The Calm Mom - Burnout, Anxiety, Nervous System, Mindset, Self-Care, Parenting, Work-Life Balance
Michelle Grosser - Inspired by Brene Brown, Mel Robbins & Rachel Hollis
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 sustainable
Whether 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!
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309 - Burnout Recovery Blueprint (Part 2): Get Out of Your Head and Into Your Body
The Calm Mom - Burnout, Anxiety, Nervous System, Mindset, Self-Care, Parenting, Work-Life Balance
12/11/24 • 28 min
Need quick, effective tools to calm your nervous system—like now?
If you’ve ever felt stuck in survival mode, running on empty, or overwhelmed by stress, this episode is your game-changer.
In Part 2 of this 3-part series, we’re diving into The Art & Science of Somatics—and how simple body-based practices can help you reset your nervous system in minutes.
Burnout recovery isn’t about pushing harder or thinking your way through stress. It’s about working with your body, not against it.
Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode:
- ✨ Body-based practices you can try today to shift out of stress and into calm.
- 🧘♀️ Why your body holds onto stress (and how to gently release it).
- ⚡ The 80/20 rule of brain-body communication and why your body—not your mind—holds the key to healing.
- 🔄 The two sides of nervous system regulation: up-regulating vs. down-regulating.
Whether you’re feeling anxious and wired or burned out and disconnected, this episode will give you practical tools to meet your body where it’s at and bring it back into balance.
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301 - How to Edit Your Life for More Clarity, Growth, & Joy with Author & TedX speaker Elisabeth Sharp McKetta
The Calm Mom - Burnout, Anxiety, Nervous System, Mindset, Self-Care, Parenting, Work-Life Balance
11/15/24 • 61 min
What if you could intentionally edit out the parts of your life that feel overwhelming?
In today’s episode, we explore how the process of “editing your life” can transform your daily experience, helping you connect more deeply with yourself and those around you.
Elisabeth McKetta is an expert on creating space for what matters most. Through her “3 Es” framework, she invites us to examine, edit, and enjoy our lives in a way that brings clarity, growth, and generosity to every day.
We discuss her approach to teaching children an “edited mindset” and organizing life in “orbits”—a unique framework from her book Edit Your Life that helps us honor daily, weekly, and seasonal priorities.
Here’s what we dive into:
- Practical ways to examine your life, envision what it could be,& make edits to invite clarity and growth.
- Teaching our children to connect with their values and learn to simplify and prioritize with joy.
- How to manage your daily, weekly, and seasonal needs allowing space for the essentials without overwhelm.
Tune in to discover how Elisabeth’s approach to intentional living can help you reconnect with your own sense of awe and bring more ease, presence, and joy into every day.
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308 - Burnout Recovery Blueprint (Part 1): The Missing Link to Finally Feeling Better
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12/10/24 • 27 min
Exhaustion, overwhelm, and that constant edge? They all trace back to one key factor.
Here’s the thing: burnout recovery isn’t about bubble baths, wine nights, or slapping a cute affirmation on your vision board.
It’s about getting to the root of what’s got you stuck—and spoiler alert—it’s not your productivity skills or lack of willpower.
In Part 1 of this 3-part series, we’re diving into the missing link to burnout recovery: your nervous system.
Turns out, most of those burnout symptoms—like exhaustion, overwhelm, and that “I can’t even” feeling—stem from a dysregulated nervous system stuck in survival mode.
Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode:
- 💡 Why burnout isn’t just about being “too busy” (hint: it’s deeper than that).
- 🧠 How chronic stress rewires your nervous system—and not in a good way.
- 🎒 The “backpack of stress rocks” analogy you’ll never forget and how it’s affecting your energy, focus, and mood.
- ✨ The lightbulb moment: Why regulating your nervous system is the game-changer you’ve been looking for.
Plus, I’ll share a sneak peek into my brand-new Nervous System Reset Guide—a 20-page resource packed with tools to help you assess your burnout, regulate your system, and feel more grounded. Grab your free guide using the link below and start making small, sustainable shifts today.
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🌟 Part 2 drops tomorrow—we’re breaking down the science of somatics and why your body (not your brain) holds the key to healing. Let’s do this! 🎙️
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310 - Burnout Recovery Blueprint (Part 3): Small Shifts, Big Results
The Calm Mom - Burnout, Anxiety, Nervous System, Mindset, Self-Care, Parenting, Work-Life Balance
12/12/24 • 27 min
This episode is all about the small habit shifts that pack a big punch.
In Part 3 of our Burnout Recovery Blueprint series, we’re diving into the habits that make the biggest difference in regulating your nervous system, protecting your energy, and helping you feel more grounded—without overwhelming yourself.
Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode:
- ✨ Why recovery isn’t about massive overhauls, but small, sustainable changes.
- 💡 The 3 foundational habits proven to regulate your nervous system and rebuild resilience.
- 🔑 How to incorporate these habits into your life—no matter how busy or burned out you feel.
- 🌟 Practical tools to start feeling more like you again—today.
Plus, I’ll walk you through how to track your progress and stay motivated using my Nervous System Reset Guide, a free resource designed to support your burnout recovery journey.
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311 - Buy What You Love Without Going Broke with Frugal Friends Jen Smith and Jill Sirianni
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12/13/24 • 39 min
Is it possible to embrace frugality without feeling deprived or restricted? What if living frugally could actually spark creativity, deepen your values, and help you live a more intentional life?
In this episode, we’re joined by Jen Smith and Jill Sirianni, co-hosts of the wildly popular Frugal Friends Podcast. Jen and Jill are on a mission to transform how people think about money.
Jen is a personal finance expert who brings firsthand experience from paying off $78,000 of debt in just two years, while Jill, a licensed clinical social worker, brings insights on how our money habits are tied to mental health.
Together, they’ve redefined what it means to live frugally, showing that it’s not about sacrifice—it’s about stewardship.
We discuss how to embrace frugality joyfully, break free from the consumerism trap, and discover how spending in alignment with your values can make life even richer.
Plus, we’ll unpack practical strategies to curb stress shopping and find creative ways to fill your time without overspending.
3 things you’ll learn:
- How to embrace frugality without feeling deprived or restricted.
- The creative ways frugality can help us align our spending with our values.
- Practical strategies to curb stress shopping and develop healthier coping mechanisms.
Learn how to rethink frugality as a path to freedom, creativity, and intentional living while building healthier habits with your money and resources.
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316 - Do You Have These 5 Symptoms of Holiday Burnout? (And Simple Fixes for Each)
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12/31/24 • 31 min
The holidays are here, and while this season is supposed to be filled with joy and connection, let’s be real—sometimes it feels more like a marathon of to-do lists, social obligations, and a whole lot of pressure to make everything perfect.
If you’re feeling more frazzled than festive, you’re not alone.
In this episode, we’re diving into 5 common symptoms of holiday burnout and, most importantly, simple ways to take back your calm without adding more to your plate.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
- The sneaky signs of holiday burnout you might be overlooking.
- How your nervous system reacts to holiday stress—and what you can do about it.
- Practical, no-pressure tools to help you feel grounded, balanced, and present this season.
From perfectionism to social overwhelm, we’re tackling the holiday stressors that creep up on high-achieving women and offering easy, effective ways to reset your nervous system.
So, whether you’re juggling back-to-back parties or just trying to survive a family dinner, this episode is packed with insights to help you reclaim your peace and actually enjoy the holidays.
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016 - MOTHERHOOD MONDAY - 3 Things to Remember When Teaching our Kids About Forgiveness
The Calm Mom - Burnout, Anxiety, Nervous System, Mindset, Self-Care, Parenting, Work-Life Balance
06/20/22 • 22 min
Forgiveness is such a power move! When we can teach our children that forgiveness is a gift that they give to themselves, we can help them let go of judgment, resentment, and misunderstanding. However, forgiveness is so much more than just saying the words “I forgive you.” In order for forgiveness to be effective, we must teach and allow our children to be able to embody it and feel compassion.
This episode is for you if you’ve ever wondered if you should force your kids to forgive. We’ll discuss why it’s so important that kids forgive only when they’re ready, and I’ll help you navigate how that conversation can sound. We’ll explore how we can teach our kids that forgiveness is not about accepting, agreeing with, or condoning what happened. And finally, we’ll talk about why it’s so important for us to model forgiveness for our children.
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317- How Self-Compassion Rewires Your Brain for Growth with Liz Kelly
The Calm Mom - Burnout, Anxiety, Nervous System, Mindset, Self-Care, Parenting, Work-Life Balance
01/03/25 • 41 min
Turns out, self-compassion is a science-backed superpower for rewiring your brain and creating lasting change.
In this episode, I’m joined by Liz Kelly, psychotherapist, clinical social worker, and author, to explore the transformative impact of self-compassion on your brain’s neuroplasticity—the ability to grow, adapt, and heal.
If you’ve ever felt stuck in cycles of stress or overwhelmed by life’s demands, Liz’s insights will help you understand why empathy toward yourself isn’t just self-care—it’s the foundation for real progress.
Whether you’re navigating life’s transitions or simply trying to keep up with the demands of modern life, this conversation will give you tools to move forward with intention and clarity.
Three Things You’ll Learn:
- Why self-compassion is key to unlocking your brain’s capacity for growth and change.
- The difference between numbing out and true restoration—and why it matters for your mental health.
- How “internet brain” rewires your mind in ways that keep you stuck—and steps to break the cycle.
This episode is packed with honest, practical advice that will inspire you to move beyond quick fixes and create habits that truly nourish your mind and body.
Tune in to discover how embracing self-compassion can reshape your brain, restore your energy, and help you show up for yourself with intention and clarity.
Connect with Liz:
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228 - Co-Parenting? 4 Steps to Move out of Toxic Communication, Conflict, & Chaos with Conscious Parenting Coach, Mikki Gardner
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02/16/24 • 49 min
Co-parenting can be a such a difficult path to navigate with grace and intention.
Parenting is hard enough, but navigating divorce and co-parenting can put you on the fast track to overwhelm. If you’ve struggled with anxiety & stress when it comes to co-parenting, today’s episode is for you.
Mikki Gardner is a Certified Life + Conscious Parenting Coach, the host of Co-Parenting With Confidence Podcast, and a mom of 3! After learning how to navigate life post divorce & using it as a catalyst to her own transformation, Mikki now helps moms move past the drama to become calm, confident co-parents.
Mikki is on a mission to help women navigate the emotional and practical difficulties of co-parenting while creating an intentional, joy + ease-filled life.
Three things you’ll learn:
- How to move out of the toxic communication cycle, never ending conflict + chaos with your co-parent
- How to prioritize your kids while setting boundaries
- How conscious co-parenting can benefit you
Connect with Mikki:
- Website: www.mikkigardner.com
- Instagram: @mikkigardner
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312 - The 4 Rs of Stress Relief: A Simple Framework to Calm Your Mind and Body
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12/17/24 • 35 min
If you’ve ever felt like you’re drowning in fight, flight, or freeze and cannot find your way back to calm, today’s episode is about to change the game.
We’re diving into Deb Dana’s 4 Rs of Nervous System Regulation—a simple, science-backed framework to help you reset and reclaim peace, even when life feels like a lot.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
- ✨ The 4 Rs: Recognize, Respect, Regulate, and Re-story (and how they’ll shift you from frazzled to focused).
- ✨ How to stop judging your stress response and start working with your body, not against it.
- ✨ Simple, actionable tools to navigate life’s chaos and find calm—without needing hours of free time or a silent retreat.
Your body’s signals aren’t betraying you—they’re trying to get your attention. This episode will help you tune in, reset, and move through stress with way more ease and clarity.
Want more tools to help you regulate and recover? Grab your free Nervous System Reset Guide below and get ready to feel so much calmer.
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The average episode length on The Calm Mom - Burnout, Anxiety, Nervous System, Mindset, Self-Care, Parenting, Work-Life Balance is 34 minutes.
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