Episode 078: Rest Without Retreat: How to Recharge Without Sabotaging Your Goals

Summer’s here, the pace of life is shifting—and suddenly it feels easier to let our goals slide in the name of rest, fun, or “taking a break.” But what if those moments of rest could actually support your progress instead of derail it?

In this episode of Staying Power, JDK Wyneken and Ashley Knebel unpack how to stay focused on your growth while also giving yourself permission to relax and recharge. Drawing from neuroscience, somatic practices, and psychological resilience theory, they explore how to balance intention and ease, structure and spontaneity.

You’ll learn:

• Why rest and fun are essential—not optional—for long-term success

• How to avoid self-sabotaging beliefs that creep in when you “pause”

• Simple tools like somatic breathing and body scanning to stay grounded

• Stories from JDK & Ashley’s own struggles with summer (and holiday) backsliding

• Actionable steps to help you enjoy the season and stay committed to your path

Tune in and discover how rest can become a strategy—not a setback.

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