#08: Self Care When You Are Self Critical: Redefining Rest with Suzy Reading

Hello Therapy: Mental Health Tips For Personal Growth

In our first-ever guest episode, we're joined by chartered Psychologist, coach and author Suzy Reading to unravel some of the most persistent myths about rest and self-care in our hustle-driven culture. Suzy's expert insights from her book "Rest to Reset" will guide us through taking time for ourselves without the shadow of unworthiness and guilt looming over us. It's a transformative conversation that promises to redefine your understanding of self-care and rest and equip you with practical strategies to weave rest into the fabric of your everyday life.
This episode peels back the layers of the modern-day struggle for relaxation for those of us juggling high-functioning anxiety, perfectionism and self-criticism. We also discuss the delicate dance of giving and receiving care and how to step into the light of self-compassion when self-criticism clutches tightly. Suzy and I offer a treasure trove of soothing practices that fuse breath with movement, providing welcome relief from the pressure points of life.
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1. #08: Self Care When You Are Self Critical: Redefining Rest with Suzy Reading (00:00:00)

2. The Importance of Self-Care and Rest (00:00:09)

3. Myths and Realities of Rest (00:08:27)

4. Rest and Self-Care for Mental Well-Being (00:14:10)

5. Exploring Rest and Self-Care (00:26:50)

6. Breath and Self-Compassion Practices (00:35:36)