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

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

  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 eating, the illusion of control, and how shame keeps so many women trapped in silence. Jackie shares how her relationship with food—and with herself—became a secret prison, how recovery cracked her open, and why she’s now using her story to set others free.We also dive into motherhood: how to raise kids who feel safe in their bodies, how to model self-acceptance in a culture obsessed with thinness, and what to stop saying about food and weight—especially in front of our daughtersIf you’ve ever felt trapped in a cycle of food, shame, and control—or you’re raising kids in a culture obsessed with body image—this episode is for you.Things You’ll Learn in This Episode:What recovery from an eating disorder really looks like (and how to know when you're ready)How to talk to your kids about food, weight, and body image without passing on shameHow healing your relationship with your body transforms everything🎧 If you've ever struggled with body image, disordered eating, control, or the pressure to look “perfect,” this episode will feel like someone finally said the quiet part out loud.Connect with Jackie:The Weight of BeautifulJackie on IGRelated Links:Previous EpisodeBanishing Diet Culture: How to Listen to Our Body’s CuesStruggle with Body Image or Stress Eating? Healing Your Relationship with FoodBurnout Recovery Blueprint (Part 2): Get Out of Your Head and Into Your BodyIs Your Body Holding Chronic Stress in Your Fascia? How Fascia is the Key to Healing[rewind] - Want Real and Lasting Change? How to Unlock the Mind-Body Connection— >>> 💌 DOWNLOAD THE NERVOUS SYSTEM RESET GUIDE 💌 <<<

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

  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 decisionTrouble sleeping, even when you’re dead tiredAlways rushing, never restingTight jaw, tense shoulders, shallow breathHere’s what no one tells you 👇The very habits that helped you survive are now the ones keeping you stuck.Stuck in performance.Stuck in perfectionism.Stuck in people-pleasing.Stuck in your head—disconnected from your body.But you can rewire this.In today’s episode, I’m breaking down 3 common mistakes that make high-functioning anxiety worse—and how to shift out of survival mode and into true peace.We’re diving into: ✔️ Why stillness feels so hard (and how to make it safer for your nervous system)✔️ The difference between empathy and emotional enmeshment (and how to stop absorbing everyone else’s energy)✔️ Why always being “the strong one” is costing you more than you thinkIf you’re done pretending you're fine and ready to actually feel better in your body, this one’s for you.Related Links:Previous EpisodeAre You a Perfectionist? 3 Reasons Perfectionists Have High Anxiety7 Ways to Release Stress and Anxiety From Your Body5 Things Your Anxiety Might Be Trying to Tell YouThe #1 Reason You Haven't Been Able to Heal Your AnxietyHow to Reduce Anxiety When It's Happening— >>> 💌 DOWNLOAD THE NERVOUS SYSTEM RESET GUIDE 💌 <<<

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

  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 online in minutes.We’re talking about:✔️ Why you can’t just “think your way calm” when your body feels unsafe✔️ The science behind my favorite somatic tools✔️ How to interrupt the stress loop in real time and regulate on the spotFeeling better doesn’t have to be complicated.You just need the right tools—and a body that remembers how to feel safe again.Hit play and learn how to shift out of fight-or-flight, starting right now.⚡️ P.S. Registration for BRB closes TONIGHT!This is your last chance to join the Spring Corhort for 12 weeks of step-by-step nervous system healing.Head to michellegrosser.com/BRB to grab your spot.— >>> 💌 DOWNLOAD THE NERVOUS SYSTEM RESET GUIDE 💌 <<<

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

  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 better.No more patchwork self-care plans. No more chasing quick fixes. This is root-cause healing.Inside this episode: ✔️ Why your nervous system—not your schedule—is the root of burnout✔️ The 7 science-backed steps that shift you from overdrive to calm, present, and powerful✔️ What makes BRB different from anything else you’ve tried - and how to know if it’s right for youIf you’re done operating from exhaustion and ready to feel like yourself again, this is the episode to hit play on. 🚪Doors to BRB are open! Let’s get you out of survival mode—for good.Related Links:Previous EpisodeAnxious or Irritated? Stop Trying to be Calm and Try This InsteadHow to Alleviate Overwhelm & Manage the Mental Load of MotherhoodTired of Being Tired? Top Causes of Chronic Fatigue and Powerful Energy-Boosting HabitsFeeling Overwhelmed with Work-Life Balance? 3 Mindset Shifts for Working MomsAre You a Perfectionist? 3 Reasons Perfectionists Have High Anxiety— >>> 💌 DOWNLOAD THE NERVOUS SYSTEM RESET GUIDE 💌 <<<

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• 345 - Tips for Balancing Hormones & Boosting Energy with Leisha Drews of Happily Hormonal

  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 the Happily Hormonal Podcast, Leisha shares her unique insights on how our bodies work and encourages women to take charge of their health.We're talking:✅ Why your labs might look fine—but your body doesn’t feel fine✅ What’s actually going on with your hormones and thyroid ✅ The first 3 shifts to start rebuilding your energy, mood, and cycle healthYou’ll learn how stress, blood sugar, and even your exercise routine are impacting your hormones—and how to support your body with small, practical changes that make a big difference.🎧 Let this episode be your permission slip to trust what you feel, ask better questions, and stop settling for “fine.”Connect with Leisha:📷 @leishadrews 🎙️  Michelle on Happily Hormonal Podcast📝 Take the Hormone Imbalance Quiz💪 Equip Protein PowderRelated Links:Previous EpisodeHeal Your Metabolism & Balance Your HormonesTry This Bedtime Drink to Lower Stress Hormones and Improve SleepIs Your Body Holding Chronic Stress in Your Fascia? How Fascia is the Key to HealingPath to Wellness: The 7 As of HealingHealing Anxiety & Burnout: 4 Non-Negotiables for Nervous System Regulation— >>> 💌 DOWNLOAD THE NERVOUS SYSTEM RESET GUIDE 💌 <<<

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