381 - Is People-Pleasing Fueling Your Burnout? Signs, Science, and How to Break the Cycle with Erica Rooney
Register at michellegrosser.com/workshopPeople-pleasing isn’t just draining — it’s a full-on energy thief and a silent barrier to your powerIn this episode, I’m talking with Erica Rooney, who brings over 15 years of insight into how people-pleasing shapes our professional and personal lives — often in ways we don’t realize.Erica’s approach is all about realigning your career and life with your core values so you can stop bending over backwards and start showing up as your full, vibrant self.We’re unpacking: ✔️ How people-pleasing fuels that low-grade stress and negative emotions you can’t shake ✔️ The hidden ways it sabotages your career, leadership, and workplace well-being ✔️ Why people-pleasing is more than a “bad habit” — it’s a nervous system pattern begging for healing ✔️ Steps to reclaim your boundaries, confidence, and authentic voice ✔️ How to move from seeking approval to owning your worth in all areas of lifeIf you’re tired of the exhausting cycle of trying to meet everyone else’s expectations and craving freedom to lead with courage and gentleness, this episode is your wake-up call.🎧 Press play to start healing the people-pleaser inside you and expand into the bold, embodied leader you’re meant to be.Join me live on Tuesday, August 26 for a free, nervous-system-based experience to help you finally feel the shift your mindset work couldn’t create.Register at michellegrosser.com/workshopRelated Episodes to Explore:Previous EpisodeAre You Too Nice? 3 Signs Your Kindness Is Actually People PleasingThe Spiritual Solution to People PleasingThe Real Reason You Procrastinate, People-Please, and Chase Perfection (It’s Not What You Think)5 Burnout Red Flags Every Perfectionist Needs to KnowBreak Free from Perfectionism & Procrastination and Build Habits That Stick --- ➡️ ➡️ > SAVE YOUR SPOT: "FROM ON EDGE TO AT EASE" WORKSHOP < ⬅️ ⬅️
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380 - The #1 Reason Why You Can’t Mindset Your Way Out of Burnout
If you’ve ever tried to “positive-think” your way out of burnout — only to still feel edgy, exhausted, or emotionally flat — you’re not alone.In today’s episode, we’re unpacking why mindset work often falls short when it comes to real burnout recovery — and what your body actually needs instead.You’ll learn:The neuroscience of why mindset tools don’t always land when you’re dysregulatedWhy your body overrides your best intentionsThe difference between insight and integrationWhat it actually takes to create sustainable shifts in how you feel and functionWe’ll also talk about the role of somatic tools, how they work, and why this is the foundation of my upcoming workshop, From On Edge to At Ease.Join me live on Tuesday, August 26 for a free, nervous-system-based experience to help you finally feel the shift your mindset work couldn’t create.Register at michellegrosser.com/workshopRelated Episodes to Explore:Previous Episode4 Game-Changing Strategies for Nervous System RegulationA Mindset Shift for Life’s Challenging Seasons5 Steps to Navigating Life’s ChallengesHealing Anxiety & Burnout: 4 Non-Negotiables for Nervous System RegulationA Powerful Mindset Shift for Moms --- ➡️ ➡️ > SAVE YOUR SPOT: "FROM ON EDGE TO AT EASE" WORKSHOP < ⬅️ ⬅️
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379 - 3 Hidden Signs of Nervous System Burnout Most Women Miss
➡️ ➡️ > SAVE YOUR SPOT: "FROM ON EDGE TO AT EASE" WORKSHOP < ⬅️ ⬅️Burnout doesn’t always look like a breakdown.Sometimes it looks like holding it all together — while feeling like you’re falling apart inside.In this episode, we’re unpacking three subtle signs your burnout might actually be rooted in nervous system dysregulation — not a lack of motivation, energy, or time.You’ll learn:Why burnout often goes unnoticed in high-capacity womenThe difference between functional burnout and full collapseHow nervous system survival states mask themselves as personality traitsWhat these patterns are trying to protect you from — and how to start shifting themIf any of these signs hit home, I want to personally invite you to my free live workshop, From On Edge to At Ease, happening Tuesday, August 26.You’ll experience nervous-system-based tools that create real shifts in how you feel — without needing to do more or try harder.Save your seat at michellegrosser.com/workshopRelated Episodes to Explore:Previous EpisodeUnlocking Burnout Recovery: 3 Reasons Time Off Isn't Enough5 Morning Mistakes that Wreck Your Nervous System and Cause BurnoutTop 3 Reasons You Must Heal Your BurnoutTired, Anxious, and Overwhelmed? The Step-by-Step Process to Heal Burnout and Regulate Your Nervous SystemTalk Therapy Not Working? 3 Reasons You’re Still Stuck in Anxiety & Burnout --- ➡️ ➡️ > SAVE YOUR SPOT: "FROM ON EDGE TO AT EASE" WORKSHOP < ⬅️ ⬅️
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378 - Anxiety, Overwhelm, and Overreaction: How to Get Your Nervous System Back on Track
➡️ ➡️ > SAVE YOUR SPOT: "FROM ON EDGE TO AT EASE" WORKSHOP < ⬅️ ⬅️You’ve got things to be grateful for. You’ve read the books. You know better.So why do you still feel reactive, anxious, or like you’re about to snap at the smallest thing?Here’s the truth: feeling “on edge” has nothing to do with willpower or mindset.In today’s episode, we’re unpacking the real reason so many high-capacity women stay stuck in cycles of overwhelm — and it’s not because you’re doing it wrong.You’ll learn:The difference between stress and nervous system dysregulationHow your body stores survival responses — even after the threat is goneWhy top-down tools (like positive thinking) often fall flatWhat to do instead to actually start feeling safe in your body againIf this resonates, I want you to join me for a free live workshop I’m teaching called From On Edge to At Ease, happening Tuesday, August 26.You’ll learn simple, body-based tools to help you move out of survival mode and into real regulation.Reserve your seat at michellegrosser.com/workshop — I’ll see you there.Related Episodes to Explore:Previous EpisodeFind Freedom from Anxiety7 Ways to Release Stress and Anxiety From Your BodyAre These 3 Mistakes Making Your High-Functioning Anxiety Worse? (And What to Do Instead)Feeling Overwhelmed with Work-Life Balance? 3 Mindset Shifts for Working Moms"5 Somatic Techniques to Regulate When You're Feeling Overwhelmed " --- ➡️ ➡️ > SAVE YOUR SPOT: "FROM ON EDGE TO AT EASE" WORKSHOP < ⬅️ ⬅️
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377 - How to Transform Your Mindset and Break Through Limiting Beliefs with John Assaraf
➡️ ➡️ > SAVE YOUR SPOT: "FROM ON EDGE TO AT EASE" WORKSHOP < ⬅️ ⬅️What if you could rewire your brain for success that feels as good as it looks—with science?In today’s episode, I’m joined by world-renowned mindset and performance expert John Assaraf, and we’re talking all things brain science, belief systems, and what it actually takes to get out of your own way and into your next level.John has built 5 multimillion-dollar companies, written 14 books (including 2 NYT bestsellers), and been featured in 16 films.We’re diving into: ✔️ Why your current identity might be capping your potential (and how to upgrade it) ✔️ The neuroscience behind belief systems—and how to rewire them ✔️ What Innercise® is and how to use it to shift from fear to focused action ✔️ How to train your brain for success in health, wealth, and relationships ✔️ Why goals alone won’t change your life—but changing your brain willIf you’ve been feeling stuck, circling the same patterns, or just know you’re meant for more—this episode is your permission slip and practical roadmap.🎧 Press play to learn how to activate your brain’s superpowers—so you stop self-sabotaging and start expanding into the version of you that already knows the way.Get John's Free E-book -> Unleash My Brain's Full PotentialRelated Episodes to Explore:Previous EpisodeHow to Reach Your Goals Without all the HustleA Mindset Shift for Life’s Challenging SeasonsFeeling Overwhelmed with Work-Life Balance? 3 Mindset Shifts for Working MomsHate to Break It to You, but Focusing on Mindset Work Won’t Get You Where You Want to Go. Here’s Why… --- ➡️ ➡️ > SAVE YOUR SPOT: "FROM ON EDGE TO AT EASE" WORKSHOP < ⬅️ ⬅️
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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