Rest Without Guilt: Why Black Women Deserve Luxury & Ease with Elizabeth Mccoy

🎧 Episode 171

🔊 Press play if you’ve ever felt guilty for resting. This episode is your permission slip to slow down, reclaim your time, and embrace the luxury of ease—without apology.

💡 "Rest isn’t a luxury—it’s a birthright." – Elizabeth Mccoy

Full episode show notes: https://www.womenofcoloranintimateconversation.com/rest-without-guilt/

Inside This Episode:

Black women have been conditioned to glorify overworking—but at what cost? Therapist and rest advocate Elizabeth Mccoy is here to break it all down:

✅ Why rest is revolutionary and how it challenges deep-rooted cultural conditioning
✅ The real cost of burnout—missed promotions, stagnant businesses, and silent suffering
✅ How to unlearn toxic productivity and set guilt-free boundaries
✅ Practical rest rituals that fit into a busy life—no fluff, just results
✅ How to step into ease, joy, and abundance—without explaining yourself

💡 "Simply resting is a rebellious act because you're saying, 'I'm important,' and claiming what you're guaranteed." – Elizabeth Mccoy

The Radical Act of Rest for Black Women

In this conversation, Elizabeth shares how societal conditioning keeps high-achieving Black women stuck in burnout—and how to break free. She challenges the myth that rest is a reward for hard work and instead reframes it as a birthright and a necessity for success.

💭 "What happens when a woman finally puts herself first after years of people-pleasing and overworking?"

Elizabeth also shares practical, guilt-free rest strategies and how to overcome the discomfort that comes with setting boundaries. This episode is a must-listen for Black women who are ready to prioritize themselves without guilt.

Gems from the Episode:

✨ "Saying no to others allows you to say yes to yourself." (18:15)
✨ "Let it fall—because if it falls, that means nobody else was trying to catch it but you." (10:55)
✨ "A hard truth is, you really can rest and be successful." (14:09)

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About Elizabeth Mccoy

Elizabeth Mccoy is a licensed therapist, rest advocate, and founder of The Luxury Recharge Collective (LRC). She helps high-achieving Black women release burnout, reclaim their time, and redefine success—without guilt. Through LRC’s membership, retreats, and resources, she empowers women to unlearn toxic productivity, set boundaries, and prioritize rest.

🌍 Website: elizabethmccoy.info
📸 Instagram: @yourspacetoheal
📘 Facebook: Luxury Recharge Collective
🔗 LinkedIn: Elizabeth Mccoy

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🚀 Your Rest Revolution Starts Now
✨ Ready to stop running on empty and start thriving? Listen now and share this episode with another high-achieving Black woman who needs this reminder.

📢 Join the conversation! Comment on Instagram @deneensdreamlife and tell us: What’s ONE way you’re prioritizing rest this week?

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About the Podcast

Women of Color: An Intimate Conversation (An Intimate Conversation with Women of Color) is a podcast about women empowerment stories and for Women of Color who want more out of life. This show is for women who have had enough and want change, especially those who have been waiting to choose themselves and live boldly. 

In each inspiring episode, hear from women from different backgrounds, countries, and ages who have embarked on personal journeys, sharing their stories of empowerment, overcoming, and their path to living a dream life (style).  

How to Live a Dream Lifestyle Series: 

• How to Live a Dream Lifestyle™: The Overview - Empowering Women of Color Through Podcasting
• How to Live a Dream Lifestyle™: Dream
• Dream Life: Living a Dream Lifestyle: Step 3 - Decide
• In Charge: Dream Series - Drive Towards Your Dream Lifestyle

 

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