Why identifying your biggest rest deficits matters, and where to start when you’re burned out How understanding your rest needs can improve communication and intimacy in marriage What the way YOU rest is teaching your children about how to care for themselves And so much more     AS MENTIONED: Episode 80 – Why You’re Always Tired: It’s NOT Just Sleep! https://www.buzzsprout.com/2471152/episodes/19939843  Get Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith’s books:Sacred Rest: Recover Your Life, Renew Your Energy, Restore Your Sanity  https://amzn.to/4yGpCGa  Being Fully Known: The Joyful Satisfaction of Beholding, Becoming, and Belonging https://amzn.to/4yYnQk9 Take Dr. Dalton-Smith's Rest Deficit Assessment: https://www.restquiz.com  More about Dr. Dalton-Smith: https://IChooseMyBestLife.com   FOR SO MUCH MORE: Take my FREE quiz to find out your default stress response: https://solutionsforsimplicity.myflodesk.com/stress-response-podcast  Grab my on-demand “Nervous System Fundamentals” masterclass to finally understand your brain and body like never before: https://solutionsforsimplicity.thrivecart.com/fundamentals/   Join my 6-week Moms Made New program so stress no longer sabotages you—or your relationships: https://solutionsforsimplicity.myflodesk.com/mmn-waitlist  Book a free consult with me: https://tidycal.com/solutionsforsimplicity/free-consult    HOMEWORK: How are you going to get more rest in your life—and what kind(s) of rest are you most in need of? Reach out to me via email or on Instagram @solutionsforsimplicity to share your thoughts. And don’t forget to share this episode with another tired mama who needs to know that rest is about way more than just sleep!   COMING UP NEXT: Join me back next Tuesday at 5am Eastern to keep unpacking the hidden sources of stress stealing your time and joy. Don't miss my powerful on-demand masterclass, "13 Things Nobody's Telling You About Your Nervous System," that dispels the common myths and misleading advice out there about capacity, emotional regulation, and so much more: https://solutionsforsimplicity.thrivecart.com/13things/  Loving this podcast? Please help it get found by more listeners by taking quick minute to leave a rating & review in Apple Podcasts. Take a screenshot of your text review before you submit it, then email that to [email protected] and I'll send you my powerful Happy Mom Protocol™ (a $297 value) FOR FREE! CONNECT WITH AMBER: Website | Instagram | YouTube | LinkedIn  Ready to finally get to the root of your problems and change your life FOR GOOD? Book your free 60-minute consult to learn more about working 1:1 with Dr. Amber.