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Read Book Briefs PodcastGather: Embracing Community and Healing Through Connection1.Audiobook Experience:Gather byOctavia F. Raheem
Listening to the audiobook version of "Gather" by Octavia F. Raheem transforms the reading experience into an immersive journey, as the evocative prose comes alive through rhythmic narration that captures the emotional depth of the text. The audio format enhances the themes of connection and community, allowing listeners to resonate deeply with the characters' experiences. The subtle inflections and pacing create a soothing atmosphere, inviting reflection and mindfulness, while the absence of visual distractions enables a focused engagement with the rich language and poignant moments. This auditory...2025-07-0902 min
Reading Recap: Book SummariesGather: Embracing Community and Healing in Octavia F. Raheem's Empowering Narrative1.Audiobook Experience:Gather byOctavia F. Raheem
Listening to the audiobook version of "Gather" by Octavia F. Raheem transforms the already poignant narrative into an immersive journey, where the rich tapestry of her words comes to life through expertly crafted audio layers. The soothing rhythm of the narration invites listeners to delve deeper into the emotional landscape of the story, while subtle soundscapes enhance moments of reflection and connection. This format allows the listener to feel the ebb and flow of the text, fostering a sense of intimacy that resonates well beyond the final chapter, making every moment spent in Raheem’s...2025-07-0902 min
Resúmenes de lectura rápidaGather: Embracing Connection and Resilience in Octavia F. Raheem's Transformative Journey
1.Audiobook Experience:Gather byOctavia F. Raheem
Listening to the audiobook version of Gather by Octavia F. Raheem transforms the experience into an intimate journey, where the rich tapestry of her storytelling unfolds through evocative narration. The audio format allows for a deep immersion, with the rhythmic inflections and emotional nuances of each passage resonating within the listener’s mind, heightening the themes of connection and reflection. Each spoken word breathes life into the prose, creating a pulsating sense of community that mirrors the book's exploration of belonging, while the ability to pause and reflect at one's own pace em...2025-07-0902 min
Read Book Briefs PodcastGather: Embracing Community and Healing in Octavia F. Raheem's Transformative Journey1.Audiobook Experience:Gather byOctavia F. Raheem
Listening to the audiobook version of "Gather" by Octavia F. Raheem offers a transformative experience, as the rich auditory layers bring the narrative to life in a deeply intimate way. The cadence of the storytelling, combined with the emotive delivery, allows listeners to immerse themselves fully in the intricate tapestry of themes and emotions woven throughout the text. The audio format enhances the nuances of dialogue and the subtleties of sound that echo the cultural context, creating a communal atmosphere that resonates with the listener. This allows...2025-07-0702 minReading Recap: Book SummariesGather: A Journey of Healing and Connection1.Audiobook Experience:Gather byOctavia F. Raheem
Listening to the audiobook version of "Gather" by Octavia F. Raheem transforms the reading experience into an intimate journey, as the carefully crafted prose comes alive through the nuances of a skilled narrator's voice. The rhythm and cadence of the reading allow listeners to fully immerse themselves in the rich tapestry of emotions and themes, while the audio format creates a soothing backdrop that enhances the contemplative nature of the text. Each pause, inflection, and emphasis draws you deeper into Raheem's world, making the themes of connection and reflection resonate even more profoundly, allowing...2025-07-0702 minResúmenes de lectura rápidaGather: Embracing Community and Connection in Octavia F. Raheem's Transformative Journey
1.Audiobook Experience:Gather byOctavia F. Raheem
Listening to the audiobook version of "Gather" by Octavia F. Raheem transforms the reading experience into an intimate journey that transcends the pages. The rich, evocative narration brings the text to life, immersing listeners in the rhythmic cadence and emotional depth of Raheem’s prose. Each carefully crafted sentence resonates, creating a visceral connection to the themes of community, healing, and self-discovery. With the ability to pause and reflect, listeners can absorb the nuances of the storytelling, all while the atmospheric soundscapes and subtle background elements enhance the vivid imagery, making every mo...2025-07-0702 min
Leaders Devoted to Rest®REST PRACTICE with Octavia F. Raheem | For The Mother Within Us AllRecently released *New Book* Rest Is Sacred. Check out www.restissacred.com for order and purchase options. Rest, read, and restore!In this special Mother's Day meditation, I offer a sacred rest practice centered around the profound truth that we all deserve to be held. When I ask people "What part of you is most in need of rest?", mothers often respond that they need permission to receive support rather than always being the one who holds others.This meditation honors the sacred relationship between mothers and children in all its complexity—for those mothering, th...2025-05-1118 min
Leaders Devoted to Rest®Rest Practice with Octavia F. Raheem: Giving Your Mind the Rest It DeservesRecently released *New Book* Rest Is Sacred. Check out www.restissacred.com for order and purchase options. Rest, read, and restore!When I ask people "What part of you is most in need of rest?", I've found that about 80% identify their mind. This comes as no surprise, as our mental activity can be relentless—whether it's recurring thoughts on a loop or simply too many thoughts competing for attention at once. In this rest practice, I explore this common experience.As you listen, I guide you through:Choosing between sitting upright or lying down (I...2025-05-0416 min
Leaders Devoted to Rest®Rest Practice with Octavia F. Raheem: Are you tired from always supporting everyone else?Recently released *New Book* Rest Is Sacred. Check out www.restissacred.com for order and purchase options. Rest, read, and restore!When you are the leader, the space holder, the one who holds it all together it can be difficult to step back from that reality and allow yourself to receive support.In this rest practice, I invite you to offer yourself what you so consistently deliver to everyone else: support, space, and care.One way to first accept this invitation is to simply play the audio in the background of your life...2025-04-2714 min
Leaders Devoted to Rest®The Heart Remembers to Rest: Finding Your Way Back to Wholeness with Dr. Tej KhalsaRecently released *New Book* Rest Is Sacred. Check out www.restissacred.com for order and purchase options. Rest, read, and restore!In this episode, I am talking with Dr. Tej Khalsa, a Consultant to the World Health Organization's Department of Noncommunicable Diseases and Mental Health and the Founder and Medical Director of the GIM Mind Body Medicine Clinic. She shares her powerful insights on prescribing rest as medicine and how reconnecting with our authentic power transforms our relationship with work and ourselves. We explore how rest awakens us to truth and helps us reclaim sovereignty in spaces...2025-04-1342 min
Leaders Devoted to Rest®Beyond the Rat Race: Finding Liberation Through Rest and Self-Acceptance with Rashida ParrishRecently released *New Book* Rest Is Sacred. Check out www.restissacred.com for order and purchase options. Rest, read, and restore!In this episode I am talking with Rashida Parrish, a Senior Staff Project Manager, Chief Cat Herder, and mindfulness advocate. She shares her transformative journey from workplace trauma and exhaustion to embracing rest as an empowered practice. We explore how prioritizing rest has awakened "Rashida 2.0," unleashing her creativity, authentic leadership, and confidence, fundamentally changing her approach to corporate work and life.Drawing from her personal rest practices and commitment to family and community, Rashida...2025-03-3052 min
Leaders Devoted to Rest®The Healing Journey of Rest: From Burnout to Creative Liberation with Cristina AguilarRecently released *New Book* Rest Is Sacred. Check out www.restissacred.com for order and purchase options. Rest, read, and restore!In this episode I am talking with movement doula and rest advocate Cristina Renee Aguilar. She shares her transformative journey from burnout to embracing rest as a transformational practice. We explore how prioritizing rest has reawakened her creativity, ancestral connections, and authentic voice, fundamentally changing her approach to movement work and life.Drawing from her personal rest practices and deep commitment to collective liberation, Cristina reveals how operating from a place of rest has...2025-03-231h 08
Leaders Devoted to Rest®Yes to Rest, Yes to Freedom: Navigating Leadership at an Unhurried Pace with Cherese BrauerRecently released *New Book* Rest Is Sacred. Check out www.restissacred.com for order and purchase options. Rest, read, and restore!In this conversation, leadership coach and rest advocate Cherese Brauer shares her transformative journey from workaholism to embracing an unhurried pace of living. We explore how prioritizing rest has reawakened her imagination, creativity, and authentic voice, fundamentally changing her approach to leadership and life.Drawing from her personal rest practices and deep commitment to self-trust, Cherese reveals how operating at an unhurried pace has become essential to her well-being, leadership, and ability to design...2025-03-161h 01
Leaders Devoted to Rest®Creating Spaces to Thrive: Leadership Anchored in Creativity, Nature, and Community with Gabrielle WyattRecently released *New Book* Rest Is Sacred. Check out www.restissacred.com for order and purchase options. Rest, read, and restore!In this conversation, visionary leader and founder of The Highland Project, Gabrielle Wyatt Gardner, shares her transformative path from burnout to reclaiming inner power through intentional rest. We explore how creating deliberate clearings in our lives can awaken trust in our innate power and reveal authentic leadership that serves both ourselves and others.Drawing from her rest practice and deep commitment to creativity and nature, Gabrielle reveals how intentional pauses have become essential to...2025-03-0940 min
Leaders Devoted to Rest®Rest Practice with Octavia F. Raheem: Open Heart, Speak TruthRecently released *New Book* Rest Is Sacred. Check out www.restissacred.com for order and purchase options. Rest, read, and restore!In this sacred rest practice, Octavia F. Raheem guides you through a gentle exploration of rest focused on the throat and heart spaces. Beginning with an invitation to identify which parts of our bodies need rest the most, this practice creates space for truth, voice, and self-remembering to emerge.Through this practice, we discover how intentional breathing and focused awareness can help us reclaim parts of ourselves that need restoration. This practice g...2025-03-0219 min
Leaders Devoted to Rest®Rest Practice with Octavia F. Raheem: Ancestral Wisdom and ProtectionRecently released *New Book* Rest Is Sacred. Check out www.restissacred.com for order and purchase options. Rest, read, and restore!In this sacred rest practice, Octavia F. Raheem guides us through an exploration of ancestral connection and spiritual awakening, inspired by a participant's moving story of her father's daily ritual of speaking to his parents' photograph. Through this intimate sharing, we discover how spiritual practices can appear in unexpected places and ways, even in the most scientific of minds.This practice honors the ways our ancestors protect and hold us, while creating space to...2025-02-2325 min
Leaders Devoted to Rest®Rest Practice with Octavia F. Raheem: Bridging the Seen and UnseenRecently released *New Book* Rest Is Sacred. Check out www.restissacred.com for order and purchase options. Rest, read, and restore!In this rest practice, Octavia F. Raheem guides us through a gentle exploration of bridging the seen and unseen through rest. Beginning with an invitation to notice the tangible supports beneath us, this practice creates a deep connection between our physical experience and the subtle realms of breath and spirit.This practice illuminates how rest can serve as a sacred portal between the visible and invisible aspects of our existence. Through body awareness, breath...2025-02-1614 min
Leaders Devoted to Rest®Rest Practice with Octavia F. Raheem: Permission to RestRecently released *New Book* Rest Is Sacred. Check out www.restissacred.com for order and purchase options. Rest, read, and restore!In this rest practice, Octavia Raheem guides us through a transformative journey focused on giving your mind permission to rest. Beginning with the powerful inquiry "What part of you is most in need of rest?" This practice creates space for acknowledging and relaxing the part of you that is in a mental loop and always trying to figure it out.This practice demonstrates how "letting go" can happen layer by layer, breath by breath...2025-02-0920 min
Hello Monday with Jessi HempelHow rest boosts creativity and productivity: a guided practice with Octavia RaheemRest is essential. It’s like food or water; without it, we die. As today’s guest points out though, it’s also a sacred practice.In today’s conversation, originally held live on Hello Monday’s Office Hours, Octavia Raheem joins Jessi Hempel to talk about, and to practice, rest. Octavia Raheem is a rest coach, yoga and meditation teacher, and author. Her latest book is called Rest is Sacred: Reclaiming Our Brilliance Through the Practice of Stillness.She and Jessi discuss:
How rest sparks creativity and connection
Rethinking productivity through rest
How to build m...2025-02-0325 min
Leaders Devoted to Rest®Rest Practice with Octavia F. Raheem: I Am HeldRecently released *New Book* Rest Is Sacred. Check out www.restissacred.com for order and purchase options. Rest, read, and restore!In this rest practice, Octavia F. Raheem guides us through a deeply protective practice that weaves together ancestral wisdom, elemental forces, poetry, and sacred awareness. Drawing from spiritual traditions and incorporating the steady presence of collective ancestors like Fannie Lou Hamer, Toni Morrison, and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., this practice creates a loving shield for you as you rest.Moving beyond simple relaxation, in this practice you’ll embody what Dr. Gail Parker te...2025-02-0234 min
Leaders Devoted to Rest®The Ripple Effects of Rest: From Doing to Being with Annie SanchezRecently released *New Book* Rest Is Sacred. Check out www.restissacred.com for order and purchase options. Rest, read, and enjoy!Drawing from her role as a solutions-focused leader and lifelong seeker, Annie Sanchez shares her transformative journey from the depths of exhaustion to creative awakening. In this conversation, Annie and I explore how rest practice revealed not just a path to authentic leadership, but uncovered hidden artistic talents that were veiled by fatigue.As CEO of Mariposa Strategies, Annie guides executive leaders and entrepreneurs through significant personal and organizational change. Yet her own journey...2025-01-261h 03
Legacy Lyrics and LifeEpisode 5: Walking with Legacy: Octavia RaheemIn this episode of the Legacy, Lyrics, and Life podcast, Legacy Architect Shawna Wells, sits down with Octavia Raheem—devoted mother, storyteller, and advocate for rest —to look at the profound connections between presence, ancestry, and legacy. Together, they explore how the generational legacies of those who came before us shape our identities and our futures. All the while they emphasize the healing power of rest and mindful living.Octavia shares beloved personal stories about her grandmothers, unpacking the power held in names, faith, and resilience. She challenges listeners to embrace legacy-building as a conscious practice. One that...2025-01-2033 min
Leaders Devoted to Rest®Unbridled Joy in Rest: From Performance to Presence with Allandra BulgerRecently released *New Book* Rest Is Sacred. Check out www.restissacred.com for order and purchase options. Rest, read, and enjoy!An unexpected pause in her leadership journey led to a profound discovery. In this conversation Allandra Bulger and I explore the wake-up call that led her to question everything—from her relationship with busy-ness to her role as a leader. What emerged was a journey from doing it all to becoming and being.Allandra demonstrates how leaders can shift from wearing the cape to honoring rest and creating meaningful impact. She shares how rest unl...2025-01-1948 min
The Daring to Rest PodcastSacred Rest with Octavia RaheemOctavia Raheem is back on the Daring to Rest Podcast talking about the power of rest, writing, and her new book, Rest is Sacred. Octavia is a wife, mother, three time author, rest coach, and restorative + yoga nidra teacher - a true luminary in the areas of rest, restorative arts, wellness, and yoga. Her devotion to rest is practical, poetic, and inspirational. Speaking with Octavia is always so deep, real - and fun. Plus, she has the best laugh ever :) A few highlights in this episode: We discuss how to navigate feeling like you can...2025-01-1944 min
The Daring to Rest PodcastSacred Rest with Octavia RaheemOctavia Raheem is back on the Daring to Rest Podcast talking about the power of rest, writing, and her new book, Rest is Sacred. Octavia is a wife, mother, three time author, rest coach, and restorative + yoga nidra teacher - a true luminary in the areas of rest, restorative arts, wellness, and yoga. I so enjoy being in conversation with Octavia. Her devotion to rest is practical, poetic, and inspirational and she is always so deep, real - and fun. Plus, Octavia has the best laugh ever :) A few highlights in this episode: We discus...2025-01-1844 min
Radikal glücklich mit Silja#305: Octavia F. Raheem – Rest is sacredAn english Interview – das erste Interview des Jahres ist auf englisch ihr Lieben. Doch bevor die Augen gerollt werden, diese wunderbare Frau ist besonders. Heute ist Octavia F. Raheem zu Gast im Podcast. Sie ist Ehefrau, Mutter, Yogalehrerin, Coach und Autorin von drei wunderbaren Büchern. „Rest is sacred“ ihr aktuelles Buch hat mich sehr berührt. Es handelt von der Geschwindigkeit unseres Lebens und enthält lauter feine goldene Weisheiten, die unser Bedürfnis zu rennen entlarven und uns einladen Pausen in unsere Tage zu flechten. In diesem Gespräch teilt Octavia ihre eigene Geschichte und warum Pausen...2025-01-1755 min
Leaders Devoted to Rest®Dismantling Rest Guilt: Dancing, Playing, and Pausing with Dr. LeConte DillRecently released *New Book* Rest Is Sacred. Check out www.restissacred.com for order and purchase options. Rest, read, and enjoy!Rest transforms how we show up in academia and life. In this conversation I am speaking with Dr. LeConte Dill. We explore how embracing rest and play revolutionized her approach to leadership in higher education. Born and raised in South Central Los Angeles, Dr. Dill brings her experiences as a community-accountable educator, scholar, storyteller, and artist to this rich discussion about dismantling rest guilt while honoring both academic excellence and the sacred practice of pause.2025-01-1255 min
Leaders Devoted to Rest®Rest, Ritual, and Remembrance: Spiritual and Ancestral Connection with Miho KubagawaRecently released *New Book* Rest Is Sacred. Check out www.restissacred.com for order and purchase options. Rest, read, and enjoy!Rest opens portals to our deepest creativity and intuitive wisdom. In this powerful conversation with Miho Kubagawa, we witness how intentional rest practices transformed her from someone "really good at sending emails" into a leader creating bold visions for education and community. Born and raised in Birmingham, Alabama to Japanese immigrant parents who immigrated from Tokyo in 1976, Miho brings a unique perspective to rest and leadership that honors both her cultural heritage and Southern roots.2025-01-0549 min
Radiant Rest Podcast with Tracee StanleyRest Is Sacred with Octavia RaheemRest is not only restorative—it connects you to your inner wisdom and is a portal to revelation. That's the theme of a new book, Rest Is Sacred: Reclaiming Our Brilliance Through the Practice of Stillness, by Octavia Raheem, who joins Tracee Stanley, author of Radiant Rest and The Luminous Self, for a conversation about rest as a deep spiritual practice. In this conversation, they discuss: What inspired Octavia to write Rest Is Sacred Powerful lessons around distraction Rest as a form of protection and nourishment How rest connects us to our dreaming selves Much more! Order Oc...2024-12-3140 min
Leaders Devoted to Rest®Writing Your Own Rules: Rest, Legacy & Authenticity with Shawna WellsRecently released *New Book* Rest Is Sacred. Check out www.restissacred.com for order and purchase options. Rest, read, and enjoy!What if rest isn't just about taking a break – but about disrupting generational patterns and creating authentic legacies? In this conversation with Shawna Wells, an executive coach who brings together legacy work and rest practices, we explore how rejecting others' soundtracks can lead to revolutionary self-discovery and leadership.As founder of B Is For Black Brilliance and 7 Gen Legacy Group, Shawna shows how slowing down can actually propel us forward. Through her own journey of u...2024-12-2951 min
Leaders Devoted to Rest®Leading with Rest: Transforming Leadership One Pause at a Time with Mia WhiteWhat if rest isn't just about preventing burnout – but about expanding our capacity for leadership and innovation? In this profound conversation with Mia Marie White, a devoted leader who excels at distilling complex ideas into simplified steps, we explore how embracing rest can revolutionize corporate culture and deepen our impact.Through her unique blend of legal expertise, meditation practice, and mediation skills, Mia demonstrates how stepping back can actually move us forward. As a leader who has mastered the art of "expanding the pie through mediation and meditation," she shares powerful insights about creating sustainable success in hi...2024-12-2246 min
Practice You with Elena BrowerEpisode 206: Octavia RaheemOn rest as the way to reclaim your brilliance, at the altar of now. (0:00) - Octavia's Background and Introduction (2:16) - Losing Parents and Spiritual Connection (2:58) - Rest as a Healing Practice (16:03) - Reading from the Book "Rest is Sacred" (16:19) - Personal Reflections on Rest (16:38) - The Power of Rest and Collective Care (27:01) - Daily and Collective Rest Practices (27:19) - Protecting Energy through Rest (31:57) - Practicing Self-Care and Listening to Oneself Octavia Raheem is a mother, author, yoga teacher and practitioner, and activist. She has received national attention for her work training yoga teachers and diversifying the yoga a...2024-12-2135 min
The Mentor Sessions140: Rest Is Sacred with Octavia RaheemOctavia Raheem first wrote a book called Gather where she talked about gathering ancestors, gathering courage and gathering rest. Then she wrote a book, Pause Rest Be, about how rest has served as a tool for courage and resilience for her and the people she’s worked with. And lucky for us, Octavia has written a new book called Rest Is Sacred, that takes these ideas and weaves them together, taking her readers into a deep place inside themselves Octavia F. Raheem (she/her) is a wife, mother, three time author, rest coach, and...2024-12-1753 min
Leaders Devoted to Rest®The Power of Rest: Motherhood, Leadership, and Liberation with Milicent JohnsonWhat if rest isn't just about recharging – but about remembering who you truly are? In this soul-nourishing conversation with Milicent Johnson, a visionary leader who has found her calling in creating sacred spaces for Black women, we explore how embracing rest transforms both personal journey and collective liberation.Through her work as founder of the Octavia Fund and her own awakening to the power of rest, Milicent weaves together her Black lineage's gifts of radical imagination with the practice of deep restoration. She shares a powerful story about connecting with her unborn daughter during a moment of su...2024-12-1554 min
Leaders Devoted to Rest®Welcome to Leaders Devoted to Rest®Welcome to Leaders Devoted to Rest®, a liberatory podcast that challenges the burnout-driven paradigm of success. This isn't just another wellness podcast - it's a movement to disrupt the exhaustion-equals-success narrative. It is a movement to get free.Host Octavia Faith Ann Raheem guides ambitious leaders in discovering how rest isn't just a pause. Rest Is Sacred and it's a powerful catalyst for transformation. Each episode combines intimate conversations with leaders who've harnessed rest as fuel, followed by practical rest practices you can implement immediately. Whether you're at the edge of burnout or ready to bend time t...2024-12-0300 min
Everyday Yellow™Unlocking the Power of Rest with Octavia RaheemIn this episode of the Everyday Yellow™ podcast, host Charisse M. Williams welcomes Octavia Raheem, founder of "Devoted to Rest," and Raheem for an enlightening conversation about the transformative power of rest and its vital role in our lives. Through her expertise as a rest coach, Octavia shares profound insights about redefining our relationship with rest and creating sustainable practices for well-being, particularly for high-achieving individuals who struggle to prioritize downtime.Key topics discussed include:Understanding the true definition of rest and its impact on mental, emotional, and physical well-beingExploring practical techniques for reducing external stimuli an...2024-12-0351 min
School of Self-Worth88: Rest is Sacred with Octavia RaheemDo you know that you need rest, but still struggle to give yourself time to rest?In today’s episode, I speak with my guest and friend, Octavia Raheem about her new book, “Rest is Sacred” and the how rest is more essential and revolutionary than ever.Octavia and I talk about how to rest and still be ambitious, and also how rest is the spark for creativity, fulfilment, and dreaming bigger than you ever imagined.In this poignant conversation, we dig into the idea of overwork as an addiction, and how rest also p...2024-11-2739 min
The Exit Interview: A Podcast for Black EducatorsWorthy of Rest with Octavia RaheemIn this episode of The Exit Interview, host Dr. Asia Lyons engages in a deep conversation with Octavia Raheem about the transformative power of rest. Octavia Raheem, an accomplished author, rest restorative coach, and former public school teacher, shares her journey from traditional education to becoming a leader in wellness and restorative practices. The discussion explores the importance of rest for Black educators, the systemic challenges they face, and the necessity of self-care. Raheem passionately discusses the interplay between creativity, rest, and holistic well-being, offering practical steps for educators to integrate rest into their lives. Make sure to order her...2024-11-0739 min
The Exit Interview: A Podcast for Black EducatorsWorthy of Rest with Octavia RaheemIn this episode of The Exit Interview, host Dr. Asia Lyons engages in a deep conversation with Octavia Raheem about the transformative power of rest. Octavia Raheem, an accomplished author, rest restorative coach, and former public school teacher, shares her journey from traditional education to becoming a leader in wellness and restorative practices. The discussion explores the importance of rest for Black educators, the systemic challenges they face, and the necessity of self-care. Raheem passionately discusses the interplay between creativity, rest, and holistic well-being, offering practical steps for educators to integrate rest into their lives. Make sure to order her...2024-11-0738 min
Our Mindful Nature: Meditation Inspired by Nature to Soothe the Overwhelmed Mind and Ease AnxietyRest as a Sacred Practice: Meditation for Anxiety & Mental Health With Octavia RaheemIn this episode of 'Our Mindful Nature,' I am delighted to welcome back Octavia Raheem, acclaimed author, rest coach and dear friend, to discuss her newest book, 'Rest is Sacred.' Together, we explore the significance of rest, what it means to rest, and, more importantly, what it looks like to find rest in the midst of constant “busyness”. Octavia shares insights on the various forms rest can take, from conventional yoga practices to simple mindful pauses in daily life. At the end, Octavia shares a guided exercise and...2024-11-0731 min
The Mindful Rebel® Podcast: Your Refuge for Personal GrowthEpisode 107 | Rest is Sacred with Octavia RaheemEpisode 107 | Rest is Sacred with Octavia Raheem - Wife, Mother, Award-Winning Author, Rest Coach, Restorative, Yoga Nidra, Meditation Teacher, and Speaker
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Octavia Raheem is a wife, mother, author of three books Pause, Rest, Be (award winning), Gather, and upcoming Rest Is Sacred. She is a rest/restorative coach, yoga + meditation educator, and former wellness studio owner. She is the creator of Devoted to Rest™, a tr...2024-11-0436 min
Ready to ExhaleWaking Up To The Power Of Rest with Octavia RaheemIn this episode, I sat down with the lovely Octavia Raheem to discuss all things rest and her new book, Rest is Sacred, which is out now! As you will hear, Octavia is committed to herself, her family, community and being well rested in body, mind, heart, and spirit. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. Order Rest is Sacred Here https://www.octaviaraheem.com/rest-is-sacredOctavia's website https://www.octaviaraheem.com/Octavia on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/octaviaraheem/2024-10-3159 min
PURPOSESCAPING with Amanda Miller LittlejohnThe Rest Revolution #3: Octavia Raheem on Why Rest is SacredIt's publication day for Rest is Sacred: Reclaiming Our Brilliance Through the Practice of Stillness by Octavia Raheem! The new book is available today everywhere books are sold! Get your copy here.
Thank you so much for tuning in to this special series of the podcast focused on my new book, The Rest Revolution: How to Reclaim Your Rhythm and Conquer Burnout When Overworking Has Become the Norm, which comes out on November 13th.
The Rest Revolution isn’t just about rest; it’s about the great realignment that is happening in this countr...2024-10-291h 05
A Shot Of Inspiration67. The Healing Power of RestSend us a textIn this episode of A Shot of Inspiration, host Greg Stephens sits down with Octavia Raheem, a renowned author and rest coach, to explore the transformative power of rest. Octavia shares insights from her books, including Rest Is Sacred, and opens up about her journey from burnout to balance. Through her personal stories and practical advice, she reveals how embracing stillness can lead to greater clarity, strength, and fulfillment. Tune in to discover why rest is not just a pause but a powerful tool for living a more centered and inspired life.2024-10-2335 min
Plan Simple with Mia MoranRest with Octavia Raheem“The first increment of rest that we can practice is a pause.” – Octavia RaheemWho has time for rest? Too many of us would say, not me. Rest is devalued in society, but we NEED rest. I’m so excited to share this juicy conversation with Octavia Raheem, a rest/restorative coach and founder of Devoted to Rest™. If you feel like you can’t stop, even if you’re on the edge of burnout, you need this one.Octavia talks us through the tiniest bit of rest, a pause for three breaths, before we begin. Try it...2023-10-0145 min
Dear DoulaThe Art of Pressing Pause with Octavia Raheem In today’s fast-paced world, “pause, rest, be” are three simple words that many of us (especially parents!) often overlook. Society doesn’t give us any accolades for taking time out to rest, but as people’s schedules get busier, our presence and connectedness as humans gets weaker. Joining me today to normalize and demystify the practice of rest, is Octavia Raheem, an award-winning author, rest coach, and restorative yoga teacher. Octavia invites us into practices that enhance presence, groundedness, and a better sense of wellbeing– all of the things that we need and desire, yet are not r...2023-09-2940 min
Mapping the Self™Practicing the Pause and Reclaiming Rest as Our Birthright with Octavia RaheemIn this episode I am joined by auther, speaker, and rest coach Octavia Raheem. This episode is like balm for the soul. Octavia speaks on practicing rest, celebrating the moments we are able to pause, rest as activism, and so much more. Octavia is a gift to humanity and this talk serious medicine. Grab a cup of tea, light a candle, and rest with us. Octavia Raheem is a wife, mother, author of two books Pause, Rest, Be and Gather, executive rest coach, yoga educator, and former wellness studio owner. She founded Devoted to Rest + Starshine & Clay Online Yoga and Med...2023-04-101h 12School of Self-Worth1: The Power of Rest to Fuel Your Dreams with Octavia RaheemToday, in our inaugural episode, Nicole and Octavia reflect on the decade since they first connected, as well as all the pivotal moments over the years that became accelerants for change in Octavia’s life. Together, they discuss the power of rest in support of dreams, to elevate success, to become more efficient, and to prevent burnout. Octavia Raheem is a wife, mother, author of Pause, Rest, Be & Gather, Executive Rest Coach, Chief Operating Day Dreaming Officer, and Experienced Yoga Teacher. She began practicing yoga in 1999 and has been teaching since 2007. Octavia founded Starshine & Clay, an online retr...2023-04-0557 minHello Monday with Jessi HempelOctavia Raheem on restWe’re gearing up to host a big year of conversations about optimism. But before that, we need to rest and recharge. Where better to turn than Octavia Raheem, author of Pause, Rest, Be: Stillness Practices for Courage in Times of Change. In this conversation from the Hello Monday archives, Octavia talks with Jessi about the transformative power of rest and how best to incorporate it into our lives today. Follow Octavia Raheem on LinkedIn and buy her book here.Follow Jessi Hempel on LinkedIn and order her debut memoir. Join the Hello Mond...2023-01-0230 min
The Yoga Pro PodcastThe Importance of Rest with Octavia RaheemResting is one of the most important acts of self care we can do, but for many of us it isn’t that easy. Shame, capitalism, and societal pressure can cause us to fall into the trap of being busy or always saying yes to things that aren’t serving us. In this episode, Octavia Raheem shares beautiful insight into why we need to rest, how to reclaim your right to rest, why we need to collectively set boundaries around work, and so much more. Octavia is the author of Gather and the newly released Pause, R...2022-06-0952 min
Aligned ExpressionsEpisode 30: Pause, Rest, Be with Special Guest Octavia Raheem, Author and Yoga TeacherRestoring your body, mind, and spirit amid change is an act of courage, empowerment, and hope. This warm, powerful guide will help you honor the changes and spaces in your life with purposeful rest and reflection.
If you're trying to push your way through endings, beginnings, and places of uncertainty, only to find yourself more confused, disconnected, tired, and uncertain, her new book Pause, Rest, Be, will hold and fortify you. Yoga teacher and activist Octavia Raheem offers us the motivation and guidance we need to restore ourselves in the midst of all sorts of change. Change in...2022-05-2737 min
home—body podcastHaving the Courage to Prioritize Rest w— Octavia RaheemAuthor, mother, business owner + yogi Octavia Raheem joins us to talk about why we are afraid to rest and why we must prioritize it. Learn more as she shares about what courage has to do with rest and how she relates to what is urgent in our world.“You are allowed to change as many times as you need to become your authentic self."Octavia Raheem has received national attention for her work training yoga teachers and diversifying the yoga and wellness industry. Octavia’s work as a yoga professional focuses on practical tools to t...2022-04-0747 min
The Space For Magic Podcast with Patty LennonPause, Rest, Be with Octavia RaheemPatty has a great guest joining her on this episode. Octavia Raheem has received national attention for her work training yoga teachers and diversifying the yoga and wellness industry. She’s the author of Gather, A collection of soulful sayings, poetry, and flashes of insight woven together into a single sacred garment. Her latest work is Pause, Rest, Be: Stillness Practices for Courage in Times of Change. Patty met Octavia when she saw one of her social media posts. It really spoke to her, and Patty wanted to know more. Why is rest important? Octavi...2022-04-0647 min
Accessible Yoga Podcast053. Yoga Revolution Replay with Octavia RaheemThis episode is a replay of a conversation between Jivana Heyman and Octavia Raheem on Jivana's podcast, Yoga Revolution.
This week’s guest, Octavia Raheem, teaches us to slow down, prioritize rest, and honor our varied human experiences. Octavia is a mother, author of "Gather," yoga teacher, and founder of Starshine & Clay Online Yoga and Meditation Studio for Black Women and Women of Color. A deep listener and truth teller, Octavia is a gatherer and space holder for rest and awakening. As a teacher and leader she has the skill of hearing beneath the surface for what is...2022-03-0838 minAccessible Yoga Podcast053. Yoga Revolution Replay with Octavia RaheemThis episode is a replay of a conversation between Jivana Heyman and Octavia Raheem on Jivana's podcast, Yoga Revolution.
This week’s guest, Octavia Raheem, teaches us to slow down, prioritize rest, and honor our varied human experiences. Octavia is a mother, author of "Gather," yoga teacher, and founder of Starshine & Clay Online Yoga and Meditation Studio for Black Women and Women of Color. A deep listener and truth teller, Octavia is a gatherer and space holder for rest and awakening. As a teacher and leader she has the skill of hearing beneath the surface for what is...2022-03-0838 min
The Radically Well PodcastS8: Episode 426. How To Learn To ‘Pause, Rest, and Be’ During Times of Change with Octavia RaheemThe pandemic had since upturned our lives before we even knew it. With every overwhelming challenge we encounter, we are forced to be quick on our feet and adapt to these immense changes. Sometimes, in demanding situations such as these, taking a pause is crucial. We invite you to take this time to be still and listen to yourself and your surroundings. Ask yourself, “How am I doing?” In today’s episode, Octavia Raheem joins us to encourage us to shift our negative perspectives despite the uncertainties in our lives. She also shares how you can be courageous during these diffic...2022-02-2536 minThe Radically Well PodcastS8: Episode 426. How To Learn To ‘Pause, Rest, and Be’ During Times of Change with Octavia RaheemThe pandemic had since upturned our lives before we even knew it. With every overwhelming challenge we encounter, we are forced to be quick on our feet and adapt to these immense changes. Sometimes, in demanding situations such as these, taking a pause is crucial. We invite you to take this time to be still and listen to yourself and your surroundings. Ask yourself, “How am I doing?” In today’s episode, Octavia Raheem joins us to encourage us to shift our negative perspectives despite the uncertainties in our lives. She also shares how you can be courageous during these diffic...2022-02-2536 min
CTZNThe Power of Pause: Octavia RaheemThe new year is a great time to reflect on where we are coming from and where we are going. But instead of hustling into the new year, setting toxic resolutions and unrealistic goals, Octavia Raheem is encouraging us to rest. This podcast conversation features author, mentor and yoga teacher, Octavia Raheem. In her new book, Pause, Rest, Be: Stillness Practices for Courage in Times of Change, Octavia offers us a powerful guide to navigating the many changes we are facing with wisdom and ease. Instead of trying to push our way through endings, b...2022-02-171h 02
The Conscious DivaS2 #34 The Art of Rest with Octavia RaheemIn this episode we chat about how the fear of rest is the fear of meeting the higher Self. Sit with that statement for a moment. Meet Octavia Raheem, a beautiful storyteller and a profound guide teaching the importance of rest. For when we give ourselves permission to rest an opportunity to discover ourselves arises.
Joining me in this episode is author, mentor, and yoga teacher Octavia Raheem. We talk about her new book: Pause Rest Be: Stillness Practices for Courage in Times of Change. A work of wisdom guiding us to rest. Octavia was living her ev...2022-02-0849 minOur Mindful Nature: Meditation Inspired by Nature to Soothe the Overwhelmed Mind and Ease AnxietyPause, Rest, Be with Octavia RaheemMy friends, if you read only one book this year, let it bePause, Rest, Be: Stillness Practices for Courage in Time of ChangeMy dear friend, Octavia Raheem has released her second book into the world and it is the balm we have all been waiting for. In her introduction, Octavia writes,“I created Pause, Rest, Be to meet you in the places that shape, redefine, and sometimes undo us: endings, liminal space, and beginnings. The places of falling aparts and mergings. Of le...2022-02-0339 min
Sex Birth Trauma with Kimberly Ann JohnsonStillness Practices for Courage in Times of Change with Octavia RaheemIn this episode, Kimberly and Octavia discuss Octavia’s upcoming book “Pause, Rest, Be: Stillness Practices for Courage During Times of Change.” Octavia describes her relationship to rest, stillness, and restoration, and the circumstances in her life that led her to honoring the importance of rest. They discuss how many of us assume fast-paced lives and are often confronted with our own challenges around rest during early postpartum. They also discuss how meaningful rest is deeply restorative and invites us to understand our most authentic selves. Bio Octavia Raheem is an author, yoga teacher...2022-02-0138 min
Mind WitcheryConjuring Permission to Rest feat. Octavia RaheemYou don’t know how much you need the wisdom of my guest this episode. I’m so honored to bring you a conversation with Octavia Raheem, mentor, yoga teacher, and author of the new book Pause, Rest, Be: Stillness Practices for Courage in Times of Change. Order your copy of Pause, Rest, Be at pauserestbe.com. Learn more about Octavia and her work at octaviaraheem.com. If you need more encouragement to do right by yourself, check out the Treats Prac...2022-01-2747 min
What You're Craving with Molly CarmelHow to Become More Courageous and Resilient through the Practice of REST with Octavia RaheemI’m so excited to share with you today my conversation with author and yoga teacher, Octavia Raheem, who has moved her practice to teaching rest, restorative yoga, and Yoga Nidra. Octavia shares her story of how she unknowingly over-exercised her way into the hospital, and from there started on a journey to transform her life through the practice of rest. From one wounded healer to another, we talk about how from our greatest pain points come our greatest growth, and how rest, even in its simplest form, can lead us closer to courage, awareness, joy, and resiliency. Oc...2022-01-1245 min
Beyond Yoga Teacher TrainingEpisode 60 : Expanding into Rest with Special Guest Octavia RaheemIn today's episode of the BEYOND YOGA TEACHER TRAINING Podcast, Host Sandy Raper has a conversation with special guest, Octavia Raheem about expanding into the purposeful practice of rest and the beautiful pause we can find in the "space-in-between".
Octavia Raheem is a mother, author of Gather, activist, and an experienced yoga teacher and practitioner. She began practicing yoga in 1999 and has been teaching since 2007. Octavia founded Starshine & Clay, an online and retreat space for Black, indigenous, and Women of Color to rest and restore. Octavia has received national attention for her work training yoga teachers and...2022-01-1158 minBeyond Yoga Teacher TrainingEpisode : Expanding into Rest with Special Guest Octavia RaheemIn today's episode of the BEYOND YOGA TEACHER TRAINING Podcast, Host Sandy Raper has a conversation with special guest, Octavia Raheem about expanding into the purposeful practice of rest and the beautiful pause we can find in the "space-in-between".
Octavia Raheem is a mother, author of Gather, activist, and an experienced yoga teacher and practitioner. She began practicing yoga in 1999 and has been teaching since 2007. Octavia founded Starshine & Clay, an online and retreat space for Black, indigenous, and Women of Color to rest and restore. Octavia has received national attention for her work training yoga teachers...2022-01-1158 min
The Teacher’s Guide to Accessible YogaYoga Revolution: Reclaiming Rest with Octavia RaheemThis week’s guest, Octavia Raheem, teaches us to slow down, prioritize rest, and honor our varied human experiences.
Octavia is a mother, author of "Gather," yoga teacher, and founder of Starshine & Clay Online Yoga and Meditation Studio for Black Women and Women of Color. A deep listener and truth teller, Octavia is a gatherer and space holder for rest and awakening. As a teacher and leader she has the skill of hearing beneath the surface for what isn’t being said, yet needs to. Octavia has more than 15 years of experience and nearly 10,000 hours of leading clas...2022-01-1038 min
Spirit Moves22. Octavia Raheem: Diversity in Wellness Field, Restorative Yoga & PausesSuch a pleasure to have Octavia Raheem on Spirit Moves Podcast. A fellow Restorative yoga teacher, and a lover of rest. She focuses on practices that create a pause in one's life. Octavia brings much-needed medicine to the yoga and wellness community. She educates and gives tools in managing stress, anxiety, and fatigue through restorative yoga, breathwork, and healing verses. Octavia was a writing & literature school teacher before shifting to yoga and wellness, so it is no surprise that she has been published in numerous wellness magazines, and has a second book coming out called "Pause, Rest, Be: Stillness...2022-01-0249 min
Win Life with Awilda RiveraInside the Winner's Circle with Octavia RaheemWhat happens when you realize at a very young age that education & knowledge are a path to freedom? Your life becomes a beautiful meditation on how to truly empower those around you by helping them unlock the wisdom that is both within them and all around them.
That is what today's guest has done.
Meet Octavia Raheem. She is a Yoga Alliance experienced registered teacher (E-RYT) at the 200-hour level. To date, Octavia has taught over 7,500 hours of yoga in studio, corporate, and private settings. She holds additional certifications...2020-06-2237 min