Discover the true power of rest and restoration! Dive into personal stories, spiritual insights and practical tips for a more balanced, fulfilled life. Comment and share your thoughts!

In this enlightening conversation, Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith a Board-Certified internal medicine physician and work-life integration researcher, she's also an Author & Speaker. Shares her journey from a chaotic childhood to becoming a physician, emphasizing the importance of rest, communication, and spirituality in achieving personal and professional success.

Dr. Dalton-Smith also reflects on her experiences in medical practice, highlighting the need for a holistic approach to health that encompasses the mind, body, and spirit. She discusses the importance of addressing the spirit in healing, the revelation of rest as a foundational aspect of health, and the seven types of rest necessary for restoration. Dr. Dalton-Smith emphasizes the need for deeper self-awareness and identity, culminating in her upcoming book, 'Being Fully Known,' which aims to help individuals break free from limitations and embrace their true selves.

## Meaning of Rest

- Dr. Smith explains her work in helping people understand rest and restoration beyond just sleep, highlighting its physical, spiritual, emotional, and creative aspects.

- She discusses the importance of replenishing energy and explores examples from religious and scientific backgrounds illustrating how rest leads to deeper insights and healing.

## Overcoming Trauma

- Dr. Smith shares her non-traditional, chaotic family background and early experiences with loss and spiritual pain, leading to a self-sufficient mindset.

- The conversation explores how trauma shapes identity and spurs personal quests for achievement, with communication and networking skills serving as vital tools for overcoming adversity.

## Networking Success

- Dr. Smith’s journey from poverty to college highlights the power of networking, communication, and proactiveness in achieving goals.

- She describes her process of seeking mentorship, building relationships, and learning strategic steps to apply to medical school and succeed academically.

## Sacred Rest Insights

- After achieving professional and personal success, Dr. Smith experiences burnout and realizes the need for true rest, spurred by spiritual reflection.

- Her research identifies seven types of rest—physical, mental, spiritual, emotional, social, sensory, creative—and she discusses how to restore energy across these dimensions for sustainable well-being.

## Fulfillment and Identity

- Dr. Smith describes the deeper rest of identity, moving beyond performance, roles, or expectations to self-awareness and internal peace.

- She previews her upcoming book “Being Fully Known,” which guides readers to address trauma, reveal hidden aspects of themselves, and find lasting rest rooted in authentic identity.

# Conclusion

- Viewers are encouraged to reflect, connect, and continue their journeys toward enlightenment and holistic growth.

Chapters

00:00 The Importance of Time and Rest

02:51 Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith's Journey and Family Background

06:11 Communication Skills and Overcoming Adversity

09:04 College Life and Networking for Success

12:01 Transitioning to Medical School

15:00 Experiences in Medical Practice and Understanding Health

17:48 Reconnecting with Spirituality and the Mind-Body Connection

25:51 The Journey of Discovery in Medicine

29:41 The Awakening to Spiritual Needs

32:47 Transforming Medical Practice through Rest

36:26 The Revelation of Rest

43:20 Implementing the Concept of Rest

46:45 Understanding the Seven Types of Rest

50:19 The Rest of Identity and Being Fully Known

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