Episode #57: The Science of Rest

Are you feeling exhausted, but can't pinpoint why? You're not alone. Many of us struggle with fatigue, even when we think we're getting enough sleep. But what if I told you that sleep and rest aren't the same thing?

In this eye-opening episode, I sit down with Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith, an internal medicine physician and workplace wellbeing consultant. She shares her personal journey from burnout to breakthrough, leading to the development of her groundbreaking "seven types of rest" framework.

The Seven Types of Rest: A Holistic Approach to Restoration
1. Physical Rest

2. Mental Rest

3. Spiritual Rest

4. Emotional Rest

5. Social Rest

6. Sensory Rest

7. Creative Rest

She explains how each type of rest contributes to our overall wellbeing and why addressing all seven is essential for true restoration.

Learn how Dr. Dalton-Smith's experience with burnout led her to become her own "research project," ultimately resulting in a TED Talk with over 600,000 views and a best-selling book, "Sacred Rest."

Faith and Wellness: A Powerful Combination

Discover how Dr. Dalton-Smith integrates her faith into her work, offering a unique perspective on the mind-body-spirit connection in relation to rest and restoration.

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" So at the very core of it is that sleep and rest are not the same thing. Okay. I think we use the two terms interchangeably, incorrectly, and in doing so, we lump all of our restorative practices into cessation activities, stopping where rest is really about pouring back into the places of deficit. " - Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith

In This Episode:

Understand the difference between sleep and true rest
Learn how to identify your personal rest deficits
Explore practical strategies for implementing each type of rest
Gain insights on combining faith and wellness for holistic health

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