5. Napping is Holy Work

About this episode

Janell discusses the importance of rest and the guilt women feel about slowing down during Mental Health Awareness Week.

"Rest is anything that connects your mind and body" (Tricia Hersey, The Nap Ministry In this tender Mental Health Awareness Week conversation, Janell shares the hard-earned lesson her cardiac healing journey taught her: rest is not weakness. “Napping is Holy Work” explores the guilt many women carry around slowing down, the wisdom of listening to our bodies, and the sacred invitation to heal gently. If you are emotionally weary, exhausted, or struggling to give yourself permission to rest, this episode offers compassion, hope, and a softer way forward. 🤍 The Heartlifter Way Visit Janell's revised and revitalized website: ⁠⁠Heartlift Wellness⁠⁠ Join a community of thoughtful women on The Heartlifter Way : ⁠⁠Heartlift Wellness on Substack⁠⁠ Order Janell's most recent book: ⁠⁠ Stronger Every Day

People in this episode

Host: Janell Rardon

Topics covered

• rest
• mental health
• self-care
• women's health
• healing
• spirituality

Keywords

• napping
• holy work
• emotional well-being
• compassion
• healing journey

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Nap Ministry

Books & works: Stronger Every Day

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