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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.
Episodes
390 episodes
383 - I Had the Life I Wanted… So Why Couldn’t I Enjoy It? My Burnout Recovery Story
➡️ ➡️ > SAVE YOUR SPOT: "FROM ON EDGE TO AT EASE" WORKSHOP < ⬅️ ⬅️I had the career, the home, the family — everything I’d worked so hard for.But inside? I felt numb. ...
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Episode 383
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382 - Overwhelmed, On Edge, or Shut Down? Try This Somatic Reset to Feel Regulated Again
Today is about experiencing.Instead of more theory, I’m guiding you through a live somatic reset so you can actually feel what nervous system regulation is like in your body.If you’ve been running on empty, stuck in go-mo...
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Episode 382
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26:26
381 - Is People-Pleasing Fueling Your Burnout? Signs, Science, and How to Break the Cycle with Erica Rooney
Register at michellegrosser.com/workshopPeople-pleasing isn’t just draining — it’s a full-on energy thief and a silent barrier to your powerIn this episode, I’m talking...
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Episode 381
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40:50
380 - The #1 Reason Why You Can’t Mindset Your Way Out of Burnout
If you’ve ever tried to “positive-think” your way out of burnout — only to still feel edgy, exhausted, or emotionally flat — you’re not alone.In today’s episode, we’re unpacking why mindset work often falls short when it comes to real b...
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Episode 380
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25:03
379 - 3 Hidden Signs of Nervous System Burnout Most Women Miss
➡️ ➡️ > SAVE YOUR SPOT: "FROM ON EDGE TO AT EASE" WORKSHOP < ⬅️ ⬅️Burnout doesn’t always look like a breakdown.Sometimes it looks like holding it all toget...
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Episode 379
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20:21
378 - Anxiety, Overwhelm, and Overreaction: How to Get Your Nervous System Back on Track
➡️ ➡️ > SAVE YOUR SPOT: "FROM ON EDGE TO AT EASE" WORKSHOP < ⬅️ ⬅️You’ve got things to be grateful for. You’ve read the books. You know better.So ...
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377 - How to Transform Your Mindset and Break Through Limiting Beliefs with John Assaraf
➡️ ➡️ > SAVE YOUR SPOT: "FROM ON EDGE TO AT EASE" WORKSHOP < ⬅️ ⬅️What if you could rewire your brain for success that feels as good as it looks—with sci...
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Episode 377
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53:33
376 - 6 Things I Stopped Doing to Regulate My Nervous System and Protect My Energy
You know better—but you’re still pushing past your limits.You’ve read the books. You’ve blocked off the calendar. You know what to do.But somehow, the burnout keeps creeping back in.
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Episode 376
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34:55
375 - 4 Shifts That Helped Me Recover from Burnout (They’ll Help You Too)
You’re showing up, but inside, you’re unraveling.You’re getting the work done. Smiling when you’re supposed to. Even squeezing in the workouts and the meetings and the meal prep.But if you’re honest? You’re running on fumes.
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Episode 375
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27:04
374 - 4 Effective Tools to Help You Relax When Feeling Dysregulated
When your stress is off the charts, the last thing you need is vague advice and zero follow-through. What you do need? Tools that actually work—with the science to back them.In this episode of <...
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Episode 374
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20:04
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 epis...
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Episode 373
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37:04
372 - 6 Hidden Habits of High-Functioning Anxiety (and How to Heal Them)
You’re functioning. Performing. Keeping it together.But deep down, your mind is racing. Your shoulders are tense. And you’re one more Slack notification away from snapping.If you’re looking calm on the outsid...
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Episode 372
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22:27
371 - 5 Anti-Burnout Behaviors to Protect Your Energy (Backed by Neuroscience)
You know you need to manage your stress… but why does managing stress feel like another stressor?If you’ve ever rolled your eyes at a self-care checklist, you’re not alone. High-capacity women don’t need more pressure to “do ...
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Episode 371
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25:27
370 - Are You Stuck in Fight, Flight, or Freeze? 3 Signs You're in a Stress Response
Ever feel like you’re trying to do all the right things—but your body still feels tense, wired, or totally wiped out?In this episode of Alive & Well, we’re unpacking how chronic stress hijacks your nervous system—and what it...
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Episode 370
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369 - The Science of Bravery: How to Show Up Powerfully in the Face of Challenges with Jill Schulman
Ever notice how bravery isn’t about feeling fearless—but doing the hard thing anyway, even when your palms are sweaty and your brain is begging you to binge Netflix instead?Today’s guest is here to show us what it actually
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Episode 369
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43:23
368 - 7 Places You Store Trauma in Your Body (and Ways to Release It)
You’ve probably heard the phrase “the body keeps the score”—but what does that actually mean?If you’ve ever dealt with chronic tightness, gut issues, jaw clenching, or exhaustion that just won’t quit… your body might ...
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Episode 368
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31:57
367 - 5 Somatic Techniques to Regulate When You're Feeling Overwhelmed
You’ve read the books. You’ve tried the deep breaths. You’ve told yourself, “Just calm down.”But when overwhelm hits? Your body’s still on edge—clenched jaw, tense shoulders, short fuse.Here’s the truth: you can’t out...
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Episode 367
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21:33
366 - 3 Reasons Your Productivity Hacks Aren’t Working (And What to Do Instead)
You’re ambitious. You’re organized. You’ve got the planner, the calendar app, and the color-coded to-do list.So why do you still feel overwhelmed, behind, and exhausted by 2pm?Here’s the truth:It’s not your calendar that’s the...
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Episode 366
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36:48
365 - ‘Til Stress Do Us Part: Marriage-Saving Tools for Managing Stress Together with Elizabeth Earnshaw
If you ever feel like a completely different version of yourself when you're under stress—snappy, shut down, or just plain tapped out—you're not alone. Stress doesn’t just impact how you feel in your body. It can totally ...
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364 - Why You Keep Breaking Your Boundaries (and How to Stop)
You set the boundary. And then… you broke it. Again. You knew what to say. You meant it when you said it. So why did it feel so hard to actually hold the line?In ...
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Episode 364
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31:08
363 - 4 Habits for a Productive Morning That Rewire Your Brain for Focus & Energy
If your morning routine feels more like a crash course in chaos than calm… this episode is for you.You don’t need another 17-step overhaul. You need a few small shifts that actually stick.In this epi...
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28:48
362 - Tired But Wired? 4 Nervous System Shifts That Actually Help You Rest & Recharge
You’re wiped, but wired. Exhausted, but your brain won’t quit.You want to rest—but your body says, not yet.That buzzing, edgy, can’t-sit-still feeling? It’s not a mindset problem. It’s a nervous syst...
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Episode 362
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31:04
361 - Take 2 Minutes: Boost Your Joy with Daily Gratitude Practices Backed by Science with Marc Fussell
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...
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Episode 361
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42:26
360 - Do You Have High Cortisol? 4 Science-Backed Ways to Reset Your Body’s Stress Response
If your body feels like it's stuck in overdrive—wired, tired, inflamed, and just plain off—it might not be just stress. It could be high cortisol.In this first episode of Alive & Well, we’re pulling back ...
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Episode 360
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34:09
359 - Not a Morning Person or is it Actually AM Anxiety? Signs You Might Be Waking Up in Fight-or-Flight (and What to Do About It)
If you wake up already anxious, overstimulated, or feeling behind—you’re not imagining it. Mornings can be brutal when your nervous system is stuck in survival mode. And no amount of coffee, planners, or morning routine ...
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Episode 359
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