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

Michelle Grosser – Inspired by Mel Robbins, Dr. Andrew Huberman, and Ed Mylett

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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390 - How to Rewire Negative Thought Patterns with...

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2025/09/16

True transformation doesn’t come from white-knuckling your thoughts. It comes when you engage your whole self—body, mind, and spirit—to reset into peace. In this episode of Alive & Well, I’m joined by Ashriel Huber, founder of Love Moves, who helps women break free from fear, stress, and unworthiness by pairing movement, breath, prayer, and neuroscience. What started in her kindergarten classroom—where she discovered how movement transformed kids’ ability to learn—has grown into a p...

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51:11

389 - You’re Breathing Wrong: How to Use Your Breath...

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2025/09/12

Most of us are doing it 20,000 times a day—and doing it wrong. Breathing isn’t just automatic. It’s foundational. And when your breath is off, your body and mind feel it: stress spikes, energy crashes, and your nervous system can’t find its footing. In this episode of Alive & Well, I’m joined by integrative physiotherapist Campbell Will, who has spent years studying the breath across ICUs, neurosurgical wards, elite athletic settings, and private practice. What he’s found is s...

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26:34

388 - 5 Morning Nervous System Rituals That Change...

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2025/09/09

If your mornings feel rushed, chaotic, or like you’re already behind before the day even starts—you’re not imagining it. The way you begin your day has a direct impact on your nervous system, your stress levels, and your capacity to stay grounded. In this episode, I’m sharing 5 simple, science-backed morning rituals that have transformed the way I move through my day. These practices aren’t about rigid routines or hustle—they’re about working with your physiology so your mornings ...

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42:38

387 - 3 Foundational Habits for Nervous System...

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2025/09/05

👉👉 REGISTER FOR BURNOUT RECOVERY BLUEPRINT 👈👈 Ever notice how you can check every “calm down” box—breathing, meditation apps, even bubble baths—and still feel like your body’s running on overdrive? That’s because regulation isn’t about forcing yourself to relax. It’s about teaching your nervous system a new way of being. In this episode, we’ll uncover why traditional stress hacks so often fall flat and what’s actually happening in your body when it won’t switch gears. More importantly, ...

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31:23

386 - Anxious, Overwhelmed, and Running on Empty? The...

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2025/09/02

If you’ve tried everything—therapy, time-blocking, supplements, mindset work—but still wake up tired, wired, and stuck in survival mode… this episode is your turning point. I’m walking you through the exact 7-step framework I teach inside The Burnout Recovery Blueprint to help high-achieving women regulate their nervous system and actually feel better. No more patchwork self-care plans. No more chasing quick fixes. This is root-cause healing. Inside this episode: ✔️ Why your nervous sys...

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43:13

385 - Clutter Stressing You Out? Practical Ideas to...

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2025/08/29

Clutter isn’t just about stuff—it’s about the guilt, shame, and stress weighing you down every time you walk into a room. I’m joined by declutter expert and host of The Maximized Minimalist, Katy Wells. Known for her authentic, holistic approach, Katy goes beyond surface-level tidying to uncover the real reasons clutter lingers—and how to break free from it for good. Katy has helped hundreds of thousands of people transform chaotic homes into calm, supportive spaces. And today, sh...

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384 - From On Edge to At Ease: Why You Feel So...

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2025/08/26

➡️ ➡️ > SAVE YOUR SPOT: "FROM ON EDGE TO AT EASE" WORKSHOP < ⬅️ ⬅️ If you’ve been feeling anxious, on edge, or emotionally reactive — there’s a reason for that. And no, it’s not because you’re doing anything wrong. In this short episode, I’m walking you through: The real reason you feel stuck in go-mode (hint: it’s not just stress)Why your body overrides your best intentionsWhat you actually need to start feeling regulated againHow to join me live for From On Edge to At Ease — m...

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21:54

383 - I Had the Life I Wanted… So Why Couldn’t I...

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2025/08/22

➡️ ➡️ > SAVE YOUR SPOT: "FROM ON EDGE TO AT EASE" WORKSHOP < ⬅️ ⬅️ I had the career, the home, the family — everything I’d worked so hard for. But inside? I felt numb. Anxious. Disconnected. Like I was going through the motions of a life I couldn’t actually feel. In today’s episode, I’m sharing the story I rarely tell — the moment I realized I wasn’t just overwhelmed... I was burnt out in a way that mindset shifts and time blocking couldn’t touch. You’ll hear: What my burnout looked lik...

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26:12

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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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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18:04

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

Alive & Well – Nervous System, Productivity, Time... ·

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

Alive & Well – Nervous System, Productivity, Time... ·

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...

Alive & Well – Nervous System, Productivity, Time... ·

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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