What's The Juice How to Turn Your Rock Bottom Era into an Upward Spiral w/ Mayssa Chehata
Sep 22, 2025
Mayssa Chehata, founder of BEHAVE and host of the Rock Bottom podcast, delves into transforming rock bottom moments into opportunities for growth. She discusses moving beyond a productivity-first mindset to embrace creativity through rest and bodily awareness. Mayssa shares her journey of tackling anger from childhood trauma, releasing a victim mentality, and reframing relationships as lessons. Key insights include the power of somatic work, the importance of integrity, and daily rituals that restore balance and prevent burnout.
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Rest Unlocks Creative Momentum
- Mayssa found that resting and doing less unlocked creative energy and viral business moments.
- Resting produced more efficient output than forcing long hours, reshaping productivity as energy-led work.
Work By Body-Led Cues
- Follow body-led cues: if you're craving sun or rest, prioritize it over forced work for better ideas.
- Create intentional space (walks, sun, naps) to let fresh creativity and high-quality content emerge.
Protect Thirty Minutes Morning Ritual
- Spare 30 minutes each morning for meditation, prayer, or a healthy breakfast to prevent negative spirals.
- Those minutes save hours by reducing catastrophic thoughts and increasing daily efficiency.
