399 – 5 Anti-Burnout Practices to Reset Your Nervous System and Restore Calm
You know that feeling when you’re trying to avoid burnout, but the very thought of “managing stress” feels like one more thing on your already maxed-out to-do list?Yeah—this one’s for you.In this episode, we’re cutting through the noise and getting real about what it actually takes to prevent burnout (without turning rest into another project). You’ll learn five evidence-based, nervous-system-backed habits that help you move through stress, restore your energy, and protect your peace—without overhauling your entire life.You’ll learn: ✔️ Why burnout isn’t just about working too much—it’s about living out of rhythm with how your nervous system was designed to function ✔️ Five simple, science-backed behaviors that regulate your body and mind (no, you don’t need a morning routine that takes three hours) ✔️ How to recognize the signs your body is nearing burnout—and interrupt the cycle before it crashes you💡 If you’ve been stuck in go-mode, this episode will help you slow down, regulate, and rebuild rhythms that let you lead and live from calm, not chaos.Related Episodes to Explore:Previous Episode5 Burnout Red Flags Every Perfectionist Needs to Know4 Shifts That Helped Me Recover from Burnout (They’ll Help You Too)Unlocking Burnout Recovery: 3 Reasons Time Off Isn't Enough5 Morning Mistakes that Wreck Your Nervous System and Cause Burnout- Join the Burnout Recovery Blueprint Waitlist!
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398 – 3 Effective Tools to Relax Your Nervous System When You’re Feeling Anxious
Ever feel like anxiety just comes out of nowhere?Your mind starts racing, your body tenses, and suddenly you’re either spiraling into overthinking or completely shutting down.That feeling isn’t random—it’s your nervous system doing exactly what it’s designed to do: protect you. But when your body stays stuck in that loop, it’s exhausting.In this episode, we’re breaking down three science-backed tools to help your nervous system settle in real time so you can shift from anxious and reactive to calm and grounded.You’ll learn:✔️ Why anxiety isn’t “all in your head” — and what’s actually happening in your body when it hits✔️ Three simple, research-backed tools to calm your system fast (no apps or hours of meditation required)✔️ How body-based practices like pressure, breath, and shaking help your brain register safety✔️ How to integrate these tools into your daily rhythms and faith practice.💡 Anxiety loses its grip when your body learns it’s safe. These tools will help you get there—one breath, one shake, one moment of grounding at a time.Join the Burnout Recovery Blueprint Waitlist!Related Episodes to Explore:Previous EpisodeHow to Reduce Anxiety When It's Happening3 Ways to Show Your Body It’s OK to Relax & Be Calm4 Effective Tools to Help You Relax When Feeling DysregulatedMorning Meditation: Grounded, Grateful, and Energized- Join the Burnout Recovery Blueprint Waitlist!
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397 - Feeling the Urge to Leave or Start Over? The Spiritual Power of Staying with Rev. Lydia Sohn
If you’ve ever wondered, “Do I stay and dig deeper—or is it time to go?” you’re not alone.In a world that glamorizes fresh starts, we can miss the quiet miracles of rootedness. But staying (with discernment) can be where real growth, depth, and peace are forged.In this episode, I’m joined by Rev. Lydia Sohn—Korean American minister, writer, and author—whose work explores what it means to build a life of depth in an age of endless options. Drawing from her immigrant story, pastoral work, and spiritual practices, Lydia shares how to discern when to plant, when to prune, and when a faithful “leaving” is actually a coming home.We’re diving into: ✔️ The “soil test”: a simple framework to discern if your environment supports flourishing—or if it’s depleting you ✔️ A daily practice (Ignatian Examen) to spot God’s movement in “same old, same old” days—and why that changes everything ✔️ How to tell the difference between an impulsive escape and a peace-filled, Spirit-led transition ✔️ Practical rhythms to cultivate rich “soil” in marriage, work, friendship, and placeIf you’re sitting in the tension—restless, discerning, and craving clarity—this conversation will give you grounded, grace-filled tools to listen for God, honor your season, and choose well.🎧 Press play to learn how to practice the spirituality of staying—and how to leave, when it’s time, with peace and purpose.Connect with Rev. Lydia:Pick Up Her Book: Here: A Spirituality of Staying in a Culture of LeavingFind Rev Lydia on IGCheck out her website: https://www.revlydia.com/Related Episodes to Explore:Previous EpisodeThe Spiritual Solution to People PleasingTime with God as Busy Mom: How Prioritizing a Spiritual Practice Helps Calm the Chaos- Join the Burnout Recovery Blueprint Waitlist!
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396 - The 10-Minute After-Work Reset to Transition Out of Work Stress and Into Family Time
Why is it so hard to “switch off” at the end of the day?You close your laptop, but your mind keeps buzzing. You replay conversations, run through tomorrow’s to-dos, maybe even reach for your phone to check just one more email. And even if you try to relax with food, TV, or scrolling, the stress lingers.That’s because your nervous system doesn’t instantly reset when work ends. Without the right signals, your body stays stuck in fight-or-flight—leaving you restless, snappy, and unable to truly rest.In this episode, I’ll walk you through a simple 10-minute transition ritual that helps your body actually release the stress of the day and step into your evening with more peace, presence, and joy.You’ll learn: ✔️ Why your brain and body resist shutting down after work (and what’s really going on physiologically) ✔️ How “happy hormones” like dopamine, serotonin, oxytocin, and endorphins help you reset ✔️ A guided, science-backed practice that combines breath, somatic release, and prayer ✔️ How to re-enter your evening grounded—in your body, in your relationships, and in God’s rest💡 You don’t need numbing strategies to unwind. You need a nervous system that knows the workday is over. This practice is your reset button.Related Episodes to Explore:Previous Episode5 Things I Ditched to Regulate My Nervous System4 Game-Changing Strategies for Nervous System Regulation5 Somatic Techniques to Regulate When You're Feeling OverwhelmedTired, Anxious, and Overwhelmed? The Step-by-Step Process to Heal Burnout and Regulate Your Nervous System- Join the Burnout Recovery Blueprint Waitlist!
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395 - 4 of the Best Things You Can Do to Regulate Your Nervous System
You cannot heal your mind or your body in the presence of chronic stress. Full stop.And here’s the hard truth: all the money, supplements, and energy you’re spending trying to heal without addressing your stress load? It’s mostly wasted.Because stress is cumulative. It’s not just the tough conversation with your boss or the argument with your partner. It’s also the poor sleep, the endless notifications, the skipped meals, and the emotions you never process. The good news? Healing doesn’t require extreme protocols or once-a-year retreats. It comes from the daily habits you build into your life—the ones that teach your nervous system, over and over again: You’re safe. You can rest. You can heal.In this episode, I’m sharing four practices I personally use every single day to keep my nervous system regulated and resilient.You’ll learn:✔️ Why unprocessed emotions drive stress—and how to release them without spiraling✔️ How honoring your body’s signals builds safety and trust✔️ Why time outdoors is the fastest reset for your system✔️ Simple phone boundaries that protect your brain from constant micro-stress💡 Healing isn’t about doing more. It’s about creating rhythms that lower your stress load and return your body to safety—day by day, habit by habit.Related Episodes to Explore:Previous Episode5 Things I Ditched to Regulate My Nervous System4 Game-Changing Strategies for Nervous System Regulation5 Somatic Techniques to Regulate When You're Feeling OverwhelmedTired, Anxious, and Overwhelmed? The Step-by-Step Process to Heal Burnout and Regulate Your Nervous System- Join the Burnout Recovery Blueprint Waitlist!
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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