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.
- Update frequency
- every 3 days
- Average duration
- 31 minutes
- Episodes
- 395
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
174 – Start Asking for What You Want with Andrea Owen, author of Make Some Noise: Speak Your Mind and Own Your Strength
When’s the last time you gave yourself full permission to speak your mind? Not being disrespectful or rude - but simply allowing yourself to be honest and authentic?
Today’s guest is the queen of …
173 – 4 Things to Avoid if You’re Struggling with Nervous System Dysregulation
When you’re experiencing nervous system dysregulation - anxiety, exhaustion, overwhelm, irritability, muscle tension, etc. - there are habits in your day-to-day routine that might be making you feel …
172 – 10 Signs of High-Functioning Anxiety & What to Do About It
Type A? Perfectionist? Always busy but feel like you’re always behind? These could be signs of high-functioning anxiety.
It’s not a clinical diagnosis, and it’s probably not debilitating - but i…
171 - Over Hustle Culture? Merging Mindfulness and Business with Melissa Giller
Hustle culture is overrated, am I right? It’s not sustainable. It compromises boundaries. It leads straight to chronic stress and burnout. And I’m not here for it - who’s with me?! 🙋🏼♀️
In tod…
170 – Anxious or Burned Out? Understanding the 3 Neural Circuits Will Help You Regulate
What if you could have a map of the different states of your nervous system to help you understand where you're at and how to get to where you want to be?
The autonomic nervous system is made up …
169 - Am I Scarring My Kids if I Let Them See Me Cry (Or Get Angry)? 3 Important Things to Remember When Letting Our Kids Witness Our Emotions
When was the last time you cried in front of your kiddos? For the longest time, I thought I was protecting my children by hiding my tears from them and pretending I was “fine.”
But the more I lear…
168 – Powerful Rituals and Routines for the Mom Who Works with Jenna Worthen
As moms, we’re all looking to uplevel our systems and routines, and today’s guest helps us do just that!
Jenna Worthen is the author of Mom Who Works and founder and chief curator for an online, gl…
167 – Don't Cry! 3 Unexpected Consequences of Encouraging Our Kids Not to Cry
Whether it’s the tears at dropoff or a teenage meltdown, it can be tempting to tell our kids they shouldn’t cry because “there’s nothing to be scared of” or “it’s not a big deal.”
I’ve been there -…
166 – Is Suppressing Your Emotions Making You Sick? Surprising Ways Your Emotional Health Impacts Your Physical Health
What happens when we suppress our emotions? The hard science is supporting what we’ve known for years - chronically suppressed emotions often lead to physical illness.
Gut issues, IBS, aches & pai…
165 – Don’t Underestimate the Power of Play! How to Overcome Perfectionism, Fear of Judgment, and Self-Doubt with Play & Mindset Coach, Kara Latta
Wait, isn’t play for kids, not adults? Heck no! Play is one of the most effective ways to regulate your nervous system.
Play is any experience where you’re connected with your authentic self & yo…
164 – 3 Neuroscience-Based Approaches to Respond Instead of React When You’re Triggered
Your brain is plastic (not elastic) which means you have the ability to mold it into new patterns of being.
How we react when we’re triggered is typically an automatic response that we’ve practice…
163 - Stillness, Joy, & Temper Tantrums: A Sneak Peek into the Summer of Self-Love Challenge
The Summer of (Self) Love Challenge has been AMAZING! Women are experiencing breakthroughs, finding joy, leaning into stillness, creating space, and so much more!
So, you know I had to find a way …
162 – A Self-Love Guide to Emotional Empowerment and Energetic Alignment with author Tara Swann
You are enough, you always have been - and today’s guest is teaching us all how to unbecome the woman we’ve been told we “should” be, and step into our “Her”, the woman we’ve always wished we could …
161 – Help! I Yelled at My Kids – Now What Should I Do?!
It happens to the best of us, friend. The pressure builds, we’re pushed to the brink, and before we know it, we’ve lost our ever-loving mind on our kids.
No one want to be a ragey mom! We don’t lik…
160 – Trouble Sleeping? Stop Doing These 4 Things if Stress is Keeping You Up at Night
Our Summer of (Self) Love Challenge starts Monday! Join the FREE 5-day challenge (July 31 – Aug 4) to grow in self-compassion and support your nervous system. Sign up at the link below!
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159 – Saying It Wrong?! The #1 Thing That Gets in The Way of Effective Communication with Dr. Stephanie Lopez
When was the last time you said something, and the other person’s response wasn’t what you expected? Or maybe you beat around the bush and ended up causing confusion and frustration? Or how about…
158 – 3 Habits Making Your Anxiety Worse (and 3 That’ll Make it Better)
Our Summer of (Self) Love Challenge starts in one week! Join the FREE 5-day challenge (July 31 – Aug 4) to grow in self-compassion and support your nervous system. Sign up at the link below!
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157 – Unspoken Truths for Working Moms: Career Success, Burnout, & Work-Life Balance with The Job Doctor, Tessa White
Navigating work-life balance can be tough and looking to re-enter the workforce after being a stay-at-home mom can be intimidating. Wherever you find yourself on the journey, this episode is for yo…
156 – 3 Daily Practices for Calming Stress and Anxiety (Part 2)
REGISTRATION IS OPEN for the Summer of (Self) Love Challenge! Join my FREE 5-day challenge (July 31 – Aug 4) to grow in self-compassion and support your nervous system. Sign up at the link below!
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155 – 3 Daily Practices to Calm Stress and Anxiety (Part 1)
REGISTRATION IS OPEN for our Summer of (Self) Love Challenge! This is a completely free 5-day challenge (July 31 – Aug 4) to grow in self-compassion and support your nervous system. Sign up at the…