275: “We have trained our bodies to think that stillness and silence are unsafe, that simplicity isn’t safe, that just resting and softening and simply being is not safe. And although we can, you know, say in our brains that we don’t believe that’s true, our bodies have a lifetime of believing otherwise… It is safe.” - Rachel Levine
Feeling allergic to stillness? Same. Chelsea chats with writer, guide, and founder and owner of Intuitively Wild, Rachel Levine, about why slowing down feels terrifying — and why it might be the bravest thing you can do for your nervous system, your career, and your life.
Episode themes:
- Stillness isn’t always soft — sometimes it brings up everything you’ve been avoiding.
- If you think “ If I stop, I’ll never start again” — that’s how you know you need to stop the most.
- We’ve trained our nervous systems to believe rest is dangerous.
- Living in alignment doesn’t mean you quit your job and move to a cottage — it starts with one honest moment.
- Your shame gets louder the more you hide it. Bring it to the light and watch it shrink.
Rest isn’t a reward — it’s a right. Whether you’re drowning in Slack pings, sprinting toward a dream, or wondering why your “wellness routine” feels like a full-time job, Rachel’s words are an invitation to sit still, soften, and listen. Spoiler: you don’t have to move to a lush forest or light sage at your desk to do it.
Connect with Rachel
http://intuitivelywild.com/
Substack: https://intuitivelywild.substack.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/intuitivelywild/
Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hXWRlCjKv9CWujSNLLifB
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