Best Michelle Grosser – Inspired by Mel Robbins Podcasts (2025)

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384 - From On Edge to At Ease: Why You Feel So Reactive (And What to Do About It) 14:58

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➡️ ➡️ > 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 ov…

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383 - I Had the Life I Wanted… So Why Couldn’t I Enjoy It? My Burnout Recovery Story 21:54

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➡️ ➡️ > 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…

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382 - Overwhelmed, On Edge, or Shut Down? Try This Somatic Reset to Feel Regulated Again 26:26

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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 expl…

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381 - Is People-Pleasing Fueling Your Burnout? Signs, Science, and How to Break the Cycle with Erica Rooney 40:50

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Register at michellegrosser.com/workshop People-pleasing isn’t just draining — it’s a full-on energy thief and a silent barrier to your power In 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 al…

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380 - The #1 Reason Why You Can’t Mindset Your Way Out of Burnout 25:03

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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 …

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379 - 3 Hidden Signs of Nervous System Burnout Most Women Miss 20:21

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➡️ ➡️ > 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 m…

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378 - Anxiety, Overwhelm, and Overreaction: How to Get Your Nervous System Back on Track 27:34

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➡️ ➡️ > SAVE YOUR SPOT: "FROM ON EDGE TO AT EASE" WORKSHOP < ⬅️ ⬅️ You’ve got things to be grateful for. You’ve read the books. You know better. So why do you still feel reactive, anxious, or like you’re about to snap at the smallest thing? Here’s the truth: feeling “on edge” has nothing to do with willpower or mindset. In today’s episode, we’re un…

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377 - How to Transform Your Mindset and Break Through Limiting Beliefs with John Assaraf 53:33

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➡️ ➡️ > SAVE YOUR SPOT: "FROM ON EDGE TO AT EASE" WORKSHOP < ⬅️ ⬅️ What if you could rewire your brain for success that feels as good as it looks—with science? In today’s episode, I’m joined by world-renowned mindset and performance expert John Assaraf, and we’re talking all things brain science, belief systems, and what it actually takes to get ou…

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376 - 6 Things I Stopped Doing to Regulate My Nervous System and Protect My Energy 34:55

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You know better—but you’re still pushing past your limits. You’ve read the books. You’ve blocked off the calendar. You know what to do. But somehow, the burnout keeps creeping back in. Sound familiar? This week on Alive & Well, we’re talking about a tough truth: Sometimes, the very habits that make you high-performing are the same ones burning you …

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375 - 4 Shifts That Helped Me Recover from Burnout (They’ll Help You Too) 27:04

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You’re showing up, but inside, you’re unraveling. You’re getting the work done. Smiling when you’re supposed to. Even squeezing in the workouts and the meetings and the meal prep. But if you’re honest? You’re running on fumes. This is burnout—but not the collapse-on-the-bathroom-floor kind. This is high-functioning burnout. The invisible kind. The …

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374 - 4 Effective Tools to Help You Relax When Feeling Dysregulated 20:04

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When your stress is off the charts, the last thing you need is vague advice and zero follow-through. What you do need? Tools that actually work—with the science to back them. In this episode of Alive & Well, we’re unpacking four body-based techniques that regulate your nervous system in real time. These are somatic tools, rooted in neuroscience, th…

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373 - Unlock the Gut-Brain Connection: How Healing Your Gut Will Transform Your Health with Hannah Aylward 37:04

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If you’ve ever felt like your gut has more control over your day than you do—bloating, food anxiety, exhaustion, skin flares, mood dips—you’re not imagining things. And you’re definitely not alone. In this episode, I’m joined by Hannah Aylward, functional nutritionist and founder of HAN, and we’re unpacking the deep, often misunderstood connection …

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372 - 6 Hidden Habits of High-Functioning Anxiety (and How to Heal Them) 22:27

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You’re functioning. Performing. Keeping it together. But deep down, your mind is racing. Your shoulders are tense. And you’re one more Slack notification away from snapping. If you’re looking calm on the outside—but buzzing underneath, it might be high-functioning anxiety—and most women don’t even realize they’re living in it. Today, we’re pulling …

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371 - 5 Anti-Burnout Behaviors to Protect Your Energy (Backed by Neuroscience) 25:27

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You know you need to manage your stress… but why does managing stress feel like another stressor? If you’ve ever rolled your eyes at a self-care checklist, you’re not alone. High-capacity women don’t need more pressure to “do wellness right.” You need tools that actually work—and fit into real life. In this episode of Alive & Well, we’re unpacking …

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370 - Are You Stuck in Fight, Flight, or Freeze? 3 Signs You're in a Stress Response 24:13

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Ever feel like you’re trying to do all the right things—but your body still feels tense, wired, or totally wiped out? In this episode of Alive & Well, we’re unpacking how chronic stress hijacks your nervous system—and what it actually looks and feels like when you’re stuck in fight, flight, or freeze. You’ll learn: 🔹 How the nervous system actually…

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369 - The Science of Bravery: How to Show Up Powerfully in the Face of Challenges with Jill Schulman 43:23

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Ever notice how bravery isn’t about feeling fearless—but doing the hard thing anyway, even when your palms are sweaty and your brain is begging you to binge Netflix instead? Today’s guest is here to show us what it actually means to lead ourselves bravely—from the inside out. We’re talking mindset shifts, bold action, and the kinds of relationships…

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368 - 7 Places You Store Trauma in Your Body (and Ways to Release It) 31:57

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You’ve probably heard the phrase “the body keeps the score”—but what does that actually mean? If you’ve ever dealt with chronic tightness, gut issues, jaw clenching, or exhaustion that just won’t quit… your body might be holding on to more than stress. It might be storing trauma. In this episode, we’re diving into the science of somatic memory—how …

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367 - 5 Somatic Techniques to Regulate When You're Feeling Overwhelmed 21:33

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You’ve read the books. You’ve tried the deep breaths. You’ve told yourself, “Just calm down.” But when overwhelm hits? Your body’s still on edge—clenched jaw, tense shoulders, short fuse. Here’s the truth: you can’t out-think a dysregulated nervous system. Because when your brain is flooded with stress hormones, logic and willpower go offline. In t…

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366 - 3 Reasons Your Productivity Hacks Aren’t Working (And What to Do Instead) 36:48

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You’re ambitious. You’re organized. You’ve got the planner, the calendar app, and the color-coded to-do list. So why do you still feel overwhelmed, behind, and exhausted by 2pm? Here’s the truth: It’s not your calendar that’s the problem. It’s your nervous system. Because when your body is stuck in survival mode, no time-blocking strategy in the wo…

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365 - ‘Til Stress Do Us Part: Marriage-Saving Tools for Managing Stress Together with Elizabeth Earnshaw 42:51

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If you ever feel like a completely different version of yourself when you're under stress—snappy, shut down, or just plain tapped out—you're not alone. Stress doesn’t just impact how you feel in your body. It can totally hijack how you show up in your relationships… especially your marriage. In this episode, I’m joined by licensed marriage and fami…

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364 - Why You Keep Breaking Your Boundaries (and How to Stop) 31:08

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You set the boundary. And then… you broke it. Again. You knew what to say. You meant it when you said it. So why did it feel so hard to actually hold the line? In today’s episode, we’re unpacking why boundaries often don’t stick—and spoiler: it’s not a willpower problem. It’s a nervous system problem. Whether it’s a boss who steamrolls your calenda…

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363 - 4 Habits for a Productive Morning That Rewire Your Brain for Focus & Energy 28:48

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If your morning routine feels more like a crash course in chaos than calm… this episode is for you. You don’t need another 17-step overhaul. You need a few small shifts that actually stick. In this episode, we’re talking about why most morning routines don’t work for high-achieving women—and what neuroscience says to do instead. Think less hustle, …

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362 - Tired But Wired? 4 Nervous System Shifts That Actually Help You Rest & Recharge 31:04

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You’re wiped, but wired. Exhausted, but your brain won’t quit. You want to rest—but your body says, not yet. That buzzing, edgy, can’t-sit-still feeling? It’s not a mindset problem. It’s a nervous system stuck in survival mode. In this episode, we’re unpacking the real science behind the tired but wired paradox—and why slowing down might feel anyth…

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361 - Take 2 Minutes: Boost Your Joy with Daily Gratitude Practices Backed by Science with Marc Fussell 42:26

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If you’ve ever felt guilty for struggling because “you should be grateful,” this one’s for you. Because real mental wellness isn’t about pretending everything’s fine. It’s about having science-backed tools that help you navigate the real stuff—burnout, anxiety, parenting stress, and all the emotions in between. In this episode, I’m joined by Marc F…

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360 - Do You Have High Cortisol? 4 Science-Backed Ways to Reset Your Body’s Stress Response 34:09

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If your body feels like it's stuck in overdrive—wired, tired, inflamed, and just plain off—it might not be just stress. It could be high cortisol. In this first episode of Alive & Well, we’re pulling back the curtain on your body’s main stress hormone. Because if you’ve been walking around feeling anxious, foggy, overstimulated, or exhausted by 2 p…

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359 - Not a Morning Person or is it Actually AM Anxiety? Signs You Might Be Waking Up in Fight-or-Flight (and What to Do About It) 32:09

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If you wake up already anxious, overstimulated, or feeling behind—you’re not imagining it. Mornings can be brutal when your nervous system is stuck in survival mode. And no amount of coffee, planners, or morning routine hacks will fix what’s really happening in your body. In this episode, we’re unpacking what’s actually going on when mornings feel …

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358 - 5 Burnout Red Flags Every Perfectionist Needs to Know 31:01

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You’re crushing it on paper—but inside? You’re feeling fried. If your standards are sky-high, your to-do list never ends, and your nervous system feels like it’s hanging on by a thread, this episode is your wake-up call. In today’s episode, we’re breaking down what happens when perfectionism becomes a nervous system survival strategy—and why it’s o…

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357 - Restoring Our Girls: How to Authentically Connect with Your Daughter in the Way She Actually Needs with author, Cathy Cassani Adams 59:21

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If you're raising girls, this episode is a must-listen. Because the world they’re growing up in? It’s not the one we were raised in. In this powerful conversation with therapist, parenting coach, and Restoring Our Girls author Cathy Cassani Adams, we unpack what girls are really asking for—and why so many parents miss it. Cathy brings decades of ex…

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356 - Overwhelm, Brain Fog, and Irritability? 10 Ways a Dysregulated Nervous System Shows Up in Your Body 37:54

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If you’re waking up tired, snapping at everyone by noon, forgetting basic things, or constantly overstimulated… it might not be your schedule, your supplements, or your mindset. It might be your nervous system. You’re not just “off.” Your body is trying to tell you something. In this episode, we’re unpacking what nervous system dysregulation actual…

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355 - 7 Signs Chronic Stress Has You Stuck in a Functional Freeze Response 28:46

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If you feel like you’ve been stuck in a fog—too tired to move, too overwhelmed to start, or too numb to care—this episode is for you. You’re probably not lazy. You’re not a procrastinator. You’re not failing. You might just be in a nervous system freeze response—the most misunderstood nervous system state. It’s what happens after months (or years) …

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354 - 3 Popular Wellness Trends That Might Be Dysregulating Your Nervous System 25:10

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You’re doing your best to take care of yourself—maybe even trying to keep up with the wellness trends you’ve been seeing everywhere. But if you still feel anxious, wired, or totally drained… there might be more going on under the surface. In today’s episode, we’re calling it out: Not all wellness trends are good for your nervous system. 💥 You’ll le…

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353 - How to Be a Tech-Intentional Family with The Screentime Consultant, Emily Cherkin, MEd 49:09

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Today’s tech is not the same as the Saturday morning cartoons we grew up with. It’s faster, stickier, and designed to hijack attention, delay development, and disrupt regulation. And most of us are just trying to keep up—while feeling totally overwhelmed. In this conversation, I’m joined by The Screentime Consultant herself, Emily Cherkin, a former…

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352 - 4 Sneaky Ways Fight, Flight, Freeze & Fawn Are Hijacking How You Communicate 43:27

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Ever walked away from a conversation thinking “Why did I just say that?” “Why did I freeze?” “Why can’t I bring this up without freaking out?” It’s not that you’re bad at communicating. 🧠 Your nervous system is just running the show. In today’s episode, we’re diving into how your nervous system state is shaping your communication—whether you’re sna…

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351 – 7 Underrated Self-Care Habits That Actually Help You Heal (Backed by Science) 30:10

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Let’s be real: spa days are great, but they’re not going to rewire your nervous system. You need self-care that actually works. The kind that helps your brain slow down, your body feel safe, and your energy come back online. In this episode, we’re redefining self-care for high-achieving women—and talking about 7 surprisingly powerful (and wildly un…

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350 - 4 Signs You’re Out of Fight-or-Flight and Your Nervous System Is Actually Healing 24:17

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You won’t always feel the moment you leave survival mode. Healing your nervous system won’t always look like a big breakthrough. Sometimes, it’s quiet. Subtle. Easy to miss if you don’t know what to look for. In this episode, we’re unpacking 4 signs your nervous system is healing—even if you’re not “there yet.” These shifts are easy to overlook, bu…

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349 - The Weight of Beautiful: RHONJ’s Jackie Goldschneider on Healing Anorexia, Body Image, and Turning Pain into Purpose 41:25

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You can look like you have it all together… and still be starving inside. In this raw, deeply honest conversation, I’m joined by Real Housewives of New Jersey star, former attorney, and author Jackie Goldschneider—who opens up about her 20-year battle with anorexia and what it really took to heal. We talk about the hidden layers of disordered eatin…

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348 - Are These 3 Mistakes Making Your High-Functioning Anxiety Worse? (And What to Do Instead) 30:19

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High-functioning anxiety looks like you're killing it. You’re answering the texts, running the meetings, managing all the moving pieces, smiling and saying “I’m good”... ...all the while your nervous system is stuck in overdrive. It doesn’t “look” like anxiety. But it might feel like: Overthinking every decision Trouble sleeping, even when you’re d…

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347 - 3 Body-Based Tools to Shift Out of Fight-or-Flight (Fast) 36:48

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Ever feel like your mind & body are stuck in overdrive? It's not just “anxiety.” It's your nervous system trapped in fight-or-flight. And you can't think your way to feeling better. In today’s episode, we’re diving into 3 powerful somatic tools that calm your stress response—fast. Think: science-backed, zero-fluff techniques that get your body back…

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346 - Tired, Anxious, and Overwhelmed? The Step-by-Step Process to Heal Burnout and Regulate Your Nervous System 33:41

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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 bet…

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345 - Tips for Balancing Hormones & Boosting Energy with Leisha Drews of Happily Hormonal 34:08

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Tired all the time? Mood all over the place? Period wrecking your week? But every time you get your labs done, it’s the same thing: “Everything looks normal.” 🙄 This week on The Calm Mom, I’m joined by Dr. Leisha Drews—a hormone expert and functional medicine practitioner who’s here to say: you’re not crazy, and you’re not broken. As the host of th…

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344 - 3 Science-Backed Ways to Boost Your Energy (Proven Strategies for Chronic Fatigue) 35:10

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If you’re waking up tired, dragging through your day, and barely making it to bedtime without snapping or crashing… You might not have a time management issue or even a sleep issue. 💥 You likely have a nervous system issue. In this episode, we’re breaking down what’s actually draining your energy (spoiler: it’s not your to-do list)—and 3 science-ba…

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343 - 7 Ways to Tone Your Vagus Nerve and Build Real Stress Resilience 26:05

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Ever feel like your mind and body just can’t chill—no matter how much lavender oil, deep breathing, or “self-care” you try? You might be missing the real MVP of nervous system regulation: your vagus nerve. It’s not just some wellness buzzword. The vagus nerve is your nervous system’s on switch for calm—and if it’s not firing well, neither are you. …

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342 - 5 Signs You’re Parenting in Fight-or-Flight—and How to Shift Out of Survival Mode 26:14

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You love your kids. But lately? You feel irritated, overstimulated, and straight-up overwhelmed. This isn’t just “normal mom stress.” You’re likely parenting from survival mode—with a nervous system stuck in overdrive. In today’s episode, I’m breaking down the 5 signs that you're parenting in fight-or-flight—and what to do when the chaos feels cons…

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341 - You Are Not a Hypochondriac: Understanding Hypothyroidism and Autoimmune Diseases with Dr. Heather Stone 39:25

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You know something’s off—your energy is tanked, your moods are all over the place, and your body feels like it’s waving a red flag. But every time you get your labs done? “Everything looks normal.” 🙄 You’re not imagining things. And you’re definitely not a hypochondriac. In today’s conversation, I’m joined by Dr. Heather Stone—a functional medicine…

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340 - 5 Habits I Stopped Doing to Heal My Nervous System & Balance My Cortisol 37:14

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If you’ve been trying to balance your hormones, fix your fatigue, or finally regulate your nervous system—but still feel like a burnt-out zombie in yoga pants—it might not be what you are doing… It might be what you need to stop. In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on 5 sneaky habits I cut out that made a massive difference in how I feel—…

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339 - Morning Meditation: Grounded, Grateful, and Energized 14:46

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Ever wake up and feel like your brain is already going a mile a minute—kids, work, schedules, the endless to-do list? This guided meditation invites you to start your morning differently—to wake up grounded, grateful, and energized. In just a few minutes, you’ll: Anchor into a deep sense of calm and presence Cultivate gratitude to shift your mindse…

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338 - The Real Reason You Procrastinate, People-Please, and Chase Perfection (It’s Not What You Think) 34:12

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You know that sinking feeling when you’re about to start something important—but instead, you scroll, organize a drawer, or suddenly need to deep-clean your entire kitchen? Or when you say yes to something you definitely don’t want to do, just to avoid disappointing someone? Or when you rewrite an email seven times before sending it, making sure th…

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337 - Is Your Past Running the Show? How Unresolved Trauma Shapes Your Parenting with Dr. Chinwé Williams 44:01

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Ever catch yourself reacting to your kids in a way that shocks you? Maybe you hear your own mother’s voice coming out of your mouth, or you feel like you’re constantly walking the tightrope between patience and losing it. You’re not crazy. You’re not failing. And you’re definitely not alone. The truth is, unresolved experiences from your past don’t…

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336 - The Productivity Trap: This Is Why Being Busy Isn’t Moving You Forward 22:26

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Do you ever feel like you’re constantly busy but never truly productive? Your to-do list is endless, you’re always running from one task to the next, and yet, at the end of the day, it feels like you haven’t really moved the needle on what actually matters. If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. In today’s episode, we’re breaking down why busyn…

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335 - Do You Have These 3 Signs of Mom Burnout? Here’s How to Reclaim Your Energy 28:12

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You love your kids more than life itself… so why does everything they do feel like nails on a chalkboard lately? Why are you so exhausted before the day even starts? Why does it feel like you’re carrying the entire weight of your family’s existence while no one else seems to notice? If that sounds familiar, you’re not just tired—you might be in mom…

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