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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.

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

361 - Take 2 Minutes: Boost Your Joy with Daily Gratitude Practices Backed by Science with Marc Fussell

June 06, 2025 • Michelle Grosser – Inspired by Mel Robbins, Rachel Hollis & Dr. Becky Kennedy • Episode 361

If you’ve ever felt guilty for struggling because “you should be grateful,” this one’s for you.

Because real mental wellness isn’t about pretending everything’s fine.

It’s about having science-backed tools that help you navigate the real stuff—burnout, anxiety, parenting stress, and all the emotions in between.

In this episode, I’m joined by Marc Fussell, founder of Take 2 Minutes—a nonprofit using tech and positive psychology to make nervous system regulation doable (and actually effective).

We’re diving into:
✔️ What positive psychology actually is (and how it helps rewire your brain for joy)
✔️ Why your gratitude practice might not be working (and how to fix it in 2 weeks)
✔️ A simple grounding tool to help calm your nervous system in real time
✔️ How to model emotional regulation for your kids—even on the messy

Marc’s approach is science-backed, simple, and surprisingly doable—even in a busy season.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re trying to be grateful but it’s not landing—or like you’ve lost touch with joy—you’re going to love this one. It’s hopeful, honest, and full of tangible takeaways.

🎧 Press play and get the tools to feel more grounded, grateful, and present—starting now.

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