205: Anne Rahe, CEO and Educator of GST Body: Fascia, Flow & Freedom: How Releasing Tension in Your Body Can Unlock Deeper Sleep

205: Anne Rahe, CEO and Educator of GST Body: Fascia, Flow & Freedom: How Releasing Tension in Your Body Can Unlock Deeper Sleep

Author: Mollie McGlocklin, Mollie Eastman April 17, 2025 Duration: 51:46

For the past 25+ years, Anna Rahe has delved deep into a liberating and empowering relationship with fascia so that as many people as possible can invest in their health, restore their vitality, and heal themselves with the proprietary tools she has created. 

As the founder, CEO and educator of GST Body, Anna has spoken about holistic body care through fascia around the world, partnered with top athletes, surgeons, physicians and celebrities, and been featured in various publications, from Shape to Elle, Net-a-Porter to The Wall Street Journal.

 

SHOWNOTE:

😴  What fascia is—and why it could be the missing link in your sleep struggles

😴  Anna's 25-Year Journey from Chronic Illness to Fascial Freedom

😴  How fascia acts as your body’s energetic “smart grid” and impacts nervous system regulation—impacting your ability to rest.

😴  The sleep benefits of compression, traction, and rotation (aka “washing” your fascia)

😴  How stored emotions and trauma in fascia may affect your sleep—and how to gently release them

😴  Daily Fascial Hygiene Explained

😴  Issues in the Tissues: Fascia as an Emotional Organ

😴  Why letting go of the obsession with “perfect sleep” might actually be the key to sleeping better.

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Hosted by Mollie McGlocklin and Mollie Eastman, The Sleep Is A Skill Podcast grew from a personal struggle with insomnia into a mission to fundamentally change how we think about rest. It moves beyond generic advice, framing quality sleep as an active, learnable practice essential to every aspect of our lives. Conversations with a diverse range of experts-from scientists and physicians to philosophers and fitness innovators-explore sleep’s profound connections to culture, society, and personal performance. You’ll hear nuanced discussions that treat sleep not as an isolated chore, but as a central pillar of wellness intertwined with our daily routines, beliefs, and environment. The dialogue is geared toward actionable insights, offering tangible strategies you can apply immediately, whether you’re dealing with jet lag, stress, or simply seeking deeper, more consistent rest. This podcast operates on the conviction that by prioritizing and skillfully cultivating our sleep, we unlock a more resilient, healthy, and focused existence. Tune in for thoughtful explorations that demystify the science and art of rest, providing a comprehensive toolkit for anyone ready to make transformative shifts in their health and overall well-being.
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