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

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 -> hello@michellegrosser.comThe Calm Mom Collective -> https://www.facebook.com/groups/themotherhoodvillageInstagram -> @michellegrosser.coach  

  1. 3D AGO

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

    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 just disappear—they live in your body, shaping the way you respond to stress, relationships, and, yes, parenting. And until you recogn...

    43 min

  2. 6D AGO

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

    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 busyness isn’t the same as productivity—and why understanding this is crucial to creating a stress-free, fulfilling life. The truth is...

    22 min

  3. MAR 7

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

    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 burnout. It’s full-blown nervous system dysregulation—your brain and body stuck in overdrive, running on stress hormones, and leaving you ph...

    28 min

  4. MAR 4

    334 - 3 Reasons Perfectionism Is Keeping You Overwhelmed (and How to Break Free)

    Do you wear perfectionism like a badge of honor? Maybe you tell yourself that it’s the reason you’re successful—the thing that keeps you disciplined, polished, and ahead of the game. That being meticulous is what sets you apart. But let’s be real—what has perfectionism also given you? Overthinking? Anxiety? A chronic sense that no matter what you accomplish, it’s never quite enough? Perfectionism isn’t actually a flex—it’s a stress response. And if you’ve been wearing it like a badge of honor...

    24 min

  5. FEB 28

    333 - 4 Key Factors That Determine How You Handle Hardship with Dr. Neeta Bhushan

    For us high-achievers, we often think of resilience as pushing through, powering on, and handling it all. But what if true resilience isn’t about white-knuckling your way through hardship—but about allowing yourself to soften, heal, and bounce forward instead of just back? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Neeta Bhushan, author of That Sucked, Now What?, to talk about what it really takes to move through life’s hardest moments. Dr. Neeta’s story is one of profound loss—losing h...

    45 min

  6. FEB 25

    332 - 4 Signs You’re Addicted to Cortisol (and How to Fix It)

    Are you addicted to stress? Ever feel like you’re powered by adrenaline until you hit a wall—drained, anxious, and totally off? It might be more than just a busy day. Your body can actually get addicted to stress. Cortisol, the hormone fueling your fight-or-flight response, can keep you stuck in overdrive, even when you’re juggling a million things. In today’s episode, I’m uncovering 4 signs you might be addicted to cortisol and sharing simple, actionable shifts to help reset your...

    24 min

  7. FEB 21

    331 - Transform Your Evening Routine: The 9pm Rule & 4 Nighttime Habits

    Do your evenings look anything like this? Finally get the kids to bed and then… 📱 Scrolling endlessly while the clock ticks past bedtime… 😩 Mentally running through tomorrow’s to-do list… 🍷 Reaching for that glass of wine, hoping it’ll take the edge off… And yet, when you finally get in bed, your brain won’t shut off. In today’s episode, I’m sharing my 9PM Rule—a simple, science-backed evening routine designed to help you shift from stress to deep, restorative calm. These four steps (pl...

    31 min

  8. FEB 18

    330 - 3 Somatic Practices for Anxiety: Why They Work & How to Do Them

    Have you ever told yourself “just calm down” knowing full well that saying it isn’t going to do much to help? Newsflash: Anxiety isn’t a mind game—it’s a full-body takeover. If you’ve tried to outsmart it with logic, you already know that simply “thinking” your way out of anxiety never works. Your nervous system craves real, body-based signals of safety. In today’s episode, I’m serving up 3 powerful somatic practices that kick anxiety to the curb—fast. No marathon meditation sessi...

    21 min
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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 -> hello@michellegrosser.comThe Calm Mom Collective -> https://www.facebook.com/groups/themotherhoodvillageInstagram -> @michellegrosser.coach  

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