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

It’s that time of year again where everyone’s talking about goals.    I love goal setting, don’t get me wrong.  But I’ve noticed that oftentimes, goal setting is tied to a whole lot of “shoulds”.  We think we should be exercising more, so we set a goal around it.  We think we should be more productive, so we set a goal around it.   When’s the last time that you set goals that truly lit up your soul?   Join our conversation with Kate House, host of The Live By Design Podcast. Kate specializes in coaching women towards personal growth and has a blueprint designed to get your dreams off the ground.    If you’re ready to bridge the gap between your vision and reality, this is the episode for you.  Through intention setting, reflection, and dream casting, Kate teaches us how to identify our big-picture goals that will guide our next steps.   Three things you’ll learn in this episode: How to set your own personal goals with soul The step-by-step plan to bring these goals to fruition and find joy in the day-to-day How to trade in all-or-nothing thinking and perfectionism for a growth mindset To connect with Kate, head to: Instagram: @mskatehouse  Website: www.mskatehouse.com Podcast Summit: The Empowered Self Summit All Access Pass (Using the link, enter coupon code "house" for $97 off, making the offer free.)   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!

When was the last time you made a New Year’s resolution? Better question - when was the last time you actually followed through on a New Years resolution?   If this seems like a bummer - let me encourage you today.  It’s not you - New Year's resolutions simply don’t work. So let’s talk about why (and what to do instead).   In today’s episode, I share the 5 reasons I stopped making New Year's resolutions. We can learn from the pitfalls of setting resolutions to get more intentional about our goals for 2024.    If you’re looking for ideas to bring about lasting change in 2024, this is the episode for you.  Cheers to the New Year! 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!

Have you ever looked around your house or car and asked yourself “where did all this stuff come from?!”   Your nervous system thrives in an orderly environment.  So it makes sense that tripping over stuff at every turn can make us feel overwhelmed and cranky.   And it’s not just physical stuff that feels cluttered.  Sometimes all the stuff going on in our minds feels just as chaotic.   In today’s episode, Emily McDermott of Moms Overcoming Overwhelm, teaches us how to create space in our homes and minds.    Join us as Emily shares practical steps for embracing simplicity and decluttering our homes, heads, and hearts.   Three things you’ll learn in this episode: How clutter affects nervous system regulation How to simplify your life to align with your spiritual well-being Where to start the decluttering process so your don’t get overwhelmed   To connect with Emily, head to: Instagram: @simplebyemmy www.simplebyemmy.com Emily’s Facebook Group Moms Overcoming Overwhelm Podcast 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!

I love the holidays... and they can often mean time around extended family that can be super triggering.    So if you’re bracing for Aunt Edna’s constant commentary, grandma’s passive aggressive tone, and Uncle Bill’s parenting advice (ugh) - I've got you.     Here’s the good news - there are things you can do to regulate your nervous system so that these challenging family dynamics don't set you off.   Three things you’ll learn in this episode: How to resource yourself before stepping into triggering situations so your nervous system is best prepared How you can set healthy and loving boundaries around time with extended family Ways to regulate when you notice yourself becoming activated in social situations   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!

Do you ever feel overwhelmed with all the things you have to do and don’t know how you’re going to fit everything in?   We all have the same number of hours in a day, but why does it feel like some people are better at getting things done?   In today’s episode, Anna Dearmon Kornick, time management coach and host of the podcast “It’s About Time - A Podcast about Work, Life and Balance” joins us to lay out her guide to effective time management.    The truth is that sometimes the calendars and the pretty planners aren’t enough. Join in as Anna shares the tools and tips we need for home and work, so we can optimize how we use our time.   Three things you’ll learn in this episode:   Three tools every mom needs in her time management tool box Why time management goes beyond the pages of your planner Where to start if you want to better manage your time    To connect with Anna, head to: Instagram: @annadkornick Website: annadkornick.com Book: Timemanagementessentials.com   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!  

Is anyone else feeling the pressure to do all the things over the next few weeks?   With everything we have going on over the holidays, it makes sense that our nervous system can slip into a state of overwhelm.    But here’s the thing about throwing our hands up in frustration - fixating on overwhelm gives our power away.   Where our focus goes, our energy flows, right?  Let’s take that power back.   In today’s episode you’ll learn 3 effective science-backed strategies to reduce holiday overwhelm.  These are mind-body solutions you can put into practice right now so that you can enjoy the next few weeks with peace and presence.   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!  

For years, I was convinced that my happy hour cocktail was what I needed to take the edge off a long day.  I thought my glass of cabernet in the evening helped me get a good night’s sleep.     But as I learned about the nervous system, I realized that a lot of what I believed about alcohol simply wasn’t true.   In today’s episode, Colleen Kachmann, a Sober-ish Master Recovery Coach, reminds us that it’s never really about the alcohol.  It’s about our ability to manage our mind and take care of our body.     Through her transformative strategies for emotional sobriety, Colleen guides us to embrace our inner strength, feel secure in ourselves, and trust our intuition.   Ultimately, she invites us to explore how to feel safe with ourselves - with or without a drink in hand.   Three things you’ll learn in this episode: How alcohol actually affects our brain, body, and nervous system How emotional sobriety equips us to deal with life as it is, rather than how we think it should be Why emotional disconnect is the root cause of brain fog, uncertainty, & lack of focus To connect with Colleen, head to: IG: @recoverwithcolleen Website - Recover With Colleen It's Not About The Alcohol Podcast   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!

When was the last time you had a whole list of stuff you needed to get done, but you couldn’t motivate yourself to do it?  You kept thinking about it, but couldn’t bring yourself to take action.   When we find ourselves procrastinating, it can be super frustrating.  So, why do we procrastinate?    Some of the answers lie within the wisdom of the nervous system.   In today’s episode, you’ll learn what’s likely happening in your body and subconscious mind when you procrastinate and I’ll coach you through 3 simple hacks to help bring yourself out of a state of procrastination and into feeling motivated and taking action.   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!

If you’ve ever struggled with chronic pain, anxiety, or depression, you probably know how frustrating it can be when you’re experiencing real pain and symptoms, but the doctors tell you that your labs are all within “normal” range.   Mainstream medicine is only beginning to recognize the powerful role of the brain in the development of chronic pain, anxiety, and depression, but decades of research and clinical experience have demonstrated its pivotal role in recovery.     In today’s episode, we’re joined by Christie Uipi, a psychotherapist specializing in the treatment of chronic pain, anxiety, and depression. Christie is the founder of The Better Mind Center and a key collaborator on the development and research of the Pain Reprocessing Therapy treatment modality.   If you’ve experienced the gap between research and practice that has left you cycling through traditional symptom-management treatments that don’t bring relief, this episode is for you.     As a recovering pain patient herself, Christie is passionate about the field of mind-body medicine, and committed to changing the way that chronic pain, anxiety, and depression are traditionally treated and understood.   Three things you’ll learn in this episode: The mind-body approach to healing anxiety and chronic pain Personality traits that may indicate a dysregulated nervous system How trauma and nervous system dysregulation can increase chronic pain & anxiety   To connect with Christie, head to: Instagram: @better.with.christie Website: https://bettermindcenter.com/ The Way Out Book     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!

There are 4 main stress responses - do you know yours?   Let’s face it - life can be stressful.  Even if we’re intentional about identifying and reducing our stressors, we can’t eliminate all stress from our life.   So whether it’s parenting, work, the holidays, or something else in life bringing about a season that feels stressful, understanding how you respond to stress is really helpful.     In today’s episode, we’ll explore the 4 different stress responses so you can discover your coping strategy and learn to better manage stress. 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!