The Calm Mom - Burnout, Anxiety, Nervous System, Mindset, Self-Care, Parenting, Work-Life Balance

By: Michelle Grosser - Inspired by Brene Brown Mel Robbins & Rachel Hollis
  • Summary

  • 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!

    Learn -> www.michellegrosser.com
    Connect -> hello@michellegrosser.com
    The Calm Mom Collective -> https://www.facebook.com/groups/themotherhoodvillage
    Instagram -> @michellegrosser.coach

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  • 336 - The Productivity Trap: This Is Why Being Busy Isn’t Moving You Forward
    Mar 11 2025

    Do you ever feel like you’re constantly busy but never truly productive?

    Your to-do list is endless, you’re always running from one task to the next, and yet, at the end of the day, it feels like you haven’t really moved the needle on what actually matters.

    If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone.

    In today’s episode, we’re breaking down why busyness isn’t the same as productivity—and why understanding this is crucial to creating a stress-free, fulfilling life.

    The truth is, constantly being in “go mode” keeps your nervous system stuck in a state of reactivity, making it harder to focus, prioritize, and accomplish meaningful work.

    If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing more but achieving less, it’s time to shift from just checking boxes to true, intentional productivity.

    Listen in to learn:

    • Why stress hijacks your brain and keeps you trapped in the cycle of busyness
    • The difference between reactive busyness and true, fulfilling productivity
    • How regulating your nervous system can help you work smarter—not harder—so you can finally feel calm, focused, and in control of your time.


    Related Links:

    • Previous Episode
    • Cure Your Busy Brain: The Protocol to Calm an Anxious Mind
    • Unlock Inner Peace: 5 Strategies for Busy Moms
    • Breaking Busy: 5 Reasons Why You Might Struggle with Rest
    • Time with God as Busy Mom: How Prioritizing a Spiritual Practice Helps Calm the Chaos
    • Get Organized! How Busy Moms Reduce Clutter & Manage Their Time

    >>> REGISTER FOR THE CALM & COLLECTED WORKSHOP <<<

    >>> 💌 DOWNLOAD THE NERVOUS SYSTEM RESET GUIDE <<<

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    22 mins
  • 335 - Do You Have These 3 Signs of Mom Burnout? Here’s How to Reclaim Your Energy
    Mar 7 2025

    You love your kids more than life itself… so why does everything they do feel like nails on a chalkboard lately?

    Why are you so exhausted before the day even starts?

    Why does it feel like you’re carrying the entire weight of your family’s existence while no one else seems to notice?

    If that sounds familiar, you’re not just tired—you might be in mom burnout.

    It’s full-blown nervous system dysregulation—your brain and body stuck in overdrive, running on stress hormones, and leaving you physically, mentally, and emotionally fried.

    But here’s the good news: burnout isn’t permanent. And you don’t have to “push through” or wait for some magical day when life slows down. You can start healing now.

    Listen in to learn:

    • ✅ The 3 biggest signs of mom burnout (that you might be brushing off as “normal”)
    • ✅ How chronic stress is rewiring your nervous system—and what that means for your patience, energy, and memory
    • ✅ Small, realistic steps you can take today to start healing and regulating your nervous system

    If you’ve been telling yourself, “This is just my life now,” I promise you—it doesn’t have to be this way forever. Let’s dive in and start making real changes.

    Related Links:

    • Previous Episode
    • Get Organized! How Busy Moms Reduce Clutter & Manage Their Time
    • Sober Curious? Sneaky Ways Mommy Wine Culture is Impacting Your Nervous System
    • Working Mom’s Survival Guide: 8 Lessons for Work-Life Balance
    • Put Your Lists Away! Effective Time Management, Organization and Productivity for Moms
    • Recognizing Burnout: 6 Critical Symptoms You Might Be Overlooking


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    >>> 💌 DOWNLOAD THE NERVOUS SYSTEM RESET GUIDE <<<

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    27 mins
  • 334 - 3 Reasons Perfectionism Is Keeping You Overwhelmed (and How to Break Free)
    Mar 4 2025

    Do you wear perfectionism like a badge of honor?

    Maybe you tell yourself that it’s the reason you’re successful—the thing that keeps you disciplined, polished, and ahead of the game. That being meticulous is what sets you apart.

    But let’s be real—what has perfectionism also given you? Overthinking? Anxiety? A chronic sense that no matter what you accomplish, it’s never quite enough?

    Perfectionism isn’t actually a flex—it’s a stress response. And if you’ve been wearing it like a badge of honor, it might be the very thing keeping you stuck.

    In this episode, we’ll break down:

    • 🔥 How perfectionism keeps you playing small, not helping you grow
    • 🧠 How your nervous system reinforces perfectionism(spoiler: you can rewire it)
    • 💡 The sneaky ways perfectionism blocks learning, growth, & creativity
    • 🔑 Simple, body-based strategies to break the cycle and ewire your brain for resilience, confidence, and ease

    How about we stop letting perfectionism call the shots? Listen in, and let’s start unlearning the patterns that are keeping you overwhelmed, overworked, and over it. 💛

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    >>> 💌 DOWNLOAD THE NERVOUS SYSTEM RESET GUIDE <<<

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    24 mins

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Much Needed ♥️

I needed this mind-set shift. I love hearing people talk about things that could help me at home. The tools are so helpful and listening to this podcast is calming and empowering all at the same time!

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great advice!

I am definitely stuck in burnout and this is inspiring me to change some of my habits to get out of it. Thank you for this great podcast!

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Down to earth

I just finished the first episode and I’m so excited for you to be apart of my morning routine. I started with Mel Robbin’s and here I am because my anxiety over being to annoyed by my kids led me here. Just by the first episode I felt like you were in the room with me like a friend just saying what works for you. So excited to learn from you!

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Thank You

I look forward to listening to this podcast so much. It is practical and relatable. Reminds me I’m not alone and that feeling more regulated is indeed possible as a busy mom. Thank you!

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