Rest and Recreation
Rest and Recreation is the part of WorkWorkWork.works where we look at work life balance from a very practical perspective identifying and exploring ways in which you can improve your work life balance in a sustainable way.
The range of topics we cover will be as varied as life itself.
As well as guidance about improving your own work life balance you will practical hints and tips including
* Reviews of the books, and interviews with the authors
* Previews and reviews of the films, theatre or other culture events
* Our experiences trying out new leisure activities, hobbies or learn new skills
* Ideas of what you can do to enjoy life away from work
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 28 minutes
- Episodes
- 44
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
Making Art Accessible – a conversation with Art Cycle founder Olivia Buckland
The opportunity to be creative plays an important role in a child’s cognitive development. But in UK 3.7 million children live on or below the poverty line. That is about 30% of people aged under the…
Meet Nate Mayes – actor, artist, writer, and producer
Nate Mayes is an actor, artist, writer and producer who grew-up in Arkansas before moving to Hollywood to pursue his artistic ambitions.
The Wall Street Times have described Nate as “gradually establi…
Meet Ricky Rebel
Ricky Rebel was 11 years old when he joined No Authority a boy band that was signed by Michael Jackson until he sold the contract to Madonna.
Now Ricky is a solo artist.
To celebrate the launch of the …
Meet C.J. Shaman the Rock Outlaw
In July 2025 C.J. Shaman was described by the Wall Street Times as The Rock Outlaw Ready to Ignite the Music Scene.
Journalist Nic Abelian described C.J. as being from the windswept deserts of Arizona…
Beyond the Pain – a conversation with author Madhur-Nain Webster
Madhur-Nain Webster is a licenced Marriage and Family therapist, and accomplished author. In this episode of the Abeceder work life balance podcast Rest and Recreation Madhur-Nain discusses her lates…
Plan Your Rest and Recreation – a conversation with Dr Kyle Elliott
Dr Kyle Elliott is the founder of Caffeinated Kyle a career coaching company focused on the sort of executives that work in places like Silicon Valley..
Kyle offers trauma-informed career coaching, in…
Managing Work, Life and Volunteering – a conversation with Kate Ottavio Kent
Kate Ottavio Kent is a mother, wife and the founder of KOK PR in Connecticut USA. Kate is also a volunteer at Ridgebury Farm.
Ridgebury Farm provides equine based therapy that supports individuals of …
Finding and Living Your Passion – a conversation Parodist Dee Pelissier
Parody often includes adult language. Please use headphones if listening in a public place.
Dee Pelisser, also known as Lady Laquelle is a musical parodist and drag performer.
In this episode of the Ab…
The Taryn O'Kelly Murder Mysteries – a conversation with author Michelle Clifton
Michelle Clifton is a writer who created Taryn O’Kelly, a 26-year-old party planner who has a habit of getting involved in investigating murders.
In this episode of the Abeceder work life balance podc…
Podcasting from Hobby to Service - a conversation with podcaster Dan Swift
Dan Swift is a successful IT professional with a serious career with a large organisation.
When Dan goes home, in addition to being a committed family man Dan is also the host of the hit podcast Time …
From Burnout to Balance – a conversation with Connor Treacy, founder of Off Sunset
Connor Treacy has been a player in the entertainment industry since, aged 19, he hosted a party. Video of the party went viral and was covered by mainstream TV news channels.
He went on to become the …
Discovering Well-Being Travel – a conversation with The Holiday Fixer Gemma Perry
Holiday makers are travelling with the intention of having more than just a break from work. Holiday Fixer Gemma Perry is seeing more people who want to feel rejuvenated, physically, mentally, emotio…
Live Your Labels or Live Your Life – a conversation with Zac Russell
Zac Russell is a life coach with a completely different approach to coaching.
In this episode of the Abeceder work life balance podcast Rest and Recreation Zac Russell explains to host Michael Millwar…
An Enthusiasm for Life – a conversation with Martin Pytela
Martin Pytela is the founder of Life Enthusiast, a manufacturer of natural health and well-being products.
Martin describes himself as a health engineer who promotes traditional medical and health car…
Creativity as a Way of Life – a conversation with Aaron Ryan
Aaron Ryan is the author of more than thirty books covering numerous genres including business, performance, poetry and fantasy novels.
His first experience of being recognised as a creative person wa…
Jazz for Peace – a conversation with founder Rick DellaRatta
Rick DellaRatta, is a New York based jazz pianist, vocalist and composer.
On the morning of September 9th 2001, he witnessed the terrorist attack on the World Trade Centre from the roof of the five-st…
Savvy Survival – a conversation with author Caroline Sposto
Caroline Sposto, is the author of Savvy Survival… for women starting over alone later in life. It is a fast-moving inspirational playbook to empower and inspire women who find themselves suddenly sin…
Discover the Treasure in your Child - a conversation with Dr Roxanne Daleo
Dr. Roxanne Daleo is a renowned clinician, leader, and pioneer in Health Psychology, is passionate about helping children discover their inner resources and realize their own self-worth.
A specialist …
Learn How to Play Piano, Not What to Play – a conversation with Patrick Boylan
Patrick Boylan is a professional pianist and a founder of Muselow an App that promises to get people playing piano in seven minutes.
In this episode of the Abecederwork life balance podcast Rest and R…
Balancing, Work, Family, and Military Service – a conversation with Noam Markose
For many people outside the Middle East the Israel Defence Force (IDF) is just the name of Israel’s army, that they hear on the TV News. But the IDF is a very different army to those of other western…