Not all rest restores us. In this episode of the Magic Made Podcast, Megan Holly breaks down the difference between true rest that replenishes you and the kind of “rest” that’s actually numbing, avoidance, or disappearing into the abyss (hello, doom scroll 👀).
If you’ve ever collapsed into the couch thinking you were resting, only to feel more drained, anxious, or disconnected afterward, this episode will help you identify what’s happening and how to shift it with compassion, not shame.
Megan shares the subtle cues that reveal when you’re restoring versus when you’re checking out, plus how to bring emotional presence back into everyday downtime so your rest actually nourishes you.
In this episode, we talk about:
- The difference between resting, restoring, numbing, and disappearing
- Why doom scrolling can leave you feeling worse (and how to tell)
- How your body signals real rest (deep breath, relaxed shoulders) vs numbing (fidgeting, discomfort, mental chatter)
- A simple “flag system” to check your habits: green, yellow, red
- Why vices and coping mechanisms aren’t “bad” but they are informative
- How to find your own “top tier” restoration practices (Megan’s: movement, stillness, creativity)
✨ Reflection prompt:
What truly replenishes you, and how can you do more of it intentionally (not accidentally)?
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