365 - ‘Til Stress Do Us Part: Marriage-Saving Tools for Managing Stress Together with Elizabeth Earnshaw
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 family therapist Elizabeth Earnshaw, and we’re unpacking how unprocessed stress silently fuels miscommunication, emotional disconnection, resentment, and repeated blow-ups in partnership—even when you love each other deeply.You’ll learn how stress physically rewires the way you interact, and why you keep reacting in ways that don’t reflect who you really are.We’re diving into: ✔️ The two types of stress that show up in marriage—and how to tell the difference ✔️ Why your brain shuts down communication and turns conflict into a battlefield ✔️ How to recognize when you're about to "pop" and how to stop the spiralIf you’ve ever walked away from a conversation thinking, “Why did I say that?” or “Why do we keep having the same fight?”—this episode is a must-listen.🎧 Press play to learn the tools to communicate more clearly, love more deeply, and co-regulate more effectively in the moments that matter most. Related Links:Previous EpisodeHow to Deal with Resentment in Your MarriageThings I Wish I Knew Before Getting MarriedEnding Divorce Culture: Beth Rowles on How the Principles of Conscious Parenting Can Help Save Your MarriageReady to Reignite the Spark in Your Marriage? Firing Up Intimacy and Sex— >>> 💌 DOWNLOAD THE NERVOUS SYSTEM RESET GUIDE 💌 <<<
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364 - Why You Keep Breaking Your Boundaries (and How to Stop)
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 calendar or a loved one who doesn’t get your “no,” boundary pushback triggers your body’s survival response. And when your system’s dysregulated? You’ll abandon yourself every time just to feel safe.This episode is your invitation to stop shaming yourself—and start building boundaries that actually hold.You’ll learn: ✔️ Why breaking boundaries is a nervous system response, not a personal failure ✔️ How to shift from reactive (unsustainable) boundaries to regulated ones ✔️ The 6 tools that make boundaries stick—including the BEAT framework and micro-boundariesWe’re getting real about shame spirals, people-pleasing, fawning, and how to protect the highest version of you—even when it’s uncomfortable.🎧 Take a listen and start building boundaries from your body, not from burnout.Related Links:Previous Episode5 Ways to Respond When Boundaries are BreachedMy 4-Step Framework for Setting Healthy BoundariesExhausted by Your Mental Load? Dr. Morgan Cutlip on How to Set Boundaries and Ask for SupportBecome a Boundary Boss - How to Talk True, Be Seen and (Finally) Live Free4 Must-Have Boundaries Every Mom Needs in Her Life— >>> 💌 DOWNLOAD THE NERVOUS SYSTEM RESET GUIDE 💌 <<<
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363 - 4 Habits for a Productive Morning That Rewire Your Brain for Focus & Energy
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, more strategy. Less pressure, more alignment.You’ll learn: ✔️ Why your brain resists big changes (and how to work with it, not against it) ✔️ The 3-step process to create real, lasting habit change ✔️ 4 high-impact morning habits that actually support your nervous systemWe’re unpacking the micro-habits that prime your brain for a better day. No overwhelm. Just tiny wins that compound into a more focused, grounded, and regulated you.🎧 Press play and ditch the burnout approach to productivity. This is habit-building that honors your body and brain.Related Links:Previous Episode5 Morning Mistakes that Wreck Your Nervous System and Cause BurnoutMy 5-step Morning RoutineWhat To Do the Morning After (A Bad Night’s Sleep)Cranky in the Morning? 3 Things I Do When I Wake Up Feeling IrritableYour Sleep Toolkit: Powerful Strategies for Restful Sleep— >>> 💌 DOWNLOAD THE NERVOUS SYSTEM RESET GUIDE 💌 <<<
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362 - Tired But Wired? 4 Nervous System Shifts That Actually Help You Rest & Recharge
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 anything but restful when you’re dysregulated.You’ll learn: ✔️ What “tired but wired” actually means in your nervous system ✔️ Why high-functioning women struggle to rest (and why it’s not your fault) ✔️ 4 somatic tools to help you finally feel calm, grounded, and safe againWe’ll cover the role of the vagus nerve, how mixed states hijack your energy, and why stillness can feel like a threat when your system’s braced for danger. Plus: high-ROI practices you can use right now to start rewiring rest into your body—without needing a week-long retreat or a silent house.Related Links:Previous EpisodeTired of Being Tired? Top Causes of Chronic Fatigue and Powerful Energy-Boosting HabitsTired, Anxious, and Overwhelmed? The Step-by-Step Process to Heal Burnout and Regulate Your Nervous SystemFeeling Overwhelmed with Work-Life Balance? 3 Mindset Shifts for Working MomsUnlocking Calm Powerful Somatic Practices to Shift out of Fight, Flight or Freeze 3 Body-Based Tools to Shift Out of Fight-or-Flight (Fast)— >>> 💌 DOWNLOAD THE NERVOUS SYSTEM RESET GUIDE 💌 <<<
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361 - Take 2 Minutes: Boost Your Joy with Daily Gratitude Practices Backed by Science with Marc Fussell
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 Fussell, founder of Take 2 Minutes—a nonprofit using tech and positive psychology to make nervous system regulation doable (and actually effective).We’re diving into: ✔️ What positive psychology actually is (and how it helps rewire your brain for joy) ✔️ Why your gratitude practice might not be working (and how to fix it in 2 weeks) ✔️ A simple grounding tool to help calm your nervous system in real time ✔️ How to model emotional regulation for your kids—even on the messy Marc’s approach is science-backed, simple, and surprisingly doable—even in a busy season.If you’ve ever felt like you’re trying to be grateful but it’s not landing—or like you’ve lost touch with joy—you’re going to love this one. It’s hopeful, honest, and full of tangible takeaways.🎧 Press play and get the tools to feel more grounded, grateful, and present—starting now.Connect with Marc:Marc’s WebsiteTake 2 Minutes YouTubeMarc’s IGRelated Links:Previous EpisodeEncouraging Optimism Without Toxic PositivityAre You Ready for a Soul Shift? How to Get Unstuck and Reclaim Your JoyHow to Edit Your Life for More Clarity, Growth, & JoyHow to Neurohack Happiness ChemicalsTips for Balancing Hormones & Boosting Energy— >>> 💌 DOWNLOAD THE NERVOUS SYSTEM RESET GUIDE 💌 <<<
About Alive & Well – Burnout, Anxiety, Nervous System, Productivity, Time Management, Somatic Tools, Work-Life Balance
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 balanceIt’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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