307: Feeling Stressed? How to Reset Your Nervous System with Michelle Grosser

Do you feel like your body is constantly on high alert—even when nothing’s technically wrong? Or maybe you wake up already tired, feel wired-but-exhausted by 2 PM, and no matter how much you “rest,” it never feels like enough? You're not broken, friend. You're likely stuck in nervous system dysregulation—and today’s episode will help you get back into alignment. I’m joined by Michelle Grosser, a nervous system coach, somatic practitioner, and former trial attorney who now helps women regulate stress, calm overwhelm, and feel safe and present again in their bodies and lives. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: What a dysregulated nervous system actually is—and why it matters How to tell if you’re stuck in fight, flight, or freeze (even if you're “functioning”) Simple 90-second practices to regulate your nervous system on the spot Why hustle feels “safe” to your brain—and how to rewire that response How slowing down physically can create more clarity, peace, and energy 🔥 Quick, Practical Tools Shared: The Physiological Sigh — the 3-second breath technique that soothes your system instantly The Shake + Move Method — what your body needs when you feel anxious or overstimulated Cold touch hacks (yes, frozen peas can regulate your vagus nerve!) The Sensory Grounding Scan — perfect for when you feel stuck, numb, or foggy 💡 Your Takeaway Today: You don’t have to earn your rest. You don’t have to hustle for your worth. And you don’t have to live in a body that feels like a battlefield. There are simple, gentle tools that help your nervous system exhale—and once you learn them, everything shifts. 📥 Want More Support? Grab Michelle’s free Nervous System Reset Guide here: 👉 michellegrosser.com/reset And be sure to follow Michelle for more somatic tips: 📲 Instagram: @itsmichellegrosser 🎙️ Podcast: The Calm Mom 💛 Simplify Even More with These Resources: Ready to Declutter Even More? Check Out These Resources: 🚀 Get FAST Results with My Free Guide: 75 Things to Declutter Right Now Need a quick win? This guide helps you clear space and see results fast. 📥 https://www.katyjoywells.com/declutter 💡 Work 1-on-1 With Me Need personalized support to simplify your life? Let’s create a plan that works for you. 💼 https://www.katyjoywells.com/innercircle 🏡 Get Your Personalized Home Management Blueprint Want a step-by-step plan to manage your home effortlessly? Let’s create your custom blueprint. 📝 https://www.katyjoywells.com/home-management-mastery 📲 Connect with Me on Instagram Follow me for daily decluttering tips, inspiration, and behind-the-scenes peeks into my life. 💛 https://www.instagram.com/katyjoywells

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You’ve decluttered before…so why does the mess keep coming back? You’ve done the checklists, the bins, the late-night cleanouts—only to find yourself right back where you started. It’s not your fault. You’ve just never been taught to declutter in a way that actually works long-term. The Maximized Minimalist is the go-to podcast for women ready to declutter their homes, lighten their mental load, and finally feel in control of their space—and their life. With over 5 million listens and a spot in the Top 50 global podcasts, host and holistic decluttering expert Katy Wells shares a fresh take on what it really means to clear the clutter—physically, mentally, and emotionally. Whether you’re: ✔️ Drowning in laundry and clutter ✔️ Feeling behind on everything (including your own to-do list) ✔️ Tired of organizing the same space over and over ✔️ Or just craving a calmer, more peaceful home This show will help you go from overwhelmed to in control—without the pressure to be perfect. Inside each episode, you’ll get: ✔️Practical strategies you can implement in 10 minutes or less ✔️Mindset shifts to help you let go (even of the sentimental stuff) ✔️Encouragement to quiet the guilt, the “what ifs,” and the mental load ✔️And simple systems to help you keep the progress going You might be wondering: “How do I get my family on board?” “What if I have emotional attachments to everything?” “Why do I declutter and it still doesn’t feel ‘done’?” “Can I really simplify when life feels so full?” These are the exact questions Katy answers every week—with honesty, real-life examples, and step-by-step guidance that actually works for busy families. Whether you’re deep in clutter or just craving a little more breathing room—you’re in the right place. 🎧 New episodes every Wednesday 🎁 Start simplifying with Katy’s FREE guide: https://www.katyjoywells.com/declutter 📲 Learn more at: https://www.katyjoywells.com Ready, Set, Simplify!