Keywords: rest, rituals, well-being, mindfulness, holistic health, Caitlin Hatzenbuehler, Sue McCarroll, motherhood, self-care, community
Summary:
In this calming and insightful episode of the Well2You Podcast, host Sue McCarroll and Caitlin Hatzenbuehler dive deep into the transformative role of rest and rituals in everyday life. Caitlin shares her recent transition to a quieter town and how slowing down has reshaped her understanding of rest, motherhood, and well-being. Together, they explore why rest isn’t a luxury, or a sign of laziness, but a vital part of health, productivity, and emotional resilience. They discuss how our environment influences our ability to rest, the importance of creating daily rituals, and why listening to the body is essential for holistic wellness. This episode is an invitation to pause, breathe, and reconnect with what truly nourishes you.
Top Takeaways:
• Rest is essential for healing, regulation, and overall well-being.
• Your environment plays a powerful role in your ability to relax.
• Micro-moments of pause are vital for mental health
• Listening to your body helps you understand what you truly need.
• Slowing down can benefit families, especially in fast-paced seasons.
Sound Bites:
“Rest is not idleness.”
“Rest is productive.”
“Rest is nourishment.”
Chapters:
00:00 — Introduction to Rest and Ritual
02:04 — Caitlin’s Life Updates and Transition
06:02 — The Importance of Slowing Down
12:10 — Understanding Rest and Recovery
16:03 — Cultural Differences in Lifestyle
22:00 — The Impact of Environment on Well-Being
25:41 — The Healing Power of Nature
28:05 — Creating Rituals for Rest
30:10 — Finding Moments of Pause
34:46 — Redefining Rest and Productivity
39:15 — The Importance of Rest in Holistic Health
41:01 — Listening to Your Body’s Needs
43:31 — Rest as Nourishment and Recovery
About Caitlin:
Caitlin Hatzenbuhler is the founder of Conscious Core, a wellness brand that helps women reignite their spark through purposeful movement, nourishing habits, and authentic self-care. That shift led her to become a comprehensively trained Pilates instructor and certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, helping other women rebuild their strength, energy, and vitality from the inside out.
For over a decade, Caitlin has been on her own wellness journey and has used that experience and passion to support hundreds of women through classes, coaching, workshops, retreats, and online programs —guiding them toward confidence, balance, and a vibrant life without judgment or toxic positivity. And in 2026 she will be publishing her first book Vibrant Motherhood: A Real Mom’s Guide to Reclaiming Energy, Joy and Yourself.
Follow her journey on Instagram @conscious_core_caitlin (https://instagram.com/conscious_core_caitlin) or visit www.consciouscore.co (http://www.consciouscore.co)
Meet your host:
Sue McCarroll is the founder of Opal Wellness Studio. Sue has a unique style of coaching women to increase self-care, self-compassion, navigate busy mom life and nourish their bodies mentally, emotionally, and physically. She is is a holistic health coach, Pilates teacher, business owner and mom who gave up diet-culture beliefs to live a lifestyle full of clarity and vitality!
You can learn more about Sue on Instagram
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