WholeHearted Living
A space to root back into your wholeness and remember who you truly are. Each episode blends ancient wisdom and modern science, soulful conversation and grounded practice, to guide you home to yourself.
Here, we dismantle outdated paradigms of hustle, perfection, and “not enough”, and instead explore what it means to live, lead, and create from worthiness, belonging, and alignment with nature’s rhythms.
From embodied self-worth to nervous system healing, from identity work to soul-led leadership, The Wholehearted Living Podcast invites you to pause, breathe, and return to the ground beneath all growth: you are already whole.
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Debs
WholeHearted Living
S01 EP27 | Can't Relax? Try This... Discover the Power of Active Relaxation
Struggling to truly relax? You’re not alone. Many of us have been taught that relaxation means doing nothing, but for high-achievers and sensitive leaders, this approach often backfires. In this episode, Debs Thorpe introduces the transformative concept of active relaxation- a method that allows you to recharge, release tension, and restore energy while still engaging your mind and body.
You’ll discover practical exercises and insights to tap into deep relaxation without guilt or frustration, and learn why active relaxation can be life-changing for stress management, clarity, and emotional resilience. Debs shares client stories and techniques that make this practice accessible right from where you are.
This episode is perfect for anyone ready to shift their relationship with rest, stress, and productivity, cultivating calm, focus, and a wholehearted approach to life. Learn how to relax in a way that actually works for you.
💬 Comment with your favorite way to unwind- your suggestion might help someone else discover their path to true relaxation.
✨ For guided exercises, tools, and resources to practice active relaxation, visit whlinstitute.com
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