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.
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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.
Dat Tran grew up in the shadow of generational trauma. As a Vietnamese immigrant, he was raised in poverty by a father focused on survival. Cultural narratives steeped in comparison fueled feelings of inferiority, imposter syndrome, and a lifelong question of belonging.
But through leaps of faith and working through his lived experiences, he learned to rewrite his story. Today, Dat’s a stress resiliency coach helping clients learn how to feel extraordinary and overcome stress to attract more success and opportunities.
Bardic Inspiration – Words so wise they’re memorialized
- I needed healing, but I never needed fixing.
- Stress is not about our health, but our future. The greater stress resiliency we have, the greater ability we have to face the future waiting for us.
- Every interaction begins with two questions: Will this person add to my stress or alleviate it? And is this person extraordinary enough to handle the stress that comes with me and all my opportunities?
Allies & Artifacts – Honoring the people and tools that aid our quests
- Think Like a Monk by Jay Shetty
The Guest’s Guild – Your portal to their world and works
- Dat Tran’s LinkedIn
- Work with Dat Tran (Company Website)
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Music Credit:
Upon the Waves by Aeris | https://freetouse.com/music/aeris
Free To Use |https://freetouse.com/music

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