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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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350 - 4 Signs You’re Out of Fight-or-Flight and Your...

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2025/04/29

You won’t always feel the moment you leave survival mode. Healing your nervous system won’t always look like a big breakthrough. Sometimes, it’s quiet. Subtle. Easy to miss if you don’t know what to look for. In this episode, we’re unpacking 4 signs your nervous system is healing—even if you’re not “there yet.” These shifts are easy to overlook, but they’re proof your system is rewiring in powerful ways. We’re diving into: ✔️ Why feeling less reactive is a huge win for your ...

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39:25

349 - The Weight of Beautiful: RHONJ’s Jackie...

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2025/04/25

You can look like you have it all together… and still be starving inside. In this raw, deeply honest conversation, I’m joined by Real Housewives of New Jersey star, former attorney, and author Jackie Goldschneider—who opens up about her 20-year battle with anorexia and what it really took to heal. We talk about the hidden layers of disordered eating, the illusion of control, and how shame keeps so many women trapped in silence. Jackie shares how her relationship with food—and with herse...

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28:19

348 - Are These 3 Mistakes Making Your...

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2025/04/22

High-functioning anxiety looks like you're killing it. You’re answering the texts, running the meetings, managing all the moving pieces, smiling and saying “I’m good”... ...all the while your nervous system is stuck in overdrive. It doesn’t “look” like anxiety. But it might feel like: Overthinking every decisionTrouble sleeping, even when you’re dead tiredAlways rushing, never restingTight jaw, tense shoulders, shallow breathHere’s what no one tells you 👇 The very habits that helped you...

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36:47

347 - 3 Body-Based Tools to Shift Out of...

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2025/04/18

Ever feel like your mind & body are stuck in overdrive? It's not just “anxiety.” It's your nervous system trapped in fight-or-flight. And you can't think your way to feeling better. In today’s episode, we’re diving into 3 powerful somatic tools that calm your stress response—fast. Think: science-backed, zero-fluff techniques that get your body back online in minutes. We’re talking about: ✔️ Why you can’t just “think your way calm” when your body feels unsafe✔️ The science behind my favori...

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33:40

346 - Tired, Anxious, and Overwhelmed? The...

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2025/04/15

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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32:08

345 - Tips for Balancing Hormones & Boosting Energy...

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2025/04/11

Tired all the time? Mood all over the place? Period wrecking your week? But every time you get your labs done, it’s the same thing: “Everything looks normal.” 🙄 This week on The Calm Mom, I’m joined by Dr. Leisha Drews—a hormone expert and functional medicine practitioner who’s here to say: you’re not crazy, and you’re not broken. As the host of the Happily Hormonal Podcast, Leisha shares her unique insights on how our bodies work and encourages women to take charge of their health.

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34:15

344 - 3 Science-Backed Ways to Boost Your Energy...

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2025/04/08

If you’re waking up tired, dragging through your day, and barely making it to bedtime without snapping or crashing… You might not have a time management issue or even a sleep issue. 💥 You likely have a nervous system issue. In this episode, we’re breaking down what’s actually draining your energy (spoiler: it’s not your to-do list)—and 3 science-backed shifts to help you get it back. You’ll learn: Why burnout messes with your mitochondria (yep, we’re going cellular)How your nervous system is

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25:10

343 - 7 Ways to Tone Your Vagus Nerve and Build Real...

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2025/04/04

Ever feel like your mind and body just can’t chill—no matter how much lavender oil, deep breathing, or “self-care” you try? You might be missing the real MVP of nervous system regulation: your vagus nerve. It’s not just some wellness buzzword. The vagus nerve is your nervous system’s on switch for calm—and if it’s not firing well, neither are you. In this episode, we’re breaking down why your system won’t stop buzzing, even when you’re doing all the “right” things (deep breathing, journ...

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25:19

342 - 5 Signs You’re Parenting in...

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2025/04/01

You love your kids. But lately? You feel irritated, overstimulated, and straight-up overwhelmed. This isn’t just “normal mom stress.” You’re likely parenting from survival mode—with a nervous system stuck in overdrive. In today’s episode, I’m breaking down the 5 signs that you're parenting in fight-or-flight—and what to do when the chaos feels constant and your patience is MIA. We’re talking about: The nervous system patterns behind overstimulation, urgency, and disconnectionWhy y...

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38:29

341 - You Are Not a Hypochondriac: Understanding...

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2025/03/28

You know something’s off—your energy is tanked, your moods are all over the place, and your body feels like it’s waving a red flag. But every time you get your labs done? “Everything looks normal.” 🙄 You’re not imagining things. And you’re definitely not a hypochondriac. In today’s conversation, I’m joined by Dr. Heather Stone—a functional medicine practitioner, hormone expert, and regenerative farmer (yep, we go there)—who’s here to break down the real, often-missed signs of thyroid

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36:19

340 - 5 Habits I Stopped Doing to Heal My Nervous...

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2025/03/25

If you’ve been trying to balance your hormones, fix your fatigue, or finally regulate your nervous system—but still feel like a burnt-out zombie in yoga pants—it might not be what you are doing… It might be what you need to stop. In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on 5 sneaky habits I cut out that made a massive difference in how I feel—physically, emotionally, mentally, hormonally (hi, cortisol). And no, this isn’t about a 17-step morning routine or becoming someone who cold plung...

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14:04

339 - Morning Meditation: Grounded, Grateful, and...

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2025/03/21

Ever wake up and feel like your brain is already going a mile a minute—kids, work, schedules, the endless to-do list? This guided meditation invites you to start your morning differently—to wake up grounded, grateful, and energized. In just a few minutes, you’ll: Anchor into a deep sense of calm and presenceCultivate gratitude to shift your mindset before the day even beginsBoost your energy with a simple, intentional practice that supports your nervous system You can listen before you...

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33:29

338 - The Real Reason You Procrastinate,...

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2025/03/18

You know that sinking feeling when you’re about to start something important—but instead, you scroll, organize a drawer, or suddenly need to deep-clean your entire kitchen? Or when you say yes to something you definitely don’t want to do, just to avoid disappointing someone? Or when you rewrite an email seven times before sending it, making sure there’s no room for anyone to judge you? But here’s the truth: These aren’t personality traits. They’re actually stress responses. Perfectionism, peo...

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337 - Is Your Past Running the Show? How Unresolved...

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2025/03/14

Ever catch yourself reacting to your kids in a way that shocks you? Maybe you hear your own mother’s voice coming out of your mouth, or you feel like you’re constantly walking the tightrope between patience and losing it. You’re not crazy. You’re not failing. And you’re definitely not alone. The truth is, unresolved experiences from your past don’t just disappear—they live in your body, shaping the way you respond to stress, relationships, and, yes, parenting. And until you recogn...

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336 - The Productivity Trap: This Is Why Being Busy...

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2025/03/11

Do you ever feel like you’re constantly busy but never truly productive? Your to-do list is endless, you’re always running from one task to the next, and yet, at the end of the day, it feels like you haven’t really moved the needle on what actually matters. If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. In today’s episode, we’re breaking down why busyness isn’t the same as productivity—and why understanding this is crucial to creating a stress-free, fulfilling life. The truth is...

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335 - Do You Have These 3 Signs of Mom Burnout?...

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2025/03/07

You love your kids more than life itself… so why does everything they do feel like nails on a chalkboard lately? Why are you so exhausted before the day even starts? Why does it feel like you’re carrying the entire weight of your family’s existence while no one else seems to notice? If that sounds familiar, you’re not just tired—you might be in mom burnout. It’s full-blown nervous system dysregulation—your brain and body stuck in overdrive, running on stress hormones, and leaving you ph...

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24:29

334 - 3 Reasons Perfectionism Is Keeping You...

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2025/03/04

Do you wear perfectionism like a badge of honor? Maybe you tell yourself that it’s the reason you’re successful—the thing that keeps you disciplined, polished, and ahead of the game. That being meticulous is what sets you apart. But let’s be real—what has perfectionism also given you? Overthinking? Anxiety? A chronic sense that no matter what you accomplish, it’s never quite enough? Perfectionism isn’t actually a flex—it’s a stress response. And if you’ve been wearing it like a badge of honor...

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45:55

333 - 4 Key Factors That Determine How You Handle...

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2025/02/28

For us high-achievers, we often think of resilience as pushing through, powering on, and handling it all. But what if true resilience isn’t about white-knuckling your way through hardship—but about allowing yourself to soften, heal, and bounce forward instead of just back? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Neeta Bhushan, author of That Sucked, Now What?, to talk about what it really takes to move through life’s hardest moments. Dr. Neeta’s story is one of profound loss—losing h...

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332 - 4 Signs You’re Addicted to Cortisol (and How to...

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2025/02/25

Are you addicted to stress? Ever feel like you’re powered by adrenaline until you hit a wall—drained, anxious, and totally off? It might be more than just a busy day. Your body can actually get addicted to stress. Cortisol, the hormone fueling your fight-or-flight response, can keep you stuck in overdrive, even when you’re juggling a million things. In today’s episode, I’m uncovering 4 signs you might be addicted to cortisol and sharing simple, actionable shifts to help reset your...

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29:47

331 - Transform Your Evening Routine: The 9pm Rule &...

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

2025/02/21

Do your evenings look anything like this? Finally get the kids to bed and then… 📱 Scrolling endlessly while the clock ticks past bedtime… 😩 Mentally running through tomorrow’s to-do list… 🍷 Reaching for that glass of wine, hoping it’ll take the edge off… And yet, when you finally get in bed, your brain won’t shut off. In today’s episode, I’m sharing my 9PM Rule—a simple, science-backed evening routine designed to help you shift from stress to deep, restorative calm. These four steps (pl...

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