Rest Without Guilt: Why Black Women Deserve Luxury & Ease | Elizabeth McCoy
🔊 Press play if you’ve ever felt guilty for resting. In this episode, Elizabeth McCoy (therapist & rest advocate) unpacks the conditioning that keeps high-achieving Black women overworked and exhausted—and how to break free.
💡 "Rest isn’t a luxury—it’s a birthright." – Elizabeth McCoy
👉🏾 Timestamps
00:00 Intro – Why rest is a revolutionary act
02:15 The conditioning of Black women & overworking
06:17 "Simply resting is definitely a rebellious act..."
08:55 What happens when you finally put yourself first?
10:55 "Let it fall—because if it falls, nobody else was trying to catch it but you."
14:09 The cost of burnout: missed promotions & stalled businesses
18:15 "Saying no to others allows you to say yes to yourself."
22:45 How to unlearn toxic productivity & set guilt-free boundaries
27:00 Practical rest rituals that fit into a busy life
🔥 KEY TAKEAWAYS:
✅ Why Black women feel guilty for resting—and how to unlearn it
✅ How overworking holds you back (not just physically but professionally)
✅ Setting guilt-free boundaries that protect your peace
✅ Simple, effective rest rituals for busy, high-achieving women
✅ How to step into luxury, ease, and abundance—without explanation
Full episode show notes: https://www.womenofcoloranintimateconversation.com/rest-without-guilt/
👑 About Elizabeth McCoy
Elizabeth McCoy is a licensed therapist, rest advocate, and founder of The Luxury Recharge Collective (LRC). She helps high-achieving Black women release burnout, reclaim their time, and redefine success—without guilt. Through LRC’s membership, retreats, and resources, she empowers women to unlearn toxic productivity, set boundaries, and prioritize rest.
💻 Website: elizabethmccoy.info
📸 Instagram: @yourspacetoheal
📘 Facebook: Luxury Recharge Collective
🔗 LinkedIn: Elizabeth McCoy
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