In the quiet rooms of the United Planning Organization (UPO) last Friday, a rare sound emerged: the rhythmic, heavy breathing of deep sleep. For many, snoring is a nuisance; for those of us witnessing the frontlines of community service, it was a symphony. As the hum of my crystal singing bowls filled the air, I watched a group of leaders—Black men and women who have spent decades carrying the weight of their communities—finally let go. More than a wellness session, this was

Washington D.C is one of the most stressed and sleep-deprived cities in the country, and for many... slowing down feels impossible. Author Amanda Miller Littlejohn of "The Rest Revolution" joined Megan to discuss her book and make it known that rest is not a weakness, but a strategy. Watch the segment on ABC 7 News.

High achievers tend to experience a particularly cruel paradox: the very skills that built their success become the weapons burnout uses against them.Rest isn't the pause before the work. Rest is the work.

I have some exciting news to share. I am now a Certified Sound Practitioner through the Auster Sound Method. This certification means I have completed a trauma-informed training program and fulfilled the observation hours needed to lead soundbath sessions using this method. I will maintain this certification annually to ensure the highest quality of care. My work has always focused on helping you find your voice. But I’ve come to realize that exhaustion cannot be solved by st

Sound healing is the latest piece of my evolving toolkit. It's a deeply personal offering for me and an extension of my work as a storyteller, coach, and space-holder. And I’m so excited to begin integrating this work into upcoming retreats, workshops, and private coaching. If you're curious or want to explore partnering to bring a soundbath to your group, send me a note.   Until then, consider this your invitation to rest. You don’t have to do it all alone. There are new (an

I’m so excited to be speaking at #BEWPS.   Join me on Saturday, March 14th, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. PST.  Click the link to register: https://www.blackenterprise.com/women-of-power-2026/

In the hustle and bustle of life, burnout can become very real. A D.C. author is reminding us all about the importance of rest in her new book. In this 4 Your Reading, News4’s Jummy Olabanji spoke to Amanda Littlejohn about how other women get their lives back when overworking has taken over. Watch the segment on NBC Washington.

🚨Media Alert 🎉 I woke up to a Google Alert that I was quoted in an article about how we define ourselves (and our self worth) beyond...

I have some news…✨ I was honored to be interviewed in SHRM this month for an article exploring the hidden costs of career advancement,...

This month, I’m offering something I haven’t done in nearly a decade: The 90-Minute Brand Brainstorm for Seasonal Clarity

I recently had the honor of joining Demetria Lucas  on her podcast Ratchet & Respectable , and let me tell you—this conversation was one...

PURPOSESCAPING is a seasonal framework that maps the four seasons from nature to any process that is experienced by a living being.

My grandmother helped me flesh out the Purposescaping framework. Here are her thoughts about the winter season.

The Rest Revolution has been in the world for a full month! 🎉 The Rest Revolution is embracing winter What a timely read as we settle...

Here are 7 Winter Journal Prompts for Reflecting and Deciding by Amanda Miller Littlejohn, author of The Rest Revolution

Marcie L. Thomas, had me on her Live Well, Sister! podcast to discuss The Rest Revolution and all things burnout and Black women

The Rest Revolution was inculded in wellness journalist L'Oreal Thompson's Substack Rest Reading List featuring Black women writing on rest.

In this episode of The Rest Revolution podcast series, Angela Benton shares her Journey From Silicon Valley to a Soft Life on the Farm

Amanda Miller Littlejohn author of The Rest Revolution interviews Octavia Raheem, author of the new book Rest is Sacred.

The Rest Revolution was mentioned in the November/December 2024 issue of Harvard Business Review in the article Getting Over Overwork.