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The WHY MattersAuthor: WorldTowning
Hey friends, this is Jessica and Will from WorldTowning. Youre listening to the podcast that shares the highs, the lows, and the what the heck just happened of our decade-long full-time travel lifestyle and how it has changed us. On The WHY Matters, we dig deep into the WHY behind our choices and the positive results they leave. If you are ready to spread your wings, have a laugh, and take the insights of full-time travelers into your everyday life, then this podcast is for you. Language: en-us Genres: Education, Places & Travel, Self-Improvement, Society & Culture Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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#44 - Taking a Rest - The WHY Matters Podcast
Episode 45
Wednesday, 12 November, 2025
Send us a textIn this episode of The WHY Matters Podcast, we unpack a lesson they learned the hard way - that sometimes, resilience isn’t about pushing harder, it’s about stopping.From hemorrhoid surgery to burnout on the road, they get real about the hidden cost of “sucking it up” and why our culture glorifies being busy. Through stories from their sailing years, cross-country hikes, and even parenting two ambitious kids, they explore the fine line between perseverance and self-betrayal - and how true endurance requires recovery.They also challenge the myth that rest is weakness, arguing instead that the power to rest is the power to endure.@04:12 – When perseverance turns into burnout @09:26 – The trail story that changed Jessica’s view of rest forever @13:05 – Why they stepped off the boat (and what it cost them) @16:05 – The guilt of slowing down and losing followers @18:46 – Passion vs. punishment: knowing when to pause @20:23 – The shame cycle of productivity @22:26 – How our “suck it up” culture gets passed on to our kids @27:25 – Redefining resilience: why recovery is strength @29:16 – Missing deadlines, guilt, and the courage to rest anywayLeave us a voice message! Share your thoughts or questions at info@thewhymatterspodcast.com or call 424-442-9295.PATREONhttps://www.patreon.com/worldtowningIf you would like to support us in a greater capacity where you can snag some cool swag, plus join us for monthly LIVE chats, and get huge discounts on future group trips. Thank you!GROUP TRIPShttps://worldtowningvoyages.com/Come travel with us! Our company is owned (and 100% guided) by a family of four full-time travelers. Our passion is building bridges between cultures, fueling personal development, and expanding hearts and minds alongside a community of like-hearted individuals.COACHINGhttps://worldtowning.com/learn-2/Are you looking for guidance to accomplish that big goal supporting your why? We are the couple for you. Let’s set up a chat to get you started on your dream life, whether it is full-time travel or something else.NEWSLETTERhttps://worldtowning.us14.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=32de323857a58dc5ab35b897f&id=b0760c6efa10 years full-time travel with 2 world schooled kids, currently on a sailboat, writing about a travel lifestyle, education, equality & what it’s like to live an unconventional life.MERCHANDISEYes - We have Merch! - https://worldtowningvoyages.com/elements/merch/OUR SOCIALSInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/worldtowning/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/worldtowningFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/worldtowningTik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@worldtowningSupport the show
