Episode 17: Silent Retreats, Medically Complex Parenting, and Reclaiming Your Peace with Anthony Brenner

(00:00:00) Episode 17: Silent Retreats, Medically Complex Parenting, and Reclaiming Your Peace with Anthony Brenner (00:00:05) Welcome to Breakroom Mom (00:00:23) Meet Anthony Brenner: Soccer Coach and Mind-Body Connection Expert (00:01:57) A Family of Athletes: Growing Up with ADHD and Expectations (00:09:01) The Tragic Loss and Its Impact on Anthony's Life (00:13:02) College, Career, and Identity Crisis (00:18:59) The Birth of a Family and a Daughter's Struggle (00:26:18) The Ultimate Sacrifice: Playing for Family (00:41:04) A New Chapter: Self-Discovery and Personal Growth (00:47:17) From Soccer Coach to Holistic Life Coach (00:47:52) From Soccer Coach to Holistic Life Coach What happens when the identity you’ve built your entire life around completely falls apart? Former D1 and professional football player Anthony Brenner joins us for a masterclass in resilience, self-reflection, and radical honesty [15:16]. From flunking out of school after a tragic family loss [13:24] to navigating a 14-year journey of severe childhood seizures with his daughter Bailey [26:00], Anthony shares the raw truths of marriage, parenting, and survival.Now working internationally with elite young soccer players [00:30], Anthony blends athletic training with mindfulness to teach kids—and their parents—how to drop the pressure, connect to their authentic selves, and access peace [50:10]. Grab a cup of coffee and join us in the breakroom for an episode that will completely change how you look at your family's daily chaos.Watch the video episode: https://youtu.be/OF4xsetV6eI