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, hey, it's Michelle here. If you have ever found yourself in one of those

parenting moments where everything feels like it's just happening all too fast.

I know I've been there.

It's like my kid is spiraling.

My own emotions are spiking.

And I'm thinking like I know, I feel like I know what I should do here.

Like I've read the books and I've heard the podcast.

But what comes out of my mouth is completely different.

You are not alone.

I think every parent has been there and those emotional storms that catch us off guard

and the moments that we lose our patience, even though we quote unquote know better.

And then the shame that kind of sneaks in afterward and the exhaustion of holding our kids

big feelings while struggling

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