Biography

Board-certified internal medicine physician Saundra Dalton-Smith reveals the real reason why we are chronically tired despite getting the requisite amount of sleep and the six other types of rest available to us in this fast-paced and informative talk.

Physician and award-winning author Saundra Dalton-Smith is passionate about helping others live their best life, especially the stressed-out and burned-out. She has been featured in numerous media outlets including Women’s Day, Redbook, First For Women, MSNBC, CBS, and Prevention. Her newest release, Sacred Rest: Recover Your Life, Renew Your Energy, Restore Your Sanity, offers groundbreaking insight on the seven types of rest.

Saundra received her Bachelor of Science in biochemistry at the University of Georgia and graduated with honors from Meharry Medical College in Nashville. Saundra Dalton-Smith is passionate about helping others live their best life, especially the stressed-out and burned-out.

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The 7 Types of Rest and Why You Need All of Them with Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith

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The real reason why we are tired and what to do about it | Saundra Dalton-Smith | TEDxAtlanta

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7 Types of Rest / Self-Care

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Leadership / Empowerment

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Self-Esteem / Emotional Health

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Resilience / Change Management

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Women in Business / Women in Science

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Burnout Prevention / Corporate Wellness

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Booksby Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith

Sacred Rest: Recover Your Life, Renew Your Energy, Restore Your Sanity

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