Ever feel like your mind & body are stuck in overdrive?

It's not just “anxiety.”

It's your nervous system trapped in fight-or-flight.

And you can't think your way to feeling better.

In today’s episode, we’re diving into 3 powerful somatic tools that calm your stress response—fast.

Think: science-backed, zero-fluff techniques that get your body back online in minutes.

We’re talking about:

• ✔️ Why you can’t just “think your way calm” when your body feels unsafe
• ✔️ The science behind my favorite somatic tools
• ✔️ How to interrupt the stress loop in real time and regulate on the spot

Feeling better doesn’t have to be complicated.

You just need the right tools—and a body that remembers how to feel safe again.

Hit play and learn how to shift out of fight-or-flight, starting right now.

⚡️ P.S. Registration for BRB closes TONIGHT!

This is your last chance to join the Spring Corhort for 12 weeks of step-by-step nervous system healing.

Head to michellegrosser.com/BRB to grab your spot.

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If you’ve tried everything—therapy, time-blocking, supplements, mindset work—but still wake up tired, wired, and stuck in survival mode… this episode is your turning point.

I’m walking you through the exact 7-step framework I teach inside The Burnout Recovery Blueprint to help high-achieving women regulate their nervous system and actually feel better.

No more patchwork self-care plans. No more chasing quick fixes. This is root-cause healing.

Inside this episode:

✔️ Why your nervous system—not your schedule—is the root of burnout
✔️ The 7 science-backed steps that shift you from overdrive to calm, present, and powerful
✔️ What makes BRB different from anything else you’ve tried - and how to know if it’s right for you

If you’re done operating from exhaustion and ready to feel like yourself again, this is the episode to hit play on.

🚪Doors to BRB are open! Let’s get you out of survival mode—for good.

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Tired all the time? Mood all over the place? Period wrecking your week?

But every time you get your labs done, it’s the same thing: “Everything looks normal.” 🙄

This week on The Calm Mom, I’m joined by Dr. Leisha Drews—a hormone expert and functional medicine practitioner who’s here to say: you’re not crazy, and you’re not broken. As the host of the Happily Hormonal Podcast, Leisha shares her unique insights on how our bodies work and encourages women to take charge of their health.

We're talking:
✅ Why your labs might look fine—but your body doesn’t feel fine
✅ What’s actually going on with your hormones and thyroid
✅ The first 3 shifts to start rebuilding your energy, mood, and cycle health

You’ll learn how stress, blood sugar, and even your exercise routine are impacting your hormones—and how to support your body with small, practical changes that make a big difference.

🎧 Let this episode be your permission slip to trust what you feel, ask better questions, and stop settling for “fine.”

Connect with Leisha:

• 📷 @leishadrews
• 🎙️ Michelle on Happily Hormonal Podcast
• 📝 Take the Hormone Imbalance Quiz
• 💪 Equip Protein Powder

Related Links:

• Previous Episode
• Heal Your Metabolism & Balance Your Hormones
• Try This Bedtime Drink to Lower Stress Hormones and Improve Sleep
• Is Your Body Holding Chronic Stress in Your Fascia? How Fascia is the Key to Healing
• Path to Wellness: The 7 As of Healing
• Healing Anxiety & Burnout: 4 Non-Negotiables for Nervous System Regulation

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If you’re waking up tired, dragging through your day, and barely making it to bedtime without snapping or crashing…

You might not have a time management issue or even a sleep issue.

💥 You likely have a nervous system issue.

In this episode, we’re breaking down what’s actually draining your energy (spoiler: it’s not your to-do list)—and 3 science-backed shifts to help you get it back.

You’ll learn:

• Why burnout messes with your mitochondria (yep, we’re going cellular)
• How your nervous system is hijacking your energy production
• 3 research-backed ways to naturally rebuild your energy—without relying on caffeine or willpower

We’re not talking band-aid hacks. We’re talking real shifts that support your body’s ability to create sustainable, vibrant energy again. Because when your body feels safe, energy is created—not just spent.

Hit play and let’s rebuild your energy from the inside out.

Related Links:

• Previous Episode
• The 4 Rs of Stress Relief: A Simple Framework to Calm Your Mind and Body
• These 5 Habits Are Causing Your Burnout
• 3 Consistency Habits Behind 300 Episodes (And How They Can Work for You Too)
• Want the Keys to Success? Learn The Top 5 Habits of Successful Moms
• Sustainable Habit Hacks: 5 Steps to Reset Your Habits

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Ever feel like your mind and body just can’t chill—no matter how much lavender oil, deep breathing, or “self-care” you try?

You might be missing the real MVP of nervous system regulation: your vagus nerve.

It’s not just some wellness buzzword. The vagus nerve is your nervous system’s on switch for calm—and if it’s not firing well, neither are you.

In this episode, we’re breaking down why your system won’t stop buzzing, even when you’re doing all the “right” things (deep breathing, journaling, nightly tea… anyone?).

And more importantly?

Exactly how to reset your system in a way that’s simple, science-backed, and actually doable in real life.

You’ll learn:

• What the vagus nerve actually is (and why you should care)
• The difference between high vs. low vagal tone—and how it impacts your stress, digestion, sleep, and mood
• 7 science-backed, ways to naturally tone your vagus nerve starting today

No expensive gadgets. No hour-long routines. Just real tools for real life.

🎧 Hit play to start rewiring your stress response from the inside out.

Related Episodes:

• Previous Episode
• The 4 Rs of Stress Relief: A Simple Framework to Calm Your Mind and Body
• Why Your Nervous System May Be Dysregulated Even If You Don’t Feel Stressed Out
• Surprising Ways We’ve All Experienced Childhood Trauma – 3 Categories of Trauma and Toxic Stress
• 3 Daily Practices to Calm Stress and Anxiety (Part 1)
• 3 Daily Practices for Calming Stress and Anxiety (Part 2)

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You love your kids. But lately? You feel irritated, overstimulated, and straight-up overwhelmed.

This isn’t just “normal mom stress.”

You’re likely parenting from survival mode—with a nervous system stuck in overdrive.

In today’s episode, I’m breaking down the 5 signs that you're parenting in fight-or-flight—and what to do when the chaos feels constant and your patience is MIA.

We’re talking about:

• The nervous system patterns behind overstimulation, urgency, and disconnection
• Why you feel guilty for resting (and how to rewire that belief)
• Small, doable shifts to get out of fight-or-flight (even when your kids are climbing the walls)

Because it’s not just about getting through the day.

It’s about feeling grounded, present, and actually liking the life you’re building.

You and your kiddos deserve that.

🎧 Hit play for a new way forward.

Related Links:

• Previous Episode
• The Lies We’re Dealt about Motherhood and How to Live, Work, and Parent on our Own Terms
• Is Your Inner Child Running the Show? Simple Steps to Start Reparenting Yourself
• What Does It Take To Be a Zen Parent? The Power of Self-Awareness and Mindfulness in Motherhood
• Connection-Focused Strategies for Challenging Parenting Moments
• 5 Surprising Ways Anxiety Can Show Up in Parenting

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You know something’s off—your energy is tanked, your moods are all over the place, and your body feels like it’s waving a red flag.

But every time you get your labs done? “Everything looks normal.” 🙄

You’re not imagining things. And you’re definitely not a hypochondriac.

In today’s conversation, I’m joined by Dr. Heather Stone—a functional medicine practitioner, hormone expert, and regenerative farmer (yep, we go there)—who’s here to break down the real, often-missed signs of thyroid dysfunction and autoimmune disease that so many high-achieving women are silently living with.

We’re talking about the emotional toll of being dismissed, the early signs no one talks about, and the exact steps you can take to start feeling better in your body.

She also shares how stress, blood sugar, and even your exercise routine might be affecting your symptoms—and how to start replenishing your body’s reserves with small, practical shifts.

Things you’ll learn in this episode:

• ✅ Why your labs might be “normal,” but you still feel exhausted, anxious, or off
• ✅ The difference between dysfunction and disease—and why catching it early matters
• ✅ The first 3 things to focus on if you’re ready to start rebuilding your health and energy

This episode is your permission slip to trust yourself, ask better questions, and stop settling for feeling “meh.”

Let’s get into it. 🎧👇

Connect with Dr. Heather Stone:

• IG:@drheatherstone
• FB Group: Happy Healthy and Lean: Women Overcoming Low Thyroid

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Related Links:

• Previous Episode
• Is Suppressing Your Emotions Making You Sick? Surprising Ways Your Emotional Health Impacts Your Physical Health
• 5 Ways to Tell Whether Your Productivity is Toxic or Healthy
• How to Prioritize our Mental Health
• Why Am I Like This?! How The 3 States of Our Nervous System Affect Motherhood, Health, and Productivity
• Prioritize Your Wellbeing Without Mom Guilt With Robin Rhine McDonald

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If you’ve been trying to balance your hormones, fix your fatigue, or finally regulate your nervous system—but still feel like a burnt-out zombie in yoga pants—it might not be what you are doing…

It might be what you need to stop.

In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on 5 sneaky habits I cut out that made a massive difference in how I feel—physically, emotionally, mentally, hormonally (hi, cortisol).

And no, this isn’t about a 17-step morning routine or becoming someone who cold plunges at 5 a.m.

This is about doing less, but doing it more intentionally.

We’re diving into:

• Why your “healthy habits” might actually be stressing out your nervous system
• The 5 habits I quit that gave me my energy, patience, and sanity back
• How to get your cortisol to chill—without quitting your life and becoming a hermit

If you’re tired of being tired, anxious for no reason, or just running on vibes and caffeine—this one’s for you.

🎧 Hit play and let’s talk about 5 habits you don’t need in your life anymore.

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Related Links:

• Previous Episode
• My 5 Step Mourning Routine
• 4 Signs You're Addicted to Cortisol (And How to Fix It)
• Stuck in Bad Habits? Stop Spinning Your Wheels and Learn the 3 Requirements for Lasting Change
• These 5 Habits are Causing Your Burnout

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