Episode 36

Shut Down, Not Shaken Part 16 (The 7 Types of Rest)

Published on: 18th October, 2025

Drawing from the work of Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith, author of Sacred Rest, Cristin unpacks the seven types of rest and how each one restores a different part of us: body, mind, heart, and spirit.

So many of us believe rest is limited to sleep or time off. But as Cristin explains, you can sleep eight hours and still wake up exhausted if your spirit is depleted, your emotions are heavy, or your mind is overworked.

Reflection Questions

Which type of rest do I need most right now: physical, mental, emotional, social, sensory, creative, or spiritual?

What daily habits or relationships drain me, and which ones restore me?

How can I create space for the kind of rest that doesn’t require permission — only intention?

When was the last time I felt truly rested, not just not tired?

What does it look like for me to rest as a form of resistance, not retreat?

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About the Podcast

At Ease: For Colored Girls Who Fled Corporate When Six Figures Wasn't Enough
At Ease is a podcast for black women who have decided to trade hustling for fuller, bolder lives. Whether you quietly quit, took a leap of faith, pursued passion over a paycheck, or are building a side hustle, join Coach Cristin as we redefine success by re-shaping our minds. Cristin combines her lived experience and thought work to help women reconnect with their bodies, combat burnout, and build businesses.

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Cristin Babb

Cristin is a certified professional coach, dynamic speaker, and international
presenter. As Founder of Cristin and Co., a boutique consulting and
coaching firm that leverages HR Solutions, Team Management, and Leadership
Coaching to help business owners build diverse teams and opt out of hustle culture. Some of her previous clients include Jelani Travel, Stephanie Dodier (Going Beyond the Food Academy), and Jefferson University College of Population Health.

When she’s not consulting or coaching, Cristin can be found at the playground
with her twin boys or traveling either solo or with a group of friends.

After earning her undergraduate degree in Marketing from Hampton University,
Cristin received an MPA from Old Dominion University. As a lifelong learner, she
has gone on to become a certified mediator and coach and most recently earned
a certificate in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace from the
The University of Southern Florida. As a multi-passionate entrepreneur, she has led
workshops with hundreds of women and teens in Trinidad and Tobago and Cape
Town, South Africa.