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Nicole Havelka (she/her)
@just-rest.bsky.social
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Burnout recovery coach • yoga/meditation teacher • pop culture nerd fanning the flames of a liberating rest revolution.

Substack: defythetrend.substack.com
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No More New Year, New You.
Because burnout doesn’t need a makeover — it needs rest.

🎧 Just Rest drops Jan 1
#RestRebels #JustRest

justrest.buzzsprout.com/
Nicole extending a champaign glass in a toast for New Years!
December 30, 2025 at 1:41 PM
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What is the most restful thing you've done during this holiday week?

#Holidays #Rest #RestasResistance
December 28, 2025 at 10:48 PM
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Why is Just Rest topping the charts? Because world changers are tired — but we refuse to burn out. ✊

It's for activists, artists, healers who want to make a difference without sacrificing their well-being.

justrest.buzzsprout.com/

#JustRestPodcast #RestAsResistance #ActivismPodcast
Just Rest: Burnout Tips for Everyday Radicals
Just Rest: Burnout Tips for Everyday Radicals, hosted by Nicole Havelka, helps everyday radicals and world-changers who are tired, but not giving up to find connection, support, and soul-deep inspiration to keep resisting grind culture while stayi...
justrest.buzzsprout.com
December 27, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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P.S. If you're looking for a podcast app that actually works to support indie podcasts, try @goodpods.bsky.social and to avoid the biggies. (You know who I mean. 😠)

I just joined and I'm loving the app so far.

#IndiePodcasts #GoodPods
December 27, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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🙏 THANK YOU to all the backers, reviewers, and sharers! Your support made the Just Rest podcast hit #1 in Activism and Weekly Yoga on @goodpods.bsky.social!

Let’s keep the momentum — subscribe, rate, review, and share: justrest.buzzsprout.com

#RestRebellion #JustRestPodcast #RestAsResistance
Just Rest: Burnout Tips for Everyday Radicals
Just Rest: Burnout Tips for Everyday Radicals, hosted by Nicole Havelka, helps everyday radicals and world-changers who are tired, but not giving up to find connection, support, and soul-deep inspirat...
justrest.buzzsprout.com
December 27, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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🚨 Big news, Rest Rebels! 🚨

The Just Rest podcast trailer is LIVE and already #1 in Activism and #1 Weekly Yoga on @goodpods.bsky.social! 🎉

Thanks to everyone who backed, rated, reviewed, and shared. 💜

#JustRestPodcast #RestAsResistance #BurnoutRecovery

🎧 justrest.buzzsprout.com/
A screen shot of GoodPods telling me that the Just Rest podcast hit #1 in Activism monthly chart and #7 in activism overall. Holy shit!
December 27, 2025 at 6:18 PM
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Even the smallest of lights (like a tiny baby) can change the world. Thanks, Pastor Beth. I needed to hear that tonight.

#ChristmasEve #TinyRevolutions #Resist
December 25, 2025 at 1:35 AM
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Watching the GOAT for the millionth time.

Linus reciting the Christmas story from the Gospel of Luke gets me every time.

Jazzy dancing is pretty rad, too.

#HolidayFaves #CharlieBrownChristmas
December 24, 2025 at 2:21 AM
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Yes, we also took a group photo flipping off the algorithm.
Anissa won for comfiest arrival: jammies + bed head.

#RestAsResistance #IndiePodcast

🎧 bit.ly/3Y1r31x
Alesia, Malik and Nicole giving the middle finger in defiance of the stupid algorithm.
December 19, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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If you’ve got a minute:
Listen + rate/review (Apple) or comment (Spotify / Goodpods).

🎧 bit.ly/3Y1r31x

#CommunityCare #BurnoutRecovery
Just Rest: Burnout Tips for Everyday Radicals
Just Rest: Burnout Tips for Everyday Radicals, hosted by Nicole Havelka, helps everyday radicals and world-changers who are tired, but not giving up to find connection, support, and soul-deep inspiration to keep resisting grind culture while stayi...
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December 19, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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The Just Rest podcast trailer is LIVE 🎧✨
We celebrated with candles, tea, deep breaths, and a collective rating & reviewing ritual.

🎧 justrest.buzzsprout.com/2565476/foll

#JustRest #PodcastLaunch
Just Rest: Burnout Tips for Everyday Radicals
Just Rest: Burnout Tips for Everyday Radicals, hosted by Nicole Havelka, helps everyday radicals and world-changers who are tired, but not giving up to find connection, support, and soul-deep inspiration to keep resisting grind culture while stayi...
justrest.buzzsprout.com
December 19, 2025 at 6:37 PM
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@durbin.senate.gov @duckworth.senate.gov I implore you to do whatever you can to renew the extended health care subsidies through the ACA. My premium is up by more than 50%. - A voting constituent in Urbana.

#ACA #SupportSmallBusiness #SupportHealthCare
December 11, 2025 at 10:50 PM
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I recorded my first podcast today.

I can’t wait to share it with you.

#JustRest #PodcastLaunch #Jan1
December 11, 2025 at 10:16 PM
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This is one of the rare weeks when I'm thinking to myself, "Really? It's only Wednesday?"
December 10, 2025 at 11:15 PM
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One of my favorite things this year was doing a deep dive with @bertrandallain.bsky.social & @kris-ingersoll.bsky.social about one of my favorite movies, Contact (1997.)

#MovieNerd #MediaLit #faithandscience
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Here is a sneak peek at tomorrow's deep dive into Contact (1997). We had a blast exploring this existential classic with @just-rest.bsky.social, but we have one request: more Angela Bassett, please! #contact #jodiefoster #angelabassett #film
More Angela Bassett, Please!
YouTube video by MediaLit Podcast
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December 10, 2025 at 11:09 PM
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Joy, peace, and a strategic F-bomb or two.
Check out my new live video with @heathervickery.bsky.social from earlier today. You'll laugh. You'll cry. You'll chose peace.

👉 open.substack.com/pub/defythet...

#RestRebellion #CozyUprising #ChoosePeace #ChooseJoy
Joy, Peace, F-Bombs: A Very On-Brand Year-End Reflection
Watch us unpack big truths, tiny disasters, and why choosing peace might be your 2026 superpower
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December 10, 2025 at 11:05 PM
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For whoever needs to hear this today: You don't have to do everything all at once.

Progress can be slow and incremental.

#JustRest #BurnoutRecovery #TakeYourTime
December 7, 2025 at 6:11 PM
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Having the right support is amazing. Every time I've had a bit of a freak out like -- oh, wait, who's doing that? Alesia Galati and the Galati Media Team have had my back.

I can't wait to share the trailer of my Just Rest podcast episode on Dec. 18. Will you rate it and review it then?
Nicole smiling while holding her hands in prayer pose in front of her chest, indicating thanks.
December 4, 2025 at 1:34 PM
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I just made my favorite turkey rice soup with leftovers from Thanksgiving. So nourishing on these ridiculously cold and snowy days.

#FoodasSelfCare #Foodie
December 1, 2025 at 1:38 AM
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#BoycottBlackFriday is a concerted effort to take dollars away from greedy, big box retailers and invest them back in the community. Here's two lists of businesses and creators who'd love your support and will invest local.

👉 kimromain.com/alignedoffer
👉 bit.ly/4pacjcy

#ShopLocal #ShopSmall
Aligned Offers — Kim Romain - Life & Business Alchemist
Where we support real people doing epic shit.
kimromain.com
November 28, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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Big box stores don’t need our help.
Your local bakery, artist, maker, consultant and coach do.
Challenge: Do your holiday shopping with intention this year and f' Bezos.

#BuyLocal #ShopSmall #RestRevolution

📖 open.substack.com/pub/defythet...
Starting a Revolution One Holiday Buy at a Time
My semi-annual rant about why you should spend your money with local small businesses
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November 26, 2025 at 11:22 AM
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Sleep deprived, having too many things on our plates, Alesia and I recorded the trailer to my new podcast, Just Rest. Riverside captured THIS photo of us. 😂

Trailer drops Dec. 18 🤩

Join my Substack: www.defythetrend.substack.com/

#JustRest #IndiePodcast #PodcastLaunch #ExcitedandTired #Squee
A weird screen shot of Alesia Galati on right guiding Nicole, eyes closed, hand over her mouth chosen by Riverside recording studio as a "good" photo to share. 😂
November 26, 2025 at 4:37 AM
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I used to believe giving my family a “good Christmas” meant spending more money. Turns out capitalism lied.

This week’s Subtack article digs into values-based budgeting and ditching the pressure to overspend.

📖 open.substack.com/pub/defythet...

#RestAsResistance #SlowHolidays #HolidayStressRelief
A graphic of a woman calmly reading a book in a cozy chair because she's keeping all the holiday trappings at bay.
November 19, 2025 at 4:37 AM
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I just had a ✨blast✨ planning a vision boarding session for my group coaching community next week!

#CoachLife #BurnoutRecovery #DreamBig
November 13, 2025 at 9:56 PM
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Deep gratitude to the newest Just Rest backers — Jennilea, Michelle, Linda, MK, Karla, Damian & Jen! 🌙
Production’s rolling — research, guests, rest-as-resistance goodness.

We’re only $300 from the finish line!

💸 square.link/u/KGslefhX

#JustRestPodcast #RestIsRebellion
Just Rest Podcast Launch 2.0 - Nicole Havelka Consulting, LLC
Let's do this again! We CAN raise $5,200 to pay for the launch of the Just Rest Pod. Give your donation by Sept. 22 and I will be able to launch by November! Rewards All Donors: Invite to Podcast Launch Party $25+: Early access to first three episodes $50+: Handwritten thank you note and sticker $100+: Free annual subscription to Just Rest Substack $250+: 1:1 Burnout Recover Coaching Session
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November 13, 2025 at 2:50 PM