Exhaustion isn’t just about lack of sleep—it’s the weight of grief, stress, perfectionism, and the pressure to hold it all together. In this week’s episode, Rachel Brooks shares her own raw experience of waking up exhausted even after “doing everything right.” She reveals why rest goes deeper than eight hours of sleep, how the body signals what the heart is holding, and what it really looks like to release what was never yours to carry.If you’ve been running on fumes, trying to “push through” but secretly unraveling on the inside, this conversation will meet you right where you are and hand you permission to pause, reset, and refill.What You’ll Learn in This EpisodeWhy exhaustion isn’t always physical—it’s also emotional, mental, and spiritualHow perfectionism and pressure steal rest and keep you stuckThe role grief, loss, and unspoken expectations play in your daily energyWhy “self-care” can sometimes mask deeper exhaustionFour practical ways to pause and reset when you’re running on emptyEpisode Timestamps[00:00:00] – Opening: life feels like a blur and exhaustion that sleep can’t fix[00:02:00] – Seasons of loss, caregiving, and the weight of keeping it all together[00:04:00] – The truth about exhaustion: it’s not just physical[00:07:00] – The performance of perfectionism and why it costs more than it gives[00:10:00] – Asking hard questions: what am I carrying that isn’t mine?[00:14:00] – Mirror moments: being honest about limits and capacity[00:19:00] – Practical resets: pausing, naming the real weight, journaling, and permission to rest[00:25:00] – Why worth is not tied to productivity[00:28:00] – Weekly challenge: choose one pause and notice the shiftReady to Reset?I Am… Enough: 10-Minute Reset (Free) A simple guide to pause, breathe, and realign when life feels heavy. → iamrachelbrooks.com/resetChasing Perfection + Bonus Bundle The book that started it all—plus journal prompts, self-love guide, and the 7-Day Fit From Within reset. → iamrachelbrooks.com/chasing-perfectionI Am… Becoming (6-Week Devotional Journey) A raw, voice-note devotional experience to help you release what’s been holding you back. → iamrachelbrooks.com/iam-becomingSupport the MissionThis podcast is built on faith, truth, and women like you. If this message moved you, consider supporting the show.Stay connected:Listen + subscribe: iamrachelbrooks.com/playInstagram: @iamrachelbrooksWebsite: iamrachelbrooks.com

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