Your Intentional Life Podcast

Episode 21 - Midlife Reset Series - Rest, Not Retreat

Kima-Shai Starr Season 2 Episode 10

Let’s tell the truth, friend… when did “rest” start feeling like failure? Somewhere along the way, we learned to measure our worth by how much we do, how full our calendar is, and how little we sleep. But in this episode of The Midlife Reset, we’re flipping the script.

Because rest isn’t retreat. It’s resistance. It’s a radical act of reclaiming your time, your energy, and your joy—without needing to earn it through exhaustion. 🧘🏾‍♀️✨

In this soul-nourishing episode, we’re diving into:

  • Why rest feels foreign but is actually your birthright
  • The toxic myths about productivity that we internalized (and how to unlearn them)
  • What it means to redefine success on your own damn terms
  • How to build intentional rest into your life without guilt

Whether you’re burnt out, secretly fantasizing about disappearing for a weekend (or a month 👀), or just craving more being and less doing—this episode is your gentle (but firm) reminder that slowing down isn’t giving up… it’s leveling up.