Why Parenting Stress Turns Into Emotional Eating (And What Parents Can Do Instead) with Zoe Klein, EP 148

Send us Fan MailHave you ever found yourself standing in the closet eating cookies and wondering how parenting stress got the best of you . . . again?In this episode of That’s Good Parenting, Dori Durbin talks with registered social worker Zoe Klein, who specializes in perinatal care, parenting support, and women’s health.Zoe shares what is really happening underneath everyday coping habits like emotional eating, stress snacking, and withdrawing when parenting feels overwhelming.They also talk about the hidden pressure many parents feel to “do everything right,” how social expectations can create shame and isolation, and why fathers often struggle silently during the early years of parenting.If you’ve ever felt exhausted, overwhelmed, or like you’re the only parent struggling to keep it together, this episode will remind you that you’re not alone. It also offers practical ways to respond with more understanding instead of more pressure.In This Episode You’ll Learn• Why emotional eating and stress habits often show up • Why many parents feel ashamed to talk about the emotional side of parenting• How fathers can experience postpartum stress and trauma too• Why comparison culture and social media can increase parenting pressure• A simple “10-minute pause” strategy to interrupt stress-driven habitsAbout Zoe KleinZoe Klein is a registered social worker who focuses on perinatal care, parenting coaching, and women’s health. Through her practice, she helps parents navigate the emotional realities of pregnancy, early parenthood, and family life while building healthier coping strategies and stronger relationships.Connect with Zoe KleinInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/womenshealththerapyWebsite:www.Zoemswrsw.comAbout Dori DurbinDori Durbin is a children’s book illustrator, children's book coach, ghostwriter, and host of the That’s Good Parenting podcast.She helps therapists, educators, and family-focused experts transform their expertise into children’s books that support emotional regulation, shared language, and connection between parents and kids.Through her books, podcast, and coaching, Dori shares simple tools to help families reduce parenting stress and raise resilient kids.Connect with DoriWebsite:https://www.doridurbin.comInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/dori_durbinEmail: [email protected] the That’s Good Parenting Club for behind-the-scenes access to upcoming manuscripts, sneak peeks of new books, and insider opportunities.https://www.club.thatsgoodparenting.comIntro for TDP (version 2)