This wasn’t the episode I thought I’d be sharing this week…
But in perfect divine timing, it was exactly the one I needed and maybe the one you need, too.

Imagine a life where rest isn’t considered a luxury — it’s a necessity for healing, clarity, and coming home to yourself.

In this heartfelt episode, I sit down with Mandy Penalver — trauma-informed somatic practitioner, meditation guide, and one of the rare 1% of the population who is a Reflector in Human Design.

Mandy's work, steeped in compassion and deep rest, is an invitation to slow down and realign with your true essence.

Her journey is a powerful reminder that the path to self-discovery often begins with burnout, misalignment, and a quiet but relentless inner voice calling us to change.

From discovering yoga over three decades ago to leaving a glamorous career in television to pursue meditation, rest, and healing, Mandy has lived the process of breaking free, time and time again.

This conversation explores: 

• How deep rest rewires the nervous system and restores inner peace 
• Why many of us live in chronic stress — and how to recognize the signs Mandy’s personal journey of listening to intuition, leaving behind what no longer served, and cultivating compassion for self and others
• The power of somatic healing — and why your body holds the keys to transformation 
• What it means to be a Reflector in Human Design and how that shapes Mandy's life and work 
• The courage required to honour your soul’s calling, even when the world questions your choices

Mandy’s story isn’t just about rest — it’s about reclaiming your worth, trusting your intuitive knowing, and breaking free from societal expectations to live a life aligned with your unique soul purpose.

Candid, relatable, and deeply inspiring, this episode will remind you that slowing down isn’t weakness — it’s where true strength, healing, and clarity are born.

Connect with Mandy:

🌐 www.mandypenalver.com🧘 Insight Timer: Amanda Penalver

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