Why Slowing Down Feels So Hard: A Candid Conversation on Meditation with Bri Morsa

The HX Podcast with Stacie Baird

In this latest episode of the HX Podcast, we’re diving deeper into the challenges and opportunities of meditation with my best friend Bri Morsa. We're still in the meditation series - but I sometimes know and hear how we all cultivate certain ideas and thoughts around the mention of meditation. And I know Bri is a perfect resource to bring into this discussion at this point.

This episode felt like a continuation of the journey, unpacking why so many people struggle to bring mindfulness into their everyday lives, even though meditation’s benefits are well-documented. Bri and I talked about the disconnect between the “calm” often associated with meditation and the reality of our fast-paced, productivity-driven world. For most of us, the pressure to be constantly busy keeps us in a state of “fight or flight,” which makes it hard to sit still and focus inward.

One of the most powerful moments came when we reflected on how past experiences shape our ability to relax. I shared my own journey of adjusting to calm after a childhood of chaos, and Bri noted that it’s common for people to feel uncomfortable with stillness when it’s not a familiar state.

Meditation doesn’t have to mean clearing your mind for hours on end; sometimes, it’s just taking a breath or finding an “anchor”—a memory or a simple focus point—to slow down. This episode isn’t just about meditation practices; it’s about understanding why slowing down is so challenging and finding small ways to build self-awareness and calm in the middle of busy lives. Whether you’re meditating with purpose for each of these episodes or are trying it for the first time, there’s something here for everyone.

Enjoy,

Stacie

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