Alive & Well – Burnout, Anxiety, Nervous System, Productivity, Time Management, Somatic Tools, Work-Life Balance

Most of us are doing it 20,000 times a day—and doing it wrong.Breathing isn’t just automatic. It’s foundational. And when your breath is off, your body and mind feel it: stress spikes, energy crashes, and your nervous system can’t find its footing.In this episode of Alive & Well, I’m joined by integrative physiotherapist Campbell Will, who has spent years studying the breath across ICUs, neurosurgical wards, elite athletic settings, and private practice. What he’s found is simple but profound: when you breathe well, you elevate your health, performance, and emotional balance. When you breathe poorly, you drive dysfunction.We’re diving into: ✔️ How the breath directly impacts your ability to self-regulate and co-regulate ✔️ What dysfunctional breathing really is—and the surprising ways it shows up in daily life ✔️ How poor breathing patterns keep your body stuck in stress (and what to do instead)If you’ve ever felt tired, tense, or like your body is stuck in “on” mode—this episode will help you reconnect with the most powerful (and accessible) tool you already have.🎧 Press play to learn how to reclaim your breath as the foundation of nervous system regulation, energy, and freedom.Connect with Campbell:Campbell’s Website: Fundamentals of Breath : A Self Paced Breath Correction Program (coupon BREATHE20 for 20% off)Campbell on IGRelated Episodes to Explore:Previous EpisodeA Deep Breath Doesn’t Calm Me Down! 2 Reasons Why Your Nervous System Isn’t Responding to Breathwork as You Know It3 Popular Wellness Trends That Might Be Dysregulating Your Nervous SystemHow to Support Your Mind, Body, & Soul to Recover from BurnoutPath to Wellness: The 7 As of Healing

If your mornings feel rushed, chaotic, or like you’re already behind before the day even starts—you’re not imagining it. The way you begin your day has a direct impact on your nervous system, your stress levels, and your capacity to stay grounded.In this episode, I’m sharing 5 simple, science-backed morning rituals that have transformed the way I move through my day. These practices aren’t about rigid routines or hustle—they’re about working with your physiology so your mornings (and your nervous system) set you up for calm focus instead of chronic stress.You’ll learn: 🔹 Why those first 60 minutes after waking are so powerful for your brain and body 🔹 The neuroscience behind light exposure, hydration, movement, and stillness in regulating stress 🔹 How to shift your mornings out of survival mode and into a state of safety and resilience 🔹 Practical ways to protect your energy before email, news, or notifications hijack your systemThink of these rituals as tools, not rules. Even two minutes of intentional practice can change how your day feels.🎧 Listen now to start rewiring your mornings—because the way you begin isn’t just about the start of your day. It’s how you train your body to live.Related Episodes to Explore:Previous Episode5 Morning Mistakes that Wreck Your Nervous System and Cause BurnoutWhat To Do the Morning After (A Bad Night’s Sleep)Cranky in the Morning? 3 Things I Do When I Wake Up Feeling IrritableBonus: Try This Bedtime Drink to Lower Stress Hormones and Improve Sleep

👉👉 REGISTER FOR BURNOUT RECOVERY BLUEPRINT 👈👈Ever notice how you can check every “calm down” box—breathing, meditation apps, even bubble baths—and still feel like your body’s running on overdrive?That’s because regulation isn’t about forcing yourself to relax. It’s about teaching your nervous system a new way of being.In this episode, we’ll uncover why traditional stress hacks so often fall flat and what’s actually happening in your body when it won’t switch gears. More importantly, we’ll talk about how to create the kind of safety and stability your system needs to settle for real—not just for a few minutes.Here’s what we’ll cover:The hidden pressures of modern life that keep your stress response on loop.Why “mind over matter” isn’t enough when your body is stuck in survival mode.Simple, body-based practices that build resilience and lasting calm.I’ll also pull back the curtain on the Burnout Recovery Blueprint, my 12-week program where I guide women step by step out of fight-or-flight and into a state of grounded presence. You’ll hear how it works, what we focus on each week, and why it helps create peace that actually sticks.If you’re tired of trying to “fix” your stress with quick tricks and you’re ready for something that actually lasts, this episode will show you where to start.

If you’ve tried everything—therapy, time-blocking, supplements, mindset work—but still wake up tired, wired, and stuck in survival mode… this episode is your turning point.I’m walking you through the exact 7-step framework I teach inside The Burnout Recovery Blueprint to help high-achieving women regulate their nervous system and actually feel better.No more patchwork self-care plans. No more chasing quick fixes. This is root-cause healing.Inside this episode: ✔️ Why your nervous system—not your schedule—is the root of burnout✔️ The 7 science-backed steps that shift you from overdrive to calm, present, and powerful✔️ What makes BRB different from anything else you’ve tried - and how to know if it’s right for youIf you’re done operating from exhaustion and ready to feel like yourself again, this is the episode to hit play on. 🚪Doors to BRB are open! Let’s get you out of survival mode—for good.Related Links:Previous EpisodeAnxious or Irritated? Stop Trying to be Calm and Try This InsteadHow to Alleviate Overwhelm & Manage the Mental Load of MotherhoodTired of Being Tired? Top Causes of Chronic Fatigue and Powerful Energy-Boosting HabitsFeeling Overwhelmed with Work-Life Balance? 3 Mindset Shifts for Working MomsAre You a Perfectionist? 3 Reasons Perfectionists Have High Anxiety

Clutter isn’t just about stuff—it’s about the guilt, shame, and stress weighing you down every time you walk into a room.I’m joined by declutter expert and host of The Maximized Minimalist, Katy Wells. Known for her authentic, holistic approach, Katy goes beyond surface-level tidying to uncover the real reasons clutter lingers—and how to break free from it for good.Katy has helped hundreds of thousands of people transform chaotic homes into calm, supportive spaces. And today, she’s sharing how clutter is deeply tied to our psychology, emotions, and sense of worthiness.We’re unpacking: ✔️ How “clutter shame” keeps you stuck in cycles of guilt and avoidance ✔️ The hidden emotional roots behind the stuff you can’t seem to get rid of ✔️ Why quick-fix organizing hacks don’t last—and what actually does ✔️ How to create lasting freedom from clutter so your home supports your life, not drains it ✔️ Simple mindset shifts that will help you release guilt and reclaim peaceIf you’ve ever felt weighed down by your home—or ashamed of the clutter you can’t seem to conquer—this conversation will help you release the shame, understand the deeper “why,” and finally move toward lasting change.🎧 Press play to learn how to heal the root causes of clutter and create a home that feels calm, supportive, and truly yours.Connect with Katy:Katy’s InstagramKaty’s WebsiteRelated Episodes to Explore:Previous EpisodeGet Organized! How Busy Moms Reduce Clutter & Manage Their TimeProven Systems to Take You from Overwhelmed to OrganizedPut Your Lists Away! Effective Time Management, Organization and ProductivityExhausted by Your Mental Load? Dr. Morgan Cutlip on How to Set Boundaries and Ask for SupportHow to Alleviate Overwhelm & Manage the Mental Load of Motherhood

➡️ ➡️ > SAVE YOUR SPOT: "FROM ON EDGE TO AT EASE" WORKSHOP < ⬅️ ⬅️If you’ve been feeling anxious, on edge, or emotionally reactive — there’s a reason for that. And no, it’s not because you’re doing anything wrong.In this short episode, I’m walking you through:The real reason you feel stuck in go-mode (hint: it’s not just stress)Why your body overrides your best intentionsWhat you actually need to start feeling regulated againHow to join me live for From On Edge to At Ease — my free nervous system workshop happening todayYou don’t need more willpower. You need a different kind of support — one that starts with safety in the body.We go live today at 1pm ET. Come join us at michellegrosser.com/workshopRelated Episodes to Explore:Previous Episode4 Game-Changing Strategies for Nervous System Regulation4 Overlooked Symptoms of Dysregulation That Aren’t Actually “Normal”5 Daily Habits That are Dysregulating Your Nervous SystemOverwhelm, Brain Fog, and Irritability? 10 Ways a Dysregulated Nervous System Shows Up in Your Body5 Somatic Techniques to Regulate When You're Feeling Overwhelmed

➡️ ➡️ > SAVE YOUR SPOT: "FROM ON EDGE TO AT EASE" WORKSHOP < ⬅️ ⬅️I had the career, the home, the family — everything I’d worked so hard for.But inside? I felt numb. Anxious. Disconnected. Like I was going through the motions of a life I couldn’t actually feel.In today’s episode, I’m sharing the story I rarely tell — the moment I realized I wasn’t just overwhelmed... I was burnt out in a way that mindset shifts and time blocking couldn’t touch.You’ll hear:What my burnout looked like (before I even realized I was burnt out)The coping strategies I thought were just “my personality”How my body finally said enough — and I had to listenThe nervous system shifts that helped me feel safe, present, and alive againIf you’ve been holding it all together while quietly falling apart, this one’s for you.And if you want to experience the kind of shift that helped me recover, I’d love for you to join me in my free workshop, From On Edge to At Ease, happening Tuesday, August 26.Register at michellegrosser.com/workshopRelated Episodes to Explore:Previous EpisodeIgnoring What Your Body is Trying to Tell You? Pay Attention to These 10 Warning Signs of BurnoutLow on Energy? Strategies to Prevent and Reverse Adrenal Fatigue and BurnoutUnlocking Burnout Recovery: 3 Reasons Time Off Isn't EnoughTop 3 Reasons You Must Heal Your Burnout5 Burnout Red Flags Every Perfectionist Needs to Know

Today is about experiencing.Instead of more theory, I’m guiding you through a live somatic reset so you can actually feel what nervous system regulation is like in your body.If you’ve been running on empty, stuck in go-mode, or caught in cycles of anxiety, irritability, or shut-down, this is your chance to pause, soften, and reconnect.We’ll explore together: ✔️ Why dysregulation can start to feel “normal” — and even productive ✔️ The key differences between survival mode and true ease ✔️ What regulation looks and feels like in your body, emotions, and relationships ✔️ A simple guided practice you can use anytime to shift back into balanceThis episode is designed to give you a felt sense of what’s possible when your nervous system is at ease.And if you want to go deeper, this is exactly the kind of work we’ll be doing together inside my free workshop, From On Edge to At Ease, on Tuesday, August 26.🎟 Save your seat at michellegrosser.com/workshopRelated Episodes to Explore:Previous Episode5 Somatic Techniques to Regulate When You're Feeling Overwhelmed Burnout Recovery Blueprint (Part 1): The Missing Link to Finally Feeling BetterBurnout Recovery Blueprint (Part 2): Get Out of Your Head and Into Your BodyUnlocking Calm Powerful Somatic Practices to Shift out of Fight, Flight or FreezeStop Intellectualizing Everything! Knowledge Doesn’t Lead to Change – Here’s What Does

Register at michellegrosser.com/workshopPeople-pleasing isn’t just draining — it’s a full-on energy thief and a silent barrier to your powerIn this episode, I’m talking with Erica Rooney, who brings over 15 years of insight into how people-pleasing shapes our professional and personal lives — often in ways we don’t realize.Erica’s approach is all about realigning your career and life with your core values so you can stop bending over backwards and start showing up as your full, vibrant self.We’re unpacking: ✔️ How people-pleasing fuels that low-grade stress and negative emotions you can’t shake ✔️ The hidden ways it sabotages your career, leadership, and workplace well-being ✔️ Why people-pleasing is more than a “bad habit” — it’s a nervous system pattern begging for healing ✔️ Steps to reclaim your boundaries, confidence, and authentic voice ✔️ How to move from seeking approval to owning your worth in all areas of lifeIf you’re tired of the exhausting cycle of trying to meet everyone else’s expectations and craving freedom to lead with courage and gentleness, this episode is your wake-up call.🎧 Press play to start healing the people-pleaser inside you and expand into the bold, embodied leader you’re meant to be.Join me live on Tuesday, August 26 for a free, nervous-system-based experience to help you finally feel the shift your mindset work couldn’t create.Register at michellegrosser.com/workshopRelated Episodes to Explore:Previous EpisodeAre You Too Nice? 3 Signs Your Kindness Is Actually People PleasingThe Spiritual Solution to People PleasingThe Real Reason You Procrastinate, People-Please, and Chase Perfection (It’s Not What You Think)5 Burnout Red Flags Every Perfectionist Needs to KnowBreak Free from Perfectionism & Procrastination and Build Habits That Stick

If you’ve ever tried to “positive-think” your way out of burnout — only to still feel edgy, exhausted, or emotionally flat — you’re not alone.In today’s episode, we’re unpacking why mindset work often falls short when it comes to real burnout recovery — and what your body actually needs instead.You’ll learn:The neuroscience of why mindset tools don’t always land when you’re dysregulatedWhy your body overrides your best intentionsThe difference between insight and integrationWhat it actually takes to create sustainable shifts in how you feel and functionWe’ll also talk about the role of somatic tools, how they work, and why this is the foundation of my upcoming workshop, From On Edge to At Ease.Join me live on Tuesday, August 26 for a free, nervous-system-based experience to help you finally feel the shift your mindset work couldn’t create.Register at michellegrosser.com/workshopRelated Episodes to Explore:Previous Episode4 Game-Changing Strategies for Nervous System RegulationA Mindset Shift for Life’s Challenging Seasons5 Steps to Navigating Life’s ChallengesHealing Anxiety & Burnout: 4 Non-Negotiables for Nervous System RegulationA Powerful Mindset Shift for Moms