Alive & Well – Nervous System, Productivity, Time Management, Somatic Tools, Work-Life Balance, Burnout, Anxiety
Michelle Grosser – Inspired by Mel Robbins, Dr. Andrew Huberman, and Ed Mylett
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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May 1, 2023 • 25min
123 – Why Your Nervous System May Be Dysregulated Even If You Don’t Feel Stressed Out
Are you experiencing symptoms of a dysregulated nervous system even though you don’t necessarily feel stressed out? Chronic stress – stress we’ve experienced in our past - changes the nervous system on a physiological level. While you might not feel like you’re currently living in a “stressful” season, your nervous system is still impacted by decades of stress and trauma that hasn’t been fully released from the body. In today’s episode, you’ll learn how chronic stress shifts our nervous system into a higher gear, leading to the release of stress hormones that prepare our body for the "fight or flight" response, which over time leads to nervous system dysregulation. You’ll also learn how we can facilitate the release of stress, emotions, and trauma from our body so that it doesn’t stay stuck and cause nervous system dysregulation. REGISTER FOR THE FREE MOM BRAIN MASTERCLASS – Powerful Strategies for Anxiety, Overwhelm, & Burnout TAKE THE PERSONALITY PATTERN QUIZ! 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 -- → Learn more and join Burnout Recovery Blueprint
Apr 28, 2023 • 26min
122 – Stop Intellectualizing Everything! Knowledge Doesn’t Lead to Change – Here’s What Does
When it comes to change and growth, knowledge is inferior to embodiment. *gasp!* It’s true - most of the information we tend to consume focuses on quick fixes and the thrill that comes from acquiring information. But science has shown that knowledge alone rarely leads to true transformation. The necessary component to lasting change is embodiment. In today’s episode, I coach on what it means to be embodied, how you know once you’ve actually embodied something new, and how to be aware of the signs that you're simply intellectualizing new information. REGISTER FOR THE FREE MOM BRAIN MASTERCLASS – Powerful Strategies for Anxiety, Overwhelm, & Burnout Listen to Episode 107 – The 3 Stages of Learning TAKE THE PERSONALITY PATTERN QUIZ! -- → Learn more and join Burnout Recovery Blueprint
Apr 26, 2023 • 44min
121 - Highly Sensitive? Turn Your Sensitivity into Your Superpower with Melody Wilding
Are you tired of getting in your own way? If so, it's time to break free from imposter syndrome and overthinking so you can find the confidence to lead effectively at home and at work. Today’s guest, Melody Wilding, is the best-selling author of Trust Yourself: Stop Overthinking and Channel Your Emotions for Success at Work. She was recently named one of Business Insider’s Most Innovative Coaches and has been featured in The New York Times and Wall Street Journal. Join in as Melody discusses how sensitive high-achievers can break free from stress, perfectionism and impostor syndrome, master their emotions, and turn sensitivity into a superpower – because it is. Three things you’ll learn in this episode: What it means to be a highly sensitive person (HSP) How can set boundaries and we learn to say no without feeling guilty Tips for HSPs on how to deal with people who may not understand their sensitivity To connect with Melody, head to: · Instagram: @melodywilding -- → Learn more and join Burnout Recovery Blueprint
Apr 24, 2023 • 33min
120 – Are You Dysregulated? 10 Surprising Signs of Nervous System Dysregulation
We can’t intervene in a world we can’t see. Awareness always precedes choice and our ability to do something about what we’re experiencing. In today’s episode, I discuss some of the most common signs of nervous system dysregulation. You might be surprised to learn that dysregulation is the underlying cause to many of things you experience daily (or have chalked up to being part of your personality). Once we have the awareness that our thoughts, sensations, and behaviors stem from the state of our neurological fitness, we can start the journey to a more regulated state. REGISTER FOR THE FREE MOM BRAIN MASTERCLASS – Powerful Strategies for Anxiety, Overwhelm, & Burnout TAKE THE PERSONALITY PATTERN QUIZ! 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-- → Learn more and join Burnout Recovery Blueprint
Apr 21, 2023 • 22min
119 – You Might Be Making These Costly Mistakes That Are Throwing Your Nervous System Out of Balance
Your consumption habits are vital to the health and regulation of your nervous system. And I’m not just talking about the food you eat! In today’s episode, I coach you through nourishing habits that support and sustain your body and your nervous system. These habits include what you eat, the water you consume, the sleep you get, and the overall sense of peace in your environment. You’ll also learn habits of discernment that you really want to avoid for top neurological fitness. These are habits that are harmful to the nervous system and actively throw it out of balance. If after listening to this episode, you choose to avoid these bad habits, you’ll quickly notice an increase in nervous system balance. REGISTER FOR THE FREE MOM BRAIN MASTERCLASS – Powerful Strategies for Anxiety, Overwhelm, & Burnout TAKE THE PERSONALITY PATTERN QUIZ! 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-- → Learn more and join Burnout Recovery Blueprint
Apr 19, 2023 • 45min
118 - Secrets of Supermom: How to Find Work-Life Balance While Bringing Our Dreams to Life with Lori Oberbroeckling
I know you want a fulfilling career (or side hustle/passion project), while also wanting to feel present and connected to you family. Same girl, same. In today’s episode, Lori Oberbroeckling, a wife, mama of four, and corporate leader, teaches us how we can have an extraordinary home & career, and be extraordinarily happy all at the same time. Lori wrote Secrets of Supermom: How Extraordinary Moms Succeed at Work and Home & How You Can Too! to share tips, strategies, and quick wins for moms like you who want it all. Three things you’ll learn in this episode: How to effectively prioritize your time as a working mom Strategies for moms trying to manage work-life balance and are feeling overwhelmed Why it’s ok (even good) for our kids to see us working To connect with Lori, head to: · <-- → Learn more and join Burnout Recovery Blueprint
Apr 17, 2023 • 21min
117 – You Might Be Missing a Key Piece to Your Health Puzzle! Why You Must Have Neurological Fitness Before Can Have Physical or Emotional Health
The state of our nervous system either increases the power, or limits the range, of all our thoughts and behaviors. It’s the foundation upon which every aspect of our health and wellbeing is built. As a result, our level of neurological fitness significantly influences the way we experience the world around us. So, what does it mean to be “neurologically fit”? Practically, it might mean our kids have a meltdown over breakfast and it doesn’t derail our morning. It might mean when we get tough news, and we can analyze it with perspective instead of spiraling out of control. It might be how we get out of the loop of procrastination and follow through on our goals. Being neurologically fit also refers to our ability to adapt to changes in our environment and gracefully respond to the demands of life and motherhood. You don’t want to miss this episode. No doubt, our resilience and adaptability as high-achieving moms is our superpower – and it all stems from a regulated nervous system. REGISTER FOR THE FREE MOM BRAIN MASTERCLASS – Powerful Strategies for Anxiety, Overwhelm, & Burn-- → Learn more and join Burnout Recovery Blueprint
Apr 14, 2023 • 22min
116 – Hate to Break It to You, but Focusing on Mindset Work Won’t Get You Where You Want to Go. Here’s Why…
How much work have you done to grow and change your mindset? Probably quite a bit, right? And it’s awesome, but here’s the thing - you can’t outthink a dysregulated nervous system! So, the things you’re experiencing that you want to grow and heal from – whether it’s procrastination, people pleasing, anxiety, overwhelm, or burnout – you can’t get to the root of any of these if your sole focus is mindset work. That’s because most of our nerves run from our body up to our brain (not the other way around). So, we’re best served to focus on healing and releasing stored stress and trauma in our body because our body dictates most of the messaging running our day-to-day lives. In today’s episode, you’ll learn why mindset work should only be a part of our growth and healing, and why body-based approaches are so powerful. If you’re ready to level up, it’s time to get out of your head and into your body! REGISTER FOR THE FREE MOM BRAIN MASTERCLASS – Powerful Strategies for Anxiety, Overwhelm, & Burnout TAKE THE PERSONALITY PATTERN QUIZ! FB COMMUNITY: The Calm Mom Collective JOIN ME ON INSTAGRAM: -- → Learn more and join Burnout Recovery Blueprint
Apr 12, 2023 • 54min
115 - What Does It Take To Be a Zen Parent? The Power of Self-Awareness and Mindfulness in Motherhood with Cathy Adams of Zen Parenting Radio
Ready for powerful mindset shifts today? You’re in the right place. In today’s episode, guest Cathy Cassani Adams shares so much wisdom and truth. She’s on a mission to make the world a more civil and compassionate place, by promoting self-awareness, connection and mindfulness. That’s a mission we all can get behind, right? Cathy is a clinical social worker, parenting coach, and co-host of the Zen Parenting Radio podcast where she and her husband explore self-awareness through a lens of love & humor. For those of us who can sometimes struggle to find moments of Zen in motherhood, the practical advice and encouragement Cathy shares in this episode is right on the money. We discuss self-awareness, parenting triggers, mindfulness, curiosity, connection, relationships, self-compassion – and so much more. Don’t miss this one, friends! -- → Learn more and join Burnout Recovery Blueprint
Apr 10, 2023 • 23min
114 – Hard Truth: Our Kids Can’t Be Calm Unless We Are. What You Need to Know About Co-Regulation
Throughout some of the hardest moments of motherhood, a powerful reminder I’ve often repeated to myself is “peace begins with me.” We’re connected to those around us - we all have an impact on each other’s nervous systems. One of the greatest opportunities we have as parents is to grow our neurological fitness, so we can help our kids regulate their nervous system and model how to return to a state of calmness through the ups and downs of life. In today’s coaching, you’ll learn how co-regulating and modeling regulation for our children allows us to hold space for their emotions and empowers our kids to safely express themselves in a healthy way. REGISTER FOR THE FREE MOM BRAIN MASTERCLASS – Powerful Strategies for Anxiety, Overwhelm, & Burnout TAKE THE PERSONALITY PATTERN QUIZ! BOOK A 1:1 UNSTUCK SESSION 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-- → Learn more and join Burnout Recovery Blueprint
