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#88 - Rest and Recovery: Understanding Exhaustion and the Body's Response to Safety
2023-06-21
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Today's episode explores the concept of rest and exhaustion once we feel safe.
Amy reflects on a recent Instagram post that sparked her interest in this topic.
Talking points include:
- The body's exhaustion when it feels safe is discussed, indicating prolonged periods of high cortisol and adrenaline levels.
- Taking time to recover and adapt to the feeling of safety is essential for the body.
- A personal experience of going on vacation and falling sick due to accumulated stress and busyness beforehand.
- The impact of stress on the body and the body's response to rest and recovery is emphasized.
- The relationship between physical and emotional well-being is explored, highlighting the connection between stress and cravings for comfort food.
- My own experience of burnout and extreme stress, realizing the toll it took on my physical, emotional, and mental health.
- The importance of listening to the body's needs, resting, and honoring exhaustion is highlighted.
- Trusting the body's wisdom and allowing it to heal
- Rethinking the concept of relaxation and the pressure to instantly unwind during vacations
- The global impact of prolonged stress and exhaustion, especially during and post-pandemic
Follow Amy on Instagram @amyvanmeijl
Coming soon:
>> a 3-day workshop on reducing stress immediately in your life
>> The next Manifesting A Million Moments Of Joy Masterclass is coming very soon!
Follow Amy on Instagram to get all the latest dates and sign up links.
Check out the Instagram post shared at the start of the episode: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CtefcwUveAR/?igshid=NzgyYTk0Y2YyNg%3D%3D.
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Amy reflects on a recent Instagram post that sparked her interest in this topic.
Talking points include:
- The body's exhaustion when it feels safe is discussed, indicating prolonged periods of high cortisol and adrenaline levels.
- Taking time to recover and adapt to the feeling of safety is essential for the body.
- A personal experience of going on vacation and falling sick due to accumulated stress and busyness beforehand.
- The impact of stress on the body and the body's response to rest and recovery is emphasized.
- The relationship between physical and emotional well-being is explored, highlighting the connection between stress and cravings for comfort food.
- My own experience of burnout and extreme stress, realizing the toll it took on my physical, emotional, and mental health.
- The importance of listening to the body's needs, resting, and honoring exhaustion is highlighted.
- Trusting the body's wisdom and allowing it to heal
- Rethinking the concept of relaxation and the pressure to instantly unwind during vacations
- The global impact of prolonged stress and exhaustion, especially during and post-pandemic
Follow Amy on Instagram @amyvanmeijl
Coming soon:
>> a 3-day workshop on reducing stress immediately in your life
>> The next Manifesting A Million Moments Of Joy Masterclass is coming very soon!
Follow Amy on Instagram to get all the latest dates and sign up links.
Check out the Instagram post shared at the start of the episode: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CtefcwUveAR/?igshid=NzgyYTk0Y2YyNg%3D%3D.
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