The Calm Mom - Burnout, Anxiety, Nervous System, Mindset, Self-Care, Parenting, Work-Life Balance

You can look like you have it all together… and still be starving inside.In this raw, deeply honest conversation, I’m joined by Real Housewives of New Jersey star, former attorney, and author Jackie Goldschneider—who opens up about her 20-year battle with anorexia and what it really took to heal.We talk about the hidden layers of disordered eating, the illusion of control, and how shame keeps so many women trapped in silence. Jackie shares how her relationship with food—and with herself—became a secret prison, how recovery cracked her open, and why she’s now using her story to set others free.We also dive into motherhood: how to raise kids who feel safe in their bodies, how to model self-acceptance in a culture obsessed with thinness, and what to stop saying about food and weight—especially in front of our daughtersIf you’ve ever felt trapped in a cycle of food, shame, and control—or you’re raising kids in a culture obsessed with body image—this episode is for you.Things You’ll Learn in This Episode:What recovery from an eating disorder really looks like (and how to know when you're ready)How to talk to your kids about food, weight, and body image without passing on shameHow healing your relationship with your body transforms everything🎧 If you've ever struggled with body image, disordered eating, control, or the pressure to look “perfect,” this episode will feel like someone finally said the quiet part out loud.Connect with Jackie:The Weight of BeautifulJackie on IGRelated Links:Previous EpisodeBanishing Diet Culture: How to Listen to Our Body’s CuesStruggle with Body Image or Stress Eating? Healing Your Relationship with FoodBurnout Recovery Blueprint (Part 2): Get Out of Your Head and Into Your BodyIs Your Body Holding Chronic Stress in Your Fascia? How Fascia is the Key to Healing[rewind] - Want Real and Lasting Change? How to Unlock the Mind-Body Connection— >>> 💌 DOWNLOAD THE NERVOUS SYSTEM RESET GUIDE 💌 <<<

High-functioning anxiety looks like you're killing it.You’re answering the texts, running the meetings, managing all the moving pieces, smiling and saying “I’m good”... ...all the while your nervous system is stuck in overdrive.It doesn’t “look” like anxiety. But it might feel like:Overthinking every decisionTrouble sleeping, even when you’re dead tiredAlways rushing, never restingTight jaw, tense shoulders, shallow breathHere’s what no one tells you 👇The very habits that helped you survive are now the ones keeping you stuck.Stuck in performance.Stuck in perfectionism.Stuck in people-pleasing.Stuck in your head—disconnected from your body.But you can rewire this.In today’s episode, I’m breaking down 3 common mistakes that make high-functioning anxiety worse—and how to shift out of survival mode and into true peace.We’re diving into: ✔️ Why stillness feels so hard (and how to make it safer for your nervous system)✔️ The difference between empathy and emotional enmeshment (and how to stop absorbing everyone else’s energy)✔️ Why always being “the strong one” is costing you more than you thinkIf you’re done pretending you're fine and ready to actually feel better in your body, this one’s for you.Related Links:Previous EpisodeAre You a Perfectionist? 3 Reasons Perfectionists Have High Anxiety7 Ways to Release Stress and Anxiety From Your Body5 Things Your Anxiety Might Be Trying to Tell YouThe #1 Reason You Haven't Been Able to Heal Your AnxietyHow to Reduce Anxiety When It's Happening— >>> 💌 DOWNLOAD THE NERVOUS SYSTEM RESET GUIDE 💌 <<<

Ever feel like your mind & body are stuck in overdrive?It's not just “anxiety.”It's your nervous system trapped in fight-or-flight.And you can't think your way to feeling better.In today’s episode, we’re diving into 3 powerful somatic tools that calm your stress response—fast.Think: science-backed, zero-fluff techniques that get your body back online in minutes.We’re talking about:✔️ Why you can’t just “think your way calm” when your body feels unsafe✔️ The science behind my favorite somatic tools✔️ How to interrupt the stress loop in real time and regulate on the spotFeeling better doesn’t have to be complicated.You just need the right tools—and a body that remembers how to feel safe again.Hit play and learn how to shift out of fight-or-flight, starting right now.⚡️ P.S. Registration for BRB closes TONIGHT!This is your last chance to join the Spring Corhort for 12 weeks of step-by-step nervous system healing.Head to michellegrosser.com/BRB to grab your spot.— >>> 💌 DOWNLOAD THE NERVOUS SYSTEM RESET GUIDE 💌 <<<

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— >>> 💌 DOWNLOAD THE NERVOUS SYSTEM RESET GUIDE 💌 <<<

Tired all the time? Mood all over the place? Period wrecking your week?But every time you get your labs done, it’s the same thing: “Everything looks normal.” 🙄This week on The Calm Mom, I’m joined by Dr. Leisha Drews—a hormone expert and functional medicine practitioner who’s here to say: you’re not crazy, and you’re not broken. As the host of the Happily Hormonal Podcast, Leisha shares her unique insights on how our bodies work and encourages women to take charge of their health.We're talking:✅ Why your labs might look fine—but your body doesn’t feel fine✅ What’s actually going on with your hormones and thyroid ✅ The first 3 shifts to start rebuilding your energy, mood, and cycle healthYou’ll learn how stress, blood sugar, and even your exercise routine are impacting your hormones—and how to support your body with small, practical changes that make a big difference.🎧 Let this episode be your permission slip to trust what you feel, ask better questions, and stop settling for “fine.”Connect with Leisha:📷 @leishadrews 🎙️  Michelle on Happily Hormonal Podcast📝 Take the Hormone Imbalance Quiz💪 Equip Protein PowderRelated Links:Previous EpisodeHeal Your Metabolism & Balance Your HormonesTry This Bedtime Drink to Lower Stress Hormones and Improve SleepIs Your Body Holding Chronic Stress in Your Fascia? How Fascia is the Key to HealingPath to Wellness: The 7 As of HealingHealing Anxiety & Burnout: 4 Non-Negotiables for Nervous System Regulation— >>> 💌 DOWNLOAD THE NERVOUS SYSTEM RESET GUIDE 💌 <<<

If you’re waking up tired, dragging through your day, and barely making it to bedtime without snapping or crashing…You might not have a time management issue or even a sleep issue.💥 You likely have a nervous system issue.In this episode, we’re breaking down what’s actually draining your energy (spoiler: it’s not your to-do list)—and 3 science-backed shifts to help you get it back.You’ll learn:Why burnout messes with your mitochondria (yep, we’re going cellular)How your nervous system is hijacking your energy production3 research-backed ways to naturally rebuild your energy—without relying on caffeine or willpowerWe’re not talking band-aid hacks.  We’re talking real shifts that support your body’s ability to create sustainable, vibrant energy again. Because when your body feels safe, energy is created—not just spent.Hit play and let’s rebuild your energy from the inside out.Related Links:Previous EpisodeThe 4 Rs of Stress Relief: A Simple Framework to Calm Your Mind and BodyThese 5 Habits Are Causing Your Burnout3 Consistency Habits Behind 300 Episodes (And How They Can Work for You Too)Want the Keys to Success? Learn The Top 5 Habits of Successful MomsSustainable Habit Hacks: 5 Steps to Reset Your Habits— >>> 💌 DOWNLOAD THE NERVOUS SYSTEM RESET GUIDE 💌 <<<

Ever feel like your mind and body just can’t chill—no matter how much lavender oil, deep breathing, or “self-care” you try?You might be missing the real MVP of nervous system regulation: your vagus nerve.It’s not just some wellness buzzword.  The vagus nerve is your nervous system’s on switch for calm—and if it’s not firing well, neither are you.In this episode, we’re breaking down why your system won’t stop buzzing, even when you’re doing all the “right” things (deep breathing, journaling, nightly tea… anyone?).And more importantly?Exactly how to reset your system in a way that’s simple, science-backed, and actually doable in real life.You’ll learn:What the vagus nerve actually is (and why you should care)The difference between high vs. low vagal tone—and how it impacts your stress, digestion, sleep, and mood7 science-backed, ways to naturally tone your vagus nerve starting todayNo expensive gadgets. No hour-long routines. Just real tools for real life.🎧 Hit play to start rewiring your stress response from the inside out.Related Episodes:Previous EpisodeThe 4 Rs of Stress Relief: A Simple Framework to Calm Your Mind and BodyWhy Your Nervous System May Be Dysregulated Even If You Don’t Feel Stressed OutSurprising Ways We’ve All Experienced Childhood Trauma – 3 Categories of Trauma and Toxic Stress3 Daily Practices to Calm Stress and Anxiety (Part 1)3 Daily Practices for Calming Stress and Anxiety (Part 2)— >>> 💌 DOWNLOAD THE NERVOUS SYSTEM RESET GUIDE 💌 <<<

You love your kids. But lately? You feel irritated, overstimulated, and straight-up overwhelmed. This isn’t just “normal mom stress.”You’re likely parenting from survival mode—with a nervous system stuck in overdrive.In today’s episode, I’m breaking down the 5 signs that you're parenting in fight-or-flight—and what to do when the chaos feels constant and your patience is MIA.We’re talking about: The nervous system patterns behind overstimulation, urgency, and disconnectionWhy you feel guilty for resting (and how to rewire that belief)Small, doable shifts to get out of fight-or-flight (even when your kids are climbing the walls)Because it’s not just about getting through the day.It’s about feeling grounded, present, and actually liking the life you’re building.You and your kiddos deserve that.🎧 Hit play for a new way forward.Related Links:Previous EpisodeThe Lies We’re Dealt about Motherhood and How to Live, Work, and Parent on our Own TermsIs Your Inner Child Running the Show? Simple Steps to Start Reparenting YourselfWhat Does It Take To Be a Zen Parent? The Power of Self-Awareness and Mindfulness in MotherhoodConnection-Focused Strategies for Challenging Parenting Moments5 Surprising Ways Anxiety Can Show Up in Parenting— >>> 💌 DOWNLOAD THE NERVOUS SYSTEM RESET GUIDE 💌 <<<

You know something’s off—your energy is tanked, your moods are all over the place, and your body feels like it’s waving a red flag.But every time you get your labs done? “Everything looks normal.” 🙄You’re not imagining things. And you’re definitely not a hypochondriac.In today’s conversation, I’m joined by Dr. Heather Stone—a functional medicine practitioner, hormone expert, and regenerative farmer (yep, we go there)—who’s here to break down the real, often-missed signs of thyroid dysfunction and autoimmune disease that so many high-achieving women are silently living with.We’re talking about the emotional toll of being dismissed, the early signs no one talks about, and the exact steps you can take to start feeling better in your body.She also shares how stress, blood sugar, and even your exercise routine might be affecting your symptoms—and how to start replenishing your body’s reserves with small, practical shifts.Things you’ll learn in this episode:✅ Why your labs might be “normal,” but you still feel exhausted, anxious, or off✅ The difference between dysfunction and disease—and why catching it early matters✅ The first 3 things to focus on if you’re ready to start rebuilding your health and energyThis episode is your permission slip to trust yourself, ask better questions, and stop settling for feeling “meh.”Let’s get into it. 🎧👇Connect with Dr. Heather Stone:IG:@drheatherstoneFB Group: Happy Healthy and Lean: Women Overcoming Low Thyroid>>> REGISTER FOR THE CALM & COLLECTED WORKSHOP <<<Related Links:Previous EpisodeIs Suppressing Your Emotions Making You Sick? Surprising Ways Your Emotional Health Impacts Your Physical Health5 Ways to Tell Whether Your Productivity is Toxic or HealthyHow to Prioritize our Mental HealthWhy Am I Like This?! How The 3 States of Our Nervous System Affect Motherhood, Health, and ProductivityPrioritize Your Wellbeing Without Mom Guilt With Robin Rhine McDonald— >>> 💌 DOWNLOAD THE NERVOUS SYSTEM RESET GUIDE 💌 <<<

If you’ve been trying to balance your hormones, fix your fatigue, or finally regulate your nervous system—but still feel like a burnt-out zombie in yoga pants—it might not be what you are doing…It might be what you need to stop.In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on 5 sneaky habits I cut out that made a massive difference in how I feel—physically, emotionally, mentally, hormonally (hi, cortisol).And no, this isn’t about a 17-step morning routine or becoming someone who cold plunges at 5 a.m.This is about doing less, but doing it more intentionally.We’re diving into: Why your “healthy habits” might actually be stressing out your nervous systemThe 5 habits I quit that gave me my energy, patience, and sanity backHow to get your cortisol to chill—without quitting your life and becoming a hermitIf you’re tired of being tired, anxious for no reason, or just running on vibes and caffeine—this one’s for you.🎧 Hit play and let’s talk about 5 habits you don’t need in your life anymore.>>> REGISTER FOR THE CALM & COLLECTED WORKSHOP <<<Related Links:Previous EpisodeMy 5 Step Mourning Routine4 Signs You're Addicted to Cortisol (And How to Fix It)Stuck in Bad Habits? Stop Spinning Your Wheels and Learn the 3 Requirements for Lasting ChangeThese 5 Habits are Causing Your Burnout— >>> 💌 DOWNLOAD THE NERVOUS SYSTEM RESET GUIDE 💌 <<<