Episode 66: Redefining the "Off" Switch: How Elite Performers Truly Rest
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We often think of rest as optional—a luxury we’ll get to after we’ve finished everything. But what if rest isn’t the reward after performance… but the foundation of it?
In this solo episode, Kate Kayaian explores what elite performers across industries know: rest is a high-performance strategy. From micro-tears in your muscles to memory consolidation in your brain, rest is where the real growth happens. Featuring neuroscience research, data-backed insights, and examples from Lin-Manuel Miranda, Simone Biles, and Whitney Wolfe Herd, this episode invites you to rethink your relationship with rest—and to make it part of your pursuit of excellence, not the thing that gets in its way.
You’ll learn:
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Why rest is essential for top-tier performance (not just nice to have)
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What neuroscience tells us about rest and learning
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How CEOs, athletes, and artists protect recovery time
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Practical tips for building strategic rest into your life and work
🔗 Plus: be sure to download Kate’s Quarterly Retreat Planning Guide to help you create a recovery rhythm that supports your success.
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