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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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382 - Overwhelmed, On Edge, or Shut Down? Try This...

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2025/08/19

Today is about experiencing. Instead of more theory, I’m guiding you through a live somatic reset so you can actually feel what nervous system regulation is like in your body. If you’ve been running on empty, stuck in go-mode, or caught in cycles of anxiety, irritability, or shut-down, this is your chance to pause, soften, and reconnect. We’ll explore together: ✔️ Why dysregulation can start to feel “normal” — and even productive ✔️ The key differences between survival mode and tr...

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381 - Is People-Pleasing Fueling Your Burnout? Signs,...

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2025/08/15

Register at michellegrosser.com/workshop People-pleasing isn’t just draining — it’s a full-on energy thief and a silent barrier to your power In this episode, I’m talking with Erica Rooney, who brings over 15 years of insight into how people-pleasing shapes our professional and personal lives — often in ways we don’t realize. Erica’s approach is all about realigning your career and life with your core values so you can stop bending over backwards and start showing up as your full, vibrant s...

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24:49

380 - The #1 Reason Why You Can’t Mindset Your Way...

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2025/08/12

If you’ve ever tried to “positive-think” your way out of burnout — only to still feel edgy, exhausted, or emotionally flat — you’re not alone. In today’s episode, we’re unpacking why mindset work often falls short when it comes to real burnout recovery — and what your body actually needs instead. You’ll learn: The neuroscience of why mindset tools don’t always land when you’re dysregulatedWhy your body overrides your best intentionsThe difference between insight and integrationWhat it actual...

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20:07

379 - 3 Hidden Signs of Nervous System Burnout Most...

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2025/08/08

➡️ ➡️ > SAVE YOUR SPOT: "FROM ON EDGE TO AT EASE" WORKSHOP < ⬅️ ⬅️ Burnout doesn’t always look like a breakdown. Sometimes it looks like holding it all together — while feeling like you’re falling apart inside. In this episode, we’re unpacking three subtle signs your burnout might actually be rooted in nervous system dysregulation — not a lack of motivation, energy, or time. You’ll learn: Why burnout often goes unnoticed in high-capacity womenThe difference between functional burnout ...

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27:34

378 - Anxiety, Overwhelm, and Overreaction: How to...

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2025/08/05

➡️ ➡️ > SAVE YOUR SPOT: "FROM ON EDGE TO AT EASE" WORKSHOP < ⬅️ ⬅️ You’ve got things to be grateful for. You’ve read the books. You know better. So why do you still feel reactive, anxious, or like you’re about to snap at the smallest thing? Here’s the truth: feeling “on edge” has nothing to do with willpower or mindset. In today’s episode, we’re unpacking the real reason so many high-capacity women stay stuck in cycles of overwhelm — and it’s not because you’re doing it wrong. You’ll ...

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53:33

377 - How to Transform Your Mindset and Break Through...

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2025/08/01

➡️ ➡️ > SAVE YOUR SPOT: "FROM ON EDGE TO AT EASE" WORKSHOP < ⬅️ ⬅️ What if you could rewire your brain for success that feels as good as it looks—with science? In today’s episode, I’m joined by world-renowned mindset and performance expert John Assaraf, and we’re talking all things brain science, belief systems, and what it actually takes to get out of your own way and into your next level. John has built 5 multimillion-dollar companies, written 14 books (including 2 NYT bestsellers),...

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32:55

376 - 6 Things I Stopped Doing to Regulate My Nervous...

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2025/07/29

You know better—but you’re still pushing past your limits. You’ve read the books. You’ve blocked off the calendar. You know what to do. But somehow, the burnout keeps creeping back in. Sound familiar? This week on Alive & Well, we’re talking about a tough truth: Sometimes, the very habits that make you high-performing are the same ones burning you out. In this episode, I’m sharing 6 things I stopped doing in order to actually heal my nervous system—not just manage stress better ...

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25:04

375 - 4 Shifts That Helped Me Recover from Burnout...

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2025/07/25

You’re showing up, but inside, you’re unraveling. You’re getting the work done. Smiling when you’re supposed to. Even squeezing in the workouts and the meetings and the meal prep. But if you’re honest? You’re running on fumes. This is burnout—but not the collapse-on-the-bathroom-floor kind. This is high-functioning burnout. The invisible kind. The kind that simmers quietly in high-achieving women until everything starts to feel like too much. In this episode of Alive & Well, I’m walking y...

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374 - 4 Effective Tools to Help You Relax When...

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2025/07/22

When your stress is off the charts, the last thing you need is vague advice and zero follow-through. What you do need? Tools that actually work—with the science to back them. In this episode of Alive & Well, we’re unpacking four body-based techniques that regulate your nervous system in real time. These are somatic tools, rooted in neuroscience, that help you shift out of chronic stress—without needing to book a retreat or download another meditation app you’ll never ope...

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35:03

373 - Unlock the Gut-Brain Connection: How Healing...

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2025/07/18

If you’ve ever felt like your gut has more control over your day than you do—bloating, food anxiety, exhaustion, skin flares, mood dips—you’re not imagining things. And you’re definitely not alone. In this episode, I’m joined by Hannah Aylward, functional nutritionist and founder of HAN, and we’re unpacking the deep, often misunderstood connection between your gut, your mood, and your nervous system. Hannah brings the receipts: how your digestion is linked to everything from your sleep ...

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20:26

372 - 6 Hidden Habits of High-Functioning Anxiety...

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2025/07/15

You’re functioning. Performing. Keeping it together. But deep down, your mind is racing. Your shoulders are tense. And you’re one more Slack notification away from snapping. If you’re looking calm on the outside—but buzzing underneath, it might be high-functioning anxiety—and most women don’t even realize they’re living in it. Today, we’re pulling back the curtain on high-functioning anxiety from a nervous system perspective. I’ll walk you through what it really is, how it forms...

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371 - 5 Anti-Burnout Behaviors to Protect Your Energy...

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2025/07/11

You know you need to manage your stress… but why does managing stress feel like another stressor? If you’ve ever rolled your eyes at a self-care checklist, you’re not alone. High-capacity women don’t need more pressure to “do wellness right.” You need tools that actually work—and fit into real life. In this episode of Alive & Well, we’re unpacking five anti-burnout behaviors backed by neuroscience. These aren’t morning routine fluff or band-aid fixes. They’re simple, ner...

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370 - Are You Stuck in Fight, Flight, or Freeze? 3...

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2025/07/08

Ever feel like you’re trying to do all the right things—but your body still feels tense, wired, or totally wiped out? In this episode of Alive & Well, we’re unpacking how chronic stress hijacks your nervous system—and what it actually looks and feels like when you’re stuck in fight, flight, or freeze. You’ll learn: 🔹 How the nervous system actually works under stress (and why it’s not about willpower) 🔹 What “fight,” “flight,” and “freeze” look like in high-functioning women ...

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41:23

369: The Science of Bravery: How to Show Up...

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2025/07/04

Ever notice how bravery isn’t about feeling fearless—but doing the hard thing anyway, even when your palms are sweaty and your brain is begging you to binge Netflix instead? Today’s guest is here to show us what it actually means to lead ourselves bravely—from the inside out. We’re talking mindset shifts, bold action, and the kinds of relationships that pull us forward instead of drain us dry. If you’ve ever wondered how to show up more powerfully in the face of challenge, this one’s for you....

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29:57

368 - 7 Places You Store Trauma in Your Body (and...

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2025/07/01

You’ve probably heard the phrase “the body keeps the score”—but what does that actually mean? If you’ve ever dealt with chronic tightness, gut issues, jaw clenching, or exhaustion that just won’t quit… your body might be holding on to more than stress. It might be storing trauma. In this episode, we’re diving into the science of somatic memory—how your nervous system encodes unprocessed trauma and stress into your tissues, and how that stored tension can quietly sabotage your energy, focu...

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367 - 5 Somatic Techniques to Regulate When You're...

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2025/06/27

You’ve read the books. You’ve tried the deep breaths. You’ve told yourself, “Just calm down.” But when overwhelm hits? Your body’s still on edge—clenched jaw, tense shoulders, short fuse. Here’s the truth: you can’t out-think a dysregulated nervous system. Because when your brain is flooded with stress hormones, logic and willpower go offline. In this episode of Alive & Well, we’re unpacking what really happens in your body when you're overwhelmed—and why somatic tools (not more hacks or ...

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366 - 3 Reasons Your Productivity Hacks Aren’t...

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2025/06/24

You’re ambitious. You’re organized. You’ve got the planner, the calendar app, and the color-coded to-do list. So why do you still feel overwhelmed, behind, and exhausted by 2pm? Here’s the truth: It’s not your calendar that’s the problem. It’s your nervous system. Because when your body is stuck in survival mode, no time-blocking strategy in the world will stick. In this episode, we’re flipping the script on productivity and revealing the 3 nervous system patterns that are quietly sabotaging ...

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365 - ‘Til Stress Do Us Part: Marriage-Saving Tools...

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2025/06/20

If you ever feel like a completely different version of yourself when you're under stress—snappy, shut down, or just plain tapped out—you're not alone. Stress doesn’t just impact how you feel in your body. It can totally hijack how you show up in your relationships… especially your marriage. In this episode, I’m joined by licensed marriage and family therapist Elizabeth Earnshaw, and we’re unpacking how unprocessed stress silently fuels miscommunication, emotional disconnection, res...

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29:08

364 - Why You Keep Breaking Your Boundaries (and How...

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2025/06/17

You set the boundary. And then… you broke it. Again. You knew what to say. You meant it when you said it. So why did it feel so hard to actually hold the line? In today’s episode, we’re unpacking why boundaries often don’t stick—and spoiler: it’s not a willpower problem. It’s a nervous system problem. Whether it’s a boss who steamrolls your calendar or a loved one who doesn’t get your “no,” boundary pushback triggers your body’s survival response. And when your sys...

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28:57

363 - 4 Habits for a Productive Morning That Rewire...

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2025/06/13

If your morning routine feels more like a crash course in chaos than calm… this episode is for you. You don’t need another 17-step overhaul. You need a few small shifts that actually stick. In this episode, we’re talking about why most morning routines don’t work for high-achieving women—and what neuroscience says to do instead. Think less hustle, more strategy. Less pressure, more alignment. You’ll learn: ✔️ Why your brain resists big changes (and how to work with it, not...

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