E18: Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith: If Sleep Isn’t Fixing Your Fatigue, Watch This

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In this episode of Re-Think Aging, Dr. Cindy welcomes her friend and colleague Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith https://ichoosemybestlife.com/, a board-certified internal medicine physician and bestselling author https://ichoosemybestlife.com/availab... & speaker https://ichoosemybestlife.com/drdalto..., for a powerful conversation on the transformative role of rest. Drawing from her personal experience with burnout, Dr. Saundra shares how she identified the seven types of rest: physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, social, sensory, and creative, and why addressing all of them is essential for sustained energy, health, and resilience. Listeners will gain insight into why sleep alone is often not enough to feel truly restored.

Dr. Saundra offers practical, accessible strategies for replenishing the mind, body, and spirit. From optimizing sleep naturally and incorporating gentle movement like stretching or dancing, to embracing creative rest through nature or art, she provides actionable tools for recharging in high-stress environments. She also emphasizes the importance of mental and spiritual rest, sharing techniques to quiet the inner dialogue, reduce anxiety, and cultivate purpose and belonging.

The conversation highlights sensory rest as a critical antidote to overstimulation in today’s digital world, with simple practices such as intentional sensory breaks, mindfulness, and healthy digital boundaries. Dr. Saundra also discusses insights from her latest book, Being Fully Known https://a.co/d/054JG8Ku, which explores the connection between rest, self-awareness, and true belonging. This episode is ideal for anyone seeking to recover from fatigue, optimize energy, and live with greater intention, discovering how small daily practices can lead to profound restoration and well-being.

You'll learn:
➡️ The Seven Types of Rest and How to Identify Your Personal Deficits
➡️ Why Creative Rest Is Essential for Innovation, Problem-Solving, and Energy Renewal
​​➡️ How Physical Rest Goes Beyond Sleep to Include Movement, Stretching, and Recovery
➡️ Practical Strategies for Mental, Emotional, and Spiritual Rest to Reduce Stress
➡️ How Sensory Rest Counters Overstimulation and Improves Focus and Overall Well-Being

Viewers are invited to join the Re-Think Aging Community https://www.caringforthebody.org/ to access resources for their journey.

Resources Mentioned In This Episode:
Rest Quiz https://www.restquiz.com/home-page/
Sacred Rest https://a.co/d/0eHHjKNy
Being Fully Known https://a.co/d/06caJhvK
Dr. Sandra’s TEDx Talk    • The real reason why we are tired and what ...  
Free Guides https://ichoosemybestlife.com/resources/

Connect with Dr. Saundra:
Website https://ichoosemybestlife.com/
Books https://ichoosemybestlife.com/availab...
LinkedIn   / drdaltonsmith  

Chapters:
00:00 Meet Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith
02:06 The Concept of Sacred Rest
03:50 Exploring Creative Rest
07:42 Understanding Physical Rest
13:09 The Importance of Quality Sleep
18:49 Managing Sensory Overload
22:57 Mastering Mental and Spiritual Rest
34:49 Final Thoughts and Resources

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