When’s the last time you felt anxious and would have tried just about anything to make the anxiety go away? It’s a common struggle, but what if the key to managing anxiety isn’t trying to get rid of it? In this episode, we dive into a counterintuitive approach: rather than fighting your anxiety or trying to calm it away, I’ll teach you what actually helps. Discover how slowing down, tuning into your body’s sensations, and taking practical action can help you break free from the cycle of anxiety and overwhelm.Listen in to learn:The importance of tuning in to how anxiety feels in your body The relationship between anxiety and inactionPractical techniques to manage anxiety and regain calmness in your nervous systemMY BURNOUT RECOVERY STORY + $10 OFF HAPPY JUICEQuiz - TAKE THE PERSONALITY PATTERN QUIZAPPLY FOR 1:1 COACHING WITH MICHELLEFB COMMUNITY: The Calm Mom CollectiveJOIN ME ON INSTAGRAM:@itsmichellegrosser“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!>>> 💌 DOWNLOAD THE NERVOUS SYSTEM RESET GUIDE <<<>>> 📝 APPLY NOW FOR 1:1 COACHING WITH ME! <<<

What comes to mind when you hear “boss mom”?A female CEO at a big company? A mom who’s always side-hustling? The founder friend with a big dream who’s scaling it to reality? Yes, yes, & yes!  But, being a boss mom is so much bigger than women in business.My guest today is Dana Malstaff, the Founder of Boss Mom. Dana has been on my dream guest list after she was so influential in my journey to starting my own business. She’s an expert when it comes to teaching women how to harness the superpower of being a mom and how it makes us unique when we’re reaching for our goals. 3 things you’ll learn in this episode:Why moms have to run their businesses differentlyHow growing as a person will directly influence how we grow our businessA brilliant strategy for getting work done with kids underfootConnect with Dana:Connect with Dana on Instagramwww.boss-mom.comNetwork with other moms in business with BossMom+MY BURNOUT RECOVERY STORY + $10 OFF HAPPY JUICETAKE THE PERSONALITY PATTERN QUIZ!APPLY FOR 1:1 COACHING WITH MICHELLEFB COMMUNITY: The Calm Mom CollectiveJOIN ME ON INSTAGRAM:@itsmichellegrosser“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!>>> 💌 DOWNLOAD THE NERVOUS SYSTEM RESET GUIDE <<<>>> 📝 APPLY NOW FOR 1:1 COACHING WITH ME! <<<

Ever catch yourself trying to keep everyone happy or feeling like no matter what you do, it's never *quite* good enough? Yeah, you're not alone. In this episode, we’re diving into some of the common personality traits that might be driving your burnout without you realizing it.These traits aren't who you are at your core—they're protective strategies you've picked up along the way to deal with life's pressures. You’ll see how these behaviors sneak into your day-to-day life and why they’re exhausting you.Tune in to find out:How people-pleasing might be running your life—and how to start setting boundaries that actually stick.Why aiming for perfection is a one-way ticket to burnout and how embracing “good enough” can be a game-changer for your growth.The truth about high-functioning anxiety, and some real, actionable tips for slowing down while still showing up for everything that matters.SAVE YOUR SPOT FOR THE DE-STRESS PROTOCOL LIVE SOMATIC WORKSHOPMY BURNOUT RECOVERY STORY + $10 OFF HAPPY JUICEAPPLY FOR 1:1 COACHING WITH MICHELLEFB COMMUNITY: The Calm Mom CollectiveJOIN ME ON INSTAGRAM:@itsmichellegrosser“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!>>> 💌 DOWNLOAD THE NERVOUS SYSTEM RESET GUIDE <<<>>> 📝 APPLY NOW FOR 1:1 COACHING WITH ME! <<<

Do you ever find yourself thinking “wait, what was I doing?” or completely losing focus on the task at hand?What if you had a simple three-step process to help you quickly focus, adapt, and simplify the decision-making process to keep you focused on the right things so you can achieve your work, relationship, and personal goals? Our guest today is Penny Zenker,  (aka The Focusologist), an international speaker and one of America’s leading experts in the psychology of productivity. Penny has (literally) written the book on how to reclaim our focus on what is most important to us and create reminders when we start to veer off course. 3 things you’ll learn in this episode:Why building a reset mindset mattersHow reset moments can make us better momsThe three pillars of gatekeepers to help protect and direct our timeConnect with Penny:Connect with Penny on Instagrampennyzenker360.comBook: The Reset MindsetSAVE YOUR SPOT FOR THE DE-STRESS PROTOCOL LIVE SOMATIC WORKSHOPMY BURNOUT RECOVERY STORY + $10 OFF HAPPY JUICETAKE THE PERSONALITY PATTERN QUIZ!APPLY FOR 1:1 COACHING WITH MICHELLEFB COMMUNITY: The Calm Mom CollectiveJOIN ME ON INSTAGRAM:@itsmichellegrosser“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!>>> 💌 DOWNLOAD THE NERVOUS SYSTEM RESET GUIDE <<<>>> 📝 APPLY NOW FOR 1:1 COACHING WITH ME! <<<

Ever wonder why taking a break feels like a luxury you can’t afford, even though you know you desperately need it?Is your mindset around productivity and self-worth sabotaging your ability to relax? In today’s episode, we explore some of the subconscious reasons why you might resist rest and struggle with chronic exhaustion.If you find yourself constantly chasing rest without ever catching it, this episode is for you!Listen in to learn:The three subconscious reasons why you resist slowing downHow busyness can be an avoidance tactic for deeper emotional issuesWays to shift your mindset from a scarcity mentality to one of abundanceTechniques to disconnect your self-worth from your productivity and accomplishments<< SAVE YOUR SPOT FOR THE DE-STRESS PROTOCOL LIVE SOMATIC WORKSHOP >>MY BURNOUT RECOVERY STORY + $10 OFF HAPPY JUICEAPPLY FOR 1:1 COACHING WITH MICHELLEFB COMMUNITY: The Calm Mom CollectiveJOIN ME ON INSTAGRAM:@itsmichellegrosser“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!>>> 💌 DOWNLOAD THE NERVOUS SYSTEM RESET GUIDE <<<>>> 📝 APPLY NOW FOR 1:1 COACHING WITH ME! <<<

Peace - we all want more of it, but it can feel hard to come by as a busy mom.  Amiright?!We’re managing endless to-do lists, carrying the family’s mental load, our kids and partner constantly need us - there can be so much going on that it feels hard to experience inner peace.In today’s episode you’ll learn 5 strategies I teach my clients to help unlock inner peace. These are practical tips and mindset shifts that I’ve incorporated over the last few years - they’ve changed my life and brought me so much peace.You too deserve to experience inner peace, friend.  You are worthy of it.  FREE SOMATIC WORKSHOP - REGISTER FOR THE DE-STRESS PROTOCOLMY BURNOUT RECOVERY STORY + $10 OFF HAPPY JUICEAPPLY FOR 1:1 COACHING WITH MICHELLEFB COMMUNITY: The Calm Mom CollectiveJOIN ME ON INSTAGRAM:@itsmichellegrosser“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!>>> 💌 DOWNLOAD THE NERVOUS SYSTEM RESET GUIDE <<<>>> 📝 APPLY NOW FOR 1:1 COACHING WITH ME! <<<

Let me guess - you’ve got planners, color-coded schedules, and maybe even a haul from the Container Store to keep you efficient and organized so you can be more productive—but somehow, you still get to the end of the day feeling like you barely got anything done. If you're exhausted from running around all day, trying to check off every task on your never-ending to-do list, this episode is for you. We're diving into the difference between toxic productivity and healthy productivity, and why our obsession with "getting things done" might actually be dysregulating to our nervous system.In this episode, I'll share 5 signs that your productivity might be more toxic than healthy, and how you can shift towards a more balanced, fulfilling way to get things done that truly supports your well-being. Listen in to learn:How to recognize 5 signs of toxic productivity.Simple mindset shifts to cultivate healthy productivity.Why aligning your tasks with your values is the key to sustainable success.FREE PRIVATE PODCAST >>> HEAL YOUR BURNOUTMY BURNOUT RECOVERY STORY + $10 OFF HAPPY JUICEAPPLY FOR 1:1 COACHING WITH MICHELLEFB COMMUNITY: The Calm Mom CollectiveJOIN ME ON INSTAGRAM:@itsmichellegrosser“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!>>> 💌 DOWNLOAD THE NERVOUS SYSTEM RESET GUIDE <<<>>> 📝 APPLY NOW FOR 1:1 COACHING WITH ME! <<<

Do racing thoughts keep you from falling asleep at night? Is it impossible to focus, even on tasks that used to stimulate you? Are you mindlessly stress-eating throughout the day?These are signs that you have a “Busy Brain,” a term coined by triple-board certified physician Dr. Romie Mushtaq to describe a brain riddled with anxiety, insomnia, and ADD/ADHD.With nearly 20 years of authority in neurology, integrative medicine, and mindfulness, Dr. Romie is on a mission to transform the brain health of women like us.In today’s episode, Dr. Romie shares a practical, science-based approach to healing your Busy Brain through a straightforward 8-week protocol that anyone can implement.3 things you’ll learn in this episode:How to treat chronic stress and burnoutHow to improve focus and energy without coffee or stimulantsAll about "Busy Brain" syndrome and the root cause of anxiety, insomnia, and adult ADDConnect with Dr Romie:Dr. Romie's IGDrRomie.comFree Quiz: Do You Have a Busy Brain?The Busy Brain Cure BookMY BURNOUT RECOVERY STORY + $10 OFF HAPPY JUICETAKE THE PERSONALITY PATTERN QUIZ!APPLY FOR 1:1 COACHING WITH MICHELLEFB COMMUNITY: The Calm Mom CollectiveJOIN ME ON INSTAGRAM:@itsmichellegrosser“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!>>> 💌 DOWNLOAD THE NERVOUS SYSTEM RESET GUIDE <<<>>> 📝 APPLY NOW FOR 1:1 COACHING WITH ME! <<<

Ever wonder why your body seems to shut down when you're under stress? There’s a strong connection between your emotions and your physical symptoms.In this episode, we dive into the mind-body connection explored in Dr. Gabor Maté’s groundbreaking book, When the Body Says No. You’ll learn the seven key elements that are essential for healing from stress and discover how each one can help you regulate your nervous system, release anxiety, and lead a more vibrant life.Three things you’ll learn:How self-acceptance can free you from the cycle of self-criticism and perfectionism.Practical ways to develop body awareness and tune into the signals your body is sending you.Techniques for expressing anger healthily and setting boundaries that honor your true self.Don't forget to get on the waitlist for our upcoming RESTORE group coaching program, where we'll delve deeper into nervous system regulation and recovering from burnout.MY BURNOUT RECOVERY STORY + $10 OFF HAPPY JUICETAKE THE PERSONALITY PATTERN QUIZ!APPLY FOR 1:1 COACHING WITH MICHELLEFB COMMUNITY: The Calm Mom CollectiveJOIN ME ON INSTAGRAM:@itsmichellegrosser“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!>>> 💌 DOWNLOAD THE NERVOUS SYSTEM RESET GUIDE <<<>>> 📝 APPLY NOW FOR 1:1 COACHING WITH ME! <<<

Over the summer, we’re bringing back some of your favorite episodes!  These are the top downloaded episodes you couldn’t get enough of.Today’s [rewind] is a throwback to episode 185 helping you identify 3 reasons why you might have high-functioning anxiety.The thing with high-functioning anxiety is that it’s not always easy to detect.  We seem to be functioning well in our day-to-day lives, but under the surface we feel edgy, stressed, and overwhelmed.  It’s that sense that there’s not enough time and we’re running behind. We feel tired, but wired.  Our body is telling us to slow down, but our brain is convincing us we can push harder.  I’ve been there, and I know how exhausting it is to live with anxiety.In today’s episode, we explore 3 of the most common roots of high-functioning anxiety, and I coach you through ways you can start the healing process and help your body move out of an anxious state and return to regulation.JOIN THE WAITLIST FOR THE FALL COHORT OF RESTOREMy Burnout Recovery Story + Save $10 on Happy JuiceTAKE THE PERSONALITY PATTERN QUIZ!APPLY FOR 1:1 COACHING WITH MICHELLEFB COMMUNITY: The Calm Mom CollectiveJOIN 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.>>> 💌 DOWNLOAD THE NERVOUS SYSTEM RESET GUIDE <<<>>> 📝 APPLY NOW FOR 1:1 COACHING WITH ME! <<<