Episode 082: The Importance of Mental Rest as Self-Care

In this episode, Coach Danni D talks to Coach Cassie J with Black Women Do Heal about the importance of mental rest as a part of your overall mental health. They discussed what mental rest looks like, especially in the life of an entrepreneur. They also discuss the outcomes of not getting mental rest.

Summary
• Mental health and emotional healing in the black community.
• Mental health journey and past traumas.
• Mental health struggles and seeking help.
• Self-care and busyness among women.
• Grief, boundaries, and mental health.
• Setting boundaries and prioritizing self-care.
• Prioritizing self-care and setting boundaries in work and personal life.
• Self-care and burnout in parenting.
• Self-care, boundaries, and productivity for entrepreneurs.
• Setting boundaries and prioritizing self-care for entrepreneurs.
• Setting boundaries and self-care for a busy professional.
• Personal growth and self-care.
• Embracing discomfort for personal growth.
• Self-awareness and personal growth.
• Trust and connection in business and healing work.

KEYWORDS
work, people, kids, set, talking, journey, sit, unlearning, intentional, exhausted, person, therapists, happened, starts, called, coach, helping, leave, honoring, mental health, self-care, boundaries, rest

About Coach Cassie J:

https://www.blackwomendoheal.org/ Cassandra “Coach Cassie J” James Weathersby is an advocate and champion for Mental Rest, Wellness, and Women’s Emotional Healing. As a ‘survivor turned thriver’ of her own battles with trauma & mental illness, Cassandra is working to encourage other Black and Brown to stand in their truth; breaking the silence barrier around trauma that has kept many trapped, and empowering them to take off the superwoman cape. Cassandra has taken her experiences as a survivor and founded the nonprofit organization Black Women DO Heal in 2019. There, she is facilitating meaningful conversations and healing spaces to break the stigma of getting mental health and emotional support in her community to promote holistic healing. Cassandra has over 30 years of lived experience in mental health, over 7 years of experience as a Certified Peer Support Specialist, a Recovery Coach Professional Facilitator & Trainer of Trainers, a Certified WRAP Facilitator, and a Target Health Facilitator. Coach Cassie J is also the CEO of Pure Valley Educational Services, a mental health support, coaching, and consulting agency located in Louisiana. Cassandra currently resides in the Greater New Orleans area. She is the Mother of three grown rugrats and GiGi of one granddaughter and two grandsons.

Coach Danni D (Danielle Detiege) is a Luxury Brand Coach helping Women Business Owners to create luxury brands and enjoy their lives. Stay in touch with Coach Danni D by following her @yourworkflow on Instagram or at www.coachdannid.com Want to work together, Book a Call and let's get started. bit.ly/WFBookACall