It's Not an Octopus, It's a Fish

Some weeks hand you a lot. A 12-hour road trip. A wedding full of people you love. Emotions you can't quite name. And a body that's just... done. This episode is a little different. It's more of an experience than a typical conversation — and it starts in the dark, with a candle, and a shower. In this solo episode, Alicia shares two simple practices that helped her process an unexpectedly emotional weekend: a "dark shower" she'd never heard of until it showed up on her Instagram feed, and 10 minutes of journaling that turned an octopus of feelings into something she could actually hold. We talk about: What a dark shower is and why it works The journaling technique that gives clarity, permission, and two good cries in under 10 minutes Why suppressing emotions takes more energy than expressing them Why nervous system regulation doesn't have to be a whole thing If you've ever gone to bed hoping sleep would resolve your feelings — and woken up to find them still there — this one's for you. EPISODE RESOURCES Connect with Alicia: Come Home To Yourself: A Guided Group Experience: Save My Spot Instagram: @a.s.grantham