Liana Finck on Parenting, Play, and Boundaries

Liana Finck on Parenting, Play, and Boundaries

Author: Ximena Vengoechea, author of Rest Easy and Listen Like You Mean It February 2, 2024 Duration: 42:59

Welcome to Rest Easy with Ximena Vengoechea, a show about navigating ambition, work, and rest in our busy lives.

In this episode, we speak with cartoonist Liana Finck. Liana is the author of several graphic novels, a memoir, several collections of cartoons, and most recently, the picture book You Broke It! In this episode, we talk about Liana’s relationship to rest as a parent, artist, and woman; the connection between cartooning and rest; the importance of having a play ethic and embracing inefficiency; and the power of setting boundaries. To learn more about Liana, check out her website or follow her on Instagram @linafinck.

Special mentions in this episode:

* Division of Household Labor, Liana Finck

* Time to Lean podcast

* Fair Play by Eve Rodsky

* Ximena’s latest book: Rest Easy

I had so much fun talking to Liana (you’ll hear lots of laughter in this episode) and I hope you enjoy learning from her as much as I did.

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In a world that often equates busyness with worth, Rest Easy offers a different kind of conversation. Hosted by Ximena Vengoechea, author of *Rest Easy* and *Listen Like You Mean It*, this podcast digs into the messy, personal intersection of our professional drive and our fundamental need for downtime. It’s not about life hacks or rigid productivity systems, but about the cultural and personal narratives that shape how we work, strive, and ultimately recharge. Each episode feels like a thoughtful dialogue, exploring how ambition and rest aren't mutually exclusive but deeply connected parts of a sustainable life. You’ll hear reflections on setting boundaries, the social pressures around leisure, and redefining what it means to be truly productive. This is for anyone who has ever felt guilty for taking a break or wondered why exhaustion feels like a badge of honor. By weaving together perspectives from health, culture, and society, the Rest Easy podcast creates a space to examine our habits and assumptions. Listening feels like a step back to gain clarity, offering practical empathy for navigating the constant push and pull of modern life. It’s an invitation to consider how we can build lives that are both ambitious and genuinely restful, without sacrificing one for the other.
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