Ep 14. Rest, Recovery & Joy (with Octavia Raheem)

In this episode of Trauma Is Real, Sarah is joined by Octavia Raheem to explore the profound importance of rest in healing from trauma. They discuss how pausing and being present can create a collective ripple of rest that fosters safety and ease. Octavia shares her insights on the challenges of slowing down, the impact of trauma on the body, and the necessity of curiosity over judgment in self-reflection. The conversation also touches on the role of playfulness in the healing process, emphasizing the need for intentionality in finding joy amidst the journey of rest and recovery.

Octavia Raheem is an award-winning author, rest coach, restorative yoga nidra, meditation teacher, and speaker. You can learn more about her work here.

​Practice of Pausing & Resting (5:47)

​Curiosity vs. Judgement in Self-Reflection (17:25)

​Importance of Rest and Joy (34:00)

​Interrupting the Cycle of Burnout (41:00)

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