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The quiet ache of wanting more.
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How to Take an Effective Rest & Recovery Day
Stress & Recovery, Body-First Wellness, Energy & Resilience Katharina Mahadeva Stress & Recovery, Body-First Wellness, Energy & Resilience Katharina Mahadeva

How to Take an Effective Rest & Recovery Day

You blocked a “rest day”… but still woke up exhausted.
Turns out, true recovery isn’t about skipping the gym or clearing your calendar — it’s about sending your nervous system the message: you’re safe to let go. In this post, Dr. Kat breaks down why surface-level rest often fails us and shares three ways to turn passive downtime into purposeful recovery. From somatic resets to cellular nourishment, you’ll learn how to give your body the signals it actually needs to restore, repair, and rise again with real energy.

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