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. Anxious. Disconnected. Like I was going through the motions of a life I couldn’t actually feel.In today’s episode, I’m sharing the story I rarely tell — the moment I realized I wasn’t just overwhelmed... I was burnt out in a way that mindset shifts and time blocking couldn’t touch.You’ll hear:What my burnout looked like (before I even realized I was burnt out)The coping strategies I thought were just “my personality”How my body finally said enough — and I had to listenThe nervous system shifts that helped me feel safe, present, and alive againIf you’ve been holding it all together while quietly falling apart, this one’s for you.And if you want to experience the kind of shift that helped me recover, I’d love for you to join me in my free workshop, From On Edge to At Ease, happening Tuesday, August 26.Register at michellegrosser.com/workshopRelated Episodes to Explore:Previous EpisodeIgnoring What Your Body is Trying to Tell You? Pay Attention to These 10 Warning Signs of BurnoutLow on Energy? Strategies to Prevent and Reverse Adrenal Fatigue and BurnoutUnlocking Burnout Recovery: 3 Reasons Time Off Isn't EnoughTop 3 Reasons You Must Heal Your Burnout5 Burnout Red Flags Every Perfectionist Needs to Know --- ➡️ ➡️ > SAVE YOUR SPOT: "FROM ON EDGE TO AT EASE" WORKSHOP < ⬅️ ⬅️
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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-mode, or caught in cycles of anxiety, irritability, or shut-down, this is your chance to pause, soften, and reconnect.We’ll explore together: ✔️ Why dysregulation can start to feel “normal” — and even productive ✔️ The key differences between survival mode and true ease ✔️ What regulation looks and feels like in your body, emotions, and relationships ✔️ A simple guided practice you can use anytime to shift back into balanceThis episode is designed to give you a felt sense of what’s possible when your nervous system is at ease.And if you want to go deeper, this is exactly the kind of work we’ll be doing together inside my free workshop, From On Edge to At Ease, on Tuesday, August 26.🎟 Save your seat at michellegrosser.com/workshopRelated Episodes to Explore:Previous Episode5 Somatic Techniques to Regulate When You're Feeling Overwhelmed Burnout Recovery Blueprint (Part 1): The Missing Link to Finally Feeling BetterBurnout Recovery Blueprint (Part 2): Get Out of Your Head and Into Your BodyUnlocking Calm Powerful Somatic Practices to Shift out of Fight, Flight or FreezeStop Intellectualizing Everything! Knowledge Doesn’t Lead to Change – Here’s What Does --- ➡️ ➡️ > SAVE YOUR SPOT: "FROM ON EDGE TO AT EASE" WORKSHOP < ⬅️ ⬅️
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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 with Erica Rooney, who brings over 15 years of insight into how people-pleasing shapes our professional and personal lives — often in ways we don’t realize.Erica’s approach is all about realigning your career and life with your core values so you can stop bending over backwards and start showing up as your full, vibrant self.We’re unpacking: ✔️ How people-pleasing fuels that low-grade stress and negative emotions you can’t shake ✔️ The hidden ways it sabotages your career, leadership, and workplace well-being ✔️ Why people-pleasing is more than a “bad habit” — it’s a nervous system pattern begging for healing ✔️ Steps to reclaim your boundaries, confidence, and authentic voice ✔️ How to move from seeking approval to owning your worth in all areas of lifeIf you’re tired of the exhausting cycle of trying to meet everyone else’s expectations and craving freedom to lead with courage and gentleness, this episode is your wake-up call.🎧 Press play to start healing the people-pleaser inside you and expand into the bold, embodied leader you’re meant to be.Join me live on Tuesday, August 26 for a free, nervous-system-based experience to help you finally feel the shift your mindset work couldn’t create.Register at michellegrosser.com/workshopRelated Episodes to Explore:Previous EpisodeAre You Too Nice? 3 Signs Your Kindness Is Actually People PleasingThe Spiritual Solution to People PleasingThe Real Reason You Procrastinate, People-Please, and Chase Perfection (It’s Not What You Think)5 Burnout Red Flags Every Perfectionist Needs to KnowBreak Free from Perfectionism & Procrastination and Build Habits That Stick --- ➡️ ➡️ > SAVE YOUR SPOT: "FROM ON EDGE TO AT EASE" WORKSHOP < ⬅️ ⬅️
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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 burnout recovery — and what your body actually needs instead.You’ll learn:The neuroscience of why mindset tools don’t always land when you’re dysregulatedWhy your body overrides your best intentionsThe difference between insight and integrationWhat it actually takes to create sustainable shifts in how you feel and functionWe’ll also talk about the role of somatic tools, how they work, and why this is the foundation of my upcoming workshop, From On Edge to At Ease.Join me live on Tuesday, August 26 for a free, nervous-system-based experience to help you finally feel the shift your mindset work couldn’t create.Register at michellegrosser.com/workshopRelated Episodes to Explore:Previous Episode4 Game-Changing Strategies for Nervous System RegulationA Mindset Shift for Life’s Challenging Seasons5 Steps to Navigating Life’s ChallengesHealing Anxiety & Burnout: 4 Non-Negotiables for Nervous System RegulationA Powerful Mindset Shift for Moms --- ➡️ ➡️ > SAVE YOUR SPOT: "FROM ON EDGE TO AT EASE" WORKSHOP < ⬅️ ⬅️
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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 together — while feeling like you’re falling apart inside.In this episode, we’re unpacking three subtle signs your burnout might actually be rooted in nervous system dysregulation — not a lack of motivation, energy, or time.You’ll learn:Why burnout often goes unnoticed in high-capacity womenThe difference between functional burnout and full collapseHow nervous system survival states mask themselves as personality traitsWhat these patterns are trying to protect you from — and how to start shifting themIf any of these signs hit home, I want to personally invite you to my free live workshop, From On Edge to At Ease, happening Tuesday, August 26.You’ll experience nervous-system-based tools that create real shifts in how you feel — without needing to do more or try harder.Save your seat at michellegrosser.com/workshopRelated Episodes to Explore:Previous EpisodeUnlocking Burnout Recovery: 3 Reasons Time Off Isn't Enough5 Morning Mistakes that Wreck Your Nervous System and Cause BurnoutTop 3 Reasons You Must Heal Your BurnoutTired, Anxious, and Overwhelmed? The Step-by-Step Process to Heal Burnout and Regulate Your Nervous SystemTalk Therapy Not Working? 3 Reasons You’re Still Stuck in Anxiety & Burnout --- ➡️ ➡️ > SAVE YOUR SPOT: "FROM ON EDGE TO AT EASE" WORKSHOP < ⬅️ ⬅️
About 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 balanceIt’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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