Finding Harmony in Rest and the Healing Power of No - Episode 94

Lift OneSelf - Let’s take a breath together

Struggling to hit the pause button in life's fast-forward mode, I discovered a sanctuary in self-care and sleep. My guest, Helen Sernett, joins us to share her transformative sleep journey, inviting you to a conversation that may be the lullaby your mind has been waiting for. Together, we engage in a grounding meditation to anchor us in the present, and Helen courageously opens up about the personal challenges that reshaped her relationship with sleep. She unveils how her podcast 'Sleep Lists' came to life, offering a treasure trove of soothing words that promise to escort listeners into the arms of Morpheus.
The dance between our body's movements and the nervous system's harmony is delicate and often misunderstood. In this episode, I reflect on my dance with alcohol and sleepless nights, sharing how I traded those partners for healthier practices like breathwork and yoga. We dissect the nervous system's role in storing trauma and explore how movement and presence can gently guide us toward emotional release and equilibrium. It's a segment filled with authenticity and a reminder that sometimes, the most profound healing begins with the willingness to encounter discomfort.
As the curtain falls on our discussion, we turn the spotlight on self-care and innovative strategies to usher in sleep. I recount my personal experiments with coloured noise, sleep meditations, and the surprising success of a simple list of numbers. Helen and I reveal the power behind the small word 'no' and how it can open doors to saying 'yes' to our well-being. We challenge conventional self-care notions, emphasizing the significance of rest and its ripple effect on our capacity to savour life's moments. Tune in to this heartfelt episode if you're ready to revitalize your self-care playbook and experience the rejuvenating magic of sleep.
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