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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Apr 7, 2023 • 25min
113 – Want to Feel Calmer? Make Sure Your Nervous System Gets These THREE Things Each Day
It’s been a busy week here at the Grosser home! 😵💫 As a result, I noticed that I was starting to feel anxious and overwhelmed by all the demands on my time and energy. So, I took it back to the basics and gave my nervous system the three things that all nervous systems need to stay balanced. Doing these three things each day increases our nervous system’s resilience and ability to shift from anxious & overwhelmed to calm & collected. In today’s coaching, you’ll learn how you can intentionally give your nervous system the 3 things it needs each day for peak nervous system health and regulation. REGISTER FOR THE FREE MOM BRAIN MASTERCLASS – Powerful Strategies for Anxiety, Overwhelm, & Burnout BOOK A 1:1 UNSTUCK SESSION WITH MICHELLE 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 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! -- → Learn more and join Burnout Recovery Blueprint
Apr 5, 2023 • 48min
112 - Exhausted by Your Mental Load? Dr. Morgan Cutlip on How to Set Boundaries and Ask for Support
What’s been on your invisible list lately? It’s that mental load you carry of all the things you do that might go unnoticed, but keep everything running smoothly for your family. The appointments being made, the toilet paper that magically replenishes itself, the meals that are planned, the gifts that are bought – managing the weight of this mental load can take its toll on our physical and emotional health. Today’s guest, relationship expert Dr. Morgan Cutlip, has helped hundreds of thousands of people worldwide learn how to form and maintain healthy relationships. In this episode, Dr. Morgan explains the warning signs of parental burnout, and how we can get better at identifying and expressing our needs. She also shares scripts and tips for how we can ask our partners for help in a way that doesn’t start WWIII. Three things you’ll learn in this episode: How to recognize the signs of parental burnout -- → Learn more and join Burnout Recovery Blueprint
Apr 3, 2023 • 28min
111 – Ignoring What Your Body is Trying to Tell You? Pay Attention to These 10 Warning Signs of Burnout
Burnout can show up in some unexpected ways. For years, I assumed the level of exhaustion I felt was just a normal part of being a busy mom. I didn’t know the warning signs of burnout, so I didn’t see it coming until it was too late. In today’s episode, we explore the difference between being tired and being burned out, and I coach on how chronic stress impacts our nervous system and can lead to burnout. Have you experienced any of these warning signs of burnout? Shoot me a DM on IG or in The Calm Mom Collective FB Group and let’s talk about it. 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, 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!-- → Learn more and join Burnout Recovery Blueprint
Mar 31, 2023 • 32min
110 - Why Am I Like This?! How The 3 States of Our Nervous System Affect Motherhood, Health, and Productivity
We often talk about health and fitness as it relates to our mental or physical health, but when was the last time that you paid attention to your neurological fitness? There are so many benefits to having a balanced and regulated nervous system. Improved mood and emotional balance? Yes, please! Increased creativity? Sign me up! Reduced stress, anxiety, and overwhelm? No brainer! Better sleep and a healthier gut? Please and thank you! In today’s episode, I explain the benefits of neurological fitness and how the 3 primary nervous system states and Polyvagal Theory can help you better understand and manage your anxiety, overwhelm, stress, and burnout. BOOK A 1:1 UNSTUCK SESSION WITH MICHELLE 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 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!-- → Learn more and join Burnout Recovery Blueprint
Mar 29, 2023 • 36min
109 - What the Experts Say: Translating Scientific Research for Parents with Dr. Cara Goodwin, founder of Parenting Translator
There is so much research out there for us parents – screentime, discipline, parenting styles, potty training, how to get our kids to eat anything green! It can be super inundating to parse through all the different studies and opinions available to us. Even crazier – did you know that it can take an average of 17 years after publication, for the results of a study to reach it’s intended audience? That’s wild! Today’s guest, Dr. Cara Goodwin, is here to help clarify all this parenting research for us. As a licensed clinical psychologist and mother of three, she specializes in child development and has spent years researching child psychology and neuroscience. Dr. Goodwin’s nonprofit, Parenting Translator, translates recent scientific research into information that is helpful, relevant, and accurate for us parents, and that’s exactly what she does for us in today’s episode. Three things you’ll learn in this episode: How to utilize comprehensive research to improve your day-to-day parenting choices -- → Learn more and join Burnout Recovery Blueprint
Mar 27, 2023 • 34min
108 – How to Overcome Resistance to Change in 3 Simple Steps
Why does change feel so hard?! Even when we know that the change we seek is for the better, we can still face resistance to it. Whether it’s an epic life event, or a small new habit we want to start, change can be challenging because it’s new. And new is usually uncomfortable at first. So, what do we do about this resistance? Do we try to ignore it? Do we push past it and find the willpower to press on? Or do we give the resistance we’re experiencing the power and allow it to hold us back from meaningful change? In today’s episode, you’ll learn the most common ways that resistance shows up in our lives and I give you a simple 3-step framework for what to do when you experience resistance to change. BOOK A 1:1 UNSTUCK SESSION WITH MICHELLE TAKE THE PERSONALITY PATTERN QUIZ FREE 5-STEP MORNING ROUTINE FOR MOMS 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. -- → Learn more and join Burnout Recovery Blueprint
Mar 24, 2023 • 27min
107 – Know What You Need to Do, but Aren't Following Through? Stop Making THIS Mistake
We live in a “quick fix” culture that tells us that the more we know, the more we’re going to be able to see our desired results and outcomes. But this simply isn’t true. Think about it - if this was true, every one of us would have 6-pack abs, supermodel confidence, and be running a 7-figure business. We’ve all read books, listened to podcasts, and followed social media accounts about how to do these things, but that doesn't mean that we actually do them. Why is that?! In today’s episode, you’ll learn the top mistake that people make that is holding them back from achieving their desired results or outcomes. Here's the thing - there are 3 steps to lasting change, and most of us get stuck in step 2. Once you understand all 3 steps and put them into practice - watch out. You my friend will be unstoppable. BOOK A 1:1 UNSTUCK SESSION WITH MICHELLE TAKE THE PERSONALITY PATTERN QUIZ FREE 5-STEP MORNING ROUTINE FOR MOMS 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. -- → Learn more and join Burnout Recovery Blueprint
Mar 22, 2023 • 43min
106 – Find Freedom from Anxiety with Emotional Empowerment Coach Tara Swann
Curious whether you can actually transform your anxiety, low confidence, or self-doubt into peace, joy, and self-love? Today’s guest, Tara Swann, did just that. For years she suppressed her emotions which led to anxiety, depression, an autoimmune disorder, and codependency in relationships. Tara transformed her own life through holistic health, mindset & mindfulness practices, and emotional empowerment work, and is now an Emotional Empowerment Coach who inspires others to do the same. Three things you’ll learn in this episode: How suppressing our uncomfortable emotions leads to anxiety and disease How to approach our anxiety in a compassionate way that allows it to subside How to practice mindfulness as a busy mom -- → Learn more and join Burnout Recovery Blueprint
Mar 20, 2023 • 23min
105 - I Hope Your Kids Trigger You. I Said It, and I Mean It – Here’s Why
Our kids all do certain things that can be triggering for us. In frustration, we can wonder what we’re doing wrong when our kids have moments of disobedience, defiance, and disrespect. In today’s episode, I’m here to offer you another perspective. While it’s certainly not the easy route, our kid’s most difficult behaviors may actually be a good thing. I explain 1) why our kids’ pushing back is beneficial for their emotional growth and development and 2) when we do the inner work to start healing our triggers, we can hold beautiful space for our children as they practice new skills (like respectfully disagreeing) in a safe environment. TAKE THE PERSONALITY PATTERN QUIZ - Personality Quiz FREE 5-STEP MORNING ROUTINE FOR MOMS FB COMMUNITY: The Calm Mom Collective JOIN ME ON INSTAGRAM: @michellegrosser.coach BOOK A 1:1 UNSTUCK SESSION WITH MICHELLE “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!-- → Learn more and join Burnout Recovery Blueprint
Mar 17, 2023 • 15min
104 – Stuck in Bad Habits? Stop Spinning Your Wheels and Learn the 3 Requirements for Lasting Change
Ever known you needed to change something in your life, but you’ve had such a hard time actually sticking to a new way of being? Life is the ultimate journey and because of that, we’re constantly seeking growth, which requires us to change. And sometimes change is hard - it can be super uncomfortable. But it’s also really hard when we know we need to change, we want to change, and we know what action we need to take, but we just can’t seem to actually do it (or do it consistently). In today’s episode, I coach you through the 3 different requirements for lasting change. In this simple framework, you’ll learn where to start and what you need to get crystal clear about, in order to create lasting change. BOOK A 1:1 UNSTUCK SESSION WITH MICHELLE TAKE THE PERSONALITY PATTERN QUIZ - Personality Quiz FREE 5-STEP MORNING ROUTINE FOR MOMS 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! -- → Learn more and join Burnout Recovery Blueprint
