what i realized when i finally put my phone down

what i realized when i finally put my phone down

For the first time in a very long time, I took a full week away from social media. No scrolling. No posting. No checking notifications. Just complete stilness. And honestly… I didn’t realize how disconnected from myself I had become until I stepped away from the constant noise. In this episode, I’m sharing what this week offline taught me about overstimulation, dopamine, comparison, nervous system regulation, creativity, and the importance of stillness in a world that constantly demands our attention. We talk about: - why social media can leave us feeling anxious, burnt out, and disconnected - the dopamine cycle of scrolling and constant consumption - comparison culture and feeling “behind” in your 20s - how getting offline helped me reconnect to my body and intuition - why nature, stillness, and creativity are medicine - practical ways to reduce screen time without completely quitting social media - simple nervous system-supportive habits that helped me feel calm again This isn’t about demonizing social media. I truly believe it can be an incredible tool. But I also believe we need moments of silence now more than ever. Even just one day offline can change the way you experience your life. Please enjoy this episode of Aligned with Chloe 🤍 ✨ Stay connected with me!! Instagram: @chloee.marshall [https://www.instagram.com/chloee.marshall/] Website: www.chloemarshallcoaching.com [https://chloemarshallcoaching.com/] YouTube: Chloemarshall1 [https://www.youtube.com/@Chloemarshall1] 💌 For updates, future meditations, and offerings: Subscribe here [https://chloemarshallcoaching.substack.com/] Get full access to Aligned with Chloe at chloemarshallcoaching.substack.com/subscribe [https://chloemarshallcoaching.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

Living From the Heart: Guided Meditation for Presence, Calm & Inner Awareness

This is a guided meditation to gently bring you back into your true essence, the heart. In this practice, we soften out of overthinking and reconnect with the deeper intelligence within, the heart as a field of awareness, calm, and inner truth. Through breath, awareness, and gentle guidance, you’ll be invited to slow down, to feel more present in your body, and to reconnect with a steady inner space you can return to anytime. Let this be a space where you don’t have to fix anything. A space to just breathe. To just be. And from there… live from the heart. ✨ Stay connected with me!! Instagram: @chloee.marshall [https://www.instagram.com/chloee.marshall/] Website: www.chloemarshallcoaching.com [https://chloemarshallcoaching.com/] YouTube: Chloemarshall1 [https://www.youtube.com/@Chloemarshall1] 💌 For updates, future meditations, and offerings: Subscribe here [https://chloemarshallcoaching.substack.com/] Get full access to Aligned with Chloe at chloemarshallcoaching.substack.com/subscribe [https://chloemarshallcoaching.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

Reconnect Within: A Diaphragmatic Breathwork Meditation

In this guided meditation and diaphragmatic breathwork practice, I invite you to slow down, reconnect with your body, and return to the present moment — one breath at a time. Meditation and breath work completely transformed my relationship with myself. What once felt uncomfortable and overwhelming eventually became a space where I felt safe, grounded, and deeply connected to my inner world. Through this practice, I learned that thoughts do not define who we are — we can simply witness them and let them pass. This session focuses on diaphragmatic breathing, a powerful technique that helps regulate the nervous system and bring the body into a “rest and digest” state. Together, we’ll move through a calming breath pattern: inhaling for four seconds, holding for two, and exhaling for six. By breathing deeply into the diaphragm instead of the chest, you can release tension, calm stress, and create space for emotional release and healing. Whether you listen first thing in the morning, before bed, after a workout, or anytime you feel disconnected from yourself, this practice is here to help you slow down and come home to your body. My hope is that this becomes a space you can return to daily, a reminder that there is already so much healing, wisdom, and power within you. Thank you for being here with me on this journey. ♡ ✨ Connect with me: Instagram: @chloee.marshall [https://www.instagram.com/chloee.marshall/] Website: www.chloemarshallcoaching.com [https://chloemarshallcoaching.com/] YouTube: Chloemarshall1 [https://www.youtube.com/@Chloemarshall1] 💌 For updates, future meditations, and offerings: Subscribe here [https://chloemarshallcoaching.substack.com/] Get full access to Aligned with Chloe at chloemarshallcoaching.substack.com/subscribe [https://chloemarshallcoaching.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

Why So Many Women Struggle With Hormones Today with Kristina Nicchitta

In this episode, I sit down with my good friend Kris. She came into my life in the most aligned and unexpected way, and from the moment we connected, I knew there was something deeper there. She truly embodies what it means to love yourself first, take care of yourself, and have the courage to release the things that no longer aligns. I really believe people come into your life for a reason, and Kris is one of those people for me. We’re on such a similar path, and this conversation felt so natural and expansive. She shares so much wisdom around health, healing, and creating a life that actually feels good from the inside out. In this episode, we talk about: - coming off birth control + restoring hormonal balance naturally - hormone health for women + cycle awareness - non-toxic living and reducing endocrine disruptors - clean eating basics + healthier sugar alternatives - the impact of alcohol on mental and physical health - self-love, healing, and trusting your life path I know you’ll find so many powerful takeaways in this conversation. I highly recommend checking out Kris’s Instagram, she shares amazing recipes, non-toxic living tips, and all things health + wellness. She truly lives what she teaches. Connect with Kris:Instagram: @livingwellwithkris If this conversation resonated with you, especially around feeling out of sync with your body or wanting to better understand your cycle, this is exactly the work I dive deeper into inside my Cycle Alchemy [https://chloemarshall.gumroad.com/l/cylealchemy] eBook. It’s a simple, grounded guide to understanding each phase of your hormonal cycle and learning how to actually live in alignment with it in your day-to-day life. If you’re feeling called to explore that more, you can find it linked below. Explore Cycle Alchemy [https://chloemarshall.gumroad.com/l/cylealchemy] As always, you can find me on Instagram @chloee.marshall [https://www.instagram.com/chloee.marshall/] for more on hormones, healing, and living in alignment with your body. Explore more at chloemarshallcoaching.com [https://chloemarshallcoaching.com/] Get full access to Aligned with Chloe at chloemarshallcoaching.substack.com/subscribe [https://chloemarshallcoaching.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

What It Really Means to Live From the End State with Zack Bodenweber

When I was thinking about who to have as the very first guest on my podcast, Zack Bodenweber [https://substack.com/profile/1454131-zack-bodenweber] immediately came to mind. Zack is someone I truly believe was divinely guided into my life. There was no coincidence in the way we met, and I’m so grateful that we did. His presence instantly makes you feel at peace, he illuminates a quiet calm that is magnetic. His story is a beautiful example of what can happen when you truly look within and allow yourself to experience the depth and beauty this life has to offer. He inspires me every single day, and I’m feel honored to call him my mentor. Zack is a National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach, Licensed Social Worker, Board Certified Coach, writer, and artist— truly a man of many gifts. In this conversation, we dive into: • how to change your relationship with fear • why trust is the antidote to suffering • How emotional states become habits we unconsciously live from • Why reducing “importance” changes everything • what it means to truly live from the end state • practical ways to embody peace in everyday life This conversation is an invitation to trust that what feels like everything falling apart may actually be life guiding you home to yourself. If you’ve been navigating uncertainty, fear, burnout, or a season of deep inner change, this episode will meet you exactly where you are. I know this conversation will stay with you long after it ends. If this conversation resonated with you and you’d like to explore more of Zack’s work, I highly encourage you to visit his website at zackbodenweber.com [https://zackbodenweber.com/], where you can dive deeper into his writing, coaching, art, and offerings. You can also explore his beautiful articles and listen to his podcast, The Self Explorers Club [https://www.selfexplorersclub.com/podcast], at selfexplorersclub.com [https://www.selfexplorersclub.com/], a space I always find myself returning to for deeper reflection and insight. Disclaimer: This conversation includes discussion of mental health and personal experiences related to emotional struggle. It is shared for educational and reflective purposes and is not a substitute for professional mental health support. If this episode resonated, you can find me here: Instagram: @chloee.marshall [https://www.instagram.com/chloee.marshall/] Website: www.chloemarshallcoaching.com [https://chloemarshallcoaching.com/] Get full access to Aligned with Chloe at chloemarshallcoaching.substack.com/subscribe [https://chloemarshallcoaching.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]