Alive & Well – Nervous System, Productivity, Time Management, Somatic Tools, Work-Life Balance, Burnout, Anxiety
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 – Nervous System, Productivity, Time Management, Somatic Tools, Work-Life Balance, Burnout, Anxiety
398 – 3 Effective Tools to Relax Your Nervous System When You’re Feeling Anxious
Ever feel like anxiety just comes out of nowhere?
Your mind starts racing, your body tenses, and suddenly you’re either spiraling into overthinking or completely shutting down.
That feeling isn’t random—it’s your nervous system doing exactly what it’s designed to do: protect you.
But when your body stays stuck in that loop, it’s exhausting.
In this episode, we’re breaking down three science-backed tools to help your nervous system settle in real time so you can shift from anxious and reactive to calm and grounded.
You’ll learn:
- ✔️ Why anxiety isn’t “all in your head” — and what’s actually happening in your body when it hits
- ✔️ Three simple, research-backed tools to calm your system fast (no apps or hours of meditation required)
- ✔️ How body-based practices like pressure, breath, and shaking help your brain register safety
- ✔️ How to integrate these tools into your daily rhythms and faith practice.
💡 Anxiety loses its grip when your body learns it’s safe.
These tools will help you get there—one breath, one shake, one moment of grounding at a time.
Related Episodes to Explore:
- Previous Episode
- How to Reduce Anxiety When It's Happening
- 3 Ways to Show Your Body It’s OK to Relax & Be Calm
- 4 Effective Tools to Help You Relax When Feeling Dysregulated
- Morning Meditation: Grounded, Grateful, and Energized
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