The Unstuck Edit

Feeling Overwhelmed? Here's How to Ground Yourself When Life Feels Chaotic

Some weeks simply don't go to plan.

In this episode I'm sharing what happened when my carefully organised week completely unravelled...from a poorly dog, medical appointments and changing plans, to trying to squeeze work into tiny pockets of time.

Rather than pushing through, it became an opportunity to practise exactly what I teach.

In this conversation we'll explore what grounding really means, why feeling "ungrounded" can show up as overwhelm, anxiety or overthinking, and some simple somatic practices you can use to come back to yourself.

Whether you're navigating stress, grief, uncertainty, menopause, cancer recovery, big life changes or simply feeling stretched too thin, I hope these tools help you find your footing again.

• Why change is the only real constant
• Signs you may be feeling ungrounded
• The connection between grounding and your nervous system
• Practical somatic grounding exercises
• Breathwork to calm the mind
• Root chakra inspired practices
• Rituals for everyday life
• Journaling prompts to help you reconnect with yourself

Journaling prompts:

✨ Where in your life do you currently feel most grounded?

✨ What drives your actions right now: fear, desire, necessity or something else?

✨ What are you avoiding because you don't yet feel safe enough?

✨ What grounding ritual could you commit to for the next seven days?

If you'd like to experience these practices with me, my weekly Unstuck Embodiment sessions combine gentle movement, breathwork, nervous system regulation and journaling to help you reconnect with yourself.

Subscribe if you're ready to create a life that feels calmer, more intentional and a little less stuck.

Chapters

00:00 Embracing Change: The Only Constant

02:52 Grounding Techniques for Chaos

06:11 Understanding Grounding: What It Means

09:05 Signs of Being Ungrounded

11:57 Practical Grounding Exercises

15:10 Creating a Grounding Routine

17:55 Journaling for Grounding and Clarity

Decluttering Changed More Than My HouseHave you ever walked past the same pile of clutter for months... or years... telling yourself you'll deal with it "one day"?This week I realised that the box of boutique clothes I'd been carrying around since 2018 wasn't just taking up space in my house.It was taking up space in my mind, my energy and my identity.In this thoughtful conversation I explore:- Why our environment can keep us stuck- The emotional stories hidden inside clutter- Scarcity, shame and letting go- How embodiment and Kundalini practices helped me release resistance- Why creating physical space creates energetic space tooIf you've been feeling heavy, overwhelmed or unable to move forward, this conversation might be the permission slip you've been waiting for.Sometimes the bravest thing we do isn't holding on.It's letting go.www.gailjchisholm.com

Some weeks feel easy.Some weeks feel heavy.This week I nearly didn't record this episode.As an entrepreneur, breast cancer survivor, post-menopausal woman, Human Design Projector, and someone building a life that's more aligned with who I really am, I've been navigating low energy, self-doubt, achy bones, grey skies and a serious lack of motivation.In this episode I'm sharing:• Why motivation isn't always something you can force• How Human Design helps me understand my energy• The difference between rest and giving up• What journaling, affirmations and self-awareness can teach us• Why some days are learning days rather than productive days• How to keep showing up for yourself when you feel like stoppingIf you've been wondering "What's the point?" lately, this conversation is for you.✨ Connect with me: www.gailjchisholm.com✨ The Unstuck Edit is a podcast for women ready to reclaim their confidence, purpose and personal power after life's biggest challenges.#Motivation #HumanDesign #Menopause #BreastCancerSurvivor #PersonalGrowth #TheUnstuckEdit #Mindset #SelfDevelopment #ProjectorLife #journalingaesthetic

The Voice That Keeps You Playing Small (And How to Quiet It)Most people think the inner critic is “just them.”But what if that harsh, repetitive voice in your head… isn’t actually your truth?In this week’s episode of The Unstuck Edit, I explore the hidden ways the inner critic keeps us playing small, how to recognise when it’s speaking, and practical tools to quiet the noise so you can move forward with more clarity, confidence and self-trust.From body image and career changes to performance mindset and perfectionism, this episode dives deep into the psychology of self-doubt and the powerful shift that happens when you learn to separate your voice from fear.In This Episode✨ What the inner critic actually is✨ Why Gail named hers “Chip”✨ How patriarchy and conditioning shape self-talk✨ Sneaky signs your inner critic is running the show✨ The difference between realistic thinking and fear-based thinking✨ Why perfectionism keeps women stuck✨ Somatic tools to quiet anxious thoughts✨ How these tools helped young performance athletes in netball✨ The role of your inner mentor and core values✨ Why clarity must come before actionIf this episode resonated with you, share it with someone who needs permission to stop shrinking themselves.And I’d LOVE to know in the comments:👉 What does your inner critic sound like?👉 Have you ever named them?👉 What helps you quiet the noise?Subscribe for weekly conversations on embodiment, Human Design, mindset, self-trust and becoming unstuck.

When Your Body Says STOP: Clarity Through Rest

This week on The Unstuck Edit, I’m talking about something unexpected: exhaustion. Not the cute “I need an early night” tired, the deep, bone‑level fatigue that forces you to stop.As a 5/1 Self‑Projected Projector, an embodiment teacher, and someone who has lived through cancer, menopause, and major life transitions, I’ve learned that clarity often arrives through slowing down, not pushing through.In this episode I explore:- Why Projectors burn out when they override their body- How fatigue can be a message, not a failure- What my recent Reiki drum journey revealed- How weather, menopause, moon cycles + conditioning affect energy- Why rest is a form of action- How embodiment, breathwork and human design help you tune in- A guided Earth Breath practice to ground your energyIf you’re feeling tired, stuck, overwhelmed or disconnected — this one is for you.✨ Sign up for my newsletter + get the free Emergency Unstuck Kit: Breathwork, speed journaling + nervous system reset tools👉https://subscribepage.io/unstuck_embodiment✨ Join The Unstuck Club Monthly embodiment classes, rituals + community👉 https://www.skool.com/the-unstuck-club-8621/about✨ Work with me 1:1 — The Guided Unstuck Edit 👉www.gailjchisholm.com✨ Human Design Readings now available 👉www.gailjchisholm.com

Clarity Before Action | How To Stop Living From Noise & Start Trusting YourselfWhat if the reason you feel stuck isn’t because you need more motivation but because there’s too much noise?In this episode of The Unstuck Edit, Gail Chisholm explores the difference between urgency and true clarity, how outside opinions can disconnect us from ourselves, and why stillness can sometimes feel harder than action.From embodiment practices and Human Design to nervous system awareness and honest personal stories, this episode is an invitation to slow down, tune in, and reconnect with your own inner knowing before making your next move.Inside this episode:✨ The difference between noise and knowing✨ Why overconsumption creates confusion✨ The “clarity audit” exercise✨ How your body communicates truth✨ Why stillness can feel uncomfortable✨ Human Design and decision making✨ The hidden cost of saying yes automatically✨ Gail’s personal story about rejection, therapy and self-awareness✨ Practical tools to help you reconnect with yourselfIf you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, burnt out, stuck, or unsure what comes next… this one is for you.

Your Clothes Are Talking… What Are They Saying About You?If you’ve ever looked in the mirror and thought, “I don’t even know who that is anymore…” then this episode is for you.In this week’s Unstuck Edit, I’m diving into something most people skip when they’re trying to change their life:👉 Clarity before actionAnd specifically… how your style, body image, and external expression are either building your confidence or quietly dismantling it.This isn’t about trends.This is about:✨ Alignment✨ Identity✨ EnergyBecause when your outer world doesn’t match your inner truth, people feel it. And so do you.Inside this episode, I’ll walk you through:- Why your style might be confusing you (not just others)- How confidence is built (not born)- The honest audit that changes everything- Why your appearance shapes first impressions more than you think- How to define your signature style identity- A powerful visualisation to reconnect you with your authentic expressionThis is your invitation to stop shrinking, stop guessing and start showing up as the version of you that feels like home.💬 I’d LOVE to hear from you:What is your style currently saying about you and what do you want it to say?

We live in a world that celebrates moving fast.

Get over it.
Stay busy.
Keep scrolling.
Stay positive.

But what if the reason you're feeling stuck isn't because you need another productivity hack...

...what if you've simply never paused long enough to honour the transition you're living through?

In this episode of The Unstuck Edit, Gail explores the forgotten power of ritual and ceremony and why humans have gathered for thousands of years to mark endings, beginnings and everything in between.

Inspired by Bruce Feiler's book A Time to Gather, Gail reflects on cancer, divorce, menopause, grief, identity shifts and everyday rituals that help regulate the nervous system and reconnect us to ourselves.

You'll discover:

✨ The difference between ritual and ceremony

✨ Why modern life has lost many meaningful transitions

✨ How simple rituals reduce anxiety and create belonging

✨ Why getting unstuck might be about honouring where you are rather than pushing harder

✨ Practical ideas you can begin today

Whether you're navigating illness, loss, reinvention, menopause, divorce or simply feeling disconnected from yourself, this episode is an invitation to slow down and witness your own becoming.

Reflection Questions

• What chapter of your life is asking to be acknowledged?

• What part of yourself needs thanking before you let it go?

• What would change if you believed you deserved a ceremony instead of simply coping?

Transformation rarely arrives with fireworks. Sometimes it simply asks to be witnessed.

Are you happy, or just comfortable? Discover why a "good enough" life is the biggest trap for your joy and how to stop paying the "Settling Subsidy" to get unstuck.Most of us aren't living a "bad" life, we’re living a life that's "OK", "fine", "alright", or "decent enough". In this episode of The Unstuck Edit, Gail Chisholm dives deep into the emotional and relationship costs of staying stuck in this conditioned life where you're just settling.If you feel unseen, like you've lost your identity, "fine" or like your passion has been dialed down to a whisper, this conversation is your wake-up call. Gail shares her personal journey from corporate world and marriage to finding her "A+ life" using The Desire Map and Human Design.In this video, you’ll learn:🛑 The Settling Subsidy: The hidden tax you pay on your emotions and relationships.🧠 Conditioned vs. Conscious: Are you living your life or someone else’s?📝 The "I Crave" Exercise: A raw look at Gail’s 2017 journals and how to write your own.✨ Core Desired Feelings: How to use your internal compass to make better decisions.0:00 - Are you living a conditioned or conscious life?0:45 - The "Settling Subsidy" explained2:15 - What is a B+ Life? (And why it’s a trap)4:30 - Feeling "unseen" in relationships6:10 - Why I left my corporate career for a boutique8:45 - The "Success" trap & Danielle LaPorte11:20 - Reading my 2017 "I Crave" list (Raw & Honest)15:10 - How to find your Core Desired Feelings18:30 - Is your body telling you that you're stuck?20:00 - Your next step: The Substack exercise
🔔 JOIN THE EDIT:If you’re ready to move from a B+ life to an A+ life, hit SUBSCRIBE and join me every week as we edit the parts of life that no longer fit.CONNECT WITH GAIL:Instagram:   / gail_j_chisholm  Substack: https://theunstuckedit.substack.com/Website: https://www.gailjchisholm.com/#TheUnstuckEdit #PersonalDevelopment #TheDesireMap #MidlifeTransition #HumanDesign #GetUnstuck #LifeCoach #Settling

What if your body has been trying to tell you something for years?

In this deeply personal episode of The Unstuck Edit, Gail Chisholm reflects on her aggressive breast cancer diagnosis and the realisation that she'd been living in survival mode long before she became ill.

Explore the hidden cost of busyness, perfectionism and people-pleasing, and how our nervous system adapts to keep us safe, even when it's keeping us stuck.

Rather than another conversation about pushing through, this episode is an invitation to slow down, reconnect with your body and ask what it might be trying to tell you.

🌿 The physical and emotional cost of living in survival mode

✨ Understanding Fight, Flight, Freeze and Fawn responses

💙 Why success on the outside doesn't always feel like peace on the inside

☕ Simple grounding and embodiment practices to help regulate your nervous system

🕊️ Why caring for yourself isn't selfish. It's the foundation for everything else.

00:00 Medical Disclaimer

00:45 The Physical Cost of Being Stuck

02:10 My Cancer Wake-Up Call

05:30 Fight: When Perfectionism Becomes Protection

07:15 Flight: The Addiction to Being Busy

09:00 Freeze: Numbing Out

11:10 Fawn: Losing Yourself in Other People

14:00 Why Modern Life Keeps Us Stressed

17:30 Gentle Ways to Reconnect

20:00 Nature, Breath and Coming Home to Yourself

23:15 Closing Reflection

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This episode shares Gail's personal experience and reflections. It is intended for inspiration and education and is not a substitute for medical advice. If you have concerns about your physical or mental health, please seek support from a qualified healthcare professional.