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

Have you ever worn your busyness like a badge of honor?Oftentimes, being busy and having a packed schedule can make us feel like we’re living a full life. But hustling between events and commitments doesn’t mean we’re living life the fullest.Today we hear from Gabe Cox, an online business and goals strategist and the founder of Red Hot Mindset. As an avid runner, Gabe has harnessed that passion into helping women set goals, plan strategically, and do it all from a powerful place of simplicity.Gabe shows us how we can ditch hustle culture and intentionally plan our goals based on our season of life.3 things you’ll learn:How to protect yourself from hustle culture while working toward your goalsHow to turn your passion and purpose into impact and incomeHow to craft a personalized game plan that works for the season you’re in and the capacity you have Connect with Gabe:IG: @gabecox_redhotmindsetRedhotmindset.comMy Game Plan WorkbookTAKE THE PERSONALITY PATTERN QUIZ!BOOK A FREE 30-MINUTE CALL WITH MICHELLEASK MICHELLE A QUESTION!REGULATION RESOURCESFB COMMUNITY: The Calm Mom CollectiveJOIN ME ON INSTAGRAM:@itsmichellegrosser“I love The Calm Mom Podcast!” ← if that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing our show!  This helps us support more women, just like you, on their motherhood journey.  Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.”  Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode!— >>> 💌 DOWNLOAD THE NERVOUS SYSTEM RESET GUIDE 💌 <<<

What’s your go-to response when you’re asked to take on something new? For the longest time, I’d automatically say yes (regardless of whether I had the time or energy).  Can you relate?As high-achieving moms, we likely take pride in being high-capacity - you’re dependable, productive, reliable, helpful, etc. But being quick to say yes to everything can also be a fast track to burnout.In today’s episode, I share 3 things I started saying to help me set better boundaries around my time, energy, and bandwidth, and help me recover from burnout.  If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed and pressed for time lately, this episode is for you! TAKE THE PERSONALITY PATTERN QUIZ!BOOK A FREE 30-MINUTE CALL WITH MICHELLEASK MICHELLE A QUESTION!FB COMMUNITY: The Calm Mom CollectiveJOIN ME ON INSTAGRAM: @michellegrosser.coach“I love The Calm Mom Podcast!” ← if that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing our show!  This helps us support more women, just like you, on their motherhood journey.  Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.”  Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode!— >>> 💌 DOWNLOAD THE NERVOUS SYSTEM RESET GUIDE 💌 <<<

Are you a helicopter parent?  Do you often find yourself hovering over your kids to make sure they’re safe and intervening at the slightest sign of struggle?We’re responsible for the health and safety of our children (obv), but the research is showing that there are consequences to helicopter parenting that we might not be aware of. In today’s episode, Bizzie Gold, author, speaker, mom of 4, and founder of the Break Method, brings insight into the connection between childhood emotional patterning and behavioral expressions in adulthood. In today’s episode, she shares how helicopter parenting can affect our children’s brain development and emotional patterning and offers a better solution for both us and our kiddos. 3 things you’ll learn:How helicopter parenting is more harmful than helpfulHow to look at your child’s perspective when stress is escalatingHow to help your child build autonomy and self-confidenceConnect with Bizzie:IG: @bizziegoldBizzieGold.comTAKE THE PERSONALITY PATTERN QUIZ!BOOK A FREE 30-MINUTE CALL WITH MICHELLE ASK MICHELLE A QUESTION!FB COMMUNITY: The Calm Mom CollectiveJOIN ME ON INSTAGRAM: @michellegrosser.coach“I love The Calm Mom Podcast!” ← if that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing our show!  This helps us support more women, just like you, on their motherhood journey.  Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.”  Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode!— >>> 💌 DOWNLOAD THE NERVOUS SYSTEM RESET GUIDE 💌 <<<

Some things just go together.  Peanut butter & chocolate, mac & cheese, and perfectionism & anxiety. 😉But in all seriousness, if you notice that you tend to have perfectionistic tendencies, you likely also manage high-functioning anxiety.  You feel uneasy when things are out of order.  It drives you crazy when people don’t follow rules.  It’s hard to relax when the house is a mess.  You have really high expectations for yourself and others.I get it because I’ve been there too.  And in today’s episode, we take a look at where your perfectionism might have started and then explore 3 reasons why perfectionists tend to have high anxiety (and what to do about it). TAKE THE PERSONALITY PATTERN QUIZ!BOOK A FREE 30-MINUTE CALL WITH MICHELLEASK MICHELLE A QUESTION!FB COMMUNITY: The Calm Mom CollectiveJOIN ME ON INSTAGRAM: @michellegrosser.coach“I love The Calm Mom Podcast!” ← if that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing our show!  This helps us support more women, just like you, on their motherhood journey.  Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.”  Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode!— >>> 💌 DOWNLOAD THE NERVOUS SYSTEM RESET GUIDE 💌 <<<

Do you use a daily to-do list?I know how good it can feel to cross things off a list, but did you know that to-do lists are not the best way to maximize our productivity and efficiency?In today’s episode, time management expert Megan Sumrell talks to us about getting rid of our lists and focusing on our priorities and time management instead of just crossing off to-dos. After spending over 20 years working in systems and planning, Megan has formulated easy to implement steps to manage your time at home, feel productive, and get organized, all while keeping your sense of self and purpose.3 things you’ll learn:Why you should be aiming for work-life harmony instead of work-life balance.Why your daily task list is adding stress to your life and what to do instead.How to minimize distractions and stay focused on your prioritiesConnect with Megan:IG: @megansumrellwww.pinkbee.coThe Pink Bee AppJoin RESTORE -  DETAILS AND REGISTRATION HERE!BOOK A FREE 30-MINUTE CALL WITH MICHELLEASK MICHELLE A QUESTION!FB COMMUNITY: The Calm Mom CollectiveJOIN ME ON INSTAGRAM: @michellegrosser.coach“I love The Calm Mom Podcast!” ← if that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing our show!  This helps us support more women, just like you, on their motherhood journey.  Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.”  Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode!— >>> 💌 DOWNLOAD THE NERVOUS SYSTEM RESET GUIDE 💌 <<<

Do you feel like you’re always rushing?  Wondering where your creativity has gone? If so, you might be stuck in “survival mode”.The everyday and chronic stress we experience causes a physiological response in our body. We release hormones like adrenaline and cortisol and are prompted into survival mode - fight, flight, freeze, or fawn.  When our body doesn’t feel safe enough to return to baseline stress level, we can get stuck in a survival mode. In today’s episode, I’ve got five signs that you might be stuck in survival mode.  Some of these signs can be subtle and most are fairly common.So listen in to find out if you might be living in survival mode. Registration is OPEN! JOIN RESTORE TODAY!BOOK A FREE 30-MINUTE CALL WITH MICHELLEASK MICHELLE A QUESTION!FB COMMUNITY: The Calm Mom CollectiveJOIN ME ON INSTAGRAM: @michellegrosser.coach“I love The Calm Mom Podcast!” ← if that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing our show!  This helps us support more women, just like you, on their motherhood journey.  Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.”  Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode!— >>> 💌 DOWNLOAD THE NERVOUS SYSTEM RESET GUIDE 💌 <<<

Have you noticed a difference between feeling tired and being chronically fatigued?We can usually take a quick nap or go to bed early to recover from feeling tired.   But chronic fatigue is a deeper issue that requires a more holistic response.In today’s episode, Certified Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, Tiffany Cagwin,  joins us to talk about some of the most common culprits of chronic fatigue and how it’s affecting working moms in particular (hint: it’s not just stress!). The mental load of motherhood, lack of sleep, and constant stimulation may seem like the obvious causes of your energy shortage, but today’s episode will expose some of the surprising roots that are contributing to your chronic fatigue.Tiffany’s aim is to help take a holistic approach to helping us moms heal chronic fatigue by better managing our time, giving us energy-boosting habits, and steering us away from habits that are more harmful than helpful.3 things you’ll learn:Key reasons we’re seeing an energy shortage among momsThe most common causes of chronic fatigueDay-to-day habits that can aren’t actually energy givingConnect with Tiffany:IG: @tiffcagwinBook a Discovery Call with TiffanyFree Guide: Fatigued to Fired UpJOIN THE RESTORE WAITLISTBOOK A FREE 30-MINUTE CALL WITH MICHELLEASK MICHELLE A QUESTION!FB COMMUNITY: The Calm Mom CollectiveJOIN ME ON INSTAGRAM: @michellegrosser.coach“I love The Calm Mom Podcast!” ← if that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing our show!  This helps us support more women, just like you, on their motherhood journey.  Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.”  Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode!— >>> 💌 DOWNLOAD THE NERVOUS SYSTEM RESET GUIDE 💌 <<<

Here are some of the top benefits to having a regulated nervous system:improved mood and emotional balanceincreased creativityreduced stress, anxiety and overwhelmbetter sleep and physical recoveryimproved digestive functionincreased overall resilience (this is the goal)If you’re ready for more of this ⤴️, then today’s episode is for you.In this episode, I share 4 things you can start doing today to regulate your nervous system.  Each of these game-changing strategies are small changes that will have a huge impact in healing and regulating your nervous system.JOIN THE RESTORE WAITLISTBOOK A FREE 30-MINUTE CALL WITH MICHELLEASK MICHELLE A QUESTION!FB COMMUNITY: The Calm Mom CollectiveJOIN ME ON INSTAGRAM: @michellegrosser.coach“I love The Calm Mom Podcast!” ← if that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing our show!  This helps us support more women, just like you, on their motherhood journey.  Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.”  Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode!— >>> 💌 DOWNLOAD THE NERVOUS SYSTEM RESET GUIDE 💌 <<<

What’s holding you back from chasing down those big dreams of yours?Is it a pesky inner critic?  Do you struggle to find the time? Has it been hard to focus on your personal goals since becoming a mom?I get it - it’s easy to get swept up in the day-to-day of motherhood. Whether you feel like you’ve given up parts of yourself, are your own worst critic, or find yourself using motherhood as an excuse to hit pause on your goals, you’re not alone.Today, mother of 3, wife, entrepreneur, and marathoner, Andrea Herbert of Gold Ivy Health Co., joins us to talk about how to live a life that actually aligns with our values and brings us a sense of fulfillment. Andrea has coached thousands of women to embody the highest version of themselves. Whether your goal is to build confidence, be a better parent, or find more joy, you can overcome your mental obstacles and turn your dreams into a reality.3 things you’ll learn:How to tame the motherhood inner criticHow to sustain your energy throughout the dayHow to build confidence and shatter your limiting beliefsConnect with Andrea:goldivyhealthco.comIG: @goldivyhealthcoMove with GoldIvyJOIN THE RESTORE WAITLISTBOOK A FREE 30-MINUTE CALL WITH MICHELLEASK MICHELLE A QUESTION!FB COMMUNITY: The Calm Mom CollectiveJOIN ME ON INSTAGRAM: @michellegrosser.coach“I love The Calm Mom Podcast!” ← if that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing our show!  This helps us support more women, just like you, on their motherhood journey.  Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.”  Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode!— >>> 💌 DOWNLOAD THE NERVOUS SYSTEM RESET GUIDE 💌 <<<

What do you usually do when you’re feeling anxious, irritable, or burned out?Do you tend to ignore it?  Push though? Check out?Experiencing anxiety, irritability, or burnout can be a signal that your body’s in a fight, flight, or freeze response.In today’s episode, I share a few different body-based somatic tools and practices that can help shift your nervous system out of a fight, flight or freeze stress response and back to a place of safety, calmness, and regulation. Bonus - each of the somatic tools I give you in this episode are super simple and only take a couple minutes!JOIN THE RESTORE WAITLISTBOOK A FREE 30-MINUTE CALL WITH MICHELLEASK MICHELLE A QUESTION!FB COMMUNITY: The Calm Mom CollectiveJOIN ME ON INSTAGRAM: @michellegrosser.coach“I love The Calm Mom Podcast!” ← if that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing our show!  This helps us support more women, just like you, on their motherhood journey.  Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.”  Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode!— >>> 💌 DOWNLOAD THE NERVOUS SYSTEM RESET GUIDE 💌 <<<