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!