High Capacity – Nervous System Regulation, Stress Management, Burnout Recovery, Somatic Tools, Anxiety, Boundaries, Overwhelm

Feeling the weight of the world on your shoulders? You're not alone.  As moms, we often find ourselves carrying a hefty mental load, with a side of guilt thrown in for good measure.  In today’s episode, JoAnn Crohn, M. Ed, of No Guilt Mom, teaches us tips and tricks to navigate motherhood while pursuing our passions - all without the guilt. JoAnn shows us how we can build deeper and more mean...

Don’t miss this final day to sign up for RESTORE! 🎉 Your body is always communicating with you. 🗣️ Are you listening? Have you ever had a headache or neck pain and just popped a couple Aleve? Have you ever had trouble falling asleep and thought “I’ll just have a glass of wine to unwind”? Do you have a history of gut issues or autoimmune conditions? Your body might be telling you “enough is enough...

What comes to mind when you hear the word “balance”? Is it a set of scales with items carefully placed on each side? ⚖️ For working moms, balance can feel like a goal that’s always just out of reach.  In today’s episode, Dr. Elizabeth Kagan Arleo shares her first-hand experience and eight lessons she’s learned as a working mother. She’ll talk about stressors that are unique to professional working...

Want to try my nervous system nightcap?  For the last few months, I’ve been sipping this simple recipe about 30 minutes before I go to bed and it's been a game-changer in helping me get quality sleep and have more energy during the day. So, of course, I wanted to share it with you! In today’s episode, I’ll give you the recipe for my nervous system nightcap, and also break down the science beh...

Drumroll, please... doors to my group coaching program, RESTORE, are now OPEN! 🎉 If you've been nodding along as you’ve listened to the last few episodes, then this is your moment, my friends. Regardless of how dysregulation or burnout is showing up in your life, there's only one solution: learning how to adopt a lifestyle that supports nervous system regulation . That's why I&apos...

Do you love to unwind with a glass of wine at the end of the day? You’ve taken care of your kids all day, kept up with the house, done your own work. Maybe that glass at the end of the day is how you take the edge off after the day’s chaos.  If so, you’re not alone.  Mommy wine culture is everywhere.  And I bought into it for years until I studied the nervous system. Sober mom advocate Celeste Yvo...

What does your self-talk sound like when you’re feeling stressed and overwhelmed? Is it like the Little Engine that could chanting “I think I can. I think I can. I think I can” or does that voice tend to be more critical? Over the years, I’ve consistently relied on 3 specific reminders to help me heal from burnout and redirect my focus when I’m feeling stressed. And I’m not talking about saying ni...

What does the first hour of your day look like?  Maybe you've gotten your AM routine down to what you think is a science.   But here’s what I’ve noticed - most of us aren’t aware that we have morning habits that are sabotaging our nervous system and causing burnout. In today's episode, you'll learn 5 common morning routines that actually increase your baseline stress levels and can...

A place for everything and everything in its place. Sounds familiar? While having an organized home sounds ideal, making it a reality can be a whole different story. In today’s episode, organization expert Jenny Layton talks to us about how to reduce clutter and how to make the time to do it. By prioritizing the things that matter most and getting rid of both physical clutter and mental barriers,...

Over the last few months, I’ve become a great quitter.  And guess what? It’s been amazing. When did quitting get such a bad rap, anyway?  Check out this minisode to reframe your mindset around calling it quits and discover how quitting might just be the key to more joy.   Private Podcast: “HEAL YOUR BURNOUT” PRIVATE PODCAST SERIES Free Consult: BOOK A FREE 30-MINUTE CALL WITH MICHELLE FB Community...

Managing stress is a part of life, right?  Especially as a mom, it can feel  like if it’s not one thing, it’s another.  But here’s the thing about stress - our body is designed to experience stress as a cycle with a beginning and an end. We perceive a stressor -> our body has a physiological response -> we go into fight-or-flight -> the stressor resolves & we’re safe -> we return t...

How often do you think about money? Better yet, how often do you talk about it without breaking into a sweat?   In today’s episode, Shinobu Hindert encourages us that financial planning doesn’t have to be stressful!  Shinobu is a money expert & best-selling author of the book Investing Is Your Superpower.   If you’ve ever felt inadequate when it comes to investing or unsure about where to even...

Have you ever felt burned out and looked ahead to a 3-day weekend or another break your calendar because you were finally going to rest and recharge? Same, friend. Don’t get me wrong - long weekends are awesome.  But here’s the thing *spoiler alert* the whole "take time off to heal" idea might not be the magic fix you hoped for. Burnout’s a slippery slope. It can often take years of push...

What’s your typical response when your kiddos start melting down?  I hear the word "meltdown" and I swear my eye starts to twitch.  And I know I’m not alone!   Chances are, regardless of how well we handle them, our kids’ big emotions can be triggering.    In today’s episode, Kaili Zeiher, pediatric occupational therapist and host of the podcast Chaos to Connected , joins me to talk thro...

While it’s awesome that nervous system regulation is becoming more mainstream,  every day I hear cringy nervous system hacks all over social media that simply aren’t supported by science.   In today’s episode, we’re busting some myths and clearing up some mistruths you’‘ve probably heard about the nervous system.  Think “ just a deep breath”.  Or “being regulated means feeling calm.” These kinds o...

It’s that time of year again where everyone’s talking about goals.    I love goal setting, don’t get me wrong.  But I’ve noticed that oftentimes, goal setting is tied to a whole lot of “shoulds”.  We think we should be exercising more, so we set a goal around it.  We think we should be more productive, so we set a goal around it.   When’s the last time that you set goals that truly lit up your sou...

When was the last time you made a New Year’s resolution? Better question - when was the last time you actually followed through on a New Years resolution?   If this seems like a bummer - let me encourage you today.  It’s not you - New Year's resolutions simply don’t work. So let’s talk about why (and what to do instead).   In today’s episode, I share the 5 reasons I stopped making New Year&ap...

Have you ever looked around your house or car and asked yourself “where did all this stuff come from?!”   Your nervous system thrives in an orderly environment.  So it makes sense that tripping over stuff at every turn can make us feel overwhelmed and cranky.   And it’s not just physical stuff that feels cluttered.  Sometimes all the stuff going on in our minds feels just as chaotic.   In today’s...

I love the holidays... and they can often mean time around extended family that can be super triggering.    So if you’re bracing for Aunt Edna’s constant commentary, grandma’s passive aggressive tone, and Uncle Bill’s parenting advice (ugh) - I've got you.     Here’s the good news - there are things you can do to regulate your nervous system so that these challenging family dynamics don'...

Do you ever feel overwhelmed with all the things you have to do and don’t know how you’re going to fit everything in?   We all have the same number of hours in a day, but why does it feel like some people are better at getting things done?   In today’s episode, Anna Dearmon Kornick, time management coach and host of the podcast “It’s About Time - A Podcast about Work, Life and Balance” joins us to...

Is anyone else feeling the pressure to do all the things over the next few weeks?   With everything we have going on over the holidays, it makes sense that our nervous system can slip into a state of overwhelm.    But here’s the thing about throwing our hands up in frustration - fixating on overwhelm gives our power away.   Where our focus goes, our energy flows, right?  Let’s take that power back...

For years, I was convinced that my happy hour cocktail was what I needed to take the edge off a long day.  I thought my glass of cabernet in the evening helped me get a good night’s sleep.     But as I learned about the nervous system, I realized that a lot of what I believed about alcohol simply wasn’t true.   In today’s episode, Colleen Kachmann, a Sober-ish Master Recovery Coach, reminds us tha...

When was the last time you had a whole list of stuff you needed to get done, but you couldn’t motivate yourself to do it?  You kept thinking about it, but couldn’t bring yourself to take action.   When we find ourselves procrastinating, it can be super frustrating.  So, why do we procrastinate?    Some of the answers lie within the wisdom of the nervous system.   In today’s episode, you’ll learn w...

If you’ve ever struggled with chronic pain, anxiety, or depression, you probably know how frustrating it can be when you’re experiencing real pain and symptoms, but the doctors tell you that your labs are all within “normal” range.   Mainstream medicine is only beginning to recognize the powerful role of the brain in the development of chronic pain, anxiety, and depression, but decades of research...

There are 4 main stress responses - do you know yours?   Let’s face it - life can be stressful.  Even if we’re intentional about identifying and reducing our stressors, we can’t eliminate all stress from our life.   So whether it’s parenting, work, the holidays, or something else in life bringing about a season that feels stressful, understanding how you respond to stress is really helpful.     In...