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The Calm Mom - Burnout, Anxiety, Nervous System, Mindset, Self-Care, Parenting, Work-Life Balance

Michelle Grosser - Inspired by Brene Brown, Mel Robbins & Rachel Hollis

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Are you ready to find balance and break free from burnout as a high-achieving mom? Do you feel like you're always on edge and can't quiet your racing mind? Are you looking for mind & body solutions for your anxiety and overwhelm? Do you feel pressure to do it all, but don’t see how your daily routine is sustainable Whether you struggle with overwhelm, anxiety, self-doubt, people-pleasing, burnout, or perfectionism - it’s time to break through whatever is holding you back. It’s time to get un ...
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Ever wonder how you got so overwhelmed, burned out, and struggling to keep up with the endless demands of life? It didn’t happen overnight. We’ve all got sneaky habits that are contributing to burnout without realizing it. In today’s episode, you’ll learn about the common mindsets, behaviors, and habits that lead many women to chronic stress and ex…
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Have you had the joy of parenting a strong-willed child? 😉 Our strong-willed kiddos are independent, confident, and determined. They’re natural leaders and world-changers. But those big personality traits don’t come without their power struggles, stubbornness, and a little drama-rama. If you’re raising a strong-willed kid, learning how to regulate …
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Inspired in part by 75 Hard (the 75-day mental toughness program that requires you to follow a strict daily regimen), I’m inviting you to a journey that’s anything but hard. The seasons are changing, the kids are out of school, and it’s a great time to start incorporating new habits to support a regulated nervous system. Join me on a summer journey…
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What if I told you that there was a science to having confidence and healthy self-esteem? Today’s guest, Dr. Simone Alicia, is The Self-Esteem Doctor 👩🏾‍⚕️She’s a self-esteem expert & motivational speaker who is deeply passionate about self-development and nourishing the mental, physical and spiritual well-being of people, especially women. In toda…
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Do you ever feel like you're holding everything together on the outside, but on the inside it feels like a daily battle with self-doubt, overthinking, and exhaustion? In today’s episode, we dive into the often-overlooked concept of high-functioning anxiety. While society might praise your high achievements, organization, and dependability, these tr…
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Have you ever known that something was off with your mental, emotional, or physical health, and bounced around between doctor’s offices unable to get any real explanation or solution? If so, you’re not alone. Today’s guest, Risa Groux, is a Certified Nurse, Functional Nutritionist and Certified Autoimmune Coach. She is passionate about discovering …
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You probably know what anxiety feels like, but do you know what that experience of anxiety might be trying to communicate to you? Our body is constantly sending us somatic cues. The key is to learn to listen to the message instead of trying to silence the messenger. In today’s episode, I’m sharing 5 things that your anxiety might be trying to tell …
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Toxic parenting is so much more than a buzzphrase. It’s real, emotional trauma that we can carry into adulthood. As adults, setting boundaries with our childhood caregivers and “reparenting” ourselves is often the key to standing in the gap as a cycle breaker and raising our children differently than how we were raised. In today’s episode, Cari Fun…
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Muscle tension, aches & pains, gut issues, insomnia, headaches, autoimmune conditions - did you know that all of these can be physical symptoms of stress and anxiety stored in our body? When our nervous system perceives stress, there’s a physiological response in the body, so we need to have daily practices to release this stress and anxiety from o…
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Do you feel the pressure to do it all? As women, we so often feel an unspoken expectation to be able to handle all the things that need to be done as a mom, as a wife, and in our workspaces, without complaint or skipping a beat. If you’ve felt that pressure to do all… the... things, you my friend are not alone. In this episode, Abby Calabrese, an e…
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It happens to the best of us, right? We all have moments when we've lost our cool with our kids. Motherhood can be hard, y’all! In today’s episode, you’ll learn about your window of tolerance - your capacity to handle parenting (and life) - without snapping or becoming dysregulated. Here's the thing - you can’t have emotional regulation without ner…
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Do you have a pattern of people-pleasing? When’s the last time you said yes when you really wanted to say no? Taken on more than you had the bandwidth for? Worried about whether someone was upset with you? Here’s the thing friend, there’s a cost to keeping everyone around you happy. Tanya Engesether knows how people-pleasing and seeking approval ca…
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Have you ever been angry and someone told you to “just calm down”? Or have you ever experienced anxiety and tried to calm your body with a moment of stillness, but it just seemed to make you feel worse? Oftentimes, when we’re in our sympathetic nervous system feeling anxious or angry, trying to calm down by taking deep breaths or meditating can be …
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When was the last time you got a good night’s sleep? Or maybe a better question is when was the last time you woke up feeling truly rested Do you have a hard time falling asleep or staying asleep? Today’s guest is Devin Burke of the Sleep Science Academy. Devin walks us through his holistic approach to helping people stop suffering and start sleepi…
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Are you running on empty? Maybe you know the feeling - brain fog, forgetfulness, irritability, anxiety, loss of motivation - you’re just plain exhausted. But how did you get to this point? It didn’t happen overnight. So, what are the biggest contributing factors? In today’s episode, you’ll learn 3 of the most common reasons why women are feeling fr…
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Has birth control (or something else) prescribed by your OB/GYN had a lasting impact on your health & wellness? Have you known something was off with your hormones, only to be told that your labs are fine? Have you ever been concerned about weight gain, but been told that you just need to exercise more and eat less? If so, you’re not alone. In this…
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Do you have an overactive nervous system? Symptoms of a nervous system stuck in fight or flight can include chronic anxiety, insomnia, headaches, and a clenched jaw/muscle tension. An overactive nervous system may even affect your gut health, immune system, and fertility. But how do you calm an overactive nervous system and regain a sense of calm? …
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Have you ever worn your busyness like a badge of honor? Oftentimes, being busy and having a packed schedule can make us feel like we’re living a full life. But hustling between events and commitments doesn’t mean we’re living life the fullest. Today we hear from Gabe Cox, an online business and goals strategist and the founder of Red Hot Mindset. A…
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What’s your go-to response when you’re asked to take on something new? For the longest time, I’d automatically say yes (regardless of whether I had the time or energy). Can you relate? As high-achieving moms, we likely take pride in being high-capacity - you’re dependable, productive, reliable, helpful, etc. But being quick to say yes to everything…
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Are you a helicopter parent? Do you often find yourself hovering over your kids to make sure they’re safe and intervening at the slightest sign of struggle? We’re responsible for the health and safety of our children (obv), but the research is showing that there are consequences to helicopter parenting that we might not be aware of. In today’s epis…
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Some things just go together. Peanut butter & chocolate, mac & cheese, and perfectionism & anxiety. 😉 But in all seriousness, if you notice that you tend to have perfectionistic tendencies, you likely also manage high-functioning anxiety. You feel uneasy when things are out of order. It drives you crazy when people don’t follow rules. It’s hard to …
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Do you use a daily to-do list? I know how good it can feel to cross things off a list, but did you know that to-do lists are not the best way to maximize our productivity and efficiency? In today’s episode, time management expert Megan Sumrell talks to us about getting rid of our lists and focusing on our priorities and time management instead of j…
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Do you feel like you’re always rushing? Wondering where your creativity has gone? If so, you might be stuck in “survival mode”. The everyday and chronic stress we experience causes a physiological response in our body. We release hormones like adrenaline and cortisol and are prompted into survival mode - fight, flight, freeze, or fawn. When our bod…
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Have you noticed a difference between feeling tired and being chronically fatigued? We can usually take a quick nap or go to bed early to recover from feeling tired. But chronic fatigue is a deeper issue that requires a more holistic response. In today’s episode, Certified Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, Tiffany Cagwin, joins us to ta…
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Here are some of the top benefits to having a regulated nervous system: improved mood and emotional balance increased creativity reduced stress, anxiety and overwhelm better sleep and physical recovery improved digestive function increased overall resilience (this is the goal) If you’re ready for more of this ⤴️, then today’s episode is for you. In…
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What’s holding you back from chasing down those big dreams of yours? Is it a pesky inner critic? Do you struggle to find the time? Has it been hard to focus on your personal goals since becoming a mom? I get it - it’s easy to get swept up in the day-to-day of motherhood. Whether you feel like you’ve given up parts of yourself, are your own worst cr…
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What do you usually do when you’re feeling anxious, irritable, or burned out? Do you tend to ignore it? Push though? Check out? Experiencing anxiety, irritability, or burnout can be a signal that your body’s in a fight, flight, or freeze response. In today’s episode, I share a few different body-based somatic tools and practices that can help shift…
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Do you find yourself thinking through every possible scenario before you can make a decision? Or maybe you’re the kind of person who always goes above and beyond? The reality is that burnout comes from both negative and positive factors in our lives, and it’s time to take inventory. In today’s episode, self-described hyperactive overachiever and re…
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Let’s clear something up: having a healthy, regulated nervous system does not mean you’re calm all the time. Phew! Rather, a healthy nervous system is resilient. It responds appropriately to stressors (but doesn't get stuck in a stress response), and can return to a state of calm when the stress has passed. It ebbs and flows in response to what’s h…
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How often do you think about sleep? From the minute we become a mom, sleep becomes a big deal (for both us and our kids)! My kids’ sleep schedules are often on my mind. Are they getting enough sleep? Am I letting them stay up too late? Is this nap going to ruin bedtime? Why do they have such a hard time waking up? In today’s episode, Registered Nur…
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I usually see women deal with their anger in one of two ways. It’s typically either “I’ve got a hot temper and it’s often on full display” or it runs more along the “I’m pretty chill, but I might be suppressing some anger” camp. How do you deal with anger? No matter which camp you’re in, anger is a completely normal human emotion, and most of us ha…
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We often wear busyness as a badge of honor - but is it? Motherhood can be crazy busy if we let it. We can get sucked into the constant running from one place to another - this sport, that birthday, quick grocery run, dash back from work. Here’s the thing - our pace doesn’t have to be tied to our productivity. If you’re ready to slow down, Stephanie…
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We know that stress can cause dark circles under our eyes, but did you know that chronic stress can impact so much more about how we look? The state of our nervous system ultimately impacts the health of all the other systems in our body, which can impact how we look. In today’s episode, we talk about 5 surprising changes in our physical appearance…
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Are there parts of your daily routine that might be increasing your stress, anxiety, & overwhelm? If you’re like me, for years I had daily habits that were keeping me stuck in fight-or-flight - and I did even realize it! In today’s episode, I’m sharing 5 things I ditched that made a huge difference in regulating my nervous system and reducing my an…
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Co-parenting can be a difficult path to navigate with grace and intention. Parenting is hard enough, but navigating divorce and co-parenting can put you on the fast track to overwhelm. If you’ve struggled with anxiety & stress when it comes to co-parenting, today’s episode is for you. Mikki Gardner is a Certified Life + Conscious Parenting Coach, t…
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Feeling the weight of the world on your shoulders? You're not alone. As moms, we often find ourselves carrying a hefty mental load, with a side of guilt thrown in for good measure. In today’s episode, JoAnn Crohn, M. Ed, of No Guilt Mom, teaches us tips and tricks to navigate motherhood while pursuing our passions - all without the guilt. JoAnn sho…
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Don’t miss this final day to sign up for RESTORE! 🎉 Your body is always communicating with you. 🗣️ Are you listening? Have you ever had a headache or neck pain and just popped a couple Aleve? Have you ever had trouble falling asleep and thought “I’ll just have a glass of wine to unwind”? Do you have a history of gut issues or autoimmune conditions?…
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What comes to mind when you hear the word “balance”? 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. In today’s episode, Dr. Elizabeth Kagan Arleo shares her first-hand experience and eight lessons she’s learned as a working mother. She’ll talk about …
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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 and have more energy during the day. So, of course, I wanted to share it with you! In today’s episode, I’ll give you the recipe for my nervous system n…
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Drumroll, please... doors to my group coaching program, RESTORE, are now OPEN! 🎉 If you've been nodding along as you’ve listened to the last few episodes, then this is your moment, my friends. Regardless of how dysregulation or burnout is showing up in your life, there's only one solution: learning how to adopt a lifestyle that supports nervous sys…
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Do you love to unwind with a glass of wine at the end of the day? You’ve taken care of your kids all day, kept up with the house, done your own work. Maybe that glass at the end of the day is how you take the edge off after the day’s chaos. If so, you’re not alone. Mommy wine culture is everywhere. And I bought into it for years until I studied the…
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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 to be more critical? Over the years, I’ve consistently relied on 3 specific reminders to help me heal from burnout and redirect my focus when I’m fee…
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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. But here’s what I’ve noticed - most of us aren’t aware that we have morning habits that are sabotaging our nervous system and causing burnout. In today's episode, you'll learn 5 common morning routines that actually increase your…
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A place for everything and everything in its place. Sounds familiar? While having an organized home sounds ideal, making it a reality can be a whole different story. In today’s episode, organization expert Jenny Layton talks to us about how to reduce clutter and how to make the time to do it. By prioritizing the things that matter most and getting …
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Over the last few months, I’ve become a great quitter. And guess what? It’s been amazing. When did quitting get such a bad rap, anyway? Check out this minisode to reframe your mindset around calling it quits and discover how quitting might just be the key to more joy. Private Podcast: “HEAL YOUR BURNOUT” PRIVATE PODCAST SERIES Free Consult: BOOK A …
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Managing stress is a part of life, right? Especially as a mom, it can feel like if it’s not one thing, it’s another. But here’s the thing about stress - our body is designed to experience stress as a cycle with a beginning and an end. We perceive a stressor -> our body has a physiological response -> we go into fight-or-flight -> the stressor resol…
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How often do you think about money? Better yet, how often do you talk about it without breaking into a sweat? In today’s episode, Shinobu Hindert encourages us that financial planning doesn’t have to be stressful! Shinobu is a money expert & best-selling author of the book Investing Is Your Superpower. If you’ve ever felt inadequate when it comes t…
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Have you ever felt burned out and looked ahead to a 3-day weekend or another break your calendar because you were finally going to rest and recharge? Same, friend. Don’t get me wrong - long weekends are awesome. But here’s the thing *spoiler alert* the whole "take time off to heal" idea might not be the magic fix you hoped for. Burnout’s a slippery…
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What’s your typical response when your kiddos start melting down? I hear the word "meltdown" and I swear my eye starts to twitch. And I know I’m not alone! Chances are, regardless of how well we handle them, our kids’ big emotions can be triggering. In today’s episode, Kaili Zeiher, pediatric occupational therapist and host of the podcast Chaos to …
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While it’s awesome that nervous system regulation is becoming more mainstream, every day I hear cringy nervous system hacks all over social media that simply aren’t supported by science. In today’s episode, we’re busting some myths and clearing up some mistruths you’‘ve probably heard about the nervous system. Think “ just a deep breath”. Or “being…
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