Redefining Rest Podcast
Redefining Rest Podcast
As a public health professional, you are doing amazing work in the world but it shouldn’t be at the expense of yourself. Each week on the Redefining Rest Podcast I help you reduce your stress and address common workplace challenges so you can have a fulfilling career without the overwhelm or overworking.
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116. The 8 Hour Workday is sexist
Learn about the history of the 8-hour workday, why it is sexist, and how to reframe your understanding of productivity. We discuss the importance of advocating for policy change and why your value is not linked to the amount you accomplish at work.
115. Do It All Framework
Tune in this week to learn why you don’t have to "Do It All" and why this mentality keeps you from rest. Discover methods for prioritizing your time and allowing rest into your life. By stepping away from oppressive systems, we can make space for our values and ways of living with joy.
114. Mid-Year Check In
Progress is non-linear; it's not always what you think it is. When we can honor this, we build ourselves up rather than getting stuck in our negativity bias. Celebrating small moments of progress and practicing this skill will change your ability to achieve your goals.
113. Vacation Brain 2.0
Do you need a vacation from your vacation? Yes! You are not alone. We often put a lot of pressure on our vacation time and when things don’t go to plan: stress levels skyrocket. This week I share 3 common vacation brain expectations that keep you from being present and enjoying your time away.
112. When Not to Accept "Good Enough"
This week I share a conversation that really stuck with me. I break down areas of life where you can accept “good enough” and areas of life where settling should never be an option. There will always be challenges, but remember, your life can be great with diligence and believing big. Tune in, and start today.
111. 6 Reasons You Get the Sunday Scaries
This week, I share six tactics for identifying why you experience dread towards your upcoming week. With these coaching tools, you can navigate through your emotions and find effective approaches to tackle your week. Remember, if you are feeling anxious about the week ahead, you are not alone, and there are options available to you. Let's uncover the root causes of our overwhelm and tune in today.
110. I Made a BIG Mistake at Work
This week, I share three mistakes I have made in my career and offer coaching tips I wish I had at the time. Learn methods of managing mistakes so that you can move through tough times quickly. Listen in today so that you're prepared for challenging times ahead.
109. Detaching from Social Media
This week, I break down how to step back from social media, general hang-ups with it, and how to create a relationship with social media that keeps you in control. Discover how social media was designed and options for confronting your social media habits so you can find more time to connect without your phone.
108. You Can Take a Sabbatical
You do not need to earn your rest. Extended time off is for you to use however you choose. You don't have to wait for retirement to enjoy your days. A sabbatical is a planned time to embrace what you want to explore now!
107. Stop People Pleasing
Hustle culture and the patriarchy want you to burn out, overwork, and stay small. These systemic oppressors socialize us, especially women, to people-please. Cultivating confidence and learning to trust yourself is possible. It takes practice, time, and consistency, but it is worth every step you take.
106. The Secret to Making More Money in Public Health
Your expertise, skills, innovation, and creativity, are your value. Your brain power is your value. If you want more money, you need to make a value match. A greater salary, a new job, and showing how you provide, are all avenues for developing your value match. Chances are you are bringing more value to your organization than you are receiving in value (salary) back. Why? This is what I call a “value mismatch”. Let’s dive in and discover what to do when you have a value mismatch.
105. The Discomfort of Delegating
Delegation allows us to sustain the energy necessary to execute our work while having space for joyful expressions and new experiences. The benefits of delegating are endless, it often brings growth, diversity of thought, and empowerment to you and your teams.