Rest is Not a Reward: Reclaiming Your Right to Pause Without Guilt

15/07/2025 20 min Temporada 1 Episodio 14

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So many of us have internalized the idea that rest must be earned — that it’s something we only deserve once everything is done. In this episode, we gently explore why this belief runs so deep, especially for sensitive mothers, and how we might begin to unlearn it. Karen shares practical reflections and tender truths about reclaiming rest as a birthright — not a prize at the end of burnout. If you’re longing to rest without guilt, this one’s for you.✨ Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share this with someone who might need a reminder: You’re not alone, and your needs matter.🌿 The High Sensory Mothers Podcast – new episodes every Tuesday. Learn more at www.highsensorymothers.com💌 Join the email list for podcast reflections & upcoming offeringsTimestamps:00:00 – Do You Feel Like You Have to Earn Rest?01:00 – The “I’ll Just Finish This First” Loop02:15 – Cultural & Gender Conditioning04:45 – The Invisible Load of Modern Mothers06:00 – Productivity as Proof of Worth07:35 – What if Peace Is Who You Really Are?09:00 – Why HSP Mothers Burn Out Faster10:30 – The Cost of Over-Giving12:00 – Honouring Your Own Rhythm13:00 – Rest as Part of Your Ecosystem14:30 – Reframing Busyness15:40 – Listening to Energy Signals16:50 – Two Gentle Rest Practices18:40 – Journal Prompt: Rest is Essential19:20 – Final ThoughtsConnect with Karenwww.highsensorymothers.comwww.karenhunt.co.uk