This Is Woman's Work with Nicole Kalil Stop Saying “I’m Fine”: Nervous System Regulation for High-Achieving Women with Michelle Grosser | 372
Dec 22, 2025
Michelle Grosser, a nervous system strategist and former trial attorney, joins the discussion on regulating your nervous system to combat burnout. She reveals how the body sends four times more messages to the brain than vice versa, emphasizing the need for safety over success. Michelle discusses the importance of daily movement, stillness, and play, cautioning against high-intensity workouts when overwhelmed. They also explore how emotional suppression and weak boundaries can lead to burnout, urging high-achieving women to stop settling for 'just fine' and prioritize their well-being.
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Outside-In Vs Inside-Out
- Playing an outside-in game means chasing external validation for peace or success.
- Michelle Grosser says true change starts by being who you want to be first, then acting from that place.
Nervous System Acts Like A Car
- The nervous system has three circuits and we operate in one at a time like driving a car with gas and brake.
- Michelle Grosser explains chronic activation occurs when the gas pedal (sympathetic) stays on too long or the brake (freeze) stays down.
Body-to-Brain Messaging Dominates
- Only 20% of nerve signals go from brain to body while 80% are body-to-brain signals.
- Michelle Grosser warns mindset work loses a four-to-one tug-of-war without body-based regulation.