Episode 235: You're Not Tired: A Conversation with Dr. Bryan about Overstimulation, Creativity, & Rewiring Your Brain for Rest

Feeling worn out—even after vacation? In this episode, Dr. Greg Bottaro and Dr. Bryan Violette dive deep into why real rest is so elusive in our busy, screen-filled lives. We talk candidly about what it actually means to slow down, how boredom unlocks creativity, why scrolling robs us of wonder, and how true leisure isn’t just time off—it’s a way to reclaim freedom and connection with God. Whether you’re planning your next break or desperate for daily sanity, this is an invitation to rethink rest on a profoundly human level.

Key Topics:

• Why our culture treats rest like weakness—and why that’s wrong

• The difference between taking time off and actually resting

• How boredom creates the space needed for real creativity

• The hidden costs of constant screens and doom-scrolling

• Structuring vacation time to allow for true leisure

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