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. So excited for you guys to

hear today's conversation. I don't know if any of you are like me,

but for so many years in my life, whenever things got uncomfortable or like it was too much

or bored or I didn't want to work with these people anymore or I just felt really restless,

I just got that itch to bolt. Like I was just I just felt really restless. I just got that itch to

bolt. Like I was just going to quit the job. I just needed a new job, right? Or, man, I think,

I really feel like we should move. Like, I need a new, we need to start fresh in a new city.

Or I need to just start over from scratch. Maybe we should sell the house or maybe we should

remodel the kitchen or maybe like, it is because the discomfort of staying just feels like it's too much and we really

can see that the grass might be greener on the other side, right? So if you've ever felt that

before this episode is going to land, today I'm joined on the podcast by Reverend Lydia Sown.

She's the United Methodist minister.

She is a writer.

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