Alive & Well – Burnout, Anxiety, Nervous System, Productivity, Time Management, Somatic Tools, Work-Life Balance
Michelle Grosser – Inspired by Mel Robbins, Rachel Hollis & Dr. Becky Kennedy
On paper? You’re crushing it.But your body’s telling a different story: fatigue, anxiety, brain fog, and a burnout you just can’t seem to shake.Welcome to Alive & Well—the podcast for high-achieving women ready to burnout-proof their lives by rewiring their nervous system for clarity, energy, productivity, and ease.I’m your host, Michelle Grosser, Esq.—trial attorney turned nervous system strategist, wife, mom, and entrepreneur (x3).After burning out hard trying to do it all, I discovered the missing piece: nervous system regulation. Now I help ambitious, high-capacity women like you build a life that’s sustainable and successful—where your nervous system becomes your superpower, not your saboteur.Around here, you’ll learn:✔️ Burnout-proof systems for time management and productivity✔️ Science-backed tools for nervous system and emotional regulation✔️ Somatic practices that help you stay grounded & calm under pressure✔️ Faith-rooted wisdom for leading from overflow—not overdrive✔️ Boundaries that protect your purpose—not just your calendar✔️ Sustainable strategies for stress management, presence, and work-life balanceIt’s time to break the burnout cycle, reclaim your well-being, and lead with the kind of peace that doesn’t cost your ambition.Hit follow and start your path to living Alive & Well. New episodes every Tuesday and Friday.
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Jul 5, 2023 • 38min
150 – How to Leverage Our Own Childhood Experiences to Show Up More Powerfully in Motherhood with Emmy Brunner
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 - Join the Burnout Recovery Blueprint Waitlist!
Jul 3, 2023 • 32min
149 – 5 Emotional Signs of Nervous System Dysregulation
Experiencing anxiety? People-pleasing? Struggling to set healthy boundaries? 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 emotional 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 JOIN ME ON INSTAGRAM: @michellegrosser.coach - Join the Burnout Recovery Blueprint Waitlist!
Jun 30, 2023 • 21min
148 – 5 Mental Signs of Nervous System Dysregulation
Spacing out? Forgetting everything? 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 mental 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 mental signs of nervous system dysregulation? 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 - Join the Burnout Recovery Blueprint Waitlist!
Jun 28, 2023 • 44min
147 – Calling All Perfectionists! How to Overcome Perfectionism and Own Your Enoughness with Dr. Menije Boduryan-Turner
What’s the difference between being excellent and being a perfectionist? Are you detail-oriented? Do you have high standards? Or are you seeking perfection in a way that’s actually unattainable? In today’s episode, Dr. Menije Boduryan-Turner, a licensed psychologist and a leading expert on overcoming perfectionism, joins us to talk about all things perfectionism. We discuss some of the roots of perfectionism, why we tend to run this pattern, and how it often shows up in motherhood. Don’t miss this opportunity to start to unlearn perfectionism and begin your journey of embracing your imperfections and owning your enoughness. Three things you’ll learn in this episode: Understanding and recognizing how perfectionism shows up in motherhood How to embrace our imperfections and overcome our insecurities The correlation between anxiety and perfectionism To connect with Dr. Menije, head to: · - Join the Burnout Recovery Blueprint Waitlist!
Jun 26, 2023 • 20min
146 – Cranky in the Morning? 3 Things I Do When I Wake Up Feeling Irritable
It happens to the best of us. Sometimes, we just wake up on the wrong side of the bed! Before I understood how my body and nervous system function, when I woke up in a bad mood I had a hard time shaking it. But as I learned more about nervous system regulation (and how it impacts our emotional regulation), it’s so much easier for me to transition out of a cranky morning. Listen in as I share the 3 things I do when I wake up in a bad mood (spoiler alert – they don’t include ignoring or bypassing your feelings). These 3 things will help shift your mindset and give you practical handles for the next time you wake up feeling cranky. TAKE THE PERSONALITY PATTERN QUIZ! BOOK A FREE 30-MINUTE CALL WITH MICHELLE FB COMMUNITY: The Calm Mom Collective JOIN ME ON INSTAGRAM: - Join the Burnout Recovery Blueprint Waitlist!
Jun 23, 2023 • 27min
145 – Anxious and Agitated? 3 Quick & Powerful Nervous System Balancing Exercises to Calm Your Mind and Body
Wish you had tools to help you calm down when you’re feeling anxious and edgy? This episode is for you! When our nervous system gets overwhelmed, it can send us into a fight or flight response (sympathetic state) where we might experience racing thoughts and feeling anxious, tense, angry, or irritable. The good news is that we don’t have to stay stuck there. In today’s episode, Michelle coaches through three simple and effective ways you can gently and quickly bring your nervous system from an activated and anxious state, back into your window of tolerance where you’re regulated, calm, and present. 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 - Join the Burnout Recovery Blueprint Waitlist!
Jun 21, 2023 • 29min
144 – Ready to Detox? Non-Toxic Solutions for Our Homes and Our Minds with Kari Davis
We know that toxic mindsets and toxic patterns can cause nervous system dysregulation, but how about the toxins found in our household and day-to-day products? In today’s episode, Kari Davis, holistic life coach and host of The Well - Health and Wholeness Podcast discusses how moving toward non-toxic solutions doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. Kari shares how our emotional and mental health can be impacted by the toxins around us, and gives practical swaps we make to move toward toxin-free living. Three things you’ll learn in this episode: Simple ways to start removing daily toxins without a complete overhaul How non-toxic living can improve our physical and emotional health How essential oils can help us move through toxic mindsets and anchor new beliefs To connect with Kari, head to: · Instagram: @karidavis_thewell ·- Join the Burnout Recovery Blueprint Waitlist!
Jun 19, 2023 • 22min
143 – Feeling Blah? 3 Quick & Powerful Nervous System Exercises for Increased Energy and Motivation
Wish you had tools to give you a boost when you’re feeling exhausted and burned out? This episode is for you! When our nervous system gets overwhelmed, it can send us into a shutdown response (dorsal vagal state) where we might experience feeling disconnected from our body, spaced out, numb, or shut down. The good news is that we don’t have to stay stuck there. In today’s episode, Michelle coaches through three quick and effective ways you can gently bring your nervous system out of a freeze state, and back into your window of tolerance where you’re regulated and present 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 - Join the Burnout Recovery Blueprint Waitlist!
Jun 16, 2023 • 20min
142 – Staying Calm 24/7 Isn’t the Goal… What Our Disney Disaster Taught Me About a Regulated Nervous System
Being a good mom doesn’t mean staying calm all. the. time. It doesn’t mean we’re never disappointed, frustrated, overwhelmed, or annoyed. In fact, I felt all these things during a family vacation flop this week, and it made me realize that we need to normalize moms feeling and expressing our full range of emotions. A regulated nervous system doesn’t shield us from pain, anger, or disappointment. However, it can help us not get stuck in these emotions. So, if being calm isn’t necessarily the goal, what is the point of having a regulated nervous system? Listen in as Michelle shares how improved neurological fitness helps us grow our window of tolerance to be able to handle more of what life throws at us without becoming dysregulated. 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 - Join the Burnout Recovery Blueprint Waitlist!
Jun 14, 2023 • 40min
141 – Ever Feel Like You’re a Bad Mom? Finding Confidence and Community in Motherhood with Kendahl Yanez of Mama, You’re Doing Great!
There is so much noise in motherhood – expert opinions on every facet of parenting, our family’s input, our own childhood experiences, and our expectations for motherhood. It can be overwhelming. So how do we quiet the noise and trust our motherhood instincts? In today’s episode, Kendahl Yanez, a mom of two and Founder of the Mama, You're Doing Great! Community & Podcast, discusses just that. After struggling with postpartum anxiety and a desire to be the perfect mom by doing everything the books & other moms told her to do, she felt like she was failing every day. Join Kendahl and me as we discuss how to rise above the pressures and expectations of being a mom, finding confidence in motherhood, and the importance of having a community of moms to do life with. Three things you’ll learn in this episode: How to adjust our expectations for motherhood How our internal dialogue (and inner critic) impacts our motherhood experience Finding confidence in our difficult parenting decisions To connect with Kendahl, head to: · Insta- Join the Burnout Recovery Blueprint Waitlist!
