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

When’s the last time you went down a research rabbit hole?   If you’re anything like me, it can be easy to get caught up in researching the best parenting strategies, tools, and products for our kids.     But holy moly is there a lot of information out there!  And it can be challenging to parse out the reliable data and not get overwhelmed by the sheer volume of information available to us as parents.   In today’s episode, Emily Oster, professor of economics at Brown University and NYT Best-Selling author of books like Expecting Better, Cribsheet, and The Family Firm, discusses her work in economics and statistical methods to help parents understand and make research-backed choices in pregnancy and parenting.   Join Emily and I as we break down the data (or lack thereof) behind popular parenting advice and what it really means to be a “good mom.”   3 things you’ll learn in this episode: Why data literacy is so important for parents How data helps us make decisions and gives us perspective The surprising data behind popular parenting advice   To connect with Emily, head to: Instagram ​​@profemilyoster Website https://www.parentdata.org/ ParentData Newsletter   “I think we often put too much pressure on ourselves, treating too many choices as if they're super important. The truth is, a lot of stuff is pretty minor. When people write to me about certain things, I often say, 'Don't stress it. Go with the easy option.' But then there are those big decisions, and that's where it gets tricky. It's all about figuring out when to dig into the data and really think about what's best for your family.” - Prof. Emily Oster BOOK A FREE 30-MINUTE CALL WITH MICHELLE   TAKE THE PERSONALITY PATTERN QUIZ!   ASK MICHELLE A QUESTION!   REGULATION RESOURCES   FB COMMUNITY: The Calm Mom Collective   JOIN 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 💌 <<<

I’ve got a quick bonus episode for you today!    This one mindset shift has been coming up over and over again in my coaching sessions the last couple of weeks and it’s so powerful that I wanted to share it with all of you here on the podcast.   Don’t miss this bonus episode (especially if you tend to be a high-achiever or perfectionist)!    It’s a simple, yet powerful mindset shift that will change the way you evaluate your progress in motherhood and every other area of your life. The Gap & The Gain Book ASK MICHELLE A QUESTION! TAKE THE PERSONALITY PATTERN QUIZ! BOOK A FREE 30-MINUTE CALL WITH MICHELLE REGULATION RESOURCES FB COMMUNITY: The Calm Mom Collective JOIN 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 💌 <<<

Did you know that your nervous system is constantly communicating with you? And like any other communication, some messages are more important than others.   In today’s episode, I coach through 3 nervous system red flags that moms shouldn’t ignore.     If you experience any (or all) of these red flags, this episode will help you understand what’s going on in your body and nervous system so you can be empowered to do something about it.  TAKE THE PERSONALITY PATTERN QUIZ! BOOK A FREE 30-MINUTE CALL WITH MICHELLE ASK MICHELLE A QUESTION! REGULATION RESOURCES FB COMMUNITY: The Calm Mom Collective JOIN 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 ever experienced burnout, and then because you were so exhausted, you didn’t have the energy to do anything about it? I’ve been there too, friend.   Today’s guest, Shelley Kemmerer PA-C, MCHS is a parent and founder of Run Tell Mom LLC, and  certified by The Training Institute of Parental Burnout.    Join us as we discuss the importance of recognizing burnout in the different roles we play, the importance of sharing the mental load and household tasks, and how we can recover and prevent future burnout.   3 things you’ll learn in this episode: The three components of parental burnout Habits and boundaries to prevent burnout How household equity and a mom’s mental load factor into burnout   To connect with Shelley, head to: Instagram @runtellmom Website runtellmom.com     “In society, there's a constant push for productivity, equating it with our worth. Mothers often feel this pressure from all sides, including social media and mixed messages. Do we truly need to prove our parenting and productivity by completing tasks?” - Shelley Kemmerer   TAKE THE PERSONALITY PATTERN QUIZ!   REGULATION RESOURCES   BOOK A FREE 30-MINUTE CALL WITH MICHELLE   ASK MICHELLE A QUESTION!   FB COMMUNITY: The Calm Mom Collective   JOIN 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 💌 <<<

If there’s an emotion that we just don’t know what to do with as a society, it’s anger! There are so many labels associated with it - our anger's called crazy, weak, uncontrolled, violent, unacceptable, etc.  But anger is actually a really powerful and important messenger that communicates to us that something’s wrong, a boundary’s been crossed, or someone’s being mistreated.  And we all experience it.  So whether you fall into the camp of women who repress their anger (me, angry? *gasp*), or women whose anger is often out on full display, we all need tools to express our anger in healthy ways. In today’s episode, you’ll learn 3 body-based techniques to help you feel, express, and release your anger in a healthy way so you don't have to suppress it or take it out on others.    TAKE THE PERSONALITY PATTERN QUIZ!   BOOK A FREE 30-MINUTE CALL WITH MICHELLE   ASK MICHELLE A QUESTION!   REGULATION RESOURCES   FB COMMUNITY: The Calm Mom Collective   JOIN 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 ever had to set a difficult boundary with your own parents or in-laws?    Today’s guest, Abbey Williams, is a behavioral health therapist and the heart behind You, The Mother. She’s also the author of “An ABC of Families” and a mom of 4.    In this episode, we discuss Abbey’s own journey in making the self-honoring decision to limit contact with her mother in order to protect her well-being.    Abbey and I discuss the inner work it takes to break generational cycles and Abbey’s healing journey as she navigated the transitions of motherhood.    Things you’ll learn in this episode:  The journey of finding yourself again in motherhood How to communicate boundaries with extended family  The important work of a cycle breaker How to nurture your inner child while raising your own kids   To connect with Abbey, head to: Instagram ​​@youthemother Website www.youthemother.com Coaching & Resources   “I believe there's immense power in our messy moments. We're not just breaking cycles and healing our inner child; we're also demonstrating how to make mistakes, take responsibility, show empathy, and apologize when we're wrong. By doing so, we're shaping a generation unafraid of their imperfections.” - Abbey Williams   ASK MICHELLE A QUESTION!   REGULATION RESOURCES   TAKE THE PERSONALITY PATTERN QUIZ!   BOOK A FREE 30-MINUTE CALL WITH MICHELLE   FB COMMUNITY: The Calm Mom Collective   JOIN 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 💌 <<<

Whether you’ve been experiencing anxiety for days or decades, I’m here to tell you today that peace is possible.    If you feel like you’ve tried everything - mindset work, medication, meditation - but nothing has really gotten to the root of your anxiety, you're probably right.    So many of the remedies for anxiety we see today are band-aids that might help treat some of the symptoms of anxiety, but don’t address the root cause of why you’re feeling anxious.    Tune in to today’s episode to learn the #1 thing you need to know and understand in order to truly overcome your anxiety and find an effective path to healing. TAKE THE PERSONALITY PATTERN QUIZ! BOOK A FREE 30-MINUTE CALL WITH MICHELLE ASK MICHELLE A QUESTION! REGULATION RESOURCES FB COMMUNITY: The Calm Mom Collective JOIN 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 💌 <<<

Let’s talk about burnout, friend.  If you’re anything like me, the moment you became a mom, you were suddenly in a constant state of demand - and that demand takes its toll on our body.   Today’s guest, Lori Aikman, is the go-to girl for women looking to recover from burnout and uplevel their health by getting to the root cause of symptoms through functional lab testing.   Join Lori and I as we dive into the science of some of the root causes of burnout and adrenal fatigue and how to start your healing journey.    It’s time to feel vibrant so that you can live the life you desire!   Three things you’ll learn in this episode: Red flags that your body is experiencing burnout Root causes of burnout from a functional medicine perspective Strategies to prevent and reverse adrenal fatigue   To connect with Lori, head to: Instagram: @loriaikman Links: https://linktr.ee/loriaikman Hormone Handbook “The common theme is the experience of chronic demands. These demands might not necessarily result from stress; you might genuinely enjoy what you do and love your children and job. However, the constant demands place ongoing stress on your body, which can trigger hormonal changes. These changes often manifest in elevated cortisol levels within the adrenals, leading to thyroid issues and disruptions in hormones such as estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone. These hormonal imbalances can then cause irregular periods, alterations in hair, weight fluctuations, and other outward signs, which are essentially downstream indications of an underlying root cause problem.” - Lori Aikman   ASK MICHELLE A QUESTION!   REGULATION RESOURCES    TAKE THE PERSONALITY PATTERN QUIZ!   BOOK A FREE 30-MINUTE CALL WITH MICHELLE   FB COMMUNITY: The Calm Mom Collective   JOIN 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 💌 <<<

Peace - we all want more of it, but it can feel hard to come by as a busy mom.  Amiright?!   We’re managing endless to-do lists, carrying the family’s mental load, and our kids and partner constantly need us - there can be so much going on that it feels hard to experience inner peace.   In today’s episode, you’ll learn 5 strategies I teach my clients to help unlock inner peace. These are practical tips and mindset shifts that I’ve incorporated over the last few years - they’ve changed my life and brought me so much peace.   You deserve to experience inner peace too, friend.  You are worthy of it.    TAKE THE PERSONALITY PATTERN QUIZ!   ASK MICHELLE A QUESTION!   REGULATION RESOURCES   BOOK A FREE 30-MINUTE CALL WITH MICHELLE   FB COMMUNITY: The Calm Mom Collective   JOIN 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 💌 <<<

Our habits determine our future, but they also determine our present, right?  Habits shape our thinking, our words, and our actions.  So, are you ready for a habit reset?   In today’s episode, habit queen Emily Nichols will help you get your habits on track.  Emily is deeply passionate about redefining self-care and health, and she's on a mission to assist women like you become transformed from the inside out.    Join us in today's episode as Emily and I dive into tips and strategies for incorporating new habits, discuss the importance of systems, and explore the ultimate resource for sustainable habit hacks.   Three things you’ll learn in this episode: Emily's 5-step habit change method How to recognize which habits you need for the season you’re in Why moms should approach their habits differently   To connect with Emily, head to: Instagram: @emilynichols22 Website: www.emily-nichols.com   “It starts with habits. Habits will lead to discipline. Habits will take the place of motivation.” - Emily Nichols TAKE THE PERSONALITY PATTERN QUIZ!   ASK MICHELLE A QUESTION!   REGULATION RESOURCES   BOOK A FREE 30-MINUTE CALL WITH MICHELLE   FB COMMUNITY: The Calm Mom Collective   JOIN 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 💌 <<<