Do you ever feel restless the moment life slows down? Like your mind and body just won’t let you be still? You’re not alone — and your restlessness is trying to tell you something.
Welcome back to Masks Off! I’m Kim Gross, and today we’re diving deep into a feeling so many perfectionists and people pleasers struggle with: restlessness.
If you find yourself pacing, fidgeting, overthinking, or immediately reaching for your to-do list the second things get quiet… this episode is for you. Restlessness isn’t random — it’s a protective strategy, a signal from your nervous system that something deeper is asking to be felt.
In this raw and honest conversation, I open up about my own battle with restlessness, including a recent injury that forced me to slow down and face the emotions I’d been avoiding. I explore how childhood conditioning, perfectionism, and fear of feeling all contribute to that uncomfortable inner buzz we’re so quick to escape.
Most importantly, I walk you through my 5-Step POWER Pathway — a practical, compassionate framework to help you move through restlessness instead of fighting it. You’ll learn how to recognize the pattern, take ownership, feel what’s underneath, support your inner child, and make grounded choices that honor your true needs.
Restlessness is not a flaw. It’s a messenger. And when you learn to listen, you reconnect to yourself in the most powerful way.
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