Episode 408 of The Virtual Couch Podcast hosted by Tony Overbay, LMFT. Did you know there are several different types of rest beyond just sleeping? Coming from a 'we don’t know what we don’t know' standpoint, today’s episode has the potential to be both a game-changer and life-changing as we unveil how identifying and fulfilling these diverse types of rest can revolutionize your health, happiness, and productivity. Tony Overbay, LMFT, interviews Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith about her book 'Sacred Rest: Recover Your Life, Renew Your Energy, Restore Your Sanity' (https://amzn.to/3TFp6GZ). They discuss the critical distinction between sleep and rest, amplified through Dr. Saundra’s 'Seven Types of Rest' framework. Dr. Saundra shares the seven types of rest she has found lacking in the lives of those she encounters in her clinical practice and research - physical, mental, spiritual, emotional, sensory, social, and creative - and explains why a deficiency in any one of these types of rest can have unfavorable effects on your health, happiness, relationships, creativity, and productivity. This episode highlights the importance of self-care and the need to become a personal health advocate. Dr. Saundra shares her experiences with burnout, which led to an emphasis on rest in her life. They discuss issues related to work-life balance and the over-reliance on screens and identify areas for enhancing rest that most people aren’t aware of. Then, Tony took Dr. Saundra’s 'rest quiz' and reviewed the results. You can find the Rest Quiz at https://www.restquiz.com/quiz/rest-quiz-test/
00:00 Introduction and Personal Reflections on Sleep
00:10 The Importance of Sleep and Personal Struggles
01:31 Historical Figures and Their Sleep Patterns
02:25 The Misconceptions and Judgments Around Sleep
04:11 The Journey to Understanding Sleep Better
04:23 Introduction to Dr. Sandra Dalton and Her Work
05:21 Taking the Rest Quiz and Discussing the Results
06:36 Debunking Common Myths About Sleep
07:02 The Role of Sensory Rest and Its Impact
08:50 Understanding the Importance of Rest in Different Aspects
10:36 The Importance of Spiritual Rest
12:49 Understanding Emotional and Social Rest
15:10 The Role of Self-Care in Rest
16:05 The Personal Journey to Rest
18:52 The Impact of Rest on Professional Life
37:17 Finding Joy in Work and Sharing Information
37:22 Identifying Your Rest Deficits
37:41 Exploring Different Types of Rest
38:06 Personalizing Your Rest Approach
38:44 Navigating the Healthcare System
38:58 Overcoming Personal Challenges and Thriving
40:12 Advocating for Your Own Health
40:17 The Broken Healthcare System and Self-Advocacy
41:07 Building Your Own Healthcare Team
41:29 Taking Control of Your Health
41:32 Exploring Online Health Resources
42:39 The Importance of Self-Care
43:06 Taking the Rest Quiz
01:08:38 Interpreting the Rest Quiz Results
01:13:03 Closing Remarks and Next Steps
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