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Episode 52: Learning to Rest Without Feeling Guilty

May 15, 2025

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What if rest wasn’t something you had to earn?

In this episode of Not HER Anymore, I explore the deep, unspoken guilt so many women feel when they stop. When they rest. When they pause, even for a moment.

If you’ve ever found yourself resting but feeling bad about it… this episode is for you.

You’ll hear:

  • Why guilt often follows rest (especially for high-achieving, overgiving women)
  • How childhood and cultural conditioning taught us that productivity = worth
  • The truth: your body doesn’t need permission to rest — it needs your support
  • How to reframe rest as a radical, healing choice (not laziness or failure)

This is your reminder that you are still worthy when you’re not doing anything at all.

🌿 Reflection Questions

What stories do I hold about rest?

Who do I become when I’m not “busy”?

What might open up if I allowed rest without guilt?

Start your journey now:

Download my free training: Tired of Saying Yes When You Really Mean No?

Download my free guide & video: Escape Fight-or-Flight in Just 3 Minutes!

Connect with me on Instagram: @RegulateWithHer & @TheRegulatedVA

Explore more HERE — Home of Regulate With Her

You’re not HER anymore.

And rest isn’t selfish — it’s sacred.

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