High Capacity – Nervous System Regulation, Stress Management, Burnout Recovery, Somatic Tools, Anxiety, Boundaries, Overwhelm

Michelle Grosser – Inspired by Mel Robbins, Dr. Andrew Huberman, and Dr. Becky Kennedy
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Mar 6, 2023 • 21min

099 - Are You Living by Default or by Design? 3 Simple Ways to Start Living Each Day with Intention

We all wake up and start each day by default or by design.   When we’re living by default, it’s easy to find ourselves feeling like a hot mess!  It’s exhausting, hectic & overwhelming.  We live our lives scrambling from one moment to the next without much intention.   But it doesn’t have to be this way.   Living by design is living purposefully.  Its having a handle on the things we can control - delegating, planning, communicating, using our time wisely – all which lead to a sense of calm.    In today’s episode, I coach you through 3 simple ways you can start living each day with intention.  These aren’t complicated practices.  They’re not time-consuming routines.  They’re simple, subtle shifts that can make a huge impact in a short amount of time.   BOOK A 1:1 UNSTUCK SESSION WITH MICHELLE TAKE THE PERSONALITY PATTERN QUIZ - Personality Quiz FREE 5-STEP MORNING ROUTINE FOR MOMS FB COMMUNITY: The Calm Mom Collective JOIN ME ON INSTAGRAM: @michellegrosser.coach   “I love The Calm Mom Podcast!” ← if that sounds like y🧠 What's your capacity pattern? Take the free 2-minute quiz and unlock The Capacity Code — a personalized private podcast episode for your specific nervous system. → Take the Capacity Pattern Quiz
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Mar 3, 2023 • 16min

098 – Feeling Triggered Lately?  Here’s What’s Happening in Your Body and Mind When You Feel Triggered

When was the last time that something happened – maybe it was a comment from your husband, a scent you caught walking through the mall, or a song that played on the radio - and it seemed like out of nowhere, you had this deeply emotional response?   Our body is a library, and it’s been collecting and archiving life experiences that our conscious mind might not remember.    In today’s episode, you’ll learn what’s happening in your body and mind when you’re triggered, what to do about it, and how to start healing your triggers.    BOOK A 1:1 UNSTUCK SESSION WITH MICHELLE TAKE THE PERSONALITY PATTERN QUIZ - Personality Quiz FREE 5-STEP MORNING ROUTINE FOR MOMS FB COMMUNITY: The Calm Mom Collective JOIN ME ON INSTAGRAM: @michellegrosser.coach   “I love The Calm Mom Podcast!” ← if that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing our show!  This helps us support more women, just like you, on their motherhood journey.  Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.”  Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode!🧠 What's your capacity pattern? Take the free 2-minute quiz and unlock The Capacity Code — a personalized private podcast episode for your specific nervous system. → Take the Capacity Pattern Quiz
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Mar 1, 2023 • 46min

097 - Are You Ready for a Soul Shift?  How to Get Unstuck and Reclaim Your Joy with NYT bestselling author, Rachel Stafford

Have you ever struggled to be present with your children?  You're not alone, friend.   In today’s episode, Rachel Macy Stafford, the New York Times bestselling author of Hands Free Mama, teaches us how to cultivate connection despite the distractions of our culture.   Her newest book, Soul Shift: The Weary Human’s Guide to Getting Unstuck and Reclaiming Your Path to Joy, releases on March 28, 2023.   Join us as we discuss how she discovered a “soul shift” that changed her motherhood journey.  In this conversation, Rachel teaches us that as we pay attention to the guidance of our soul, we can find deep connection with our family.   Three things you’ll learn about in this episode:   How to pay attention to the guidance of your soul 🧠 What's your capacity pattern? Take the free 2-minute quiz and unlock The Capacity Code — a personalized private podcast episode for your specific nervous system. → Take the Capacity Pattern Quiz
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Feb 27, 2023 • 25min

096 – Is it Perfectionism or Excellence?  How to Tell the Difference and What to Do About It

Do you carry a spirit of excellence, or are you actually a perfectionist?  What’s the difference, anyway?   Here's the thing about perfectionism - it tends to attach to the things we value, so motherhood can be a significant trigger.  We’ve probably all experienced a tendency toward perfectionism at some point along our motherhood journey.   Tune in to today’s episode as we explore the difference between perfectionism and excellence.  And if you find yourself resonating with the signs of perfectionism, I coach you on how to start your healing journey.   ·         BOOK A 1:1 UNSTUCK SESSION WITH MICHELLE ·         TAKE THE PERSONALITY PATTERN QUIZ - Personality Quiz       SHOW NOTES - Is it Perfectionism or Excellence? How to Tell the Difference & What to Do About It FREE 5-STEP MORNING ROUTINE FOR MOMS FB COMMUNITY: The Calm Mom Collective JOIN ME ON INSTAGRAM: @michellegrosser.coach   🧠 What's your capacity pattern? Take the free 2-minute quiz and unlock The Capacity Code — a personalized private podcast episode for your specific nervous system. → Take the Capacity Pattern Quiz
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Feb 24, 2023 • 13min

095 - Ever Wondered What Your Purpose Is?  How to Discover Your True Calling

Has your life taken a different path than expected?  Or is it all you’ve ever imagined, but it still feels like something is missing?   Society and culture tell us that what we “do” is our purpose.  But I beg to differ.  In my experience, if you’re finding your purpose by pursing things that bring you pleasure, or the things that are pleasing to others, you’re always going to be chasing, and you’ll never feel truly fulfilled.   Tune in to today’s episode to understand the most purpose-filled way to truly understand our reason for being here on Earth.    ·         BOOK A FREE 30-MINUTE DISCOVERY CALL WITH MICHELLE ·         TAKE THE PERSONALITY PATTERN QUIZ - Personality Quiz 1-ON-1 COACHING: Coaching with Michelle FREE 5-STEP MORNING ROUTINE FOR MOMS FB COMMUNITY: The Calm Mom Collective JOIN ME ON INSTAGRAM: @michellegrosser.coach  🧠 What's your capacity pattern? Take the free 2-minute quiz and unlock The Capacity Code — a personalized private podcast episode for your specific nervous system. → Take the Capacity Pattern Quiz
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Feb 22, 2023 • 47min

094 - Holding Space for Our Healing through Infertility and Pregnancy Loss with Kayla Estenson Williams, LMFT

Attachment trauma, anxiety, perfectionism, and experiences of infertility, pregnancy, and parenthood – just some of the topics I dive into with today’s guest, Kayla Estenson Williams.   Kayla is a Licensed Marriage and Family who's personally experienced the ups and downs of infertility, pregnancy, and postpartum, and is deeply connected to how important it is to receive support during these phases of life.    In today’s episode, Kayla shares parts of her journey through infertility and how she learned to be present in the process.   Three things you’ll learn about in this episode:   Attachment trauma and how it might be showing up in our relationships The impact infertility and pregnancy loss can have on our mental and emotional health How to hold space for our healing during difficult times 🧠 What's your capacity pattern? Take the free 2-minute quiz and unlock The Capacity Code — a personalized private podcast episode for your specific nervous system. → Take the Capacity Pattern Quiz
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Feb 20, 2023 • 34min

093 – Should You Fake It ‘Til You Make It? 3 Tips for Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

We’ve all experienced it – the feeling that we’re not qualified, we’re pretenders, or we don’t belong.  But experiencing imposter syndrome is different than being an imposter.   It’s common to experience imposter syndrome when we start something new.  And as we trust ourselves and our confidence grows, that feeling starts to fade.  And when we conquer it again and again, it seeps over into other areas of our lives.   Tune into today’s episode as I share 3 tips for overcoming imposter syndrome before we allow it to keep us playing small.           BOOK A FREE 30-MINUTE DISCOVERY CALL WITH MICHELLE       SHOW NOTES - Should You Fake It ‘Til You Make It? 3 Tips for Overcoming Imposter Syndrome        TAKE THE PERSONALITY PATTERN QUIZ -  Personality Quiz 1-ON-1 COACHING: Coaching with Michelle FREE 5-STEP MORNING ROUTINE FOR MOMS FB COMMUNITY: The Calm Mom Collective JOIN ME ON 🧠 What's your capacity pattern? Take the free 2-minute quiz and unlock The Capacity Code — a personalized private podcast episode for your specific nervous system. → Take the Capacity Pattern Quiz
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Feb 17, 2023 • 13min

092 – Want to Be Happier?  Here’s the #1 Thing You Need to Stop Doing

There is one huge roadblock to your happiness.  🚧   Sure, there are little things here and there that contribute to the highs and lows of life. But there’s one overarching thing that we all do as human beings that has a significant impact on our level of happiness.   Listen to today’s episode for the #1 thing you need to surrender, release, and STOP doing if you want to experience more joy and happiness in your life.   BOOK A FREE 30-MINUTE DISCOVERY CALL WITH MICHELLE TAKE THE PERSONALITY PATTERN QUIZ - Personality Quiz 1-ON-1 COACHING: Coaching with Michelle FREE 5-STEP MORNING ROUTINE FOR MOMS FB COMMUNITY: The Calm Mom Collective JOIN ME ON INSTAGRAM: @michellegrosser.coach   “I love The Calm Mom Podcast!” ← if that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing our show!  This helps us support more women, just like you, on their motherhood journey.  Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a 🧠 What's your capacity pattern? Take the free 2-minute quiz and unlock The Capacity Code — a personalized private podcast episode for your specific nervous system. → Take the Capacity Pattern Quiz
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Feb 15, 2023 • 41min

091 - Embracing High Sensitivity and Compassionately Parenting a Highly-Sensitive Child with Dr. Kate Kaplan

Have you ever been told that you’re too sensitive?  Or have you ever wondered if you might be raising a highly-sensitive child?   Dr. Kate Kaplan is a licensed psychologist and an expert in helping women live with more self-compassion, mindfulness, awareness, and grounding.   In today’s episode, Dr. Kate busts some of the myths regarding high sensitivity and shares beautiful reflections for highly-sensitive moms and parents of highly-sensitive children.   Three things you’ll learn in this episode:   Practical tips to grow in our self-compassion as moms Why being a “good enough” mother is actually best for our kids What it means to be a highly-sensitive person (HSP) and insight for moms of a highly-sensitive child (HSC) 🧠 What's your capacity pattern? Take the free 2-minute quiz and unlock The Capacity Code — a personalized private podcast episode for your specific nervous system. → Take the Capacity Pattern Quiz
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Feb 13, 2023 • 28min

090  – Feeling Overwhelmed with Work-Life Balance?  3 Mindset Shifts for Working Moms

There came a point in my motherhood journey where I was done with the spiral of guilt and anxiety that working moms can experience when we’re being pulled in a million different directions and trying to do it all.    I was done with feeling overwhelmed and decided to intentionally reframe how I approached work-life balance.  Spoiler alert - it’s made all the difference.   So, whether you work from home or at an office, hold a paying job or are responsible for managing the home and kids – whatever your “work” looks like – these 3 mindset shifts will help you approach it all in a new way and set you up for continued success.   BOOK A FREE 30-MINUTE DISCOVERY CALL WITH MICHELLE SHOW NOTES - Feeling Overwhelmed with Work-Life Balance? 3 Mindset Shifts for Working Moms TAKE THE PERSONALITY PATTERN QUIZ - Personality Quiz 1-ON-1 COACHING: Coaching with Michelle FREE 5-STEP MORNING ROUTINE FOR MOMS FB COMMUNITY: The Calm Mom Collective JOIN ME ON INSTAGRAM: @michellegrosser.coach   “I love The Calm Mom Podcast!” ← if that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing our show!  This helps us support more women, just like you, on their motherhood journey.  Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.”  Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode!🧠 What's your capacity pattern? Take the free 2-minute quiz and unlock The Capacity Code — a personalized private podcast episode for your specific nervous system. → Take the Capacity Pattern Quiz

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