21 Stop Thinking, Start Feeling: A Below-the-Chin Reset

If you've been stuck in your head trying to think your way into clarity… this episode is your gentle intervention. In this conversation, Amanda invites you to drop below the chin and reconnect with the part of you that already knows what's going on: your body. Instead of over-analyzing, planning, or spiraling, Amanda introduces a simple but powerful practice—the below-the-chin check-in—to help you notice what's happening physically and emotionally, without fixing or forcing anything. Through breath, body awareness, and movement, this episode explores how clarity often shows up after we stop trying to intellectualize our way forward. Creativity, direction, and relief don't always come from thinking harder—they come from letting the body lead. Press play if you're craving clarity, creativity, or just a moment to come back into your body. 🫧 Key Takeaways You don't need to think your way into clarity Big shifts often start below the chin Movement can unlock insight faster than overthinking Your life is art, not a performance review Small wins are still wins Space is a strategy 🎙️ Sound Bites "You don't need to understand anything right now. Just feel yourself existing in this moment." "You don't have to have proof to know when you're moving in the direction that you want to go." "This is a love note to you from you with each breath that you take." 🌱 Gentle Shift for the Week Instead of asking What should I do next? try asking: What does my body need right now? No fixing. No optimizing. Just notice—and let that be enough. 🎨 Art for the Heart Feeling the pull to create without pressure or outcome? Amanda shares more about Art for the Heart, a space to move, make, and express without needing it to mean anything or become anything. Come as you are. Leave lighter. ✨ Chapters 00:00 — Introduction 00:01 — Getting Out of Your Head 02:51 — Below-the-Chin Awareness 05:49 — Moving Toward Clarity 08:47 — Creating Without a Plan 11:52 — Celebrating the Wins 💌 Stay Connected If this episode hit, let's stay connected. ✨ Join the email waitlist: [Sign up here] 💗Website: www.bigshiftenergy.com ✨Instagram: @bigshiftenergy