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Get more rest
Jun 19, 2023
Tricia Hersey, known as the 'nap bishop' and founder of the Nap Ministry, passionately advocates for rest as a fundamental human right, especially in marginalized communities. She addresses the societal pressures that demonize rest and explores how prioritizing relaxation is a form of resistance against systemic oppression. Her insights connect rest to mental well-being while revealing the health risks of sleep deprivation. Tricia encourages listeners to embrace 'active rest' as a means to recharge in a productivity-driven world.
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Quick takeaways
- Rest can be a form of resistance against capitalism and white supremacy, allowing individuals to reclaim their right to leisure and relaxation.
- Prioritizing rest and detaching from societal expectations of productivity can lead to healing, improved health, and increased productivity.
Deep dives
Rest is Resistance and the Healing Power of Rest
In this podcast episode, host Shireen Marisol Maraji interviews Trisha Hersey, founder of the NAP Ministry and author of the book Rest is Resistance. Trisha shares her journey toward prioritizing rest as a form of resistance against capitalism and white supremacy. She emphasizes the importance of acknowledging exhaustion and recognizing the right to rest. Trisha explains how rest can lead to healing, improved health, and increased productivity. She also discusses the role of social media and offers strategies for detaching from its toxic influence.
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