88: Rest is Sacred with Octavia Raheem

School of Self-Worth

Do you know that you need rest, but still struggle to give yourself time to rest?

In today’s episode, I speak with my guest and friend, Octavia Raheem about her new book, “Rest is Sacred” and the how rest is more essential and revolutionary than ever.

Octavia and I talk about how to rest and still be ambitious, and also how rest is the spark for creativity, fulfilment, and dreaming bigger than you ever imagined.

In this poignant conversation, we dig into the idea of overwork as an addiction, and how rest also provides a structure to breaking old patterns, plus the cultural conditioning that can make resting so challenging.

Octavia shares so much wisdom and learning — you do NOT want to miss this episode!

The TOP Learnings in this episode:

• The Impact of Cultural Pressures on Work Ethic [07:35]
• Rest as a Form of Resistance and Self-Care [14:15]
• Building a Personal Practice Around Rest [25:50]
• Rest as Reflection and Emotional Release [32:40]
• Seasonality of Work and Rest [45:00]

Octavia Raheem is an esteemed author, teacher, and advocate for the sacred practice of rest. With a profound emphasis on helping individuals, especially women, navigate through fatigue and burnout, Octavia has written three impactful books since 2020, including "Rest is Sacred." Her work delves into the necessity of rest and its role in reclaiming self-worth, creativity, and alignment with one's natural rhythms. As a teacher of rest, Octavia combines her insights from restorative yoga and personal practices to encourage a nuanced and empathetic approach to self-care. Her teachings and literary contributions resonate widely, inviting readers and practitioners to redefine their relationship with rest as a vital form of self-love and resistance against the pressures of over-exertion. Octavia continues to share her wisdom and support through her writings, workshops, and personal interactions, aiming to inspire holistic well-being and purposeful living.

Check out her book "Rest is Sacred" available at various retailers like Barnes and Noble, Shambhala's site, local stores, and Amazon.

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Learn More About Octavia Raheem:

• Website: https://www.octaviaraheem.com/
• Instagram: @octaviaRaheem
• Buy “Rest is Sacred”: https://www.octaviaraheem.com/rest-is-sacred

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