Host Morra Aarons-Mele is on a mission to reframe how we think about anxiety and mental health in the workplace. Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the U.S. We desperately need better models for leadership and a more holistic view of mental health. Our culture tells those of us who suffer from anxiety and depression that we can’t succeed, but we tell a different story — without sugarcoating the tough stuff. We feature stories from people who’ve been there and experts who can help you thrive.
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Host Morra Aarons-Mele is on a mission to reframe how we think about anxiety and mental health in the workplace. Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the U.S. We desperately need better models for leadership and a more holistic view of mental health. Our culture tells those of us who suffer from anxiety and depression that we can’t succeed, but we tell a different story — without sugarcoating the tough stuff. We feature stories from people who’ve been there and experts who can help you thrive.
Listen in your favorite podcast app: https://pod.link/1480904163
“Energy Is All There Is”: Understand Your Energy Body, Feel Better
The Anxious Achiever
27 minutes
3 weeks ago
“Energy Is All There Is”: Understand Your Energy Body, Feel Better
Managing your energy is key to regulating anxiety, stress, and overwhelm. In this episode, Morra sits down with energy healing practitioner Ellen Donaldson to explore how energy dysregulation shows up in high-achieving, anxious professionals, and what you can do about it. Ellen breaks down key concepts in mind-body energy medicine, including the chakra system, and offers practical tools to help you feel more grounded, present, and powerful.
Morra shares her own experience learning from Ellen, including how a simple shift in energetic awareness helped her cope with caregiving demands and daily overwhelm. You’ll also hear a short guided meditation to help you regulate your energy, even on the busiest days.
Takeaways from the episode:
Your energy body (composed of chakras and an aura) affects your emotional and physical well-being.
Dysregulated energy (like overly open or closed chakras) can manifest as anxiety, emotional flooding, or exhaustion.
The second chakra is particularly relevant to people-pleasers and caregivers. Learning to “close” it slightly can reduce overwhelm.
Grounding through the first chakra helps regulate the nervous system and bring you back to the present moment.
Simple practices—like visualizing veggie steamers as chakra regulators!—can be done in seconds, tied to everyday routines.
Ellen guides listeners through a quick grounding and chakra-regulation meditation you can repeat anytime—before a tough meeting, while caregiving, or simply when you're feeling frazzled.
Resources & Links
🌿 Download a free guided meditation from Ellen at: starleafwellness.com/morra-interview
🌿 Learn more about Ellen’s practice: starleafwellness.com
Timestamps:
03:40 Understanding Energy and Its Importance
06:21 Exploring Chakras and Their Functions
09:28 Grounding Techniques and Practices
12:22 Guided Meditation for Energy Regulation
17:25 Practical Applications of Energy Regulation
20:45 Resources
The Anxious Achiever
Host Morra Aarons-Mele is on a mission to reframe how we think about anxiety and mental health in the workplace. Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the U.S. We desperately need better models for leadership and a more holistic view of mental health. Our culture tells those of us who suffer from anxiety and depression that we can’t succeed, but we tell a different story — without sugarcoating the tough stuff. We feature stories from people who’ve been there and experts who can help you thrive.
Listen in your favorite podcast app: https://pod.link/1480904163
