18. Clawing My Way Out of Grief: When Meditation Doesn’t Help Anxiety, Balance-Based Movement Helps You Stay Sane

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 HighlightsWhy meditation can make anxiety worsePermission to numb tf out and ways to do itWhy dropping routines doesn’t mean you’re failingBalance-based movement for anxietyThe nervous system science behind balance and groundingSimple 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 ✨  Work with Me ✨⁠Book a Free Consultation⁠Instagram:⁠ ⁠@ChillButDriven⁠⁠TikTok:⁠ ⁠@ChillButDriven⁠⁠Email: [email protected] this episode resonated with you, it would mean so much if you rated, reviewed, and shared it with a friend who’s ready to feel calm and energized again.And if you’re ready to go from burnt out to chilled out,⁠ book a free consultation. ⁠I'd love to help you build a chaos-proof health system that fits your real life and brings you joy, levity, and energy.Cheers to being happy, healthy, being good people, and doing great and amazing things!💫Sara