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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

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

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284 - How to Reduce Anxiety When It's Happening

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2024/09/17

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...

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283 - Work From Home? A Brilliant Strategy to...

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2024/09/13

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 harnes...

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282 - Burnout Trifecta: 3 Personality Traits that...

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2024/09/10

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’r...

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38:35

281 - The Reset Mindset: How to Get Unstuck and Focus...

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2024/09/06

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. P...

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280 - Rest Anxiety: 3 Subconscious Reasons You Resist...

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2024/09/03

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 slowin...

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[rewind] - Unlock Inner Peace: 5 Strategies for Busy...

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2024/08/30

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 b...

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34:51

279 - 5 Ways to Tell Whether Your Productivity is...

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2024/08/27

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,...

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34:35

278 - Cure Your Busy Brain: The Protocol to Calm an...

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2024/08/23

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 hea...

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28:15

277 - Path to Wellness: The 7 As of Healing

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2024/08/20

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 le...

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[rewind] - 3 Reasons You Struggle with...

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2024/08/16

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 the...

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30:30

276 - Recognizing Burnout: 6 Critical Symptoms You...

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2024/08/13

Do you ever feel like your brain is constantly busy, and it's hard to concentrate and even harder to relax?Burnout doesn't just make you tired; it wreaks havoc on your entire nervous system. In this episode, we unpack how chronic stress activates the sympathetic nervous system, flooding your body with stress hormones and leaving you feeling anxious, irritable, exhausted and burned out. We'll explore the physical manifestations of burnout, from muscle tension to chronic conditions li...

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275 - How to Break the People-Pleasing Cycle with...

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2024/08/09

When you were a kid, do you remember doing your best to pick up extra tasks or get good grades to make everyone proud? So often, our people-pleasing tendencies can start young.Here’s the thing - anxiety and people-pleasing often go hand-in-hand. While trying to keep the peace is a heavy weight to carry, it’s a coping mechanism so many of us have developed over time and it can contribute to feelings of anxiety.My guest today is Justine Carino, a licensed mental health counselor and anxiety tre...

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28:02

274 - 5 Ways to Respond When Boundaries are Breached

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2024/08/06

What do you do when you set a boundary and someone doesn't respect it?Setting boundaries can be tricky enough, but when they’re disregarded, it can be so frustrating. So, what do we do? In this episode, we dive into 5 ways to respond if your boundaries have been breached and how to handle the nuances involved. From understanding the difference between a one-time slip and a pattern of behavior to practicing clear communication and setting firm consequences, I've got you covered.&nbs...

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[rewind] - The #1 Thing You Need to Know to Overcome...

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2024/08/02

Whether you’ve been experiencing anxiety for days or decades, I’m here to tell you that peace is possible. If you feel like you’ve tried everything - mindset work, medication, meditation - but nothing has really gotten to the root of your anxiety, you're probably right. So many of the remedies for anxiety we see today are band-aids that might help treat some of the symptoms of anxiety, but don’t address the root cause of why you’re feeling anxious. Tune in to today’s episode to...

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273 - 5 Surprising Ways Anxiety Can Show Up in Parenting

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2024/07/30

Are you curious about how anxiety might be impacting your parenting? From over-scheduling activities to micromanaging homework, these anxious behaviors can impact our children more than we realize. In today’s episode, we dive into five surprising ways that anxiety can show up in how we parent our kids. You’ll learn why you might engage in these habits, how they can affect your kids, and practical tips to make positive changes.This episode is all about understanding these patte...

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272 - Money Talks: From Scarcity & Fear to Abundance...

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2024/07/26

What is your first reaction when you think about money?If anxiety or shame arises when it comes to managing your cash, you’re not alone (wait ‘til you hear about my panic-attack moment the first time I met with a new financial advisor).Or maybe you feel under-educated or in over your head when it comes to making important financial decisions. My guest today is Meghan Dwyer, a Certified Financial Planner and host of the ‘Money Isn’t Scary’ podcast where she helps women take an active role...

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271 - Awake at 3 AM? Here's How to Fall Back Asleep Fast

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2024/07/23

Do you wake up in the middle of the night with racing thoughts and can't seem to fall back asleep?In today’s episode, we dive into that dreaded 3am wakeup, especially for those of us balancing motherhood and high-stress careers. From my own struggle with insomnia and light sleeping, I know how waking up in the middle of the night with a surge of energy can ruin your next day. We'll discuss why this happens, focusing on how our sympathetic nervous system triggers a fight-or-flight re...

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[rewind] - 5 Signs of Mom Burnout and How to Start...

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2024/07/19

Today’s [rewind] is a throwback to episode 176 helping you identify 5 signs of parental burnout and how to heal and recover your energy.Being a mom is hard. Can we just say that without being chastised for complaining? Raising kids, managing a household, pursuing work-life balance – it’s a lot. So if it feels like a lot - it’s not that you’re not cut out for this - it’s just a lot.We juggle busy schedules, often neglect our needs, and don’t have the tools to regulate our nervous sy...

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270 - 3 Sneaky Habits That Are Making Your Anxiety Worse

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2024/07/16

Could your everyday routines be secretly ramping up your anxiety? 😱We’re diving into the latest neuroscience and psychology to uncover three sneaky habits that might be fueling your stress levels. Let’s break down how what you consume, your environment, and how your pace of life can keep your nervous system on high alert.What you’ll learn:How Caffeine, Alcohol & Hydration Affect Your Anxiety - Discover the surprising impacts of what you’re drinking and what I recommend to keep your m...

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269 - 5 Steps to Navigating Life’s Challenges with...

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2024/07/12

What does it mean to have an “empowered” mindset?Join me as I chat with Natalie Bacon, a mindset coach for moms and the host of the Mom On Purpose podcast. Natalie is here to guide us through the transformative power of mindset work, helping us shift from seeking external validation to tapping into our inner wisdom and gut feelings.Natalie shares practical tips on how we can become more confident in our parenting decisions and teach our kids to trust their own problem-solving abilities.B...

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