Napped: The Right To Remain Rested

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Napped: The Right To Remain Rested

By Kaia Findlay,

Anita Rao

Published December 3, 2021 at 11:02 AM EST

A Black woman lying down on a bed, with an Afro filled with planets and stars — Getting quality rest is something we all deserve, but it's not easily attainable.

Anita doesn't slow down...until her body demands it. That's thanks in part to a culture that values productivity, making true rest a challenge for many, especially people from marginalized backgrounds. For Black folks in particular, sleep deprivation has roots in slavery and racial oppression 鈥� which makes rest a form of resistance. Hear from people who are reclaiming their right to rest and pushing back against hustle culture through art, therapy and activism.

Meet the Guests:

Gabrielle Zhuang-Estrin, , explains how her own relationship with rest has evolved and why rest is so important
Dom Chatterjee, meditation and yoga teacher of South Asian descent and the community organizer behind , discusses the relationship between community and rest
Fannie Sosa, and co-creator of , a sculptural installation and curatorial initiative, shares the history and philosophy behind their art
Navild Acosta, and co-creator of Black Power Naps, gets into the cultural roots of his art

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Kaia Findlay

Kaia Findlay is the lead producer of Embodied, 深夜福利's weekly podcast and radio show about sex, relationships and health. Kaia first joined the 深夜福利 team in 2020 as a producer for The State of Things.

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Anita Rao

Anita Rao is an award-winning journalist, host, creator, and executive editor of "Embodied," a weekly radio show and podcast about sex, relationships & health.

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