The Michele Broad Show

Michele Broad
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The Michele Broad Show, formally Well Women Healthy Lifestyle, is hosted by Certified Nurse Practitioner, Michele Broad. Michele Broad is the go-to wellness whisperer for powerhouse women. A certified women's health nurse practitioner turned online coach, she's on a mission to help busy professionals ditch burnout and reclaim their energy—without fads, fluff, or overwhelm. Whether she's podcasting, coaching, or curating a feel-good subscription box, Michele makes wellness simple, strategic, and totally doable. She bridges the gap between health and hustle, teaching high-achievers how to thrive in their bodies and their businesses. With a voice that's both nurturing and no-nonsense, she empowers women to take the driver's seat in their healthcare journey. Think: smart routines, science-backed strategies, and a serious dose of self-love.. With new guests and thought provoking topics, we are sure you will be inspired on your personal health journey and will benefit in a big way.

  1. 2D AGO

    #49 You're Not Stressed…You're Carrying More Than Your Body Can Recover From

    There is a version of stress that doesn't look like stress. It doesn't show up as overwhelm or breakdown. It shows up as you still functioning… still leading… still getting things done… while quietly feeling like something is off. In this episode, we're shifting the way we understand stress, especially as high-achieving women who are used to adapting, pushing through, and carrying more than we realize. Because what most women call "normal" is often a body that has been operating in a chronic override state for far too long. What We're Talking About Why stress doesn't always feel obvious and how it builds quietly over time The difference between burnout and what I call physiological drift How functioning at a high level can actually mask fatigue and depletion Why your energy, focus, and patience may feel different lately What's happening in your body when stress becomes chronic Why rest alone is not restoring your energy The difference between stress management and true recovery How stress subtly impacts your leadership, decision-making, and clarity What You Might Be Noticing (But Haven't Named Yet) The Deeper Conversation We move beyond surface-level stress advice and talk about what is actually happening inside your body. How chronic stress affects cortisol and your nervous system Why your body shifts into conservation mode under sustained pressure The impact of stress on cognition, mood, and hormonal balance Why women experience stress differently and often more physically This is not about mindset alone. This is about how your physiology is being asked to operate every day. We also talk about  Simple Ways to Start Supporting Your System

    19 min

  2. APR 8

    #48 You're Not Off Track….You're Out of Sync With Your Body

    There's a moment many high-achieving women experience that's hard to explain. You're still showing up. Still performing. Still getting things done. But something feels… off. Your energy isn't as reliable. Your focus takes more effort. Decisions feel heavier than they used to. And because you're still functioning, it's easy to assume you just need to be more disciplined… more consistent… more on track. But what if that's not the issue? In this episode, we're shifting the conversation. You're not off track. You're out of sync with your body. And once you understand what that actually means, everything starts to make more sense. In This Episode, I Talk About: Why high-achieving women often feel "off" but can't explain why The difference between being off track vs. being out of sync How your body actually responds to stress, hormones, and daily demands Why discipline stops working the way it used to What your energy, focus, and capacity are really trying to tell you How to start working with your body instead of constantly overriding it Join the Workshop: Lead From a Well Body If this episode resonated with you and you're realizing something feels off but you can't quite pinpoint why, this is exactly where we start. Inside the Lead From a Well Body workshop, we break down: How your body is actually driving your energy, focus, and leadership Why your current approach feels harder than it used to And what small, informed shifts begin to change how you feel and perform Connect + Continue the Conversation If this episode spoke to you, I'd love to hear what resonated most. Come share your thoughts or takeaways with me on Instagram, or send this episode to a woman in your life who might need to hear this right now.  If You Enjoyed This Episode Take a moment to follow, rate, and review the podcast. It helps more women find these conversations and start understanding their bodies in a completely different way.

    22 min

  3. APR 1

    #47 Why High-Achieving Women Don't Realize They're Running on Empty

    You're still showing up. Still performing. Still getting everything done.   So you assume… you're fine.   But what if the reason you haven't questioned how you feel is because you're still functioning?   In this episode, I'm talking about the version of exhaustion that doesn't look like burnout, but quietly changes how you think, lead, and show up every day.   Because for high-achieving women, burnout doesn't always look like collapse.   It looks like continuing… at a cost.    In This Episode, We Talk About: Why high-achieving women often miss the early signs of burnout The difference between stress, burnout, and what I call high-functioning depletion How productivity can mask what's actually happening in your body The subtle shifts you may be normalizing (irritability, decision fatigue, mental load) Why rest hasn't fully restored your energy or clarity What your body may be trying to signal before things escalate  If This Episode Resonated, You Might Notice: You're getting everything done… but it takes more effort than it used to You feel mentally tired even when your schedule hasn't changed Small decisions feel heavier than they should You're more reactive, impatient, or easily overwhelmed Rest helps temporarily… but doesn't fully reset you   Ready for the Next Step? If you've been telling yourself you're fine because you're still functioning… this is exactly where we start. Inside my workshop: Lead From a Well Body I'll walk you through how your body is actually operating under pressure and what to do when your energy, focus, and resilience don't match your ambition.

    16 min

  4. MAR 25

    #46 Why Women Wake Up at 3 AM in Midlife

    Waking up in the middle of the night, especially around two or three in the morning, is something many women begin to experience in their forties. It can feel confusing, frustrating, and often completely unexplained. In this episode, we walk through what is actually happening in your body during these early morning wake-ups and why they are rarely random. Instead of viewing this as a sleep problem, we need to  reframe it as a signal from the body that something is being regulated overnight. Drawing from her clinical experience, Michele explains how shifts in blood sugar, cortisol rhythms, hormonal changes, and sleep architecture can all influence why the body becomes more alert during the night. She also shares why these changes often begin in midlife and how the brain becomes more sensitive to these internal shifts. This conversation offers a new way to understand your body's patterns so you can stop second guessing what is happening and begin working with your physiology instead of against it. In This Episode Michele explores • why waking up at 3 AM is a common midlife experience • how overnight blood sugar changes can trigger wakefulness • the role cortisol plays in your sleep and wake cycle • why hormonal shifts make the brain more sensitive during midlife • how sleep functions as a time for regulation, not just rest • what your body may be trying to stabilize while you sleep • why these wake-ups are often signals, not problems Key Takeaway Waking up in the middle of the night is often your body's way of regulating energy, hormones, and internal rhythms. When you understand what your body is doing, you can support it more effectively and restore more consistent, restful sleep. Continue the Conversation If this topic resonates with you, Michele will expand on these concepts inside the free Lead From a Well Body workshop, where she will be teaching how your biology influences your energy, clarity, and leadership capacity. Workshop Link Connect With Michele Website michelebroad.com

    15 min

  5. MAR 19

    #45 The Quiet Changes High-Achieving Women Notice in Their 40s

    Something subtle begins to shift for many high-achieving women in their 40s. It is not dramatic. It is not obvious. And it is often dismissed or misunderstood. In this episode, we are talking about the quiet physiological changes that begin to impact energy, mental clarity, stress tolerance, and confidence during midlife. If you have ever felt like something in your body or brain is different but could not fully explain it, this conversation will help you make sense of what you are experiencing. More importantly, it will help you understand that this is not a personal failure. It is a biological transition that requires a different kind of support. In This Episode, We Cover Why energy starts to feel less predictable in your 40s The real reason mental clarity can feel different How stress tolerance shifts even when your life has not changed Why so many women misinterpret these changes as a loss of confidence The hidden pattern of women being dismissed or gaslit when they bring up these symptoms What is actually happening beneath the surface from a physiological perspective If this episode resonated with you, this is exactly why I created the Lead From a Well Body Workshop. Because leadership is not just mindset. Your physiology shapes how you think, how you respond to pressure, and how sustainable your success actually feels. When you understand what your body is asking for, everything begins to make more sense. Workshop Link

    19 min

  6. MAR 11

    #44 Why Women Over 40 Start Second Guessing Themselves

    Many successful women begin noticing subtle shifts sometime in their forties. Decisions take longer, focus feels less steady, and moments of self-doubt appear where confidence once felt automatic. In this episode, I explore why these experiences are often misunderstood as confidence problems when they are actually signals from the body. Midlife brings changes to the biological systems that support the brain, including blood sugar regulation, hormone fluctuations, sleep patterns, and metabolic resilience. Drawing from my clinical experience in women's health, I explain how these physiological shifts can influence cognitive clarity, decision-making, and emotional steadiness. She also shares why so many capable women interpret these changes as personal shortcomings when in reality their biology is simply adapting to a new stage of life.   Understanding how the body supports the brain can help women restore clarity, confidence, and sustainable leadership energy. In This Episode I discusses • why many high-achieving women begin second guessing themselves during midlife • how blood sugar stability influences focus and decision making • the neurological transition that happens in the female brain during perimenopause • how thyroid function affects mental stamina and cognitive endurance • why sleep plays a critical role in brain repair and clarity • how natural biological rhythms influence energy and leadership capacity • why these changes are often misinterpreted as a loss of confidence

    18 min

  7. FEB 26

    #43 High-Functioning Burnout: When Your Nervous System Never Gets to Clock Out

    There's a kind of burnout that doesn't look like collapse. You're still showing up. Still producing. Still leading. Still holding it all together. But your nervous system never truly powers down. In this episode, I'm  unpacking high-functioning burnout, the modern stress pattern that doesn't always register as stress but quietly impacts your hormones, sleep, cycle symptoms, cognitive clarity, and decision fatigue. We Talk about: Why burnout often begins with cognitive overload, not breakdown How constant low-level activation disrupts cortisol and progesterone rhythms Why decision fatigue is one of the earliest warning signs The difference between stress reduction and stress completion Practical, science-backed nervous system resets that go beyond "sleep more" and "drink more water" How sustainable leadership energy starts with regulation, not hustle This is not a self-care trend conversation. This is a leadership physiology conversation. If you've ever thought, "I'm fine… I'm just tired," this episode may put language to what your body has been trying to communicate. If this resonates, explore how we rebuild sustainable energy and hormone stability inside Well Women Rx, Join the waitlist here

    24 min

  8. FEB 11

    #42 5 Everyday Habits That Disrupt Hormones, Even If They Seem Healthy

    If your hormones have felt "off," PMS has gotten louder, or your energy feels unpredictable — this episode is for you. In today's conversation, Michele shares 5 everyday hormone disruptors that many high-achieving women don't recognize as disruptors at all… because they often look like "healthy," responsible, normal life. This is a gentle, grounded wake-up call, not about perfection, fear, or quick fixes, but about awareness, steadiness, and learning what your body has been trying to communicate all along. In this episode, we cover: Why hormone imbalance often comes from hidden daily patterns, not dramatic health mistakes The "healthy" habits that can quietly backfire hormonally How your nervous system and hormones are deeply connected The difference between discipline and deprivation when it comes to fueling your body Why high-achieving women often carry invisible hormonal stress Simple awareness shifts that can create real balance over time Free Resource: Know Your Body: Understand Your Hormones, Know Your symptoms Want to uncover what might be quietly draining your balance? If you're craving deeper support, not gimmicks, not overpromising, but steady, provider-led guidance for hormone balance and daily wellness rhythms… Well Women Rx is where we build that together. Join the membership waitlist here:

    13 min
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The Michele Broad Show, formally Well Women Healthy Lifestyle, is hosted by Certified Nurse Practitioner, Michele Broad. Michele Broad is the go-to wellness whisperer for powerhouse women. A certified women's health nurse practitioner turned online coach, she's on a mission to help busy professionals ditch burnout and reclaim their energy—without fads, fluff, or overwhelm. Whether she's podcasting, coaching, or curating a feel-good subscription box, Michele makes wellness simple, strategic, and totally doable. She bridges the gap between health and hustle, teaching high-achievers how to thrive in their bodies and their businesses. With a voice that's both nurturing and no-nonsense, she empowers women to take the driver's seat in their healthcare journey. Think: smart routines, science-backed strategies, and a serious dose of self-love.. With new guests and thought provoking topics, we are sure you will be inspired on your personal health journey and will benefit in a big way.

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  • Creator
    Michele Broad
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    300
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025
  • Show Website
    The Michele Broad Show

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