Sam Baker

In this conversation, Sam Baker, a writer and former magazine editor known for her Substack The Shift, opens up about her struggles with rest and retreat. She reveals her anxiety surrounding downtime and how her busy work identity contributes to burnout. Sam shares her dreams of the perfect retreat landscape—mountains by the sea—and the comfort of her cat, Sausage. They also discuss the challenges of decision-making during retreats, the impact of digital distractions, and the need for structured solitude versus group settings. Her reflections are both relatable and revealing.