The Ultimate Guide to Rest with Madisun Gray (Ep. 3)

[@brittany.dupont]

I just can’t even explain how much I love this! Please more like this!

[@pauladavey4467]

You are so incredibly unique and humble and strong and wise. Thank you for entering my life. So very affected.

[@AM-bm2xw]

Honestly, I just felt on the verge of tears at the beginning of this. My soul is craving change this year: letting go of the past and fear, healing my adrenal fatigue, finding my intrinsic motivation, believe in my own worth, and living to fullest who God created me to be. Thank you for your wise words along the way!

[@jessicalee3815]

The idea of scheduling rest has never occurred to me. That is a revolutionary idea. Thanks Madisun!

[@Lovejoypeace69]

Super empowering and absolutely wonderful. I’m 59 and been married for 34 years and you’re speaking truth in such an amazing way. Intimacy, and having that with your husband takes a lot of work, forgiveness, communication, allowing each other to be who they are. When we don’t have a lot of this, it is truly hard to rest. Since I’ve been living much slower, I can see such a beautiful difference in my husband even the way he looks at me. I still work four days a week, have two amazing grandkids and two children. Managing this is not easy for anyone, but the self-care aspect is number one of course God first, but it’s never selfish to take care of you.

[@arielcherchio493]

Realize that my tendency to shake when I'm alone at home isn't me " just being weird". Whenever I have thoughts about my trauma, I would shake my arms or shoot my arms in the air when I'm alone at home lol. I'm grateful that you said it and I feel less weird 💞

[@justathought1971]

The singing totally works!!! We have an older dog with dementia who we love dearly but he is mean now and requires so much extra care it can be exhausting if you do a good job … so when I’m frustrated I sing exactly what I want to say ( which isn’t always pleasant ) but I sing them loud and even try to sound good like Cher or Celine Dion 🤣 . It shifts both our frequencies and brings it back to neutral again . Works like a charm and I even laugh at my self afterwards . I have a hard time listening to podcasts but you have a gift my dear . Something in your energy

[@Morganwarne]

I enjoy the guests you bring on, but honestly this solo episode is my favorite! Such great info, very relaxing to listen to! ❤

[@BlackroseMagic]

This is the most amazing and truly ultimate guide to rest!!! Thanks for making it really practical, easy and joyful while also carrying peace and relaxation through your voice.

[@crystalmielcossey]

I love this episode so much! I hope you do more like this one ❤

[@kadieschaefer2874]

YESS! Since slowing down our life and adding in rest to everyday (we take a rest in afternoon) after homeschool, and a sabbath day weekly, it is truly life changing in the very best way. It restores us! Beautiful message!

[@WabiSabiStories]

REST IS SACRED, well said!

[@OwnBestFriend]

I love love love solo episodes. your voice is so soothing and you speak such wisdom! thank you!

[@MamaE24-7]

I felt “juicy” again….omg this is my new fav phrase!! Love all of this, and your channel. Thank you ❤

[@Alex.Harward]

I’m only 25 min in so far but this episode keeps reminding me of the book of Ecclesiastes. It’s about enjoying life and the nature created by God, working hard and wholeheartedly, enjoying the rest you’ve earned, and above all else cultivating your relationship with God. Such a great reminder in our busy world! Thank you Madi! 🤍

[@denish1]

I don't know why I sometimes just boohoo cry taking in what you share. It speaks to something deep within and when you said you felt it was part of your calling, I agree 😊 We appreciate you

[@Chwl78]

Love this Madisun, love your world, your thinking. Carry on. ❤

[@hollybea9676]

Madisun I love your podcast! Do you have any tips for a burnt out single working mum. I really want to make changes but don’t know how!

[@anikajgreen]

wowowowow - so good! immediately listening again so I can take notes haha

[@marianadavila323]

So glad I found you! This was beautiful and inspiring

[@AM-bm2xw]

coming back to listen again :)

[@FindingJoyInthesmallstuff]

48:10 we are almost to the very end of our cosleeping journey, our oldest is almost 15 and I don't regret it.

[@kellyway5388]

So beautiful Madison. I baked some oas bars for my kids while listening to this beautiful message I'm here in northern CA. I love these pod casts. You have helped me get through a rough long two years with my third child who was a high needs infant. Decluttering has been amazing for my family and I, and you continue to help me every week or so. Thank you from the depth of my heart. ❤

[@kristalomas]

Thank you for this. I want to have a change this year. Living slowly but fullest. ❤

[@feliciasuris2381]

Hi ❤ I'm currently decluttering my whole house and listening to your podcast while I do it. I have bad days where I miss not caring too much about too much tv and fast food and shopping and quality time but your videos help push me down the right path and taking it slow. My husband is gaming and leaving me to my cleaning haha

[@nutmeg570]

You are wonderful. Thank you for this, I especially enjoyed the shaking piece... I have had moments where I would involuntary shake, when telling a personal trauma story, dream or something that has happened recently (usually I talk to my husband, because he is my safe place). I ALWAYS feel better afterwards, even though the experience is scary... Being vulnerable and then having a weird uncontrollable shaking. I didn't realize I was releasing until listening to you talk about this. THANK YOU! I'm on my journey to become a well rested woman. I have high anxiety and I'm slowly becoming more calm. Slowly. 😂 So much love to you and your family.

[@moniquehernandez97]

I have been a wife and mother for 35 years. I worked for the first 6 years and than stay at home mom for the rest and homeschool my three children and also my special needs autistic son who is now 23. I also care for my granddaughters while my daughter works. My husband recently retired from being a deputy Sheriff. I have been under so much stress for decades and now I now know I’m burned out. So at 55 years old I still care for my special needs son and granddaughters so I am in a different place in my life than typical 55 year old women. So I’m trying to search and figure out how to get of decades of flight or fight, high cortisol and just stress how deal with it. Thank you for this podcast. ❤

[@jessicaeastman5284]

I can relate…SN kids, husband with a high stress job , homeschooling…I know I need to streamline and minimize and make rest a priority to help heal my adrenal issues and chronic pain but it feels overwhelming knowing how to start. I journaled about it and found that paying attention to what my soul is craving, even if it seems silly right now, helps a lot.

[@moniquehernandez97]

@@jessicaeastman5284 thank you for the advice. I have to make journaling more of a daily routine. I also should start to brain dump again that helps too. Thankful for the advice. 😊

[@janellehakkola-tc8cr]

Go for walks outside before everyone wakes up and get sunlight in your eyes. Do it every day, bundle up. Wean yourself to one or two (weaker) cups of coffee. No caffeine after noon. Do this daily and your circadian rhythm will adjust. You will fall asleep earlier and sleep better and your body will heal.

[@moniquehernandez97]

@@janellehakkola-tc8cr thank you so much. I will definitely do this. I appreciate your wise wisdom. ❤️

[@Irma_N]

Yes to the compostable plates!! 🙌🏻 39:19

[@Dana-mb1hd]

Madisun❤, you are such an inspiration and I look up to you. I hope to one day be able to take your course.🙏. I definitely fight rest and often feel guilty if I even think about resting because if I rest, it makes me feel lazy so it’s something I guess I need to work on! Thank you for this podcast❤

[@hannahbroussard]

Madisun! You would love theology of the body. Check out Christopher West. He compares the dumpster dive that the culture promotes, to the feast at the banquet table that the church calls us to.

[@laurarivett5931]

Love so much about this episode. It was validating, inspiring, calming, reassuring. And I even learned some new things. I’m with you on so many levels like minimalism, co-sleeping, natural living, homeschooling…I just feel so good knowing there’s someone else out there like me speaking to my style of being. When you said “screaming into a pillow” I sighed in relief because I have done that before and it felt amazing after, even though I never think I need to. One of my most favourite podcast episodes I’ve ever listening to. I can’t wait for more.

[@NathalieBoonstra]

Thank you madisun,for the rest you speak of,it helpt me a lot!!because i need rest and how i can do that!!lovely greetings from the netherlands!from a mom whit 4 Kids.

[@roxanneforsberg1877]

You are such a beautiful soul. You are much younger than me but inspire me so much! God bless you and yours!

[@mjalphonse]

Wow the tree study 🤯😟😢 So convicting!

[@lightandmind77]

Thank you for this! This was beautifully done and so well said. 🤍

[@torifrench0827]

Girl. This blessed me, thank you!

[@TheMennomilist]

I feel too rested lately (other than my baby waking me up in the middle of the night, but I take that joyfully and it doesn't bother me as long as my sleep totals 7 or 8 hours). I like to keep busy and always do a lot. It makes me feel so good. When I rest, I rest. It feels nice. I think some people overextend themselves and don't know their limits. They push themselves too hard without taking time to relax and enjoy a rest period. I also cook every day and sometimes need a day off from it. The book that you have, Towards Rest, I remember you talking about another time and I put it on my to-read list. Oh wow, your kids started sleeping through the night before turning 3. That's amazing. My oldest struggled to sleep on his own until he was a little over 3. It was rough. The second one only woke us up to go pee between 2 and 3, but I always tell parents they won't sleep completely through the night for three years once they have kids. Now I had a third, as you are going to have, and so, bye bye sleep for a while again. It is okay though. I feel I adjust to that REALLY well compared to what I have heard. Maybe because of co-sleeping (and perhaps you relate). Nursing in bed just makes it easier and such, right? That is so nice you have someone clean your home. I clean my parents' home for them. I would not ever have someone clean for me because I love cleaning. I would definitely love a day where people come over for a full day to hang out with me. I am an extrovert and love that. I love vacations too (though I have never been overseas as you have)! We haven't taken one since Oct, 2022 (as a couple) and as a full family since 2018. We are going on a family vacation this summer. Rest up, Madisun! Thanks for sharing your thoughts.

[@lenajansson8668]

Thank you for the episode, enjoyed listening to you alot! I noticed how you showed us the tea and spoke about the herbs and then didn't drink it. I think you should totally do that! Isn't it interesting how we (as women?) don't do certain things, that give us pleasure and rest, because of what others might think? I would never feel bothered by the little sounds of you drinking, instead I would know that you are well taking care of yourself. Thank you for all the work that you do ✨️ wishing you a wonderful day

[@spiritualqueen2745]

love this, I am in my slow living era and loving it!

[@lindseyst.claire1060]

I just love these!!

[@canessameeks6252]

Great podcast!❤ I would love to know how you were able to get off of thyroid medication and heal your body naturally…I have struggled with hypothyroidism for over 9 years.

[@kimgordon3695]

Getting rid of all sugar's except fresh fruit. Eating whole foods. Reducing self inflicted stress. Dr. Livingood MD has a free book on how He & his LPN wife did this; step by step 💕🙋

[@BrittanyFeldman1]

Such a great episode! Thank you! ❤️

[@DianaKerr]

I feel like my hair is too gray, too soon also! Has the growth of new grays stopped for you since you started resting better? Or is reversing gray hair a thing?? That's one natural health area I have never dug into!

[@studiokowther]

I can listen to you all day ❤

[@amyl47]

Thank you I needed to hear this

[@ronnie-lynn]

Living chronically ill and on disability, for the first time I was faced with slowing down & resting. Accepting my limitations was so difficult. It has allowed me to be the most in-tuned with my body. But now I live a slow & gentle life. I know a lot of people say that, “living a slow life” but truly I never would have thought or imagined that I could ever slow down to this place. (I have ADHD & OCD) I’m on the hyperactive spectrum making it even more difficult. But by the Grace of God I no longer feel guilt around how much rest my body truly needs. 🙏🏻🩵

[@Kelfieb]

1:01:01 this part is so true

[@Dana-mb1hd]

Lasagna recipe please!!!!!!!!!🙏