My biggest ick is when someone says, “Have you tried meditation?” but you're deep in the depths of navigating a sh*t storm.

When you’re in acute grief or deep burnout, silence can make all the pain even louder.

After losing someone I loved like a brother, I can’t journal, sit still, or “be present” without my anxiety and sadness spiraling.

So instead of forcing myself into practices that aren’t supportive, I leaned into the one thing that actually helped me stay sane: balance-based movement.

In this episode, I talk about why meditation can backfire during grief, why numbing out is necessary (and okay), and how challenging your balance gives your nervous system a job when your thoughts won’t slow down.

This episode is for burnt-out high achievers navigating grief, loss, or major life disruption… especially if you’ve been feeling guilty for not doing the things you’re “supposed to”.

Episode Highlights

• Why meditation can make anxiety worse

• Permission to numb tf out and ways to do it

• Why dropping routines doesn’t mean you’re failing

• Balance-based movement for anxiety

• The nervous system science behind balance and grounding

• Simple balance-based activities you can try (bonus if it’s hard to learn)

Other episode mentioned: The Zero Hour - How to Instantly Become a Morning Person

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Cheers to being happy, healthy, being good people, and doing great and amazing things!

💫Sara