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S.2. Ep5
This episode is for anyone who ends their day exhausted… but still can’t fully switch off. The racing thoughts. The mental to-do lists. The feeling of being physically tired, but mentally wired. The quiet frustration of knowing you need rest — but not knowing how to actually get it.
In this episode, Lara sits down with Greg Macdonald, Founder & CEO of Bathorium, to explore a perspective most of us overlook: recovery isn’t something you earn — it’s something your body needs. And this conversation goes far beyond “just relax.”
Greg shares what he’s learned from building a brand rooted in intentional recovery, and why something as simple as a nighttime ritual can have a powerful impact on sleep, stress, and overall well-being. We talk about the science behind why our minds tend to replay, plan, and worry at night — and how that directly affects our ability to fall asleep and stay asleep.
He also shares what real recovery can look like: how to create a ritual that signals safety to your body, how to disconnect from the demands of the day, and why small, consistent habits can completely change how you feel.
And because this is The Sweaty Pillow, we talk honestly about the pressure to “earn” rest — and how shifting that mindset might be the key to actually feeling better.
Because sometimes better sleep doesn’t come from doing more. Sometimes it comes from learning how to slow down. — Follow us on Instagram @thesweatypillow
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