{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6790d0371ab6c8a3677d4132/68920fe36c91d3cb633fddac?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The Simple Grounding Technique To Help When Life Feels Too Much - Mini Series 1 of 4","description":"<p><strong>FREE GUIDE TO ACCOMPANY THIS EPISODE - </strong><a href=\"https://sites.balancedbodyandretreats.com/why-you-feel-lost \" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>DOWNLOAD HERE! </strong></a></p><p>I’ve created something special to support you if anything I discuss in this episode feels familiar – it’s called:<strong> \"Why You Feel Lost Even When Your Life Looks Good on the Outside\"</strong></p><p>It’s a gentle reflection guide with simple practices to help you feel more like&nbsp;<em>you</em>&nbsp;again.</p><p><br></p><p>(Jump to 6 minutes if you just want to join for the full guided practice with me)</p><p><br></p><p>healing, manifesting, self-discovery, midlife, anxiety, grounding practices, self-care, personal growth, emotional well-being, mindfulness</p><p><br></p><p>In this first of 4 shorter summer episodes, I’m sharing something that’s come up a lot in conversations and messages from many of you – that feeling of being a bit lost, disconnected or just done with the pace and pressure of life.</p><p><br></p><p>If you're a midlife woman, possibly in peri or post menopause , or you're noticing emotional ups and downs that seem to come from nowhere, you’re not alone. I’ve been there too – wondering “Is this it?”, and feeling like I’d lost sight of who I really am underneath the roles I’ve been playing for years.</p><p><br></p><p>This episode is all about making space for yourself, even if just for a few minutes. I guide you through a simple grounding practice that helps me when I’m feeling overwhelmed, reactive or just not quite in my body. It’s something you can do anywhere, and it doesn’t take long – but it can really shift how you feel and calm your nervous system.</p><p><br></p><p>Whether you're someone who struggles with anxiety, overstimulation, overwhelm, emotional eating or just needs a pause in the day, this might be something worth trying, if it feels right for you.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>In this episode, I talk about</strong>:</p><ul><li>Why so many of us in midlife are asking, “Is this really it?”</li><li>The nervous system’s response to modern life and why it feels like too much</li><li>How hormonal changes can leave us emotionally all over the place</li><li>Why feeling “off” doesn’t mean something’s wrong – it might just mean you’re ready for something new</li><li>A short, guided grounding practice using your breath and body awareness</li><li>How to come back to yourself – one small pause at a time</li><li><br></li></ul><p><strong>This one’s for you if</strong>:</p><ul><li>You often feel anxious, overwhelmed or overstimulated</li><li>You’re in midlife and feeling a bit disconnected from your purpose</li><li>You’ve been identifying as a mum, a partner, a career woman – and wondering who&nbsp;<em>you</em>&nbsp;are underneath it all</li><li>You want a simple tool to help regulate your nervous system</li><li>You’re ready to slow down and listen to what your body actually needs</li></ul><p><br></p><p>PLEASE SHARE WITH ANYONE YOU THINK MAY NEED TO HEAR THIS TOO!</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Come and connect with me!</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Instagram:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/cancercuredme\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@cancercuredme</a></p><p>Website:&nbsp;<a href=\"www.balancedbodyandretreats.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.balancedbodyandretreats.com</a></p><p><br></p><p>SIGN UP FOR MY FUN WEEKLY NEWSLETTER, <strong>THE HAPPY MONDAY</strong>, TO RECEIVE EXCLUSIVE RETREAT DISCOUNTS AND NEWS <a href=\"https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/GYCbabkfg4RZrnoodcDU\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">CLICK HERE </a></p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/gH76KgKpPyCYhlEFIsa1 \" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">JOIN THE RETREAT WAITLIST HERE</a> to be the first to hear about the launch of my next luxury retreat at Wilderness Reserve, Suffolk @wildernessreserve 6-9 March 2026</p><ul><li><br></li></ul>","author_name":"Alexandra Simms"}