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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.
Alive & Well – Burnout, Anxiety, Nervous System, Productivity, Time Management, Somatic Tools, Work-Life Balance
343 - 7 Ways to Tone Your Vagus Nerve and Build Real Stress Resilience
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, journaling, nightly tea… anyone?).
And more importantly?
Exactly how to reset your system in a way that’s simple, science-backed, and actually doable in real life.
You’ll learn:
- What the vagus nerve actually is (and why you should care)
- The difference between high vs. low vagal tone—and how it impacts your stress, digestion, sleep, and mood
- 7 science-backed, ways to naturally tone your vagus nerve starting today
No expensive gadgets. No hour-long routines. Just real tools for real life.
🎧 Hit play to start rewiring your stress response from the inside out.
Related Episodes:
- Previous Episode
- The 4 Rs of Stress Relief: A Simple Framework to Calm Your Mind and Body
- Why Your Nervous System May Be Dysregulated Even If You Don’t Feel Stressed Out
- Surprising Ways We’ve All Experienced Childhood Trauma – 3 Categories of Trauma and Toxic Stress
- 3 Daily Practices to Calm Stress and Anxiety (Part 1)
- 3 Daily Practices for Calming Stress and Anxiety (Part 2)
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>>> 💌 DOWNLOAD THE NERVOUS SYSTEM RESET GUIDE 💌 <<<
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