Episode 15: Permission to Play: Following Your Curiosity & Teaching What You Love in Bodywork with Chantelle Williamson - Sustainable Bodyworker Podcast

What if you stopped waiting for the “perfect” time, skill level, or outside validation—and just said yes to that little nudge inside, even if you felt wildly underqualified? This episode is for every bodyworker who’s ever wrestled with imposter syndrome, perfectionism, or the story that you’re not “expert” enough to lead, teach, or offer something new. Gretchen sits down with Chantelle Williamson, who built a multifaceted CE business by following her curiosity and responding to what her community actually needed—usually way before she felt fully “ready” herself. Get your FREE Mindset Shift hypnotherapy session with Gretchen HERE! The most grounding insight? Permission to experiment, learn out loud, and lean into the invitations that light you up, even if you’re afraid you’ll mess it up. You’ll walk away with practical encouragement to check in with your own energy (is this aligned, or just another should?) and the reminder that your unique spin—however simple it seems—might be exactly what someone else needs. If you’re craving sustainable growth but scared of stretching beyond what’s familiar, this conversation feels like a deep exhale.   If you’d like to explore more of Chantelle’s classes, click here, or connect with her on Facebook!    Affiliate Links:  We’re careful about what we share here. Everything in this section is something we personally use and come back to again and again — tools that support our own bodies, nervous systems, and day-to-day work. Bon Charge: Use code SUSTAINABLE for 15% off! Swanwick Glasses: Use code GRETCHENPOPP for 10% off! InHarmony Meditation Mats: Use code NEURO5 for 5% off! Global Cupping: Use code NEURO for 20% off your first order!   Click HERE for your FREE Mindset Shift hypnotherapy session with Gretchen!   If you’ve got a story, skill, or insight you think would help other bodyworkers, we’d love to hear from you — click here to apply to be a guest on the Sustainable Bodyworker Podcast. The ideas and techniques shared by our guests on the Sustainable Bodyworker Podcast are their own unique perspectives and don’t necessarily reflect those of Gretchen Popp or the Sustainable Bodyworker team or community as a whole.