385 - Clutter Stressing You Out? Practical Ideas to Declutter Your Home and Your Head with Katy Wells of The Maximized Minimalist
Clutter isn’t just about stuff—it’s about the guilt, shame, and stress weighing you down every time you walk into a room.I’m joined by declutter expert and host of The Maximized Minimalist, Katy Wells. Known for her authentic, holistic approach, Katy goes beyond surface-level tidying to uncover the real reasons clutter lingers—and how to break free from it for good.Katy has helped hundreds of thousands of people transform chaotic homes into calm, supportive spaces. And today, she’s sharing how clutter is deeply tied to our psychology, emotions, and sense of worthiness.We’re unpacking: ✔️ How “clutter shame” keeps you stuck in cycles of guilt and avoidance ✔️ The hidden emotional roots behind the stuff you can’t seem to get rid of ✔️ Why quick-fix organizing hacks don’t last—and what actually does ✔️ How to create lasting freedom from clutter so your home supports your life, not drains it ✔️ Simple mindset shifts that will help you release guilt and reclaim peaceIf you’ve ever felt weighed down by your home—or ashamed of the clutter you can’t seem to conquer—this conversation will help you release the shame, understand the deeper “why,” and finally move toward lasting change.🎧 Press play to learn how to heal the root causes of clutter and create a home that feels calm, supportive, and truly yours.Connect with Katy:Katy’s InstagramKaty’s WebsiteRelated Episodes to Explore:Previous EpisodeGet Organized! How Busy Moms Reduce Clutter & Manage Their TimeProven Systems to Take You from Overwhelmed to OrganizedPut Your Lists Away! Effective Time Management, Organization and ProductivityExhausted by Your Mental Load? Dr. Morgan Cutlip on How to Set Boundaries and Ask for SupportHow to Alleviate Overwhelm & Manage the Mental Load of Motherhood
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384 - From On Edge to At Ease: Why You Feel So Reactive (And What to Do About It)
➡️ ➡️ > SAVE YOUR SPOT: "FROM ON EDGE TO AT EASE" WORKSHOP < ⬅️ ⬅️If you’ve been feeling anxious, on edge, or emotionally reactive — there’s a reason for that. And no, it’s not because you’re doing anything wrong.In this short episode, I’m walking you through:The real reason you feel stuck in go-mode (hint: it’s not just stress)Why your body overrides your best intentionsWhat you actually need to start feeling regulated againHow to join me live for From On Edge to At Ease — my free nervous system workshop happening todayYou don’t need more willpower. You need a different kind of support — one that starts with safety in the body.We go live today at 1pm ET. Come join us at michellegrosser.com/workshopRelated Episodes to Explore:Previous Episode4 Game-Changing Strategies for Nervous System Regulation4 Overlooked Symptoms of Dysregulation That Aren’t Actually “Normal”5 Daily Habits That are Dysregulating Your Nervous SystemOverwhelm, Brain Fog, and Irritability? 10 Ways a Dysregulated Nervous System Shows Up in Your Body5 Somatic Techniques to Regulate When You're Feeling Overwhelmed
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383 - I Had the Life I Wanted… So Why Couldn’t I Enjoy It? My Burnout Recovery Story
➡️ ➡️ > SAVE YOUR SPOT: "FROM ON EDGE TO AT EASE" WORKSHOP < ⬅️ ⬅️I had the career, the home, the family — everything I’d worked so hard for.But inside? I felt numb. Anxious. Disconnected. Like I was going through the motions of a life I couldn’t actually feel.In today’s episode, I’m sharing the story I rarely tell — the moment I realized I wasn’t just overwhelmed... I was burnt out in a way that mindset shifts and time blocking couldn’t touch.You’ll hear:What my burnout looked like (before I even realized I was burnt out)The coping strategies I thought were just “my personality”How my body finally said enough — and I had to listenThe nervous system shifts that helped me feel safe, present, and alive againIf you’ve been holding it all together while quietly falling apart, this one’s for you.And if you want to experience the kind of shift that helped me recover, I’d love for you to join me in my free workshop, From On Edge to At Ease, happening Tuesday, August 26.Register at michellegrosser.com/workshopRelated Episodes to Explore:Previous EpisodeIgnoring What Your Body is Trying to Tell You? Pay Attention to These 10 Warning Signs of BurnoutLow on Energy? Strategies to Prevent and Reverse Adrenal Fatigue and BurnoutUnlocking Burnout Recovery: 3 Reasons Time Off Isn't EnoughTop 3 Reasons You Must Heal Your Burnout5 Burnout Red Flags Every Perfectionist Needs to Know
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382 - Overwhelmed, On Edge, or Shut Down? Try This Somatic Reset to Feel Regulated Again
Today is about experiencing.Instead of more theory, I’m guiding you through a live somatic reset so you can actually feel what nervous system regulation is like in your body.If you’ve been running on empty, stuck in go-mode, or caught in cycles of anxiety, irritability, or shut-down, this is your chance to pause, soften, and reconnect.We’ll explore together: ✔️ Why dysregulation can start to feel “normal” — and even productive ✔️ The key differences between survival mode and true ease ✔️ What regulation looks and feels like in your body, emotions, and relationships ✔️ A simple guided practice you can use anytime to shift back into balanceThis episode is designed to give you a felt sense of what’s possible when your nervous system is at ease.And if you want to go deeper, this is exactly the kind of work we’ll be doing together inside my free workshop, From On Edge to At Ease, on Tuesday, August 26.🎟 Save your seat at michellegrosser.com/workshopRelated Episodes to Explore:Previous Episode5 Somatic Techniques to Regulate When You're Feeling Overwhelmed Burnout Recovery Blueprint (Part 1): The Missing Link to Finally Feeling BetterBurnout Recovery Blueprint (Part 2): Get Out of Your Head and Into Your BodyUnlocking Calm Powerful Somatic Practices to Shift out of Fight, Flight or FreezeStop Intellectualizing Everything! Knowledge Doesn’t Lead to Change – Here’s What Does
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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
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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