How often do you find yourself worrying about things that you know you don’t need to be worried about? Like strange things your rational mind knows are not likely to happen? It can be easy to get caught up in the spiral of rumination, intrusive thoughts, and the doom of WebMD. But why? In today’s episode, Michelle coaches on neuroception and how our life experiences deeply impact how our brain and body scan our environments for relevant signals of danger and threats. As we grow in our awareness ...
May 22, 2023•26 min•Ep. 132
We've all experienced some sort of childhood trauma – yes, even you. In today’s episode, we explore how so many childhood experiences we dismiss as “normal” can actually be quite traumatic to our nervous system. Trauma isn’t just what happened to us or around us. Trauma is what happened within us, because of what happened around us. This awareness is huge because our unprocessed childhood trauma has a huge impact on our adult lives. The signs of dysregulation we experience – emotional volatility...
May 19, 2023•40 min•Ep. 131
Ever thought to yourself, “I gotta to stop losing it on my kids and learn how to be more patient?” If you sometimes feel a lack of self-control and witness the mom-rage takeover, you’re not alone. Today’s guest, Elizabeth Andreyevskiy, is a mom of 4 who’s built her business helping stressed-out moms manage their emotions so they can respond with patience and calmness towards their kids. Listen in as Elizabeth and I discuss proactive ways we can all prioritize our needs without guilt, be less str...
May 17, 2023•38 min•Ep. 130
Ever know what you need to do and just can’t seem to get your body on board? Or ever realize things are going well and feel this deep need to cause some dysfunction?! We all want to see growth in our lives. Yet despite our best intentions, sometimes we just can’t follow through. It can feel like an out-of-body experience when our mind wants something, but our body seems to do the opposite. So, what gives? When trauma remains unresolved, it often shows up as self-sabotaging patterns. In today’s e...
May 15, 2023•25 min•Ep. 129
Are you energetic by nature? Maybe you tend to feel anxious, tightly wound, or can let your frustration get the best of you? Or maybe you often feel stuck, burned out, or dissociated from your body? Here’s the thing – our ability to regulate our nervous systems depends on what we’re most attuned to. In today’s episode, we discuss the three main energy types (high, low, and balanced), and I share specific nervous system balancing exercises that are most effective for each energy type. TAKE THE PE...
May 12, 2023•20 min•Ep. 128
If you are exhausted from over-giving, overdoing, and even over-feeling, it's time to transform your life. In today’s episode, Terri Cole, psychotherapist, global relationship and empowerment expert, and the author of Boundary Boss -The Essential Guide to Talk True, Be Seen and (Finally) Live Free, will show you how to authentically express your preferences, needs, and limits so you can live the happy, healthy life you deserve. Listen in as Terri and I discuss tips, scripts, and strategies to se...
May 10, 2023•47 min•Ep. 127
If you’re being honest, how often do you find yourself taking on the responsibilities of others? Maybe you’ve gotten into the habit of doing most of the household and parenting tasks because you fear they won’t get done otherwise. Or maybe you’re the one who always offers to pick up extra projects at work. You’re always busy doing things for others and heaven forbid you ask for help *gasp*! We can try to convince ourselves that we do so out of love and service, but overfunctioning is often a cop...
May 08, 2023•28 min•Ep. 126
Do you find yourself trying to bring “good vibes only?” So often we can feel the need to be strong, positive, or muster up a smile when what we really want to do is scream or have a good cry. How often do we expect the same of our kids? The more we suppress our emotions instead of feeling and releasing them in a healthy way, the more our body stores emotional energy which leads to dysregulation and a narrow window of tolerance. In today’s episode, we explore how we can hold space for the full ra...
May 05, 2023•23 min•Ep. 125
How often are you getting in your own way? If you're being honest with yourself, how often are you the one who's holding you back? Today’s guest, Kamini Wood, helps people take the courageous steps to identify their limiting beliefs, the reasons for their stagnation or feelings of inadequacy, so they can have what they want professionally and personally to live a fulfilled life. She’s on a mission to help high performers and overachievers who have seen success through old-rooted, traditional met...
May 03, 2023•45 min•Ep. 124
Are you experiencing symptoms of a dysregulated nervous system even though you don’t necessarily feel stressed out? Chronic stress – stress we’ve experienced in our past - changes the nervous system on a physiological level. While you might not feel like you’re currently living in a “stressful” season, your nervous system is still impacted by decades of stress and trauma that hasn’t been fully released from the body. In today’s episode, you’ll learn how chronic stress shifts our nervous system i...
May 01, 2023•22 min•Ep. 123
When it comes to change and growth, knowledge is inferior to embodiment. *gasp!* It’s true - most of the information we tend to consume focuses on quick fixes and the thrill that comes from acquiring information. But science has shown that knowledge alone rarely leads to true transformation. The necessary component to lasting change is embodiment. In today’s episode, I coach on what it means to be embodied, how you know once you’ve actually embodied something new, and how to be aware of the sign...
Apr 28, 2023•23 min•Ep. 122
Are you tired of getting in your own way? If so, it's time to break free from imposter syndrome and overthinking so you can find the confidence to lead effectively at home and at work. Today’s guest, Melody Wilding, is the best-selling author of Trust Yourself: Stop Overthinking and Channel Your Emotions for Success at Work. She was recently named one of Business Insider’s Most Innovative Coaches and has been featured in The New York Times and Wall Street Journal. Join in as Melody discusses how...
Apr 26, 2023•42 min•Ep. 121
We can’t intervene in a world we can’t see. Awareness always precedes choice and our ability to do something about what we’re experiencing. In today’s episode, I discuss some of the most common signs of nervous system dysregulation. You might be surprised to learn that dysregulation is the underlying cause to many of things you experience daily (or have chalked up to being part of your personality). Once we have the awareness that our thoughts, sensations, and behaviors stem from the state of ou...
Apr 24, 2023•31 min•Ep. 120
Your consumption habits are vital to the health and regulation of your nervous system. And I’m not just talking about the food you eat! In today’s episode, I coach you through nourishing habits that support and sustain your body and your nervous system. These habits include what you eat, the water you consume, the sleep you get, and the overall sense of peace in your environment. You’ll also learn habits of discernment that you really want to avoid for top neurological fitness. These are habits ...
Apr 21, 2023•19 min•Ep. 119
I know you want a fulfilling career (or side hustle/passion project), while also wanting to feel present and connected to you family. Same girl, same. In today’s episode, Lori Oberbroeckling, a wife, mama of four, and corporate leader, teaches us how we can have an extraordinary home & career, and be extraordinarily happy all at the same time. Lori wrote Secrets of Supermom: How Extraordinary Moms Succeed at Work and Home & How You Can Too! to share tips, strategies, and quick wins for m...
Apr 19, 2023•43 min•Ep. 118
The state of our nervous system either increases the power, or limits the range, of all our thoughts and behaviors. It’s the foundation upon which every aspect of our health and wellbeing is built. As a result, our level of neurological fitness significantly influences the way we experience the world around us. So, what does it mean to be “neurologically fit”? Practically, it might mean our kids have a meltdown over breakfast and it doesn’t derail our morning. It might mean when we get tough new...
Apr 17, 2023•19 min•Ep. 117
How much work have you done to grow and change your mindset? Probably quite a bit, right? And it’s awesome, but here’s the thing - you can’t outthink a dysregulated nervous system! So, the things you’re experiencing that you want to grow and heal from – whether it’s procrastination, people pleasing, anxiety, overwhelm, or burnout – you can’t get to the root of any of these if your sole focus is mindset work. That’s because most of our nerves run from our body up to our brain (not the other way a...
Apr 14, 2023•19 min•Ep. 116
Ready for powerful mindset shifts today? You’re in the right place. In today’s episode, guest Cathy Cassani Adams shares so much wisdom and truth. She’s on a mission to make the world a more civil and compassionate place, by promoting self-awareness, connection and mindfulness. That’s a mission we all can get behind, right? Cathy is a clinical social worker, parenting coach, and co-host of the Zen Parenting Radio podcast where she and her husband explore self-awareness through a lens of love &am...
Apr 12, 2023•52 min•Ep. 115
Throughout some of the hardest moments of motherhood, a powerful reminder I’ve often repeated to myself is “peace begins with me.” We’re connected to those around us - we all have an impact on each other’s nervous systems. One of the greatest opportunities we have as parents is to grow our neurological fitness, so we can help our kids regulate their nervous system and model how to return to a state of calmness through the ups and downs of life. In today’s coaching, you’ll learn how co-regulating...
Apr 10, 2023•20 min•Ep. 114
It’s been a busy week here at the Grosser home! 😵💫 As a result, I noticed that I was starting to feel anxious and overwhelmed by all the demands on my time and energy. So, I took it back to the basics and gave my nervous system the three things that all nervous systems need to stay balanced. Doing these three things each day increases our nervous system’s resilience and ability to shift from anxious & overwhelmed to calm & collected. In today’s coaching, you’ll learn how you can inten...
Apr 07, 2023•22 min•Ep. 113
What’s been on your invisible list lately? It’s that mental load you carry of all the things you do that might go unnoticed, but keep everything running smoothly for your family. The appointments being made, the toilet paper that magically replenishes itself, the meals that are planned, the gifts that are bought – managing the weight of this mental load can take its toll on our physical and emotional health. Today’s guest, relationship expert Dr. Morgan Cutlip, has helped hundreds of thousands o...
Apr 05, 2023•46 min•Ep. 112
Burnout can show up in some unexpected ways. For years, I assumed the level of exhaustion I felt was just a normal part of being a busy mom. I didn’t know the warning signs of burnout, so I didn’t see it coming until it was too late. In today’s episode, we explore the difference between being tired and being burned out, and I coach on how chronic stress impacts our nervous system and can lead to burnout. Have you experienced any of these warning signs of burnout? Shoot me a DM on IG or in The Ca...
Apr 03, 2023•26 min•Ep. 111
We often talk about health and fitness as it relates to our mental or physical health, but when was the last time that you paid attention to your neurological fitness? There are so many benefits to having a balanced and regulated nervous system. Improved mood and emotional balance? Yes, please! Increased creativity? Sign me up! Reduced stress, anxiety, and overwhelm? No brainer! Better sleep and a healthier gut? Please and thank you! In today’s episode, I explain the benefits of neurological fit...
Mar 31, 2023•30 min•Ep. 110
There is so much research out there for us parents – screentime, discipline, parenting styles, potty training, how to get our kids to eat anything green! It can be super inundating to parse through all the different studies and opinions available to us. Even crazier – did you know that it can take an average of 17 years after publication, for the results of a study to reach it’s intended audience? That’s wild! Today’s guest, Dr. Cara Goodwin, is here to help clarify all this parenting research f...
Mar 29, 2023•33 min•Ep. 109
Why does change feel so hard?! Even when we know that the change we seek is for the better, we can still face resistance to it. Whether it’s an epic life event, or a small new habit we want to start, change can be challenging because it’s new. And new is usually uncomfortable at first. So, what do we do about this resistance? Do we try to ignore it? Do we push past it and find the willpower to press on? Or do we give the resistance we’re experiencing the power and allow it to hold us back from m...
Mar 27, 2023•32 min•Ep. 108
We live in a “quick fix” culture that tells us that the more we know, the more we’re going to be able to see our desired results and outcomes. But this simply isn’t true. Think about it - if this was true, every one of us would have 6-pack abs, supermodel confidence, and be running a 7-figure business. We’ve all read books, listened to podcasts, and followed social media accounts about how to do these things, but that doesn't mean that we actually do them. Why is that?! In today’s episode, you’l...
Mar 24, 2023•25 min•Ep. 107
Curious whether you can actually transform your anxiety, low confidence, or self-doubt into peace, joy, and self-love? Today’s guest, Tara Swann, did just that. For years she suppressed her emotions which led to anxiety, depression, an autoimmune disorder, and codependency in relationships. Tara transformed her own life through holistic health, mindset & mindfulness practices, and emotional empowerment work, and is now an Emotional Empowerment Coach who inspires others to do the same. Three ...
Mar 22, 2023•40 min•Ep. 106
Our kids all do certain things that can be triggering for us. In frustration, we can wonder what we’re doing wrong when our kids have moments of disobedience, defiance, and disrespect. In today’s episode, I’m here to offer you another perspective. While it’s certainly not the easy route, our kid’s most difficult behaviors may actually be a good thing. I explain 1) why our kids’ pushing back is beneficial for their emotional growth and development and 2) when we do the inner work to start healing...
Mar 20, 2023•21 min•Ep. 105
Ever known you needed to change something in your life, but you’ve had such a hard time actually sticking to a new way of being? Life is the ultimate journey and because of that, we’re constantly seeking growth, which requires us to change. And sometimes change is hard - it can be super uncomfortable. But it’s also really hard when we know we need to change, we want to change, and we know what action we need to take, but we just can’t seem to actually do it (or do it consistently). In today’s ep...
Mar 17, 2023•13 min•Ep. 104
Ever felt bummed out by the way you look? Or do you sometimes find yourself heading to the fridge when you’re feeling stressed? Same, friend. In today’s episode, Shanna Hutcheson, the podcaster, blogger, mama, and Registered Dietitian behind the brand Wellness For The Win, teaches us how to improve our mindset and relationship with food and our bodies. Join us as Shanna shares her journey through disordered eating and how she learned to care for her body through food, movement, and self-care. Th...
Mar 15, 2023•44 min•Ep. 103
