Dr. G Speaks
Do you feel held back? Do you feel stuck? Do you feel as though you are going through the motions? Welcome to Dr. G Speaks, where we explore the powerful intersection of freedom, faith, and fun! Join Dr. G as she reminds you to know there’s more to life. Each episode dives into topics like leaning into ease, releasing what no longer serves you, and the transformative power of trust and surrender to the Lord. Discover the possibilities you never knew existed and learn how to embrace the life you truly deserve. As the author of Look Stop Hiding: How to Find Your Voice and Never Dim Your Light Again, Dr. G wants you to know that it's time to stop hiding and start thriving—together, we’ll uncover your potential and ignite your journey to a life of freedom, faith and fun. Let's get it!
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Dr. G Speaks
22 | REST Is Revolutionary: The Retreat That Changed Everything
Summary:
What would it look like to feel truly safe: in your body, in your spirit, and in a room full of women who just get it? That’s what we set out to create with REST: A Retreat for Black Women. In this episode, I’m joined by my sister and co-host, Danielle Anderson, as we share the heart behind this experience. We talk about what led us here, how burnout opened the door for something powerful, and why Black women deserve more than surface-level rest. If you’ve ever felt like rest was out of reach or only for other people, this episode is for you.
Black women deserve more than a nap - we deserve softness, wholeness, and freedom. And when we rest, we remember who we are.
Topics I Cover:
- How REST Retreat came to be and why it’s so needed
- The connection between unprocessed grief, trauma, and the body
- What happens when brilliant women start hiding their credentials or shrinking their light
- Why rest isn’t just about sleep - it’s about safety, space, and softness
- How Danielle’s somatic practices help women release what they’ve carried for years
- The joy and transformation we’ve witnessed: from healing on the beach to the Freedom Runway
- A behind-the-scenes look at what really happens at the REST Retreat (yes, there’s dancing!)
This week’s affirmation:
“I am beautiful. I am loved. I am safe. I am free. I don’t need to be like anybody else—I just need to be like me.”
Resources:
REST: A Retreat for Black Women
📅 July 3–7, 2025
🌴 Pompano Beach, Florida
💻 More info at: restretreat.net
🎁 Special $600 discount for podcast listeners - use code REST600 at checkout
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