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Explore rest as a radical act of justice, drawing on ancient wisdom and modern science, the spiritual and the practical.

Newsletter · By Nicole Havelka (she/her) · Official site

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Sep 30, 2026
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  1. Issue · Sep 30, 2026

    Rest Is Not the Reward for Finishing. It’s How You Get There. (opens the original)

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    I was both excited and nervous to share this one. Episode 20 of Just Rest, Creative Burnout and How to Recover From It, is my first-ever Substack Live, a conversation with my friend and fellow podcaster Kevin Chung of Standout Creatives recorded about a year ago. It’s not polished, but it’s honest and full of energy. We talk about:The myth of the starving artistArt and rest as resistanceWhy listening to your body protects your creativityBig moves: Kevin’s leap from Miami to Costa Rica, and the f

  2. Issue · Sep 26, 2026

    My Maine Digital Nomad Adventure: Seal Sightings, Whole Maine Lobster, Lighthouses and Dear Friends (opens the original)

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    <img alt="Nicole wading into the Casco Bay in South Portland, Maine, black pants rolled to mid-calf and black dress shoes in hand as she smiles while dipping toes in the cool water." class="sizing-normal" height="819" src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!rbhz!,w_14

  3. Issue · Sep 17, 2026

    After the Mic: 3 Things You Need in Your Self-Care Toolkit (opens the original)

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    We went live for another After the Mic session, and it was a good one. 🎙️First things first — huge thanks to for showing up live to hang out with us, it makes it so much more fun to know someone is out there listening live. And a very warm welcome to our newest member of the Rest Rebel Collective! Julie, we’re so glad you’re here. 🎉 🙏🏻On today’s s… <a href="https://defythetrend.substack.com/p/after-the

  4. Issue · Sep 16, 2026

    How to Build Your Self-Care Toolkit (opens the original)

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    When I listened again to this episode of Gratitude Geek on self-care for solopreneurs, I was delighted by the sheer number of practical tools we shared. Whether or not you’re a solopreneur, the toolbox resources and the extended, nuanced conversation about setting and changing boundaries make this one you’ll want to take notes from and save for the days… Read more

  5. Issue · Sep 15, 2026

    I said I’d never do this. (opens the original)

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    I said I’d never do it. But, I’m doing it.After chatting with some of my favorite humans and fellow coaches in the Messy Liberation Coaches Circle, I decided to try something I said I’d never do: Make, sell and send physical products.Last year I was encouraged by the interest in my Setting Holiday Boundaries Substack series and the attention the course got, even if I didn’t sell any of them. So, I’ve dec

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