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

  • © 2025 The Calm Mom - Burnout, Anxiety, Nervous System, Mindset, Self-Care, Parenting, Work-Life Balance
    Show More Show Less
activate_mytile_page_redirect_t1
Episodes
  • 352 - 4 Sneaky Ways Fight, Flight, Freeze & Fawn Are Hijacking How You Communicate
    May 6 2025

    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 convos
    • Why you can’t “talk it out” when your body feels unsafe
    • Somatic cues to watch for—and what to do in the moment to shift gears
    • How 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 Episode
    • 5 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
    • 5 Signs You’re Parenting in Fight-or-Flight—and How to Shift Out of Survival Mode
    • 3 Body-Based Tools to Shift Out of Fight-or-Flight (Fast)


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

    Show More Show Less
    41 mins
  • 351 – 7 Underrated Self-Care Habits That Actually Help You Heal (Backed by Science)
    May 2 2025

    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 cortex
    • How hydration and circadian rhythm impact your emotional regulation
    • 7 daily self-care habits that actually move the needle on your healing


    If 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 Episode
    • Think Self-Care Is Expensive? 3 Powerful Practices That Cost Nothing
    • 5 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 💌 <<<

    Show More Show Less
    28 mins
  • 350 - 4 Signs You’re Out of Fight-or-Flight and Your Nervous System Is Actually Healing
    Apr 29 2025

    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 regulation

    If you’ve ever thought, “Is this even working?”—this one’s for you. 🎧


    Related Links:

    • Previous Episode
    • 5 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 Freeze
    • 5 Signs You’re Parenting in Fight-or-Flight—and How to Shift Out of Survival Mode


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

    Show More Show Less
    22 mins

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

Average Customer Ratings

Reviews - Please select the tabs below to change the source of reviews.

In the spirit of reconciliation, Audible acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.