Unfiltered with Roxy - Episode 15: You Don’t Have to Earn Rest

✨ In this episode of Unfiltered with Roxy, we’re diving into one of the biggest myths of modern life: the idea that rest has to be earned. We’re flipping that narrative on its head. Rest is not a reward—it’s a requirement for a healthy, whole, and joy-filled life.

Roxy gets real about hustle culture, the guilt we carry around taking breaks, and the silent burnout that creeps in when we ignore our need to rest. You'll leave this episode with practical tools to honor your body and your boundaries, and permission (yes, permission!) to rest—no excuses necessary.

🧠 What You’ll Learn

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• Why society taught us to feel guilty about rest

• The real cost of ignoring your need for recovery
• How rest boosts creativity, focus, and long-term productivity

• • Signs you’re overdue for a break
  • Practical strategies to add rest into your daily routine
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• 📌 Key Takeaways

• Rest is not a reward—it's a necessity.

• Hustle culture glorifies burnout, but balance sustains success.

• • Your body will demand rest one way or another—choose to give it freely.
  • You don’t have to earn a break. You already deserve it.

• Self-care is the foundation of true productivity.

🔥 Mini Challenges (Your Weekly Homework)

✔ Reflect: When was the last time you rested without guilt? ✔ Schedule one intentional rest day this week—no justification needed.

✔ Write yourself a “Permission to Rest” note.

✔ Add one micro-rest (5 mins/hour) into your daily routine.

🎧 Episode Breakdown00:00 – Welcome & Energy Check-In

04:00 – The Hustle Culture Lie: Why Rest Feels Wrong

08:30 – The Science Behind Why Rest is Productive

13:00 – Redefining Success: Balance > Burnout

17:30 – How to Prioritize Rest in Real Life

20:00 – Closing Thoughts & Call to Action

💛 If this episode spoke to you, share it with a friend who needs the reminder.

📝 Read the full blog here: https://roxanafeenster.substack.com/p/you-do-not-need-permission-to-rest?r=4xs6r9

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Sending you love, light, and permission to REST on your journey to self discovery. You don’t have to earn it. Hope to connect again soon!

Unfiltered with Roxy- Episode 14: Setting Intentions with Your Money, Time & Energy

In this episode of Unfiltered with Roxy, we are getting all the way real about how we manage what matters most — our time, our money, and our energy.

We’ve all heard “time is money” — but let’s be clear — money comes and goes. Time? You don’t get that back.

I’m sharing personal stories, lessons learned the hard way, and simple but powerful shifts to help you move differently when it comes to how you spend, earn, and protect your most valuable resources.

This episode is all about learning to move with intention, be wise with your resources, and build a life that doesn’t drain you — but fills you up.

📝 And yes — there’s a full blog post to go with this episode if you want to read, highlight, and sit with this a little deeper.

→ Read the blog here: https://roxanafeenster.substack.com/p/setting-intentions-with-your-money?r=4xs6r9

What You’ll Learn:

1. Time is Money... But Money is NOT Time→ Time is limited. Be a good steward of it.

2. Be Intentional with Your Spending→ Money is energy. Spend it with purpose.

3. The Cost of Chasing Money→ If the check is costing you your peace... it’s too expensive.

4. Plan for Career & Income Stability→ Don't just quit — plan, pivot, and protect your future.

Mini Challenges for You:

✔ Track your time for one day. Where is it really going?

✔ Review your spending this week. What would you change? ✔ Ask yourself: Can my current job really support the life I want?

✔ Review your subscriptions & auto-payments. What can go?

Episode Takeaways:

→ Time is a finite resource — be mindful of how you use it.

→ Money flows — but chasing it at any cost will cost you more than dollars.

→ Success isn’t just about income — it’s about alignment with peace.

→ Plan for the life you want — not just the job you have.

Chapters:

Time Topic

00:00 Welcome & Energy Check-in

01:14 The Value of Time vs. Money

3:05 Time Management & Energy Investment

6:08 Understanding Money as Energy

10:18 The Cost of Chasing Money

15:18 Defining True Success

18:12 Planning for Career Transitions

19:40 Long-Term Financial Planning + Final Encouragement

Remember!

Check out the Setting Intentions with Your Money, Time & Energy blog post for even more gems & reflections from this episode!

→ Read it here: https://roxanafeenster.substack.com/p/setting-intentions-with-your-money?r=4xs6r9

If this episode blessed you or made you think — share it with a friend, leave a review, and tag me @UnfilteredwithRoxy so I can love on you back!💛 Sending you love, light, and financial wisdom... always!

Unfiltered with Roxy- Episode 13: Stop Delaying Your Destiny: A Real Talk Reflection on Procrastination, Purpose, and Pressing Through

In this episode of Unfiltered with Roxy, Roxana dives deep into the power (and danger) of procrastination — and how it can quietly rob us of purpose, peace, and divine timing.

Through personal stories, life lessons, and real talk reflections, Roxana unpacks how delaying action — even in the smallest things — can create ripple effects across every part of our lives, from health and communication to missed opportunities and growth.

If you’ve been waiting for the "perfect time" — this is your sign that now is the time.

Takeaways from this Episode:→ Procrastination often shows up disguised as self-care or busyness.

→ Delaying action can create a domino effect of stress, missed moments, and frustration.

→ Timely action keeps you in alignment with divine order and purpose.

→ Small, daily health decisions build or break long-term wellness.

→ Communication delays can cause unnecessary drama or confusion.

→ Doing things now frees up mental clarity and emotional peace.

→ You already have what you need to get started — right now.

→ Recognizing divine timing helps you move with grace and fulfillment.

→ Your purpose doesn’t wait forever — neither should you.

→ You are loved. You are called. You were made to shine.

Chapters / Time Stamps:00:00 — Personal Check-In & Purpose Reflection

03:02 — Understanding Procrastination & Its Impact

06:07 — The Ripple Effect of Delay

08:53 — Lessons from Delayed Actions

12:04 — The Importance of Timely Action

14:58 — Health and Procrastination

17:57 — Communication and Delays

20:57 — Taking Action Now

23:55 — Final Encouragement & Call to Action

Blog & Resources:

Be sure to read the full blog that inspired this episode: 🔗 Stop Delaying Your Destiny: A Real Talk Reflection on Procrastination, Purpose & Pressing Through

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Remember — your destiny doesn’t wait… and neither should you.

Start now! Move with grace! Keep going!

🎧 Unfiltered with Roxy | Episode 12: Lessons from Body Pump – Strength, Mastery & The Hustle of Growth

Ever taken a Body Pump class? Or pushed yourself so hard toward a goal that you questioned if you’d ever "get it right"? Yeah, me too.

In this episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes of my time as a group fitness instructor—and the powerful life lessons I learned through sweat, music, and muscle. This isn’t just about fitness. It’s about the grit it takes to grow, the work it takes to master something, and the love it takes to keep going when it gets hard.

✨ We’re talking:
– Why practice makes permanent
– What real mastery looks like (spoiler: it’s messy!)
– The difference between calling someone out vs. coaching them up
– How these lessons show up far beyond the gym—in career, healing, and everyday life

💛 Whether you're on a wellness journey or just trying to level up in life, this episode is for YOU.

📖 Want the full story? Read the full blog here:
👉🏽 Lessons from Body Pump – Strength, Mastery & Growth (Substack)

🎙 Listen now and don’t forget to subscribe, like, and share with someone who needs this reminder today!

Unfiltered with Roxy - Episode 11: Mini Lessons on the Journey to Self-Discovery

🎙📅 Episode Overview:

Life is too short to be stuck in cycles of burnout, stress, and obligations that don’t serve us. In this episode of Unfiltered with Roxy, we’re diving into four powerful mini lessons that will help you reclaim your time, energy, and peace.

These lessons are simple, but trust me—they’re life-changing. From prioritizing yourself without guilt to making intentional choices with your money, time, and energy, I’m breaking down the mindset shifts that will help you live with more clarity and purpose.

✨ In this episode, we’ll talk about:

✔️ Prioritizing yourself like it’s your job—because YOU are your most important responsibility.

✔️ Being intentional with your money, time, and energy—where is it all going, and is it really serving you?

✔️ Letting go without guilt—you don’t need a dramatic reason to quit a job, relationship, or situation that no longer fits.

✔️ Understanding that stress is NOT a job requirement—your paycheck should never come at the cost of your peace.

🔥 Mini Challenges for You:

✔ Take one intentional break today—breathe, stretch, or go outside.

✔ Do a quick “Life Audit” to see where your time, energy, and money are going.

✔ Ask yourself if you’re holding onto something out of obligation rather than desire.

✔ Evaluate your job—does it support your well-being, or is it draining you?

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Self-Discovery

01:01 Prioritizing Yourself as a Job

03:26 Setting Intentions with Time, Energy, and Money

07:19 The Freedom to Quit

12:57 Stress is Not a Requirement

💛 Read the full blog post that inspired this episode:

🎧 Listen to more episodes of Unfiltered with Roxy where ever you listen to your favorite podcast.

📲 Let’s connect! Follow me on Instagram: @UnfilteredwithRoxy

If this episode resonated with you, share it with a friend who needs to hear it! Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and tag me on social media with your takeaways using #RoxyUnfiltered and #MiniLifeLessons.

Sending you all love, light, and clarity on your journey! 💛✨

Unfiltered with Roxy- Episode 10: Words Have Power – Renewing Your Mind Through Affirmations

🎙 Episode Summary: Words have power! What we speak, think, and consume directly impacts our mindset and energy. In this episode, we’re talking about affirmations, mindset shifts, and the importance of intentional consumption. I’ll share personal experiences, including how affirmations helped me stay grounded in a high-stress situation, and why reprogramming your mind is key to feeling lighter, more positive, and at peace.

✨ What You’ll Learn:

• How affirmations can help shift your mindset

• Why your words and thoughts influence your energy

• The power of intentional content consumption

• A real-life lesson in mindset from a day in traffic court

• Practical ways to incorporate affirmations into your daily routine

  
  

Chapters:

• 00:00 Introduction to Affirmations and Self-Discovery

• 02:53 The Power of Words and Affirmations

• 06:09 Building a Daily Affirmation Habit

• 08:55 Overcoming Negativity in a Negative World

• 12:13 Intentional Consumption for Positive Mindset

• 21:04 Conclusion and Encouragement for Self-Discovery

  
  

✨ Resources Mentioned: 📚 Battlefield of the Mind (30th Anniversary Edition): Winning the Battle in Your Mind 🎧 Career Coach Mandy – Mindset & Motivation 🎶 Soak Stream – 12 Hours of Bible Affirmations 🔮 Raise Your Vibrations – Positive Energy & Frequency 🌅 Start Your Day Right with Louise Hay’s Morning Meditation

✨ Let’s Connect: 📲 Instagram: @unfilteredwithroxy

🌍 Website: LifewithRox.com 📩 Email: roxanafeenster@gmail.com

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