Pausing With Purpose: Trauma, Rest, and Learning to Pivot

In this episode of Mental Health Unscripted, I'm joined by Dr. Lawrencia Jenkins, licensed clinician, educator, and one of our upcoming Women in Wellness Summit speakers,for an honest and grounding conversation about rest, trauma, and what it really means to slow down in a world that rewards constant motion.

We talk about why rest can feel uncomfortable for high-achieving women, how stillness can bring up anxiety rather than relief, and why pausing does not mean you're falling behind. Dr. Jenkins shares powerful insights on how our bodies hold stress, how hustle culture intersects with trauma, and what it looks like to create space for rest in ways that feel realistic, human, and sustainable.

This conversation is an invitation to rethink the idea that rest must be earned, and to consider how slowing down can actually support healing, clarity, and long-term wellness.

Dr. Lawrencia will be expanding on these themes during her session, "Rest & Pivot: The Power of Stillness for High-Achieving Women," at the Women in Wellness Summit, and this episode offers a meaningful preview of what participants can expect.

If you've been feeling stretched thin, constantly "on," or unsure how to pause without guilt, this episode is for you.

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