I was recently featured on episode 161 of The Dream Lifestyle Podcast, and we talked about something most leaders know they need but rarely protect: rest.
I'm a business owner, a nurse practitioner, an author, a wife, and a mom of three. I know how easy it is to keep pushing because the work feels too important to pause. But I've also seen what happens when leaders ignore their bodies. They burn out, get sick, or stop short of what God called them to build.
In this episode, I shared my journey of building WellSpot and writing Where Faith Meets Medicine, and what I learned about obedience and faith along the way. Then we got practical:
Why every leader needs a Sabbath
Building in daily, weekly, and quarterly pauses
Why Jesus withdrew to rest, and what that models for us
Creating healthy rhythms in your marriage
What to do when you feel too busy to rest
Why your body was designed to heal, and why your health is part of your calling
The real cost of building the life you're called to live
Rest isn't a reward you earn after the work is done. It's what keeps you healthy enough to do the work at all.
Listen to the full episode
Also available on Apple Podcasts.
My book Where Faith Meets Medicine: A Woman's Guide to Health, Hormones, and Longevity includes a full chapter on rest and the rhythm Jesus modeled. Find it on Amazon or at CourtneyGarner.com.
