Ep 9: Sleep & Rest - The Foundation Most People Overlook

In this final episode of the Wellbeing Foundations series, Kate explores one of the most overlooked pillars of wellbeing - sleep and rest.

While most of us know sleep is important, many busy people underestimate just how essential it is or unintentionally sacrifice it in favour of getting more done. But without enough rest, even the best habits in nutrition, movement, and mindset can only take us so far.

In this episode, Kate explains:

• Why sleep and rest are the foundation for energy, focus, mood, and resilience.
• How stress hormones and modern habits create “second winds” that keep us up late.
• The link between chronic stress, blood sugar imbalance, and sleep disruption.
• Why rest isn’t “doing nothing” - it’s how your body completes the 'stress cycle' and recharges.
• Practical ways to create real rest, from simple routines to nervous system–calming tools.

This episode brings together everything explored so far in the series - showing how sleep and rest support every other wellbeing foundation, and why they’re key to preventing burnout and thriving in our busy modern world.

Next week, Kate will wrap up the Wellbeing Foundations with a recap and look ahead to what’s coming next — practical tools and habits for living well in a busy world.

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