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 friend, welcome back to alive and well. Today's episode is a little different.

I'm getting personal with you guys. I want to share my story.

I don't talk about it all that often, but I think it's a story that I probably wish someone would have told me years ago back when I had no idea how burnt out I was.

I thought I was just overwhelmed. I thought I needed more

sleep, which was probably true. I thought maybe I just wasn't trying hard enough, but in hindsight,

I can see now that my body was screaming for help. And I want to just tell you a little bit about

that version of me because I know I just tell you a little bit about that version of me

because I know I hear from you guys and I know that so many of you are her right now, right?

And at that time, it was just wild when I think back. Like I really had all of the things I had

been praying for, right? I had a growing family. I had two babies that were

born 16 months apart. I had a successful career. I was now running my own law practice,

and I was negotiating settlements, big cases, and managing depositions and meeting deadlines.

And I had the house and the schedule. And, you know, there's the whole checklist of what a quote

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