Rest, Burnout, and Decolonized Leadership with 5/1 Emotional Projector Lee Mae Spence

Rest, Burnout, and Decolonized Leadership with 5/1 Emotional Projector Lee Mae Spence

In this episode of Rest for the Revolution, Alex sits down with Lee Mae Spence—a decolonized leadership partner and 5/1 Emotional Projector—to explore the complex relationship between rest, burnout, colonization, and reclaiming softness in a world built on urgency. Lee shares her deeply personal journey—from growing up in a predominantly Indigenous community and navigating mixed ancestral identities, to experiencing repeated burnout in her twenties and redefining what work, leadership, and rest mean for her now. Along the way, she reflects on the cultural conditioning around productivity, the layered differences between rest, sleep, and solitude, and the ways colonization has shaped humanity’s connection to land, body, and emotional truth. Together, Alex and Lee discuss: * How Lee’s relationship to rest has evolved from “rise and grind” to embodied sustainability * The unique need for energetic unplugging as an Emotional Projector * Burnout as both a personal and systemic experience * The differences between Indigenous and settler relationships to land, labor, and restoration * Alcohol, coping, and breaking inherited cycles * How Human Design has supported Lee in honoring her emotional authority and creating a more intentional relationship with work This conversation is a powerful reminder that rest is never just personal—it’s cultural, ancestral, and deeply political. If you’ve ever questioned your relationship to work, burnout, or belonging, this episode offers an invitation to soften, reconnect, and reclaim your own rhythm. Connect with Lee Mae Spence: Instagram: @leemaespence [https://www.instagram.com/leemaespence] LinkedIn: Lee Mae Spence [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lee-mae-spence/] Website: Embodied Resurgence [https://www.embodiedresurgence.com/]   Support the Podcast:Like, subscribe, and share if this episode inspired you to rethink rest and presence in your own life.

Teen Motherhood, Trauma, Adrenal fatigue and Business with 2/4 Emotional Projector Beth Carter

In this episode of Rest for the Revolution, we sit down with the incredible Beth Carter—founder of BBA Bookkeeping and The Badass Bookkeeper—to explore her journey as an optional Projector navigating life, business, and motherhood. From becoming a teenage mom to raising a neurodivergent child, surviving trauma, and building a thriving seven-figure business, Beth shares the lessons she’s learned about resilience, rest, and self-worth. Beth opens up about her lifelong relationship with rest, adrenal fatigue, and learning to trust her body’s signals. She shares the highs and lows of entrepreneurship, the power of building a supportive team, and how recognition and alignment have shaped her path. Through her story, listeners will discover how to honor their energy, advocate for themselves and others, and embrace their unique journey with confidence and authenticity. Connect with Beth Carter: Instagram: @thebadass.bookkeeper [https://www.instagram.com/thebadass.bookkeeper] Website: bbabookkeeping.com [http://admin5.podbean.com]

Halie Devlin, 2/4 Emotional Manifesting Generator, on Addiction, Sobriety, and Conscious Embodiment

This episode of Rest for the Revolution features Halie Devlin, 2/4 emotional manifesting generator, somatic practitioner, serial entrepreneur, and parent, as she shares her journey from addiction and under-functioning to sobriety, conscious embodiment, and intentional parenting. Halie explores how societal expectations, intergenerational patterns, and personal beliefs shaped her relationship with rest—and how she learned to reclaim it as a radical act of self-care and empowerment. We dive into nervous system regulation, somatic practices, and the importance of creating space in daily life, even amidst a full schedule and parenting a young child. Halie shares the lessons she models for her daughter, the conscious decisions that guide her work and life, and how embodiment becomes a practice of activism in a world that often encourages disconnection. If you’re seeking insights on rest, presence, and living in alignment with your values, this conversation offers tangible practices, deep reflections, and an inspiring perspective on turning personal healing into ripple effects for your family, community, and beyond.   Connect with Halie Devlin: Instagram: @haliedevlin [https://www.instagram.com/haliedevlin]

Rest, Recovery, and Radical Presence with the Magical 2/4 Emotional Projector, Matt Nannis

In this episode of Rest for the Revolution, Alex sits down with the magical 2/4 Emotional Projector, Matt Nannis, founder of Pivot Point WNC, a transformative nonprofit in Asheville, North Carolina. Though Matt isn’t formally into Human Design, his experiences as a splenic Projector illuminate profound lessons about rest, self-awareness, and navigating life’s pressures. Matt shares his journey from restless, anxiety-filled childhoods and decades of coping through substances, distraction, and over-functioning, to discovering restoration, presence, and self-trust. Along the way, he reveals how he learned to embrace his internal monologue, break cycles of shame and overperformance, and model healthy rest for himself and the adolescents he supports. Topics discussed include: * The evolution of Matt’s relationship with rest—from elusiveness to restorative practices. * Masking struggle and anxiety in a high-pressure environment, and finding freedom through sobriety. * How mentorship, self-reflection, and radical acceptance can transform racing thoughts into restorative practices. * Building and leading a nonprofit with care and energy, while maintaining personal rest and boundaries. * The ripple effect of modeling presence, accountability, and self-care within community mental health. Matt’s story is a powerful reminder that rest isn’t indulgence—it’s revolutionary, and it’s central to showing up fully in life, even amidst chaos and pressure. Connect with Matt Nannis / PIVOTPoint WNC: * Instagram: @pivotpointwnc [https://www.instagram.com/pivotwnc] * Donate/Support: Pivot Point WNC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit https://pivotpointwnc.org/ [https://pivotpointwnc.org/] Support the Podcast: Like, subscribe, and share if this episode inspired you to rethink rest and presence in your own life.

Rest, Deconditioning, and Radical Self-Trust with the Magical 2/4 Emotional Projector, Bridjett Miller

In this episode of Rest for the Revolution, Alex sits down with the magical 2/4 Emotional Projector, Bridjett Miller, to explore the transformative power of rest, self-trust, and deconditioning from societal and familial expectations. Bridjett shares her deeply personal journey—from childhood experiences of shame around rest, through the pressures of societal conditioning, to leaving religion and a career in nursing—toward discovering what it truly means to honor her own energy and emotional authority. Along the way, she reflects on play, connection, and the radical freedom of listening to her body, even when it goes against what the world expects. Together, Alex and Bridjett discuss: * How rest has evolved throughout Bridjett’s life—from play as a child to restorative practices in adulthood. * The challenges of navigating family, societal expectations, and capitalism as a Projector. * What it means to “decondition” and step into your own authority. * How Human Design can offer a safe framework for self-understanding without prescription. * The revolutionary impact of simply existing in alignment with your own rhythm. This conversation is a heartfelt reminder that honoring your unique design isn’t indulgence—it’s resistance. If you’ve ever felt out of sync with the world or questioned your own wisdom, this episode is for you. Find Bridgett at the team page of www.revhumandesign.com [http://www.revhumandesign.com/]! Support the Podcast: Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share if this episode resonated with you.