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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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If you’ve ever wondered why you over-give to keep the peace, shut down to stay “strong,” or feel that push-pull of wanting closeness but fearing it—your attachment style is likely running the show behind the scenes. In this episode, I’m joined by Jessica Baum, therapist and author of Anxiously Attached and Safe. We break down attachment theory in real, everyday terms—how early experiences shape the way you love, what “secure” actually feels like in your body, and how to move from surviv...
1Feeling anxious, on edge, or like you’re always one task away from total burnout? You’re not broken — your nervous system is overloaded. And today, we’re celebrating 400 episodes of helping high-capacity women like you learn to rewire their nervous systems for calm, clarity, and ease. In this milestone episode, I’m sharing four science-backed nervous system shifts that can help you move from anxious and reactive to grounded and resilient. These are the exact tools I use with clients (an...
You know that feeling when you’re trying to avoid burnout, but the very thought of “managing stress” feels like one more thing on your already maxed-out to-do list? Yeah—this one’s for you. In this episode, we’re cutting through the noise and getting real about what it actually takes to prevent burnout (without turning rest into another project). You’ll learn five evidence-based, nervous-system-backed habits that help you move through stress, restore your energy, and protect your peace—...
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 re...
If you’ve ever wondered, “Do I stay and dig deeper—or is it time to go?” you’re not alone. In a world that glamorizes fresh starts, we can miss the quiet miracles of rootedness. But staying (with discernment) can be where real growth, depth, and peace are forged. In this episode, I’m joined by Rev. Lydia Sohn—Korean American minister, writer, and author—whose work explores what it means to build a life of depth in an age of endless options. Drawing from her immigrant story, pastor...
Why is it so hard to “switch off” at the end of the day? You close your laptop, but your mind keeps buzzing. You replay conversations, run through tomorrow’s to-dos, maybe even reach for your phone to check just one more email. And even if you try to relax with food, TV, or scrolling, the stress lingers. That’s because your nervous system doesn’t instantly reset when work ends. Without the right signals, your body stays stuck in fight-or-flight—leaving you restless, snappy, ...
You cannot heal your mind or your body in the presence of chronic stress. Full stop. And here’s the hard truth: all the money, supplements, and energy you’re spending trying to heal without addressing your stress load? It’s mostly wasted. Because stress is cumulative. It’s not just the tough conversation with your boss or the argument with your partner. It’s also the poor sleep, the endless notifications, the skipped meals, and the emotions you never process. The good news?&...
There’s nothing worse than hitting Sunday night exhausted, resentful, and already bracing for Monday. For years, my Saturdays and Sundays were one long to-do list: laundry, errands, meal prep, cleaning, maybe even “getting ahead” on work. By Sunday night, I wasn’t recharged—I was exhausted and already dreading Monday. Here’s the thing: weekends aren’t meant to just help you recover. They’re meant to restore. Recovery is passive. Restoration is active. And if you want to step into ...
If you’ve ever looked at your kid mid-meltdown and thought, “Why am I reacting like this? I know better”—you’re not alone. There’s a gap between what we know and how we show up in the heat of parenting. And the bridge across that gap? Practiced, embodied mindfulness—not perfection or more willpower. In this episode, I’m joined by Hunter Clarke-Fields, MSAE, RYT—international bestselling author of Raising Good Humans, creator of the Mindful Parenting course & teacher training, and ho...
If you’ve ever caught yourself chasing “work-life balance” with the perfect planner, color-coded schedule, or yet another productivity hack—only to still feel behind and burned out—you’re not alone. Because balance isn’t about squeezing more into your calendar. It’s about shifting the operating system you’re running on. In this episode of Alive & Well, I’m sharing three truths about work-life balance that almost no one talks about—truths that will help you stop chasing balance and s...
If you’ve ever wondered why you feel stressed, snappy, or depleted—even when nothing “major” is wrong—your habits might be the reason. Because nervous system regulation doesn’t happen in the big, dramatic moments. It’s built in the small, daily rhythms that either anchor your body in safety… or keep it running on fumes. In this episode, I’m sharing 4 everyday habits that have completely changed my patience, energy, mood, and ability to show up—at work and at home. These aren’t flashy, b...
True transformation doesn’t come from white-knuckling your thoughts. It comes when you engage your whole self—body, mind, and spirit—to reset into peace. In this episode of Alive & Well, I’m joined by Ashriel Huber, founder of Love Moves, who helps women break free from fear, stress, and unworthiness by pairing movement, breath, prayer, and neuroscience. What started in her kindergarten classroom—where she discovered how movement transformed kids’ ability to learn—has grown into a p...
Most of us are doing it 20,000 times a day—and doing it wrong. Breathing isn’t just automatic. It’s foundational. And when your breath is off, your body and mind feel it: stress spikes, energy crashes, and your nervous system can’t find its footing. In this episode of Alive & Well, I’m joined by integrative physiotherapist Campbell Will, who has spent years studying the breath across ICUs, neurosurgical wards, elite athletic settings, and private practice. What he’s found is s...
If your mornings feel rushed, chaotic, or like you’re already behind before the day even starts—you’re not imagining it. The way you begin your day has a direct impact on your nervous system, your stress levels, and your capacity to stay grounded. In this episode, I’m sharing 5 simple, science-backed morning rituals that have transformed the way I move through my day. These practices aren’t about rigid routines or hustle—they’re about working with your physiology so your mornings ...
👉👉 REGISTER FOR BURNOUT RECOVERY BLUEPRINT 👈👈 Ever notice how you can check every “calm down” box—breathing, meditation apps, even bubble baths—and still feel like your body’s running on overdrive? That’s because regulation isn’t about forcing yourself to relax. It’s about teaching your nervous system a new way of being. In this episode, we’ll uncover why traditional stress hacks so often fall flat and what’s actually happening in your body when it won’t switch gears. More importantly, ...
If you’ve tried everything—therapy, time-blocking, supplements, mindset work—but still wake up tired, wired, and stuck in survival mode… this episode is your turning point. I’m walking you through the exact 7-step framework I teach inside The Burnout Recovery Blueprint to help high-achieving women regulate their nervous system and actually feel better. No more patchwork self-care plans. No more chasing quick fixes. This is root-cause healing. Inside this episode: ✔️ Why your nervous sys...
Clutter isn’t just about stuff—it’s about the guilt, shame, and stress weighing you down every time you walk into a room. I’m joined by declutter expert and host of The Maximized Minimalist, Katy Wells. Known for her authentic, holistic approach, Katy goes beyond surface-level tidying to uncover the real reasons clutter lingers—and how to break free from it for good. Katy has helped hundreds of thousands of people transform chaotic homes into calm, supportive spaces. And today, sh...
➡️ ➡️ > SAVE YOUR SPOT: "FROM ON EDGE TO AT EASE" WORKSHOP < ⬅️ ⬅️ If you’ve been feeling anxious, on edge, or emotionally reactive — there’s a reason for that. And no, it’s not because you’re doing anything wrong. In this short episode, I’m walking you through: The real reason you feel stuck in go-mode (hint: it’s not just stress)Why your body overrides your best intentionsWhat you actually need to start feeling regulated againHow to join me live for From On Edge to At Ease — m...
➡️ ➡️ > 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 lik...
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 tr...
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