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

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 💌 <<<

Do you ever feel anxious, but can’t really pinpoint why?   The thing with high-functioning anxiety is that it’s not always easy to detect.  We seem to be functioning well in our day-to-day lives, but under the surface we feel edgy, stressed, and overwhelmed.     It’s that sense that there’s not enough time and we’re running behind. We feel tired, but wired.  Our body is telling us to slow down, but our brain is convincing us we can push harder.  I’ve been there, and I know how exhausting it is to live with anxiety.   In today’s episode, we explore 3 of the most common roots of high-functioning anxiety and I coach you through ways you can start the healing process and help your body move out of an anxious state and return to regulation.   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 💌 <<<

Robin Rhine McDonald, a Holistic Health Coach, joins the podcast to discuss the importance of prioritizing well-being without mom guilt. Topics include simple hacks for health goals, small steps towards well-being, and the power of grace and self-compassion after setbacks.

Our body doesn’t speak a verbal language, so when we’re wanting to feel calm or present, we have to communicate to our body that it’s safe in a language our body understands.   In today’s episode you’ll learn 5 different somatic (body-based) tools to help create a sense of calm and safety in your nervous system.    These are exercises you can do any time you’re feeling dysregulated to help ease your body out of a fight, flight, or freeze stress response and bring you back to safety and regulation.   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 💌 <<<

Do you love to nerd out on colorful pens, highlighters, and pretty planners like I do? But I can’t tell you how many planners I’ve bought with such good intentions that have ended up on my shelf collecting dust.   The truth is that our time management relies on the postures of our hearts.    Today’s guest, Lissa Figgins, is a faith-driven Life Planning and Time Management Coach. Through her REDEEM Her Time Podcast, coaching, speaking engagements, and facilitating sessions, she empowers women to be more present in their lives and focus on what truly matters, both in the present moment and in light of eternity.   Three things you’ll learn in this episode: How to identify who and what matters in the season of life you’re in. The value of aligning our hearts before overcommitting. How to allow God to guide your steps in every area of your life.     To connect with Lissa, head to: Website: https://redeemhertime.com Podcast: The REDEEM Her Time Podcast   "We're hearing the voices of everyone and everything around us. It's about getting quiet and then learning, even in that silence, how to quiet our spirits so that we can turn off our internal voices. This way, we can actually just be, listen, and let Him fill us and direct us." - Lissa Figgins     TAKE THE PERSONALITY PATTERN QUIZ! ASK MICHELLE A QUESTION! 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 💌 <<<

We often talk about mapping the state of our nervous system so we can recognize when we’re feeling dysregulated and use our tools to bring safety back into our body and ease out of a stress response.   But do you ever question whether you’re actually feeling calm and regulated, or you’re numb and not feeling much of anything at all?   There is overlap between the ventral vagal (regulated) and the dorsal vagal (shut down) states and sometimes it can be tricky to distinguish the two.     In today’s bonus Q&A episode, I give you 5 questions to ask yourself to distinguish whether you’re actually in a calm, regulated state or if it’s more likely you’re experiencing numbness, dissociation, and burnout.     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 💌 <<<

So much of life is beyond our control.  But if we’re being honest, there’s also a lot we do have control over - and those are the things we can focus on optimizing.     In today’s episode, I coach you through 4 simple, but powerful, habits that I do daily to reduce the anxiety I experience.  These are small shifts that have made a huge difference in my mental, emotional, spiritual, & physical health.    These are habits that can help gently ease your body out of a stress response, so your nervous system can feel safe enough to regulate and come back to homeostasis and a place of peace and presence.    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 💌 <<<

We all want to increase our capacity, right? But hear me - expanding our capacity isn’t just about growing our ability to do more!    Melanie Sodka, expert in all things capacity management, joins the podcast today to help us shift out of living in a state of overwhelm and reclaim our well-being.    Join the thousands of people Melanie’s guided to avoid burnout and embrace what they love.     Three things you’ll learn in this episode:   How and why the rise of hustle culture has put immense pressure on us to constantly work harder and longer, often at the expense of our well-being. Why capacity building is more effective than time management. How to start optimizing our capacity.    To connect with Melanie, head to: Instagram: @melaniesodka Website:melaniesodka.com Free Capacity Assessment      “Capacity is made up of three resources. It's made up of our energy. So what does this emotional, mental, physical energy look like? The second piece is about purpose. Purpose is about what fulfills us. What are our goals, our desires - what are we doing in this world that lights us up? The other piece is connection. Connection is a big one for me because we're humans and we're built and wired to connect with people.So how are we nurturing our relationships? How are we staying connected to people and really thriving in this ecosystem to support each other?” - Melanie Sodka   TAKE THE PERSONALITY PATTERN QUIZ!   ASK MICHELLE A QUESTION!   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 💌 <<<