The Weight We Carry: How Our Bodies Hold Stress – And What to Do About It feat. Michelle Sabatini

Why do we feel exhausted even when life looks “fine” on the outside? In this episode of Scenic Route, we explore the quiet, invisible weight so many of us carry—and how our bodies often hold onto stress, tension, and emotional labor in ways we don’t even notice.Zurich-based body therapist Michelle Sabbatini joins Jennifer Walter to discuss the difference between having a body and being one and how tuning into our physical sensations can be the first step toward healing and resilience.What we unpack together:The disconnect between how we feel and what we think we should feelWhy perfectionism, caregiving, and mental load leave us chronically depletedThe tension we don’t notice until it’s unbearableWhy it’s so hard to say “I need help”—and how to startTwo grounding breathwork practices to help you come back to yourselfThis episode is for anyone who's been feeling drained, disconnected, or “not quite right”— and wants to start coming home to their body in a grounded, compassionate way.See you on the Scenic Route.Connect with MichelleMichelle Sabbatini’s practice: bodylearning.chFollow her on LinkedInBook a session with MichelleDon't forget to mention "Scenic Route" to reclaim her special offer of a free session! Send me a DMSupport the show_____________________________________________________________________🔮 Daily Affirmation Cards The free Scenic Route Affirmation Card Deck is your online invitation to trust your inner voice again. What does your card say? 👉 Pull your daily affirmation🐨 Crave something Soft?Sign up for Soft — one gentle email each month to help you ground before everything speeds up again, complete with the meme de jour and a roundup of my favourite things.⭐ LOVE THE SHOW?If this episode resonated with you, please leave a rating and review. It helps other midlife women find their way to the Scenic Route podcast.