It’s Thanksgiving week in the U.S. A swirl of holiday travel, flight-delay headlines, full kitchens, and family gatherings that can send stress through the roof. In this timely episode, Blaze explores why rest is powerful and how to actually get it when life is loud. Using a vivid foam-roller story (hello, tight calves after a mountain hike) as a metaphor for releasing muscle tension and emotional knots, she unpacks the productivity myths that fuel burnout, guilt, and “never enough” thinking, especially during the holidays.
You’ll learn practical ways to take mindful breaks (even in a crowded house), work with nervous system regulation in real time, and use compassionate boundaries so you can enjoy connection without abandoning yourself. Blaze talks about ditching “sleep score” anxiety, honoring your body’s need for better sleep and recovery, and turning rest into a steady self-care practice before, during, and after the big day.
If travel plans, cooking timelines, or group dynamics have you clenched, this conversation is your permission slip: rest isn’t laziness; it’s how your body integrates meaning, memory, and gratitude.
You can read the full transcript here.
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