Rest Days

Feb 06 2024 37 ep. 58 mins 10
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Have you taken a rest day yet? You can rest with us. Have a listen to the Rest Days podcast, hosted by Certified Personal Trainer Lauren Leavell and Registered Dietitian Maria Sylvester Terry. Enjoy on RSS, Spotify, and Patreon. Tuning into Rest Days is sure to become your favorite part of the week. We dive headfirst into the pervasive elements of diet and wellness culture and black-and-white thinking. It's rough out here; let's take a beat, laugh about it, and reframe our mindset. New episodes released every Wednesday to get you through the midway funk. Patreon patrons gain exclusive access to our recorded video podcasts, special just-for-patrons episodes, and first dibs on our podcast merchandise. Consider yourself in our 'close friends' network.

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