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.
What happens when you take a chance on something completely unfamiliar, and it changes everything?
In this special season finale, Rodney Campbell shares how saying yes to one game of Dungeons & Dragons unlocked a global stage, creative purpose, and an unexpected path to healing. We talk about performance, identity, community, creative risk, and why play isn’t just for kids.
This isn’t just a love letter to D&D. It’s a reminder of what becomes possible when you lean into joy and put yourself out there.
If you’ve ever wondered what might happen if you just tried the thing, this one’s for you.
Bardic Inspiration – Words so wise they’re memorialized
- Don’t let people tell you what you can’t do.
- We humans love and need story.
Allies & Artifacts – Honoring the people and tools that aid our quests
- Critical Role – Live-play Podcast
- Matthew Colville – DM YouTube
The Guest’s Guild – Your portal to their world and works
- Connect with Rodney: LinkedIn | YouTube | X
- Venture Forth
- More in Common, Rodney’s leadership consultancy using neuroscience to strengthen team communication, psychological safety, and collaboration.
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Music Credit:
Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/fernweh-goldfish/peruvian-highlands
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