381 - Is People-Pleasing Fueling Your Burnout? Signs, Science, and How to Break the Cycle with Erica Rooney

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

Education, Time Management, Anxiety, Productivity, Nervous System, Self-improvement, Mental Health, Emotional Regulation, Parenting, Somatic Tools, Kids & Family, Health & Fitness, Overwhelm, Work-life Balance, Burnout, Mindset

4.9 • 538 Ratings

🗓️ 15 August 2025

⏱️ 39 minutes

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Register at michellegrosser.com/workshop People-pleasing isn’t just draining — it’s a full-on energy thief and a silent barrier to your power In this episode, I’m talking with Erica Rooney, who brings over 15 years of insight into how people-pleasing shapes our professional and personal lives — often in ways we don’t realize. Erica’s approach is all about realigning your career and life with your core values so you can stop bending over backwards and start showing up as your full, vibrant s...

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0:00.0	Welcome to Alive and Well, the podcast for the new era of high achievers.
0:07.8	You're done burning out, and you're ready to lead, work, and live in a rhythm that honors
0:14.5	both your brilliance and your body. I'm your host, Michelle Grocer. I'm a trial attorney turned nervous system strategist,
0:23.4	and I've lived the burnout story. I know what it's like to chase your goals at the expense of
0:29.1	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,
0:41.2	boundaries feel like freedom, and energy comes from within. Each week, I'll share practical
0:49.0	tools for nervous system regulation, time mastery, and somatic strategies so you can show up with clarity,
0:57.5	calm, and confidence in every part of your life. Because you, my friend, were given a spirit
1:05.1	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.
1:17.6	Let's dive in. Hey guys, it's Michelle here. If you've ever felt like you're carrying the weight
1:24.1	of everyone else's needs on your shoulders at work, at home, everywhere in between.
1:29.6	I'm raising my hand. I felt that way for sure. This conversation is for you today. You guys,
1:34.0	I'm joined by Erica Rooney. She's a leadership expert. She's got over 15 years of experience in
1:39.3	human resources and employee engagement and workplace wellness. And Erica has a passion for helping women like us
1:45.8	align our careers with our core values and connect our passion with purpose and really break
1:51.2	free from the patterns that keep us overextended and burned out. And today we're talking about
1:56.9	one of the sneakiest drivers of chronic stress, people pleasing.
2:02.1	Eric and I are really going to dig into the subtle signs that you might be a people
2:05.9	pleaser. It often goes beyond just saying yes to too many things. And then how people
2:10.8	pleasing really impacts your nervous system and your career and the emotions that tend to
2:16.1	bubble up when we can't meet expectations,
2:18.6	whether they're actually real expectations, I think, or just in our head. So you're going to hear
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