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Rest Is Resistance: Emotional Triggers, Boundaries & Living Authentically

Unquiet Soul··5 August 2026·54 min

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Why is rest so difficult to embrace? In this episode of Unquiet Soul, Angie and Malia explore emotional triggers, the pressure to always be productive, moon cycles, authenticity, and the challenges of navigating online interactions with healthy boundaries. Through personal stories and thoughtful conversation, they unpack how societal conditioning can disconnect us from ourselves, why emotional reactions often point to deeper healing, and how honoring your own rhythms can lead to greater peace. Whether you're learning to rest without guilt, respond instead of react, or show up more authentically online and in everyday life, this episode offers practical insights for living with greater intention. The next time you're emotionally triggered or feel guilty for resting, pause before reacting. Get curious about what your nervous system is communicating, honor what you genuinely need, and choose a response that aligns with your values rather than your conditioning. Subscribe to Unquiet Soul's Patreon! $5 - Ad free episodes $10 - Behind-the-scenes, reflections, and deeper access to the conversations $20 - The opportunity to be selected for live coaching from Malisa and Angie https://patreon.com/UnquietSoulwithMalisaandAngie?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Angie's Biosite https://bio.site/angiehawkins?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaegc8ZtZZ6QnXgvJd0D8MYOwMKnxDJQCWBJZuLx7RsYJmtqH7lf6uGt04XKQw_aem_26AuQvvk_QnIT-ISh_tOXQ Malisa's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/Mdhepner