What if rest isn’t something you earn after burnout, but something you protect before it begins? On Inner Peace, Better Health, hosted by Nazish, Brett Kolman shares a deeply human conversation on sabbaticals, soul rest, and the quiet wisdom of stepping away.
This episode is for anyone feeling stretched, mentally tired, or disconnected from themselves. Brett reframes rest not as luxury, but as necessity—offering a simple, practical approach to reclaim energy, clarity, and emotional balance without stepping away from life entirely.
About the Guest:
Brett Kolman is a faith-based leader, former hospital CEO, and author of The Wisdom That Leads to Soul Rest. He has led large healthcare teams and practices intentional mini-sabbaticals for renewal.
Episode Chapters:
00:00 – Opening: Why rest matters before burnout
02:30 – What a sabbatical really means
06:15 – Mind, body, and soul connection
11:40 – The 60-hour sabbatical framework
18:10 – Stress, fear, and constant alert mode
24:20 – Letting go of control and “winning”
28:50 – Redefining rest as wisdom
Key Takeaways:
- Rest is a proactive practice, not a reward
- Small sabbaticals can restore energy deeply
- Constant stress rewires your body and mind
- Silence and solitude create clarity
- Letting go of “being right” protects peace
How to Connect With the Guest:
Website: https://www.sabbaticaltaker.com/
Book available on Amazon
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