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

 When was the last time you said something, and the other person’s response wasn’t what you expected?  Or maybe you beat around the bush and ended up causing confusion and frustration?  Or how about the last time you avoided an uncomfortable conversation altogether?   In today’s episode, Dr. Stephanie Lopez, PhD, LHEP – and former NASA psychologist, discusses ways we can all improve our communication skills.  As a mindset and emotion coach, Dr. Steph helps women go from being hard on themselves to conquering their negative thoughts, feeling confident, and living a life they love.   Three things you’ll learn in this episode:  The #1 thing that gets in the way of having direct conversations Common ways we communicate that are ineffective and defensive A simple change we can make to be more open & increase our self-awareness    To connect with Dr. Steph, head to: Instagram: @drstephanielopez Podcast: Broken to Brave — >>> 💌 DOWNLOAD THE NERVOUS SYSTEM RESET GUIDE 💌 <<<

Our Summer of (Self) Love Challenge starts in one week!  Join the FREE 5-day challenge (July 31 – Aug 4) to grow in self-compassion and support your nervous system.  Sign up at the link below! __ Our habits create our life, right?  We are the sum of what we repeatedly do.  And the same is true for our nervous system – if our habits nourish a regulated nervous system, we’ll reduce anxiety.    But sometimes we have habits – things we’ve been doing forever without really thinking much about it – that are causing stress and dysregulation in our nervous system which can lead to anxiety.   In today’s episode, I coach on 3 habits that are likely making your anxiety worse, and then we’ll talk about 3 habits that help calm your mind and body.   SIGN UP FOR THE SUMMER OF (SELF) LOVE CHALLENGE!!   TAKE THE PERSONALITY PATTERN QUIZ!    BOOK A FREE 30-MINUTE CALL WITH MICHELLE   FB COMMUNITY: The Calm Mom Collective — >>> 💌 DOWNLOAD THE NERVOUS SYSTEM RESET GUIDE 💌 <<<

Navigating work-life balance can be tough and looking to re-enter the workforce after being a stay-at-home mom can be intimidating.  Wherever you find yourself on the journey, this episode is for you!   Today’s guest is Tessa White, aka The Job Doctor.  Tessa exploded on social media with her expertise on careers and how to navigate the complicated relationship between individuals and the workplace. She is a 20-year expert in leading Human Resources functions from within the Fortune 50 to fast-growth tech start-ups.   Three things you’ll learn in this episode: How to negotiate salary, benefits, & flexibility that fit your family’s priorities How moms can find work-life balance and best transition back into the workplace. How working moms can increase workplace satisfaction.   To connect with Tessa, head to: Website: thejobdoctor.com Book: Unspoken Truths Career Success  Instagram: — >>> 💌 DOWNLOAD THE NERVOUS SYSTEM RESET GUIDE 💌 <<<

REGISTRATION IS OPEN for the Summer of (Self) Love Challenge!  Join my FREE 5-day challenge (July 31 – Aug 4) to grow in self-compassion and support your nervous system.  Sign up at the link below! __ When we experience chronic stress, it alters our body’s baseline stress level and can lead to nervous system dysfunction and burnout.   In today’s episode, Michelle goes through Part 2 of 3 Daily Practices for Calming Stress and Anxiety.  Each of these practices introduces a mindset shift and a new habit you can include in your daily routine to help calm stress and anxiety.  SIGN UP FOR THE SUMMER OF (SELF) LOVE CHALLENGE!!   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.  — >>> 💌 DOWNLOAD THE NERVOUS SYSTEM RESET GUIDE 💌 <<<

REGISTRATION IS OPEN for our Summer of (Self) Love Challenge!  This is a completely free 5-day challenge (July 31 – Aug 4) to grow in self-compassion and support your nervous system.  Sign up at the link below! __ When we experience chronic stress, it alters our body’s baseline stress level and can lead to nervous system dysfunction and burnout.   In today’s episode, Michelle goes through Part 1 of 3 Daily Practices to Calm Stress and Anxiety.  Each of these practices introduces a mindset shift and a new habit you can include in your daily routine to help regulate your nervous system and calm stress and anxiety.   SIGN UP FOR THE SUMMER OF (SELF) LOVE CHALLENGE!!   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— >>> 💌 DOWNLOAD THE NERVOUS SYSTEM RESET GUIDE 💌 <<<

There’s a difference between actually resting and being stuck in the dorsal vagal state –the state where we’re dissociated, disconnected, and spaced out. And sometimes it can be hard to know that difference.  We can catch ourselves binging Netflix, scrolling social media, and staring at screens thinking we’re “resting” – but do those activies actually allow our bodies to re-charge and re-energize?   In today’s episode, I coach on what’s happening in your body when you actually rest, versus what’s going on when you’re in a dissociated state.   We close this episode out with 3 powerful ways to recharge yourself – mind, body, and soul to allow your nervous system to rest and reset.   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 💌 <<<

Ana Tajder is an award-winning international journalist, author, and host of “Thank You, Mama,” in which she interviews women from around the world about the most important lessons they learned from their mothers.    In today’s episode, we discuss: The most important lessons mothers around the world teach their daughters Lessons daughters wish their mothers had taught them What moms around the world have in common     To connect with Ana, head to: Website: https://www.tajder.com/ Podcast: “Thank you, Mama” Instagram: @anatajder    “On the outside, we have different circumstances and different privileges in different houses, but deep down all these stages and challenges of a woman's life are the same everywhere.” – Ana Tajder   — >>> 💌 DOWNLOAD THE NERVOUS SYSTEM RESET GUIDE 💌 <<<

What are you tolerating that you know isn’t serving you well?  Maybe it’s your harsh inner critic. Is it mom guilt? Or how about that pit in your stomach when you catch yourself comparing?   In today’s episode, I share 4 self-care boundaries that made a huge difference in the state of my nervous system and my mental, emotional, and physical health.  I’m not talking about one-offs like a mani-pedi or a weekend getaway.    I’m teaching you 4 self-care boundaries I put into place that transformed my life. Boundaries that protect my peace and alignment.  Boundaries that significantly reduce my anxiety and overwhelm and ensure I’m caring for my mind, body, and soul.   P.S. Don’t miss #4 – it’s so freeing!   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 — >>> 💌 DOWNLOAD THE NERVOUS SYSTEM RESET GUIDE 💌 <<<

Gut issues?  Struggling to get a good night’s sleep? Always sick or suffering from an autoimmune condition? Chronic muscle tension and unexplained aches and pains?   We often think of nervous system dysregulation as emotional outbursts or feeling anxious, but dysregulation can show up in so many different ways.   In this 3-part miniseries, we look at the mental, emotional, and physical symptoms of nervous system dysregulation.   In today’s episode, we explore 5 physical signs of nervous system dysregulation.  As we grow in awareness of how our dysregulation is presenting, we can choose to do something about it!    Have you experienced any of these 5 emotional signs of nervous system dysregulation?     TAKE THE PERSONALITY PATTERN QUIZ!     BOOK A FREE 30-MINUTE CALL WITH MICHELLE     FB COMMUNITY: The Calm Mom Collective     — >>> 💌 DOWNLOAD THE NERVOUS SYSTEM RESET GUIDE 💌 <<<

Have you ever vowed NEVER to do something your parents did, and yet caught yourself repeating the same thing? We're patterned and conditioned by our own childhood experiences - no doubt.  Yet, as we grow in awareness and healing, we can leverage our childhood experiences to show up more powerfully in motherhood.  Today’s guest, Emmy Brunner, is a psychotherapist, personal empowerment and transformation coach, hypnotherapist, and author.  Tune in as we discuss the transition to motherhood, how our children reveal powerful invitations for growth, and how we can model wellness and self-compassion for our children as we deepen our bonds with them.   Three things you’ll learn in this episode: The work of breaking generational cycles and patterns How our own life experiences impact & dictate our parenting Emmy’s go-to self-regulation tools    To connect with Emmy, head to:          @emmybrunnerofficial Website: emmybrunner.com Course: The Thriving Parent Program Book: Find Your True Voice — >>> 💌 DOWNLOAD THE NERVOUS SYSTEM RESET GUIDE 💌 <<<