Show Notes
In this insightful, heartfelt, and engaging episosde, Dr. Sarah is joined in conversation with Eileen March, a former midwife turned intuitive coach, wild medicine energy healer, and "slow living witch" - a title that reclaims the connection to feminine wisdom and creating a culture of care for community. They delve deep into the profound importance of rest, exploring how societal pressures and personal beliefs about productivity impact our ability to rest and rejuvenate. Eileen shares her journey from midwifery to coaching with meaningful insight, emphasizing the vital need to reclaim rest as an inherent human right! They discuss actionable steps to incorporate rest into daily life, challenge the narratives that glorify busyness, and highlight the emotional aspects tied to rest, worthiness, and community. To learn more about Eileen, be sure to check-out her website, www.myluminouslife.ca, or her Instagram. For further reading, consider these recommendations from Eileen! Laziness Does Not Exist by Devon Price Rest is Resistance by Tricia Hersey
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