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

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

When we think of fear holding us back, it’s usually a fear of failure or a fear that something won't work out.   In this episode, we explore the areas in our lives where a fear of success might be holding us back.  Maybe you’re wondering - why would I fear success?  Well, success brings change.  And change is often uncomfortable. Especially if you feel like you’re already at capacity and overwhelmed.  New levels new devils, right?   Maybe you fear writing the book that’ll become a bestseller, maybe you fear what a promotion might demand of your time, maybe you’re afraid to hire a coach and be held accountable in your growth and healing.   Whatever your fear, resisting and ignoring it isn't the best approach. Listen to today’s episode to hear my simple mindset shift to help you process your fear of success and then take action to move forward.   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 Motherhood 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

There’s no way around it, motherhood fundamentally changes us.  In today’s episode, Chelsea Bodie & Caitlin Slavens of Mama Psychologists, talk about the real and hard challenges of parenthood and its impact on our mental health.   Join us as we share practical tips and discuss how we can better care for our perinatal and maternal mental health.   Three things you’ll learn in this episode: Healthy coping strategies for when we’re feeling overwhelmed Signs of burnout and steps to take toward recovery How to manage high-functioning anxiety as a mom   To connect with Chelsea & Caitlin, head to: Website: Mama Psychologists Instagram: @mamapsychologists Book: Not Your Mother's Postpartum Book   “Go back to your values. What are the things that are important to you? For some people, maybe making a really good meal is important, but then the house is gonna have to wait. For other people, it's like, “I'm going to play with the kids and we're gonna like order takeout.” So, knowing what is important will help you prioritize those things. So, for myself, work is important and then spending time with my kids is important. So, my house looks like a little bit of a dumpster fire, and I feed my kids more Kraft dinner than I probably should. Will it always be like that? No. One day I'll have a clean house, but for now, these are my priorities.” – Mama Psychologists    TAKE THE PERSONALITY PATTERN QUIZ - Personality Quiz SHOW NOTES: How to Prioritize our Mental Health as Mamas with the Mama Psychologists 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 Motherhood 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

Did you know that success correlates more closely with confidence than it does with competence? While that’s good news for all you recovering perfectionists out there, it begs the question - how do I have more confidence?! There’s no way around it – confidence is linked to more doing, and less thinking.  It stems from a growth mindset. It’s this idea that when I take action, every outcome is an opportunity for me to learn, grow, and get better. But you know that I don’t only coach mindset – I’ll always coach the whole of you. Listen to today’s episode to learn about the art and science of having more confidence, and how to harness the somatic (body) component to showing up confidently.   TAKE THE PERSONALITY PATTERN QUIZ - Personality Quiz SHOW NOTES: Wish You Had More Confidence? Simple Hacks to Boost Your Confidence 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 Motherhood 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

We all share a universal human need to be loved.  And sometimes we can feel pressure to do (or have) certain things in order to feel accepted by the people we care about or look up to.    I get it – self-doubt, imposter syndrome, comparison, fear of judgment – all this stuff will take a mile if we give it an inch.  So, we’ve gotta be really discerning about what (and whom) we allow to validate us as women.   In today’s episode, we explore the only two options for seeking validation and approval – externally or internally. Listen in as I explore what it means to seek external validation vs. internal validation, and how we can be more intentional about what’s guiding our self-perception and worthiness.   P.S. Have you heard the big news?! The Motherhood Podcast is getting a makeover! Stay tuned as big changes are coming to the podcast name and cover art.  No worries – we’ll still be serving you the same great content 3x a week!   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 Motherhood 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

In today’s episode, Beth Rosenbleeth from Days of Grey, joins us to talk play-based learning, activity ideas, and how her “breakfast invitations” can help us start our days with connection and intention.   Beth is a mom of three energetic boys, and a 13-year veteran teacher with a Master’s degree in teaching reading. Early in her parenting journey, she became frustrated with how her days felt despite her education and background.   She started Days with Grey to help introduce more play into her days. Since then, Days with Grey has helped hundreds of thousands of parents better connect with their children through play-based learning (all while getting more breaks!).   Three things you’ll learn in this episode: How “breakfast invitations” can be a great way to start the day The connection between learning and play Practical boundaries around screentime   To connect with Beth, head to: Website: Days with Grey Instagram: @dayswithgrey Days with Grey Starter Kit   “There are different kinds of play, and it's really important for kids to have downtime to play, draw, read, or do art because it helps them understand who they are, and it helps them become confident in the decisions they make.” – Beth Rosenbleeth    TAKE THE PERSONALITY PATTERN QUIZ - Personality Quiz 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 Motherhood 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

Our intuition is our superpower.  Women’s brains were created with unique abilities to quickly integrate our intuition and rational thinking.  It’s a God-given gift.    Yet so many of us are patterned to look to external references to guide our lives, that we’ve become disconnected from the wisdom of our intuition.    When we’re not familiar with the guidance that comes through us, it can be hard to discern the voice of our intuition.   In today’s episode, I coach you through some tips for reconnecting with your intuition and quick practices to help you discern whether the voice you’re hearing is your intuition, or if it’s actually fear or your ego talking.   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 Motherhood 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

We all know that mistakes are inevitable.  Making mistakes is integral to our growth as humans, right?    But how can we get our bodies on board so that when we do make a mistake, we don’t find ourselves spiraling in panic, shame, guilt, or anxiety?   In today’s episode, we explore the root of why mistakes can feel really uncomfortable.   Join in as I walk you through a brief practice to start re-patterning your nervous system to so you can learn to get better at messing up!   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 Motherhood 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

If you've ever been on a diet, you know how overcomplicated our relationship with food can get.  But healthy eating doesn't have to be complicated.   Victoria Yates is an expert in helping you become the healthiest version of yourself without dieting, tracking calories and macros, or restricting the foods you love.   In this conversation, Victoria shares how intuitive eating teaches us to fuel our bodies in a way that allows us to show up as our healthiest selves – mind, body, and soul.   Three things you’ll learn in this episode: How intuitive eating differs from dieting Why as moms, our relationship with food and our bodies is so important How to love our body even when we might not like how it looks To connect with Victoria, head to: Website: Victoria Yates Instagram: @nondiet_rn Podcast: The Redefining Health Podcast Intuitive Eating 1-Day Journaling Guide   “Our body image plays such a huge role in our relationship with food. The cultural message is if you don't like your body, then the answer is to lose weight or change your body. It actually has nothing to do with how our body looks, and everything to do with how we think about our bodies. No matter what physical changes we've gone through, we can still have a good relationship with our bodies.” – Victoria Yates    SHOW NOTES: 076 Show Notes TAKE THE PERSONALITY PATTERN QUIZ - Personality Quiz 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 Motherhood 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

In order to actually create new thoughts, behaviors, feelings, and emotions, we must access our somatic intelligence.  Somatic = relating to the body. It’s one thing to conceptually understand how you want to show up in your life, but it’s a whole other ballgame to actually be able to do it in light of the patterning of your nervous system. Change and growth that’s focused only on the mind, i.e., cognitive learning, will only get you so far because you’re leaving out the rest of your body from the neck down. Listen to this episode to learn how to train your body to show up more powerfully for life! TAKE THE PERSONALITY PATTERN QUIZ - Personality Quiz 1-ON-1 COACHING: 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 Motherhood 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