Mar 18 2025 31 mins
This is StRest! In this solo episode, Kerstin dives deep into two transformative stress-reduction strategies: slowing down at work and protecting one day each week as sacred rest. Kerstin explores how chronic stress in the workplace impacts health, how multitasking fuels cortisol overload, and why scheduling 15-minute breaks between tasks can be life-changing.
She shares her personal story of stepping away from her corporate role at QVC to follow a calling that led her and her family to serve in Mexico. Through her sabbatical experience, Kerstin discovered the powerful cultural rhythms of slowing down and the essential practice of taking a Sabbath day.
Kerstin invites listeners to reconsider how stress, purpose, and faith intersect, offering practical steps like adopting the “15-minute rule” and simplifying life through rest and reflection. Whether it’s burnout, job dissatisfaction, or feeling stuck in survival mode, this episode challenges you to protect your health by protecting your time—and your peace.
Major Themes & Concepts
The Cost of Work-Related Stress: How stress impacts your body, brain, and future health.
The 15-Minute Rule: Building buffer time between meetings and tasks to slow down and reduce cortisol.
Sabbatical Living: The surprising health benefits Kerstin found while serving in rural Mexico.
Sabbath as a Stress Antidote: How honoring one day of rest can recalibrate your nervous system and family life.
Faith & Surrender: Why courage and faith are essential to making life-changing decisions.
Living in Alignment: How lack of purpose in your career contributes to chronic stress.
Breaking the Hurry Habit: Lessons from other cultures on slowing down and being present.
Minimalism & Stress Reduction: A preview of how decluttering and consuming less can lower stress levels.
Chapter Breakdown
00:00 – The Future Cost of Stress
01:30 – Prayer for Listeners
03:15 – The Impact of Work Stress & Multitasking
06:45 – The 15-Minute Rule
10:30 – Stress & Aging for Women
12:15 – QVC Career & Sabbatical Backstory
15:30 – Family & Mixed-Race Journey
18:00 – Mission Life in Mexico
22:00 – Learning Sabbath in Mexico
25:30 – How to Protect One Day at Home
26:40 – Outro Segment & Final Reflection
27:39 – Outro & Next Episode Teaser
Work with Kerstin & Resources
📅 Workshops & Events – Join upcoming events & retreats.
💡 Health Coaching with Kerstin – 1:1 coaching for stress reduction & wellness.
🧘 Apollo Neuro – A wearable designed to improve resilience and manage stress.
🎧 Insight Timer – Free Meditation App
More about Kerstin
Website: kerstin-lindquist.com
Instagram: @kerstin.lindquist
Facebook: Kerstin Lindquist
YouTube: @Kerstin.lindquist
TikTok: @kerstin.lindquist
Production, Distribution, and Marketing
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