163. Why Rest Days Are Key to a Healthy Workout Routine

The Ryann Nicole Podcast

Missing a workout can feel like the end of the world sometimes—like you’re breaking some unspoken rule about what it means to be “healthy.” The guilt, the anxiety, the urge to compensate—it’s all too familiar, right?

In today’s episode, we’re talking about what it really means to have a healthy relationship with exercise. Spoiler: it’s not about being perfect or never missing a day. We’ll explore why rest days are essential (not optional!), how to untangle your workouts from feelings of guilt, and why your Apple Watch doesn’t need to run your life.

I’ll share personal moments—like the time my car battery died and how it used to ruin my entire day—and the small but powerful steps that helped me get to a place where movement feels good, not like an obligation.

If you’ve ever felt like exercise has more control over you than you’d like, this one’s for you. Let’s talk about finding freedom in movement—no guilt required.

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HIGHLIGHTS

2:30 How guilt and shame around rest days show up and why they happen

7:00 My journey of balancing exercise with life and motherhood

12:40 Practical ways to start healing your relationship with movement

16:50 Why taking smaller steps is more effective than going cold turkey

20:00 Rethinking health: Flexibility, grace, and finding balance

RESOURCES + LINKS

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Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and not a substitute for professional advice.