Unclenching Is a Strategy, Not Just Self Care

Most people think self‑care means bubble baths and time offafter burnout.But unclenching — the conscious release of held tension — is not recovery.It’s strategy.In this episode, I'm reframing nervous‑system regulation as aform of embodied leadership — a way to make clearer decisions, deepen connection, and sustain creativity without self‑betrayal.Join the JGroveWellness online community here:Follow on social: ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠TikTok⁠, ⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠Pinterest⁠,⁠LinkedIn⁠Subscribe to our ⁠YouTube ChannelSign up for the Unclench workshop

Welcome back to Gettin’ In The Grove — today’s episode is for the visionaries, the builders, and the creators who are tired ofpushing through pressure. If you’ve ever felt like creativity only comes after clenching, bracing, or grinding… this episode is your permission slip to do it differently.We explore how safety — not stress — fuels sustainable,soul-aligned creation. You’ll hear a personal story, nervous-system science, and practical ways to soften your way into productivity that doesn’t cost your peace.✨ Learn how your nervous system holds the key to your best ideas✨ Understand why your energy imprints your work✨ Discover gentle rituals to create without burning outAnd if you're ready to shift from overwhelm to flow, jointhe waitlist for the Pressure Release Toolkit — my go-to regulation guide for creators who want to build from a calm, grounded place.Your next big idea doesn’t need to be forced. It needs to befelt.I want to invite you to join my online community here by following me on social media: ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠TikTok⁠, ⁠Facebook⁠,⁠Pinterest⁠, ⁠LinkedIn.⁠Subscribe to my ⁠YouTube ChannelOr check out my website: www.jgrovewellness.com

You don’t need another self-care checklist — you need somewhere to exhale.In this episode of Gettin’ in the Grove I am unpacking the real science behind why venting isn’t weak — it’s regulation.🌿 Learn how releasing emotion through voice, breath, or tears signals safety to the nervous system🌿 Discover how pressure builds in the body when you suppress your truth🌿 Explore simple somatic techniques to calm your system in real time✨ Join The Soft Return — My 4-day private Voxer coaching experience — to release, rest, and remember who you are underneath the tension.DM “SOFT” or visit here to join.Join Jennifer Grove’s online community hereFollow Jennifer Grove on social: ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠TikTok⁠, ⁠Facebook⁠,⁠Pinterest⁠, ⁠LinkedIn⁠Subscribe to our ⁠YouTube Channel

Rest isn’t something you earn. It’s something your body needs to survive. In this episode of Gettin’ in the Grove, I break down the lie we’ve been sold — that worthiness comes from productivity — and share what real support looks like when you’re exhausted from holding it all together.We’ll explore:✨ Why rest is nervous system medicine, not laziness✨ The difference between performance-based strength and genuine support✨ How to reclaim rest as your right, not a prize you’re chasing💌 If you’re ready to soften, exhale, and finally unclench — join The Soft Return, my 4-day voice-note based coaching experience. Enrollment closes Monday, October 27.👉 DM me “RETURN” or tap the link in the show notes to join.

You’ve probably been told that growth means doing more — more posting, more pushing, more performing. But what if that’s the very thing keeping you stuck?In this episode, I’m getting real about the truth no one talks about: growth isn’t about adding more pressure — it’s about releasing it. I’ll share how tightening your focus, listening to your nervous system, and unclenching from the chaos actually amplifies your magnetism.We’ll talk about the moment I stopped throwing spaghetti at the wall, the single shift that changed how I attract clients and clarity, and why your next level doesn’t require more effort… just more alignment.✨ Listen if you’re ready to grow through softness, not struggle. Take the quiz + join waitlist.Join my online community here:Follow Jennifer Grove on social: ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠TikTok⁠, ⁠Facebook⁠,⁠Pinterest⁠, ⁠LinkedIn⁠Subscribe to the ⁠YouTube Channel

We’ve been told to “be nice,” “calm down,” or “just let it go.” But what happens when you hold everything in? In this episode of Gettin’ in the Grove, I'm unpacking why venting isn’t weakness — it’s emotional alchemy.You’ll hear:🌿 Why venting is a nervous system release, not collapse🌿 How holding it in keeps you clenched + disconnected🌿 A personal story of shifting from silence to softness🌿 Why venting transforms heaviness into clarity and truthIf you’re ready to unclench, Jen’s 4-day private Voxer coaching space — The Soft Return — is now open for just $111.✨ DM SOFT or book your spot here

When you’ve spent years in survival mode, boundaries can feel impossible… or even selfish. But what if boundaries aren’t walls at all? What if they’re the doorway into freedom, softness, and abundance? 🌿In this episode, I share how nervous-system safety is the missing link in boundary-setting — and why saying “no” isn’t about pushing others away, but about finally saying “yes” to yourself. We’ll explore practical ways to unclench, protect your energy, and create space for the life you’ve been trying so hard to manifest.✨ Listen in if you’re ready to stop people-pleasing, stop clenching, and start living from a place of softness and strength.🔗 If this episode resonates, DM me “SOFT” on Instagram to explore how we can work together.

Starting fresh doesn’t have to mean hustling harder, piling on pressure, or chasing a new to-do list. In this episode, I share the one simple promise I’ve made to myself this season: to unclench and come back to myself in 30 days.We’ll talk about why clarity isn’t found in doing more, why calm is actually a strategy, and how the energy you choose to start with will shape the reality you create.✨ If you’ve been craving a reset that feels soft, grounded, and real, this episode is your permission slip.📌 Takeaway: Calm creates focus. Calm creates consistency. Calm creates freedom.👉 Tune in, then ask yourself: What’s one promise you’re ready to make to yourself for the next 30 days?Join Jennifer Grove’s online community hereFollow Jennifer Grove on social: ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠TikTok⁠, ⁠Facebook⁠,⁠Pinterest⁠, ⁠LinkedIn⁠Subscribe to our ⁠YouTube ChannelJoin our email list The Trailblazer

You’re not broken. You’re not “too much.” And you’re not even angry — you’re unheard.In this episode of Gettin’ in the Grove, I crack open one of the biggest lies women carry: that anger makes us irrational. The truth? What we call anger is often the weight of being silenced, dismissed, or told to “calm down.”We’ll explore:✨ Why anger isn’t the enemy — suppression is✨ How “performative self-care” keeps you stuck in survival mode✨ The radical shift of seeing anger as wisdom instead of weaknessIf you’ve ever smiled through the ache, swallowed your truth, or felt like one wrong word might break you open, this conversation is for you.💌 Ready to stop pretending and start softening? The Soft Return — my 4-day voice-note based coaching experience — is open now. Enrollment closes Monday, September 29th.👉 DM me “RETURN” or click the link in the show notes to join. Because you don’t need fixing. You need to be heard.Join Jennifer Grove’s online community hereFollow Jennifer Grove on social: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Pinterest, LinkedInSubscribe to our YouTube Channel

What does real support actually feel like?In this episode, we’re not talking about fluffy encouragement or “let me know if you need anything” energy — we’re talking about soul-level, nervous system-softening support. The kind that makes you exhale.I’m sharing the difference between performative care and true emotional holding, why so many high-functioning women struggle to receive support, and how to begin letting yourself soften — without spiraling.This is your invitation to unclench, exhale, and return to yourself.💌 Join The Soft Return 4-Day Experience🎧 Join The Softness Practice Circle on Voxer🔗 Take the What’s Your Anger Archetype? QuizLet’s stop performing strength and start receiving real care.— JenNervous System Whisperer + Venting Coach@jgrovewellness