Recharge & Rise
Insights and musings from the Queen of Rest..
When neuroscience confirms what your body already knows
Why Rest is not a withdrawal from ambition but an alignment with our biological intelligence. In this conversation, I sit down with neuroscientist, physician-scientist and biotech entrepreneur Valeria Ricotti to explore something I care deeply about: why rest and...
Rest is a Birthright, Not a Luxury: Why it Matters for Women
How Rested Are You — Really? On a scale of 0 to 10 — how rested do you actually feel right now? Not 'how much sleep did you get.' Not 'how productive have you been.' How rested. Now a second question — and this one tends to land harder: When was the last time you felt...
Oops, I accidentally drank rocket fuel the other day (and here’s what it taught me)
The other week I got a reminder of exactly why I do the work I do. You see, I’m highly sensitive to caffeine. So when I ordered decaf coffee at a networking event, I wasn’t expecting to spend the next few hours feeling like I’d been launched into orbit. I mean, I...
How to Make Your Dreams Come True (By Slowing Down Enough to Hear Them)
Is it selfish to dream? Discover how rest and nervous system regulation can help you reconnect with your deepest desires – and take bold, sustainable steps to make them real.
When 17 incredible women and a man got a taste of RestPower Up.
When 17 incredible women and a man got a taste of RestPower Up.
Why High Achievers Feel Guilty about Rest – And How to Change That
You skip lunch breaks. You answer emails on holiday. You only allow rest once everything is done - except everything is never done. And even when you do take a moment to breathe, stretch, or simply sit still, a familiar feeling bubbles up: guilt. If this sounds like...
The 7 Types of Rest: Why You’re Still Tired (And What to Do About It)
You sleep. You meditate. You even cancel plans for “me time” (sometimes!) And still, your body feels meh, your mind won’t stop, and the weariness feels bone-deep. If that’s you, you’re not alone.As the Queen of Rest, I work with high-achieving women and men who do...