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

303 - How to Alleviate Overwhelm & Manage the Mental Load of Motherhood with Liz Kent
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stretched thin, and struggling to balance the demands of family life? In this episode, we’re diving into the root causes of stress and resentment in the household—and how to tackle them head-on. Think about the last time you felt truly present with your kids or deeply connected with your partner. If that moment feels too far away, this conversation is for you.My guest Liz Kent is an expert in guiding busy, high-functioning moms to alleviate overwhelm and address the unfair division of labor in their homes. With tailored communication and delegation strategies, she helps moms create systems that ease resentment, resolve communication breakdowns, and strengthen connections with their families.Three Things You’ll Learn in This Episode:How to shift from feeling overwhelmed to in control with simple stress-management techniques.Practical ways to align family expectations and create systems for success.How to communicate effectively with your partner and kids to reduce friction and build a more harmonious home.Tune in to discover how to reduce stress, strengthen family bonds, and show up for your loved ones with more ease and presence.Liz's Free Facebook GroupLiz's InstagramLiz's WebsiteFair Play BookMY BURNOUT RECOVERY STORY + $10 OFF HAPPY JUICETAKE THE PERSONALITY PATTERN QUIZ!APPLY FOR 1:1 COACHING WITH MICHELLEFB COMMUNITY: The Calm Mom CollectiveJOIN ME ON INSTAGRAM:@itsmichellegrosser“I love The Calm Mom Podcast!” ← if that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing our show! This helps us support more women, just like you, on their motherhood journey. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode!
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302 - 5 Ways to Activate Your Vagus Nerve for Stress Relief and Emotional Balance
Did you know that one powerful nerve in your body could be the key to managing stress, boosting your mood, and supporting overall well-being? In this episode, we’re diving into the vagus nerve—an often-overlooked part of the body that plays a central role in health. We’ll explore what the vagus nerve is, five ways to activate it, and how to weave these practices into your daily routine for lasting calm and resilience.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why a healthy vagus nerve is essential for stress recovery and emotional balance.Five science-backed, super simple ways to activate your vagus nerveSimple tips to make vagal toning a natural part of your self-care routine.Listen in to learn how to strengthen your vagus nerve, bringing calm and balance into your life with small, effective daily practices.HEAL YOUR BURNOUT PRIVATE PODCASTMY BURNOUT RECOVERY STORY + $10 OFF HAPPY JUICETAKE THE PERSONALITY PATTERN QUIZ!APPLY FOR 1:1 COACHING WITH MICHELLEFB COMMUNITY: The Calm Mom CollectiveJOIN ME ON INSTAGRAM:@itsmichellegrosser“I love The Calm Mom Podcast!” ← if that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing our show! This helps us support more women, just like you, on their motherhood journey. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode!
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301 - How to Edit Your Life for More Clarity, Growth, & Joy with Author & TedX speaker Elisabeth Sharp McKetta
What if you could intentionally edit out the parts of your life that feel overwhelming? In today’s episode, we explore how the process of “editing your life” can transform your daily experience, helping you connect more deeply with yourself and those around you. Elisabeth McKetta is an expert on creating space for what matters most. Through her “3 Es” framework, she invites us to examine, edit, and enjoy our lives in a way that brings clarity, growth, and generosity to every day. We discuss her approach to teaching children an “edited mindset” and organizing life in “orbits”—a unique framework from her book Edit Your Life that helps us honor daily, weekly, and seasonal priorities.Here’s what we dive into:Practical ways to examine your life, envision what it could be,& make edits to invite clarity and growth.Teaching our children to connect with their values and learn to simplify and prioritize with joy.How to manage your daily, weekly, and seasonal needs allowing space for the essentials without overwhelm.Tune in to discover how Elisabeth’s approach to intentional living can help you reconnect with your own sense of awe and bring more ease, presence, and joy into every day.Elisabeth's Book Edit Your LifeElisabeth's InstagramWatch Elisabeth's TEDx TalkMY BURNOUT RECOVERY STORY + $10 OFF HAPPY JUICETAKE THE PERSONALITY PATTERN QUIZ!APPLY FOR 1:1 COACHING WITH MICHELLEFB COMMUNITY: The Calm Mom CollectiveJOIN ME ON INSTAGRAM:@itsmichellegrosser“I love The Calm Mom Podcast!” ← if that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing our show! This helps us support more women, just like you, on their motherhood journey. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode!
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300 - 3 Consistency Habits Behind 300 Episodes (And How They Can Work for You Too)
Do you have goals you’re chasing or things you’d like to change in your life, but you struggle with staying consistent? As we celebrate 300 episodes of The Calm Mom (woah!), today’s episode is all about practical habits and mindset shifts to help you build resilience, stay on track, and reach your milestones.In this episode, you’ll learn:The power of true commitment and how to go beyond just “thinking about” your goals.Why perfectionism can stall your progress and how to embrace a more effective mindset.The importance of building systems that keep you consistent, plus the secret to staying flexible.MY BURNOUT RECOVERY STORY + $10 OFF HAPPY JUICETAKE THE PERSONALITY PATTERN QUIZ!APPLY FOR 1:1 COACHING WITH MICHELLEFB COMMUNITY: The Calm Mom CollectiveJOIN ME ON INSTAGRAM:@itsmichellegrosser“I love The Calm Mom Podcast!” ← if that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing our show! This helps us support more women, just like you, on their motherhood journey. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode!
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299 - Overcoming Trauma and Discovering Your Courage for Change with Jeannine Rashidi
Are you out of touch with your inner child?Think about a moment when you’ve seen your kids light up over the smallest thing—a rainbow, a funny face, a new idea—and you realize it’s been way too long since you felt that kind of awe & wonder. When we’re carrying unhealed trauma, it’s like a filter over our life that blocks us from experiencing that natural, joyful curiosity we once had.In this episode, I’m talking with Jeannine Rashidi, an expert in trauma healing and a doctor of Ayurveda. Jeannine has spent over 20 years guiding others through deep inner work to reconnect with their inner child, heal generational trauma, and bring the body, mind, and heart back into harmony after the impacts of trauma.If you’re ready to break free from the patterns holding you back and to bring more ease, presence, and even joy into your everyday life, this episode is for you.Here’s what we dive into:How to unlock abundance on the other side of traumaPractical steps to transform painful experiences into a source of inner strengthWhy our subconscious drives us toward the familiar (even when it’s not what’s best for us) and how healing the past can shift these patterns for good“If you’re not certain about your inner child, go watch a child and notice where in your life you are missing some of those qualities.” – Jeannine RashidiJeannine's WebsiteJeannine's Instagram“I’m Triggered!” Pocket Guide and a free 15 min. Discovery CallMY BURNOUT RECOVERY STORY + $10 OFF HAPPY JUICETAKE THE PERSONALITY PATTERN QUIZ!APPLY FOR 1:1 COACHING WITH MICHELLEFB COMMUNITY: The Calm Mom CollectiveJOIN ME ON INSTAGRAM:@itsmichellegrosser“I love The Calm Mom Podcast!” ← if that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing our show! This helps us support more women, just like you, on their motherhood journey. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode!
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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 sustainableWhether 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 unstuck, overcome your fears, shift your mindset, and chase your big dreams.Friend, you are worthy of an extraordinary life in and beyond motherhood. I’m your host Michelle Grosser, a certified Trauma-Informed Master Life Coach, attorney, professor, wife, and mom. I’ve been there - right where you are. I was an attorney running a busy law firm by day, law school professor by night, all while trying to parent my kids, pour into my marriage, and keep up my home - and what I found was that I was on the fast track to burnout. The good news is that there’s a better way. Each week I’m going to coach you on the work that builds an epic life. We’ll discuss all things motherhood, mindset coaching, nervous system regulation, and emotional well-being so that you can create a life designed by faith over fear. Get ready to learn about regulating your nervous system (and why it’s so important), setting boundaries, worthiness, true self-care tips, work-life balance, imposter syndrome, parenting, and how to harness your mama-bear intuition. This podcast will elevate, empower, and equip you as a human being and a mom. It’s time to extend yourself compassion, re-focus your intention, raise your vibe, and alchemize the parts of you that will lead to a deep spiritual transformation. You’ll laugh, cry, and know you’re not alone in your motherhood journey.So, if you’re here to do the inner work and you’re ready to expand, I’m here to join you on the journey. Each time you press play, your growth continues. Let’s get at it!Learn -> www.michellegrosser.comConnect -> [email protected] Calm Mom Collective -> https://www.facebook.com/groups/themotherhoodvillageInstagram -> @michellegrosser.coach

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