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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In today’s episode…
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Your body is always communicating with you. 🗣️ Are you listening?
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Have you …
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Is it a set of scales with items carefully placed on each side? ⚖️
For working moms, balance can feel like a goal that’s always just out of reach.
I…
Want to try my nervous system nightcap?
For the last few months, I’ve been sipping this simple recipe about 30 minutes before I go to bed and it's been a game-changer in helping me get quality sleep…
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If you've been nodding along as you’ve listened to the last few episodes, then this is your moment, my friends.
Regardl…
Do you love to unwind with a glass of wine at the end of the day?
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What does your self-talk sound like when you’re feeling stressed and overwhelmed?
Is it like the Little Engine that could chanting “I think I can. I think I can. I think I can” or does that voice tend…
What does the first hour of your day look like?
Maybe you've gotten your AM routine down to what you think is a science.
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Over the last few months, I’ve become a great quitter.
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When did quitting get such a bad rap, anyway?
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