Through a candid and revealing conversation, Michelle Grosser shares her deeply personal journey of navigating anxiety, touching on her experiences as a high achiever and the eldest of five children. She delves into the dissonance between outward success and inner turmoil, illustrating how high-functioning anxiety can often go unnoticed. Michelle provides practical, somatic techniques for calming the mind and body, emphasizing the importance of nervous system regulation. She explains how discharging energy through movement and addressing physiological signs can create a profound impact on mental well-being. This episode is a treasure trove of wisdom for anyone looking to understand and manage high-functioning anxiety, offering hope and guidance toward a balanced and fulfilling life. Gift Guides, Do Something Workshop, Last week's episode on rest, Monica on the Calm Mom Podcast Sign up as a Supporter to get access to our private, premium, ad-free podcast, More Personal. Episodes air each Friday! Gift Guides Access exclusive supporter benefits Free DSL Training Sticky Habit Intensive Waitlist Full Show Notes This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/PROGRESS and get on your way to being your best self; and by LMNT, get your free LMNT Sample Pack with any purchase at DrinkLMNT.com/Progress; and by AirDoctor, use code MONICA for up to $300 off air purifiers; and by Lolavie, Get 15% off LolaVie with the code PROGRESS at https://www.lolavie.com/PROGRESS #lolaviepod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices