What am I afraid will happen if I rest? | Letting go of fear and choosing what you need

We talk about rest as though it’s optional — something we squeeze in once everything important is handled. But what if the real question isn’t how to rest, but why we’re afraid of it?

In this episode, Leah explores the internalized fear and guilt many of us carry around slowing down. She shares a personal story about forgetting to record the podcast, the moment of guilt that followed, and the deeper truth underneath: sometimes rest is not a failure, but a necessity.

Through neuroscience and psychology, she explains how rest restores emotional capacity, supports creativity, and regulates the nervous system — and why our bodies often know we need a pause long before our minds accept it.

This is an invitation to question the stories you’ve been told about rest and to choose yourself with compassion.