The Short Rest
Podcast Description
Life is a battle, and some days, you’re barely holding the line. But even the weary deserve a place to rest.
The Short Rest is a space for those facing life’s hardest battles—grief, failure, and the moments that bring us to our knees. Guests share raw, unfiltered stories not just of struggle and resilience, but how these experiences have shaped where they are now.
This is your invitation to pause, listen, and find hope in these journeys because even in the darkest moments, we are not alone.
Take a seat by the fire. It's time for The Short Rest.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast revolves around themes of grief, resilience, and personal growth, featuring episodes like Michael Pyle's journey through financial struggles and the lessons learned from loss, helping listeners find hope in difficult situations.

Life is a battle, and some days, you’re barely holding the line. But even the weary deserve a place to rest.
The Short Rest is a space for those facing life’s hardest battles—grief, failure, and the moments that bring us to our knees. Guests share raw, unfiltered stories not just of struggle and resilience, but how these experiences have shaped where they are now.
This is your invitation to pause, listen, and find hope in these journeys because even in the darkest moments, we are not alone.
Take a seat by the fire. It’s time for The Short Rest.
At the end of 2023, Hilary Gale found herself pregnant with her second child. A moment of joy shared with family days before Christmas. But the joy was short-lived as she experienced a miscarriage.
What followed was a grief that few talk about and even fewer are supported through. In our candid conversation, Hillary opens up about the emotional weight of early pregnancy loss, the mixed responses from loved ones, and the complex duality of grieving one child while soon expecting another.
Allies & Artifacts – Honoring the people and tools that aid our quests
- Hillary’s Mother-in-Law
- The friends who held space while withholding the advice and platitudes
- The unspoken club of women who silently understand the pain and grief of miscarriage and support each other through it.
The Guest’s Guild – Your portal to their world and works
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Music Credit:
Upon the Waves by Aeris | https://freetouse.com/music/aeris
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