Just Rest: Burnout Tips for Everyday Radicals

Sandwich generation, Gen X and elder millennial women -- you are home.

Defy the Trend with Nicole Havelka is a space for those who care deeply about the world but are completely exhausted.

If you’re navigating midlife burnout, ADHD or neurodivergent brains, perimenopause body changes, caregiving for kids and aging parents, leadership pressure, activism, or nonprofit work, you’re not alone. This channel offers compassionate tools for burnout recovery, ADHD-friendly time management, accessible yoga and meditation, nervous system regulation and sustainable leadership.

I’m Nicole Havelka, a burnout recovery coach, pastor, journalist, yoga and meditation teacher, and founder of Defy the Trend. I also host the podcast, Just Rest: Burnout Tips for Everyday Radicals playlist, you’ll find honest conversations about activist burnout, midlife overwhelm and how to stay engaged with the world without destroying yourself.

Subscribe if you want to do your good in the world and still have a life.