352 - 4 Sneaky Ways Fight, Flight, Freeze & Fawn Are Hijacking How You Communicate
Ever walked away from a conversation thinking “Why did I just say that?” “Why did I freeze?” “Why can’t I bring this up without freaking out?”It’s not that you’re bad at communicating. 🧠 Your nervous system is just running the show.In today’s episode, we’re diving into how your nervous system state is shaping your communication—whether you’re snapping, shutting down, or trying to keep the peace at your own expense.We’re breaking down:What fight, flight, freeze, and fawn actually look like in real-time convosWhy you can’t “talk it out” when your body feels unsafeSomatic cues to watch for—and what to do in the moment to shift gearsHow to build real awareness so your communication gets clearer, calmer, and more connected🎧 Hit play and learn how to stop spiraling in hard conversations—and start speaking from a place of safety.>>> 💌 DOWNLOAD THE NERVOUS SYSTEM RESET GUIDE 💌 <<<Related Links:Previous Episode5 Signs You're in Fight or Flight (Even if You're Not Feeling Angry or Anxious)Unlocking Calm Powerful Somatic Practices to Shift out of Fight, Flight or Freeze5 Signs You’re Parenting in Fight-or-Flight—and How to Shift Out of Survival Mode3 Body-Based Tools to Shift Out of Fight-or-Flight (Fast)— >>> 💌 DOWNLOAD THE NERVOUS SYSTEM RESET GUIDE 💌 <<<
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351 – 7 Underrated Self-Care Habits That Actually Help You Heal (Backed by Science)
Let’s be real: spa days are great, but they’re not going to rewire your nervous system.You need self-care that actually works. The kind that helps your brain slow down, your body feel safe, and your energy come back online.In this episode, we’re redefining self-care for high-achieving women—and talking about 7 surprisingly powerful (and wildly underrated) ways to support your nervous system daily.We’re breaking down: Why multitasking is frying your prefrontal cortexHow hydration and circadian rhythm impact your emotional regulation7 daily self-care habits that actually move the needle on your healingIf you’ve ever rolled your eyes at “more self-care” while drowning in responsibilities—this one’s for you.🎧 Press play and learn the kind of self-care that actually works—especially for high-achieving women like you.>>> 💌 DOWNLOAD THE NERVOUS SYSTEM RESET GUIDE 💌 <<<Related Links:Previous EpisodeThink Self-Care Is Expensive? 3 Powerful Practices That Cost Nothing5 Everyday Habits That Dysregulate Your Nervous System (and What to Do Instead)3 Consistency Habits Behind 300 Episodes (And How They Can Work for You Too)Break Free from Perfectionism & Procrastination and Build Habits That Stick— >>> 💌 DOWNLOAD THE NERVOUS SYSTEM RESET GUIDE 💌 <<<
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350 - 4 Signs You’re Out of Fight-or-Flight and Your Nervous System Is Actually Healing
You won’t always feel the moment you leave survival mode.Healing your nervous system won’t always look like a big breakthrough. Sometimes, it’s quiet. Subtle. Easy to miss if you don’t know what to look for.In this episode, we’re unpacking 4 signs your nervous system is healing—even if you’re not “there yet.” These shifts are easy to overlook, but they’re proof your system is rewiring in powerful ways.We’re diving into: ✔️ Why feeling less reactive is a huge win for your brain✔️ How that moment of compassion is actually nervous system proof✔️ What it means when urgency starts to fade and presence returns✔️ Why joy is one of the strongest signals of regulationIf you’ve ever thought, “Is this even working?”—this one’s for you. 🎧Related Links:Previous Episode5 Signs You're in Fight or Flight (Even if You're Not Feeling Angry or Anxious)"Unlocking Calm Powerful Somatic Practices to Shift out of Fight, Flight or Freeze "How to tell if Your're in Fight, Flight, or Freeze5 Signs You’re Parenting in Fight-or-Flight—and How to Shift Out of Survival Mode— >>> 💌 DOWNLOAD THE NERVOUS SYSTEM RESET GUIDE 💌 <<<
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349 - The Weight of Beautiful: RHONJ’s Jackie Goldschneider on Healing Anorexia, Body Image, and Turning Pain into Purpose
You can look like you have it all together… and still be starving inside.In this raw, deeply honest conversation, I’m joined by Real Housewives of New Jersey star, former attorney, and author Jackie Goldschneider—who opens up about her 20-year battle with anorexia and what it really took to heal.We talk about the hidden layers of disordered eating, the illusion of control, and how shame keeps so many women trapped in silence. Jackie shares how her relationship with food—and with herself—became a secret prison, how recovery cracked her open, and why she’s now using her story to set others free.We also dive into motherhood: how to raise kids who feel safe in their bodies, how to model self-acceptance in a culture obsessed with thinness, and what to stop saying about food and weight—especially in front of our daughtersIf you’ve ever felt trapped in a cycle of food, shame, and control—or you’re raising kids in a culture obsessed with body image—this episode is for you.Things You’ll Learn in This Episode:What recovery from an eating disorder really looks like (and how to know when you're ready)How to talk to your kids about food, weight, and body image without passing on shameHow healing your relationship with your body transforms everything🎧 If you've ever struggled with body image, disordered eating, control, or the pressure to look “perfect,” this episode will feel like someone finally said the quiet part out loud.Connect with Jackie:The Weight of BeautifulJackie on IGRelated Links:Previous EpisodeBanishing Diet Culture: How to Listen to Our Body’s CuesStruggle with Body Image or Stress Eating? Healing Your Relationship with FoodBurnout Recovery Blueprint (Part 2): Get Out of Your Head and Into Your BodyIs Your Body Holding Chronic Stress in Your Fascia? How Fascia is the Key to Healing[rewind] - Want Real and Lasting Change? How to Unlock the Mind-Body Connection— >>> 💌 DOWNLOAD THE NERVOUS SYSTEM RESET GUIDE 💌 <<<
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348 - Are These 3 Mistakes Making Your High-Functioning Anxiety Worse? (And What to Do Instead)
High-functioning anxiety looks like you're killing it.You’re answering the texts, running the meetings, managing all the moving pieces, smiling and saying “I’m good”... ...all the while your nervous system is stuck in overdrive.It doesn’t “look” like anxiety. But it might feel like:Overthinking every decisionTrouble sleeping, even when you’re dead tiredAlways rushing, never restingTight jaw, tense shoulders, shallow breathHere’s what no one tells you 👇The very habits that helped you survive are now the ones keeping you stuck.Stuck in performance.Stuck in perfectionism.Stuck in people-pleasing.Stuck in your head—disconnected from your body.But you can rewire this.In today’s episode, I’m breaking down 3 common mistakes that make high-functioning anxiety worse—and how to shift out of survival mode and into true peace.We’re diving into: ✔️ Why stillness feels so hard (and how to make it safer for your nervous system)✔️ The difference between empathy and emotional enmeshment (and how to stop absorbing everyone else’s energy)✔️ Why always being “the strong one” is costing you more than you thinkIf you’re done pretending you're fine and ready to actually feel better in your body, this one’s for you.Related Links:Previous EpisodeAre You a Perfectionist? 3 Reasons Perfectionists Have High Anxiety7 Ways to Release Stress and Anxiety From Your Body5 Things Your Anxiety Might Be Trying to Tell YouThe #1 Reason You Haven't Been Able to Heal Your AnxietyHow to Reduce Anxiety When It's Happening— >>> 💌 DOWNLOAD THE NERVOUS SYSTEM RESET GUIDE 💌 <<<
About The Calm Mom - Burnout, Anxiety, Nervous System, Mindset, Self-Care, Parenting, Work-Life Balance
Are you ready to find balance and break free from burnout as a high-achieving mom? Do you feel like you’re constantly burning the candle at both ends?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 build your dream life.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, 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 integration, 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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