356 - Overwhelm, Brain Fog, and Irritability? 10 Ways a Dysregulated Nervous System Shows Up in Your Body
If you’re waking up tired, snapping at everyone by noon, forgetting basic things, or constantly overstimulated… it might not be your schedule, your supplements, or your mindset.It might be your nervous system.You’re not just “off.”Your body is trying to tell you something.In this episode, we’re unpacking what nervous system dysregulation actually is—and how it silently hijacks your focus, energy, mood, digestion, hormones, and more.If you’ve ever asked yourself: 💭 Why am I always exhausted? 💭 Why do I feel numb, foggy, or on edge all the time? 💭 Why can’t I just get it together?This one’s for you.We’re diving into: ✔️ The real science behind dysregulation (and why it’s not about willpower) ✔️ 10 clear signs your body is stuck in survival mode - like fatigue, brain fog, reactivity, digestive issues, and more ✔️ Simple, daily tools to support regulation🧠 Because no amount of supplements, to-do lists, or mindset work can override a dysregulated nervous system.💡 But the good news? Your nervous system is built to heal—and that healing starts with understanding what’s really going on in your body.🎧 Hit play, and then grab the free Nervous System Reset Guide in the show notes to take the next step in your healing journey. Let’s go.Related Links:Previous EpisodeIs Your Brain Causing You Pain? A Mind-Body Approach to Chronic Pain, Anxiety, and DepressionCure Your Busy Brain: The Protocol to Calm an Anxious MindHow Self-Compassion Rewires Your Brain for GrowthTired, Anxious, and Overwhelmed? The Step-by-Step Process to Heal Burnout and Regulate Your Nervous System— >>> 💌 DOWNLOAD THE NERVOUS SYSTEM RESET GUIDE 💌 <<<
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355 - 7 Signs Chronic Stress Has You Stuck in a Functional Freeze Response
If you feel like you’ve been stuck in a fog—too tired to move, too overwhelmed to start, or too numb to care—this episode is for you.You’re probably not lazy. You’re not a procrastinator. You’re not failing. You might just be in a nervous system freeze response—the most misunderstood nervous system state.It’s what happens after months (or years) of running on fumes. And it’s why so many high-achieving women feel exhausted, disconnected, and stuck—no matter how hard they’re trying.In this episode, we break down: ✔️ What the freeze response really is (and why it’s not about being lazy) ✔️ 7 sneaky signs you’re in a freeze state ✔️ Simple, body-based tools to gently start thawing out ✔️ How to support your nervous system without pushing yourself harder💡 Spoiler: Freeze is not the end of the road. It’s your nervous system asking for support—and there is a way forward.Related Links:Previous EpisodeHow to tell if Your're in Fight, Flight, or Freeze4 Sneaky Ways Fight, Flight, Freeze & Fawn Are Hijacking How You CommunicateAre You Ready for a Soul Shift? How to Get Unstuck and Reclaim Your JoyThe Reset Mindset: How to Get Unstuck and Focus on What Matters Most— >>> 💌 DOWNLOAD THE NERVOUS SYSTEM RESET GUIDE 💌 <<<
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354 - 3 Popular Wellness Trends That Might Be Dysregulating Your Nervous System
You’re doing your best to take care of yourself—maybe even trying to keep up with the wellness trends you’ve been seeing everywhere. But if you still feel anxious, wired, or totally drained… there might be more going on under the surface.In today’s episode, we’re calling it out: Not all wellness trends are good for your nervous system. 💥You’ll learn the real reason your body can’t tell the difference between “good” and “bad” stress—and how that impacts your hormones, energy, and moodWe’re breaking down: The real science behind these trends When they can help (and when they really, really can’t) What to try instead if your nervous system is on edge How to tell if a “wellness routine” is pushing you further into survival modeIf you’ve ever wondered, “Why do I still feel off even when I’m doing all the ‘right’ things?”—this is your episode.🎧 Hit play now and learn how to stop chasing trends and start actually healing.Related Links:Previous EpisodeStuck in Bad Habits? Stop Spinning Your Wheels and Learn the 3 Requirements for Lasting Change3 Habits Making Your Anxiety Worse (and 3 That’ll Make it Better)5 Everyday Habits That Dysregulate Your Nervous System (and What to Do Instead)Clenched Jaw, Brain Fog, and More: 5 Oddly Specific Signs Your Nervous System Needs Support— >>> 💌 DOWNLOAD THE NERVOUS SYSTEM RESET GUIDE 💌 <<<
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353 - How to Be a Tech-Intentional Family with The Screentime Consultant, Emily Cherkin, MEd
Today’s tech is not the same as the Saturday morning cartoons we grew up with. It’s faster, stickier, and designed to hijack attention, delay development, and disrupt regulation. And most of us are just trying to keep up—while feeling totally overwhelmed.In this conversation, I’m joined by The Screentime Consultant herself, Emily Cherkin, a former middle school teacher turned national advocate for tech-intentional parenting.With humor, deep empathy, and zero judgment, she’s helping us rethink the role of screens in our kids’ lives—and our own.If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by how much your kids (or you!) are on screens—this one is a must-listen.We’re not anti-tech. But we are pro-child. And that means learning how to use tech in a way that honors real developmental needs, protects relationships, and puts the nervous system first.In today’s episode, we cover:Why today’s tech is rewiring kids’ brains (and what you can do about it)The hidden harms of educational technology (yes, even at school)How to start conversations with your kids and their teachers about screen useIf you’ve ever wondered, “Is this too much?” or “How do I set better boundaries without losing my mind?”—this conversation is for you.Your intuition is spot on. And today’s episode? It’s the guidance you’ve been craving.Press play and let’s get clear on what’s actually best for our kids—and how to lead the way with calm, courage, and intention.Connect with EmilyThe Screentime SolutionEmily on IGThe Screentime Consultant websiteRelated Links:Previous EpisodeWhy You Need a Family Mission Statement and 5 Steps to Writing YoursHow to Talk to Your Kids about Hard Things While Protecting Your Family’s Peace"Calm in the Chaos: 3 Strategies to Navigate Triggering Family Dynamics "Raising Strong-Willed Kids Without Losing Your Mind— >>> 💌 DOWNLOAD THE NERVOUS SYSTEM RESET GUIDE 💌 <<<
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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 💌 <<<
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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