

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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Feb 20, 2023 • 35min
093 – Should You Fake It ‘Til You Make It? 3 Tips for Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
We’ve all experienced it – the feeling that we’re not qualified, we’re pretenders, or we don’t belong. But experiencing imposter syndrome is different than being an imposter. It’s common to experience imposter syndrome when we start something new. And as we trust ourselves and our confidence grows, that feeling starts to fade. And when we conquer it again and again, it seeps over into other areas of our lives. Tune into today’s episode as I share 3 tips for overcoming imposter syndrome before we allow it to keep us playing small. BOOK A FREE 30-MINUTE DISCOVERY CALL WITH MICHELLE SHOW NOTES - Should You Fake It ‘Til You Make It? 3 Tips for Overcoming Imposter Syndrome TAKE THE PERSONALITY PATTERN QUIZ - Personality Quiz 1-ON-1 COACHING: Coaching with Michelle FREE 5-STEP MORNING ROUTINE FOR MOMS FB COMMUNITY: The Calm Mom Collective JOIN ME ON INSTAGRAM: @michellegrosser.coach -- → Learn more and join Burnout Recovery Blueprint

Feb 17, 2023 • 13min
092 – Want to Be Happier? Here’s the #1 Thing You Need to Stop Doing
There is one huge roadblock to your happiness. 🚧 Sure, there are little things here and there that contribute to the highs and lows of life. But there’s one overarching thing that we all do as human beings that has a significant impact on our level of happiness. Listen to today’s episode for the #1 thing you need to surrender, release, and STOP doing if you want to experience more joy and happiness in your life. BOOK A FREE 30-MINUTE DISCOVERY CALL WITH MICHELLE TAKE THE PERSONALITY PATTERN QUIZ - Personality Quiz 1-ON-1 COACHING: Coaching with Michelle 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

Feb 15, 2023 • 41min
091 - Embracing High Sensitivity and Compassionately Parenting a Highly-Sensitive Child with Dr. Kate Kaplan
Have you ever been told that you’re too sensitive? Or have you ever wondered if you might be raising a highly-sensitive child? Dr. Kate Kaplan is a licensed psychologist and an expert in helping women live with more self-compassion, mindfulness, awareness, and grounding. In today’s episode, Dr. Kate busts some of the myths regarding high sensitivity and shares beautiful reflections for highly-sensitive moms and parents of highly-sensitive children. Three things you’ll learn in this episode: Practical tips to grow in our self-compassion as moms Why being a “good enough” mother is actually best for our kids What it means to be a highly-sensitive person (HSP) and insight for moms of a highly-sensitive child (HSC) -- → Learn more and join Burnout Recovery Blueprint

Feb 13, 2023 • 28min
090 – Feeling Overwhelmed with Work-Life Balance? 3 Mindset Shifts for Working Moms
There came a point in my motherhood journey where I was done with the spiral of guilt and anxiety that working moms can experience when we’re being pulled in a million different directions and trying to do it all. I was done with feeling overwhelmed and decided to intentionally reframe how I approached work-life balance. Spoiler alert - it’s made all the difference. So, whether you work from home or at an office, hold a paying job or are responsible for managing the home and kids – whatever your “work” looks like – these 3 mindset shifts will help you approach it all in a new way and set you up for continued success. BOOK A FREE 30-MINUTE DISCOVERY CALL WITH MICHELLE SHOW NOTES - Feeling Overwhelmed with Work-Life Balance? 3 Mindset Shifts for Working Moms TAKE THE PERSONALITY PATTERN QUIZ - Personality Quiz 1-ON-1 COACHING: Coaching with Michelle 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

Feb 10, 2023 • 18min
089 – Think Self-Care Is Expensive? 3 Powerful Practices That Cost Nothing
Do you ever feel like you need a break, but “self-care” will either break the bank or is just one more thing to add to your mental load? I get it. Self-care doesn’t have to be this way. In today’s episode, I teach 3 of my most powerful (and maybe surprising) practices to truly and deeply care for yourself – mind, body, and soul. BOOK A FREE 30-MINUTE DISCOVERY CALL WITH MICHELLE TAKE THE PERSONALITY PATTERN QUIZ - Personality Quiz 1-ON-1 COACHING: Coaching with Michelle 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

Feb 8, 2023 • 49min
088 - Proven Systems to Take You from Overwhelmed to Organized with the Creator of Systemize Your Life, Chelsi Jo Moore
Chelsi Jo Moore, host of the Systemize Your Life Podcast and expert in organization for working mothers, shares her journey from burnout to balance. She discusses time blocking as a powerful tool to structure daily life. Chelsi emphasizes creating family routines that enhance communication and empower children, fostering independence. She also highlights the joy of involving kids in grocery shopping, transforming it into a fun learning experience. Tune in for practical systems that help moms thrive at home and work!

Feb 6, 2023 • 41min
087 – Is Your Inner Child Running the Show? Simple Steps to Start Reparenting Yourself
Each of us has an “inner child” that's a part of our subconscious. Our inner child has memories, emotions, and beliefs that were shaped by our own childhood. Here’s the thing, most of our current-day issues – the things we struggle with in adulthood – stem from unmet needs during our childhood. For the most part, our inner child can be calm and content, just hanging out there in our subconscious, not really disrupting our adult life. But at times, it can also act out and start running the show without us even realizing it. Before we know it, our inner child can get in the way of healthy relationships, cause emotional outbursts, and keep us feeling stuck. Listen to today’s episode to learn some of the unexpected ways your inner child might be showing up and disrupting your life. With this new awareness, I teach some simple steps to connect with your inner child and start your reparenting journey. BOOK A FREE 30-MINUTE DISCOVERY CALL WITH MICHELLE SHOW NOTES - Is Your Inner Child Running the Show? Simple Steps to Start Reparenting Yourself TAKE THE PERSONALITY PATTERN QUIZ - Personality Quiz 1-ON-1 COACHING: Coaching with Michelle 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

Feb 3, 2023 • 13min
086 – Is Being Ready a Feeling or a Choice? How to Take Action Before You Feel Fully Prepared
“I’m not ready, yet.” Friend, I know there’s something that you’ve felt called to do, but you haven’t taken the leap of faith yet because you don’t feel “ready.” Sometimes, it’s true that we aren’t ready. But often, waiting to be ready is an easy excuse we fall back to stay comfortable. In today’s minisode, we explore what it actually means to be “ready”. I’ll coach you through some mindset shifts around feeling prepared and how we can find the courage to just get started. TAKE THE PERSONALITY PATTERN QUIZ - Personality Quiz 1-ON-1 COACHING: From Insight to Outcome - Life Coaching with Michelle CHECK OUT MY FREE 5-STEP MORNING ROUTINE FOR MOMS: My 5-Step Morning Routine 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

Feb 1, 2023 • 32min
085 - The Truth About Pre & Postnatal Movement & Exercise with Fitness Specialist Becca Donatell
There’s so much misinformation being spread about pre & postnatal exercise, and today on the podcast, Fitness Specialist Becca Donatell is here to set the record straight. After her own experiences with pregnancy and postpartum, she created a pregnancy-safe strength training program and a postpartum exercise guide teaching women how to rebuild from the inside out. Tune in to hear how moving during pregnancy and postpartum is one of the best things we can do for our changing bodies, our mental health, and our growing baby. Three things you’ll learn in this episode: Common misconceptions about pre & postnatal exercise How to strengthen our pelvic floor (and why it’s so important) How bounce-back culture can be toxic and ways to shift our mindset around health. To connect with Becca, head to: Website: Becca Donatell Fitness Instagram: @beccadonatell Becca’s Exercise Guides “Your body just did something so amazing. And it took nine months to grow a child. I think that bounce-back culture is putting unrealistic pressure on women. And I would really love to see women not put these unrealistic expectations on their bodies.” – Becca Donatell TAKE THE PERSONALITY PATTERN QUIZ - Personality Quiz SHOW NOTES: The Truth About Pre & Postnatal Movement & Exercise with Fitness 1-ON-1 COACHING: Coaching with Michelle MORNING ROUTINE FOR MOMS: My 5-Step Morning Routine COMMUNITY: The Motherhood Village LET’S HANG ON THE ‘GRAM: @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

Jan 30, 2023 • 22min
084 – Do You Ever Feel Smothered in "Shoulds"? How to Tell Whether You’re Living in Alignment
To live in alignment is simply to live in integrity with yourself. Simply put, alignment is when your external world matches your internal world. It’s being true to the deepest parts of who you are and what you want. So, when you’re not living in alignment, something just feels off. I’ve been there, and it can be really exhausting to wake up every day saying “yes” to something that every part of your inner being is screaming “no” to. It’s no surprise that denying our authentic voice and our true desires leads straight to burnout, anxiety, and overwhelm. In today’s episode, I coach you through exercises to gain clarity about your authentic self – who you really are. I teach you how to come back into integrity with the parts of you that are actually yours so you can find true and authentic alignment. 25 – WHAT TO FOCUS ON IN EACH SEASON OF LIFE SHOW NOTES - Does Something Feel Off? How to Tell Whether You’re Living in Alignment TAKE THE PERSONALITY PATTERN QUIZ - Personality Quiz 1-ON-1 COACHING: From Insight to Outcome - Life Coaching with Michelle CHECK OUT MY FREE 5-STEP MORNING ROUTINE FOR MOMS: My 5-Step Morning Routine MOTHERHOOD VILLAGE FB COMMUNITY: The Motherhood Village MOTHERHOOD 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


