Before diving into today’s episode, I'd like to quickly share some exciting news about my crowdfunding campaign for the Brand Seasons® Playdeck, which (at the time of writing) is already 20% funded!
We launched on Monday, 23rd September, and within one day, 25 wonderful Playdeck Patrons had joined. My next goal is to hit 25% of the funding target, and once that milestone is reached, I’ll be unlocking two special bonuses:
6 months of paid membership for all Playdeck Patrons to the Brand Seasons publication here on Substack
Four-part private podcast created exclusively for all Playdeck Patrons to accompany the Brand Seasons® Playdeck
* Note: these will be made available once the project is funded
Now, onto today’s conversation! I’m joined by
, a Somatic Coach and Embodiment Practitioner, as we explore the Season of Grounding. In this episode, Sara offers valuable insights into the seven types of rest and how we can better honour our natural rhythms in both life and work.Together, we discuss:
the seven types of rest: Physical, Mental, Social, Spiritual, Sensory, Emotional, and Creative
the importance of finding your unique rhythm, rather than striving for balance
how somatics can help you reconnect with your body’s natural healing processes
maintaining buoyancy during challenging times
navigating emotional labour and setting healthy boundaries
the role of rest in building a sustainable business
How do you currently honour rest in your life and work? Are there areas where you could invite more rest? And how do you stay connected to your natural rhythms during challenging times?
If you enjoyed the episode, you might like this from my Notelets on Nurture series, where Sara explores the concept of Glimmers.
You can connect with Sara on Instagram and Substack, and explore more of her work in embodiment and somatics on her website.
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Staying buoyant with Sara Duigou