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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
373 - Unlock the Gut-Brain Connection: How Healing Your Gut Will Transform Your Health with Hannah Aylward
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 and energy levels to your anxiety and hormonal health—and what to do when it feels like your body’s working against you.
We’re diving into:
✔️ How undiagnosed gut imbalances can lead to chronic bloating, fatigue, skin issues, and even hormone disruption
✔️ Why restriction and elimination diets aren’t the healing fix they promise to be
✔️ How to nourish your body in a way that promotes gut repair and nervous system safety
✔️ The impact of antibiotics and childhood infections on your adult gut health
✔️ What it really takes to balance blood sugar, boost microbiome diversity, and support long-term energy
If you’re sick of cutting foods, afraid to eat, or just tired of feeling off—and you know something deeper’s going on—this episode is a must-listen.
🎧 Press play to learn practical, powerful ways to support your gut health—without restriction, obsession, or burnout.
Connect with Hannah:
Related Episodes to Explore:
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- Healing Your Symptoms From the Inside Out
- These 5 Habits Are Causing Your Burnout
- Beyond Burnout: Top 3 Reasons You Feel Fried
- 3 Things I Started Saying That Helped Heal My Burnout
- Are You High or Low Energy? Nervous System Balancing Exercises Based on Your Energy Type
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