Welcome to Alive and Well, the podcast for the new era of high achievers.

You're done burning out, and you're ready to lead, work, and live in a rhythm that honors both

your brilliance and your body. I'm your host, Michelle Grocer. I'm a trial attorney turned nervous system strategist,

and I've lived the burnout story. I know what it's like to chase your goals at the expense of

your well-being. And I also know it doesn't have to be that way. Here, we're redefining success. It's where productivity feels peaceful,

boundaries feel like freedom, and energy comes from within. Each week, I'll share practical

tools for nervous system regulation, time mastery, and somatic strategies so you can show up with clarity,

calm, and confidence in every part of your life. Because you, my friend, were given a spirit

of power, love, and a sound mind. So here's to life and living it fully. This is the path to feeling alive and

well. Let's dive in. Hey guys, it's Michelle here. Welcome back to alive and well. I'm excited to have

you guys with us today. We're going to talk about that feeling of being tired but wired.

I don't know.

Of all the nervous system states, this is probably the most frustrating one for me anyway.

And when I slip into seasons where I'm not, I don't know, maybe I'm just not taking

as good of care of myself as my body needs or

it's just a busier season or there's a lot going on or what have you, you know, sitting here

in early June with May behind us. I'm willing to bet I'm probably not the only one that's been

feeling a little tired but wired.

You know, just getting to the end of the day and it's like I'm bone tired, like that exhaustion that just goes like so deep.

But then the moment my head hits the pillow, it's like my brain gets a second wind, right?

It's like my mind is racing and I feel fidgety and I'm just like tossing and turning and having a

hard time sleeping and I really want to sleep because I am beat but I just can't settle down. And maybe

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