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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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 26, Sonja Ecklund left an emotionally abusive relationship, moved into her mom’s basement, and started her life over from scratch. She thought she’d failed, but she was really set free.
That experience reshaped her and became the foundation for how she now helps others do the same.
Today, Sonja is a behavior change expert, financial social work coach, and board-certified health and wellness coach with 13+ years of experience guiding people through major transitions. Her work is rooted in clarity, compassion, and the belief that it’s never too late to choose yourself.
Bardic Inspiration – Words so wise they’re memorialized
- “Abuse never starts with the extreme. It’s a subtle erosion.”
- “Don’t stay in a relationship with someone who makes you feel small”.
- “My dog advocated for me in a way I had never been able to advocate for myself.”
- “Curiosity is what really helped me find the courage to move forward.”
- “I wish I realized sooner that money isn’t everything and my wellbeing was worth so much more than any number of thousands of dollars I lost by walking away from that relationship.”
Allies & Artifacts – Honoring the people and tools that aid our quests
- Power And Control Wheel by Domestic Abuse Intervention Project
- Our family and friends who’ve come alongside us to help us heal.
The Guest’s Guild – Your portal to their world and works
- Sonja’s LinkedIn
- Sonja’s coaching and resource website: https://www.sonjaecklund.com/
- Sonja’s Planning for Meaningful Change Worksheet: https://www.sonjaecklund.com/planning-for-meaningful-change
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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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