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

Michelle Grosser – Inspired by Mel Robbins, Rachel Hollis & Dr. Becky Kennedy
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Alive & Well – Burnout, Anxiety, Nervous System, Productivity, Time Management, Somatic Tools, Work-Life Balance

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 balance It’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.

  1. 2 DAYS AGO

    361 - Take 2 Minutes: Boost Your Joy with Daily Gratitude Practices Backed by Science with Marc Fussell

    If you’ve ever felt guilty for struggling because “you should be grateful,” this one’s for you. Because real mental wellness isn’t about pretending everything’s fine. It’s about having science-backed tools that help you navigate the real stuff—burnout, anxiety, parenting stress, and all the emotions in between. In this episode, I’m joined by Marc Fussell, founder of Take 2 Minutes—a nonprofit using tech and positive psychology to make nervous system regulation doable (and actually effective). We’re diving into:  ✔️ What positive psychology actually is (and how it helps rewire your brain for joy) ✔️ Why your gratitude practice might not be working (and how to fix it in 2 weeks) ✔️ A simple grounding tool to help calm your nervous system in real time ✔️ How to model emotional regulation for your kids—even on the messy  Marc’s approach is science-backed, simple, and surprisingly doable—even in a busy season. If you’ve ever felt like you’re trying to be grateful but it’s not landing—or like you’ve lost touch with joy—you’re going to love this one. It’s hopeful, honest, and full of tangible takeaways. 🎧 Press play and get the tools to feel more grounded, grateful, and present—starting now. Connect with Marc: Marc’s WebsiteTake 2 Minutes YouTubeMarc’s IG Related Links: Previous EpisodeEncouraging Optimism Without Toxic PositivityAre You Ready for a Soul Shift? How to Get Unstuck and Reclaim Your JoyHow to Edit Your Life for More Clarity, Growth, & JoyHow to Neurohack Happiness ChemicalsTips for Balancing Hormones & Boosting Energy— 🏕️ >>> REGISTER FOR SUPERMOM SUMMER CAMP >> 💌 DOWNLOAD THE NERVOUS SYSTEM RESET GUIDE 💌

    43 min

  2. 5 DAYS AGO

    360 - Do You Have High Cortisol? 4 Science-Backed Ways to Reset Your Body’s Stress Response

    If your body feels like it's stuck in overdrive—wired, tired, inflamed, and just plain off—it might not be just stress. It could be high cortisol. In this first episode of Alive & Well, we’re pulling back the curtain on your body’s main stress hormone.  Because if you’ve been walking around feeling anxious, foggy, overstimulated, or exhausted by 2 p.m., there’s a good chance your cortisol levels are out of whack—and your nervous system is sounding the alarm. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why common symptoms like fatigue, weight gain, and brain fog could all be traced back to high cortisolHow chronic stress disrupts your energy, sleep, focus, and moodThe science behind your stress response (no jargon—just what you actually need to know)4 simple, science-backed ways to calm your nervous system and bring your body back into balance The best part? You don’t need to overhaul your whole life.  Just a few small shifts to help your body feel safe again. 🎧 Hit play to learn how to work with your body—not against it—and download the free Nervous System Reset Guide (linked in the show notes) for practical tools you can start using today. You were made to be alive & well—and we’re starting right here. Related Links: Previous Episode4 Signs You’re Addicted to Cortisol (and How to Fix It)5 Habits I Stopped Doing to Heal My Nervous System & Balance My Cortisol5 Ways to Activate Your Vagus Nerve for Stress Relief and Emotional Balance7 Ways to Tone Your Vagus Nerve and Build Real Stress Resilience5 Morning Mistakes that Wreck Your Nervous System and Cause Burnout— 🏕️ >>> REGISTER FOR SUPERMOM SUMMER CAMP >> 💌 DOWNLOAD THE NERVOUS SYSTEM RESET GUIDE 💌

    34 min

  3. 30 MAY

    359 - Not a Morning Person or is it Actually AM Anxiety? Signs You Might Be Waking Up in Fight-or-Flight (and What to Do About It)

    If you wake up already anxious, overstimulated, or feeling behind—you’re not imagining it.  Mornings can be brutal when your nervous system is stuck in survival mode.  And no amount of coffee, planners, or morning routine hacks will fix what’s really happening in your body. In this episode, we’re unpacking what’s actually going on when mornings feel hard—and how to shift it with nervous system-based tools that work in real life (not just on someone’s aesthetic IG grid). We’re diving into:  ✔️ What a dysregulated nervous system looks like first thing in the morning  ✔️ The sneaky habits making AM anxiety worse (even when they feel “normal”)  ✔️ Simple, body-based shifts to start your day feeling grounded—not reactive If you’ve been telling yourself you’re just “not a morning person,” it might be time to look deeper. Your body is asking for safety. Let’s help it find it. 🎧 Press play, and don’t forget to download the Nervous System Reset Guide (linked in the show notes) to get tools you can start using right away. Related Links: Previous EpisodeMy 5-step Morning RoutineWhat To Do the Morning After (A Bad Night’s Sleep)5 Morning Mistakes that Wreck Your Nervous System and Cause BurnoutBonus: Try This Bedtime Drink to Lower Stress Hormones and Improve SleepA Powerful Nighttime Routine to Optimize Your Health— 🏕️ >>> REGISTER FOR SUPERMOM SUMMER CAMP >> 💌 DOWNLOAD THE NERVOUS SYSTEM RESET GUIDE 💌

    32 min

  4. 27 MAY

    358 - 5 Burnout Red Flags Every Perfectionist Needs to Know

    You’re crushing it on paper—but inside? You’re feeling fried. If your standards are sky-high, your to-do list never ends, and your nervous system feels like it’s hanging on by a thread, this episode is your wake-up call. In today’s episode, we’re breaking down what happens when perfectionism becomes a nervous system survival strategy—and why it’s one of the earliest (and sneakiest) signs of burnout. We’re diving into:  ✔️ The real root of perfectionism (hint: it’s not just about high standards)  ✔️ 5 subtle but powerful signs you’re burning out—and might not know it  ✔️ How to rewire the pressure to “get it right” and build nervous system safety instead If you’ve been wondering why you can’t relax… why nothing ever feels good enough… or why success feels so exhausting—this one’s for you. 🎧 Hit play and grab the free Nervous System Reset Guide (linked below) to start rewiring for real peace and presence—no perfection required. Related Links: Previous EpisodeAre You a Perfectionist? 3 Reasons Perfectionists Have High AnxietyBreak Free from Perfectionism & Procrastination and Build Habits That StickIs it Perfectionism or Excellence? How to Tell the Difference and What to Do About ItCalling All Perfectionists! How to Overcome Perfectionism and Own Your EnoughnessThe Real Reason You Procrastinate, People-Please, and Chase Perfection (It’s Not What You Think)— 🏕️ >>> REGISTER FOR SUPERMOM SUMMER CAMP >> 💌 DOWNLOAD THE NERVOUS SYSTEM RESET GUIDE 💌

    31 min

  5. 23 MAY

    357 - Restoring Our Girls: How to Authentically Connect with Your Daughter in the Way She Actually Needs with author, Cathy Cassani Adams

    If you're raising girls, this episode is a must-listen. Because the world they’re growing up in? It’s not the one we were raised in. In this powerful conversation with therapist, parenting coach, and Restoring Our Girls author Cathy Cassani Adams, we unpack what girls are really asking for—and why so many parents miss it. Cathy brings decades of experience (and her perspective as a mom of three daughters) to shed light on how we can parent with emotional attunement, clarity, and deep connection—even through the messiness of adolescence. You'll learn:  ✨ What girls actually wish we’d stop doing (it’s not what you think)  ✨ Why “well-meaning” labels like “the smart one” or “the shy one” can cause harm  ✨ How to foster critical thinking, confidence, and emotional safety with your daughter If you want your daughter to know she’s safe to be fully herself—with you and with the world—this is the episode you’ve been waiting for. 🎧 Hit play for a grounded, honest look at how to parent girls with wisdom, compassion, and courage. Connect with Cathy: Zen Parenting Radio WebsiteZen Parenting on InstagramRestoring Our Girls Related Links: Previous EpisodeConnection-Focused Strategies for Challenging Parenting MomentsCo-Parenting? 4 Steps to Move out of Toxic Communication, Conflict, & ChaosHow Helicopter Parenting is Impacting Your Kids with Bizzie Gold5 Surprising Ways Anxiety Can Show Up in Parenting— 🏕️ >>> REGISTER FOR SUPERMOM SUMMER CAMP >> 💌 DOWNLOAD THE NERVOUS SYSTEM RESET GUIDE 💌

    1 hr

  6. 20 MAY

    356 - Overwhelm, Brain Fog, and Irritability? 10 Ways a Dysregulated Nervous System Shows Up in Your Body

    If you’re waking up tired, snapping at everyone by noon, forgetting basic things, or constantly overstimulated… it might not be your schedule, your supplements, or your mindset. It might be your nervous system. You’re not just “off.” Your body is trying to tell you something. In this episode, we’re unpacking what nervous system dysregulation actually is—and how it silently hijacks your focus, energy, mood, digestion, hormones, and more. If you’ve ever asked yourself:  💭 Why am I always exhausted?  💭 Why do I feel numb, foggy, or on edge all the time?  💭 Why can’t I just get it together? This one’s for you. We’re diving into:  ✔️ The real science behind dysregulation (and why it’s not about willpower)  ✔️ 10 clear signs your body is stuck in survival mode - like fatigue, brain fog, reactivity, digestive issues, and more  ✔️ Simple, daily tools to support regulation 🧠 Because no amount of supplements, to-do lists, or mindset work can override a dysregulated nervous system. 💡 But the good news? Your nervous system is built to heal—and that healing starts with understanding what’s really going on in your body. 🎧 Hit play, and then grab the free Nervous System Reset Guide in the show notes to take the next step in your healing journey. Let’s go. Related Links: Previous EpisodeIs Your Brain Causing You Pain? A Mind-Body Approach to Chronic Pain, Anxiety, and DepressionCure Your Busy Brain: The Protocol to Calm an Anxious MindHow Self-Compassion Rewires Your Brain for GrowthTired, Anxious, and Overwhelmed? The Step-by-Step Process to Heal Burnout and Regulate Your Nervous System— 🏕️ >>> REGISTER FOR SUPERMOM SUMMER CAMP >> 💌 DOWNLOAD THE NERVOUS SYSTEM RESET GUIDE 💌

    38 min

  7. 16 MAY

    355 - 7 Signs Chronic Stress Has You Stuck in a Functional Freeze Response

    If you feel like you’ve been stuck in a fog—too tired to move, too overwhelmed to start, or too numb to care—this episode is for you. You’re probably not lazy. You’re not a procrastinator. You’re not failing.  You might just be in a nervous system freeze response—the most misunderstood nervous system state. It’s what happens after months (or years) of running on fumes.  And it’s why so many high-achieving women feel exhausted, disconnected, and stuck—no matter how hard they’re trying. In this episode, we break down:  ✔️ What the freeze response really is (and why it’s not about being lazy)  ✔️ 7 sneaky signs you’re in a freeze state  ✔️ Simple, body-based tools to gently start thawing out  ✔️ How to support your nervous system without pushing yourself harder 💡 Spoiler: Freeze is not the end of the road. It’s your nervous system asking for support—and there is a way forward. Related Links: Previous EpisodeHow to tell if Your're in Fight, Flight, or Freeze4 Sneaky Ways Fight, Flight, Freeze & Fawn Are Hijacking How You CommunicateAre You Ready for a Soul Shift? How to Get Unstuck and Reclaim Your JoyThe Reset Mindset: How to Get Unstuck and Focus on What Matters Most— 🏕️ >>> REGISTER FOR SUPERMOM SUMMER CAMP >> 💌 DOWNLOAD THE NERVOUS SYSTEM RESET GUIDE 💌

    29 min

  8. 13 MAY

    354 - 3 Popular Wellness Trends That Might Be Dysregulating Your Nervous System

    You’re doing your best to take care of yourself—maybe even trying to keep up with the wellness trends you’ve been seeing everywhere.  But if you still feel anxious, wired, or totally drained… there might be more going on under the surface. In today’s episode, we’re calling it out: Not all wellness trends are good for your nervous system. 💥 You’ll learn the real reason your body can’t tell the difference between “good” and “bad” stress—and how that impacts your hormones, energy, and mood We’re breaking down:  The real science behind these trends When they can help (and when they really, really can’t) What to try instead if your nervous system is on edge How to tell if a “wellness routine” is pushing you further into survival mode If you’ve ever wondered, “Why do I still feel off even when I’m doing all the ‘right’ things?”—this is your episode. 🎧 Hit play now and learn how to stop chasing trends and start actually healing. Related Links: Previous EpisodeStuck in Bad Habits? Stop Spinning Your Wheels and Learn the 3 Requirements for Lasting Change3 Habits Making Your Anxiety Worse (and 3 That’ll Make it Better)5 Everyday Habits That Dysregulate Your Nervous System (and What to Do Instead)Clenched Jaw, Brain Fog, and More: 5 Oddly Specific Signs Your Nervous System Needs Support— 🏕️ >>> REGISTER FOR SUPERMOM SUMMER CAMP >> 💌 DOWNLOAD THE NERVOUS SYSTEM RESET GUIDE 💌

    25 min
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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 balance It’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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