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Thrive Like A Parent
by Dr. Brooke Weinstein
This podcast is different from all the other parenting podcasts you’ve seen. Dr. B gets real and open about the true struggles of parenthood. It’ll be messy, entertaining, educational and real! No quick band aid fixes but an authentic journey to THRIVING in parenthood. Think of Dr. B as a personal trainer for your brain. Cause this sh*t is REAL. She specializes in neuroscience based sensory and emotional regulation. But the good news is you don’t have to be a neuro science geek to learn all the brilliant tips and tricks to make your life so much easier in parenthood*New episode every Friday.
Episodes
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How Do You Know When You're Healed From Trauma? Understanding the Healing Journey
EP:213 Hey, Thrive Community! 💛 One of the questions I get asked all the time is: “Brooke, how do you know when you're finally healed from trauma?” And here's what I want you to understand: healing isn't about reaching a point where you never feel triggered, overwhelmed, anxious, or emotional...
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Emotional Eating: Break the Cycle Without Shame
EP:212 Hey, Thrive Community! 💛 Have you ever found yourself reaching for food when you're stressed, overwhelmed, anxious, exhausted, or simply trying to get through the day? Maybe you're not physically hungry, but you feel the urge to eat anyway. And afterward, you find yourself questioning…
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The Fear of Slowing Down: Overcoming Burnout & Finding Joy
EP:211 Hey, Thrive Community! 💛 Have you ever felt like you can't slow down because there's always something else you need to do? Another email to answer. Another task to finish. Another responsibility to manage. Another expectation to meet. I see this so often, and honestly, I think many of us...
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Raising Kids in a Digital World: Are We Losing Touch With Reality?
EP:210 Hey Thrive Community! 💛 There’s something that has been weighing heavily on my mind lately: the role technology plays in our children's lives—and what we're teaching the next generation about the world around them. Technology has changed so much about how we live, work, communicate, shop,...
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Exhausted & Snapping at Your Kids? 9 Signs Your Nervous System Needs Support
EP:209 Hey Thrive Community! 💛 If you're exhausted all the time… If you're lonely… If you feel like you're constantly snapping at your kids… If parenting feels like an uphill battle… If your relationship feels disconnected or stale… Or if the only moments of joy you can find are those quick...
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Exhausted by Parenthood? How to Care for Yourself Without Guilt
EP:208 Hey Thrive Community! 💛 If you're exhausted by parenthood, I want you to hear this: Exhaustion does not mean you're weak. It does not mean you're failing. And it certainly does not mean you're a bad parent. The first step toward taking care of yourself when you're exhausted is something I...
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How Do You Know When You’re Finally Healed From Trauma?
EP:207 Hey Thrive Community! 💛 This is a question I get asked all the time: “Brooke, how do I know when I’m finally healed from trauma?” And my answer might surprise you... I don't think healing is about reaching a point where you never get triggered again. Healing isn't a finish line. It's not...
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Stop Waiting for Others to Regulate You: The Power of Internal Regulation
EP:206 Hey Thrive Community! 💛 This is a conversation that has **personally changed the way I live, parent, and show up in my relationships.** For a long time, I was constantly looking outside of myself for regulation. I wanted other people to notice when I was overwhelmed, exhausted…
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Why Your Child’s Whining Triggers You (It’s Your Nervous System)
EP:206 Hey Thrive Community! 👋 Have you ever heard your child whining and immediately felt your entire body tense up? Maybe it's the sound of crying, whining, screaming, repetitive questions, or even a certain tone of voice. Suddenly, you're irritated, overwhelmed, or desperate to make the noise...
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Is Too Much Screen Time Affecting Your Child’s Mental Health? What Parents Need to Know
EP205: Hey Thrive Community! 💛 There’s something I’ve been thinking about a lot lately: how are we helping our kids navigate a world that is constantly connected to a screen? As parents, we have a huge opportunity to teach our children what healthy technology use looks like—not just by setting...
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When Mental Health Crisis Changes a Family Forever
EP:204 There are some conversations that are incredibly difficult for me to have. This is one of them. My children should not have had to grow up without their father. I should not have had to raise my children without him. No family should have to experience the devastating loss of someone they...
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Q&A: Your Biggest Questions About Anxiety, Trauma, Parenting & Nervous System Healing
EP:203 Hi friends, I absolutely love these Q&A episodes because they're all about YOU. Every month, I get hundreds of questions from parents, caregivers, and individuals who are trying to better understand themselves, regulate their nervous systems, navigate difficult relationships, and break…
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Overwhelmed by the Mess? Here's What Your Nervous System Needs
EP:202 Is the mess in your house stressing you out more than you'd like to admit? Hi friends, Can I be honest with you? One of the biggest triggers for my nervous system is mess and clutter. When my home feels chaotic, it can feel like my brain immediately goes into overdrive. And if you're a...
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The Hidden Reason Your Child Has Meltdowns (It's Their Sensory Profile)
EP:201 Is your child a sensory seeker… or a sensory avoider? The answer might surprise you. Hi friends, If you've ever wondered why one child melts down over loud noises, another constantly crashes into furniture, or mealtimes feel like a daily battle, this episode is for you. One of the biggest...
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Why Sex Feels Like a Chore After Kids (And How to Reconnect)
EP:200 Is intimacy in your relationship feeling more like another item on your to-do list than a meaningful connection? Hi friends, This week, we're talking about something that so many couples experience—but very few people are willing to say out loud. Over the years, I've noticed a common…
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How to Thrive in the Chaos: Choosing Yourself Without Guilt
EP:199 Hi friends, I want to remind you of something that so many parents need to hear: Self-love doesn't magically appear. It's something you create through the choices you make every single day. You build self-love by putting yourself on your own priority list. By saying no without guilt. By...
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You Matter Too: Why Self-Care Isn't Selfish—It's Essential for Better Parenting
EP:198 Hi friends, You've probably heard the phrase, "Put on your own oxygen mask first," more times than you can count. But here's the question I want to ask you... Are you actually doing it? Because knowing the phrase and living it are two very different things. So many parents I work with have...
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When Your Child Has a Meltdown in Public: A Nervous System Approach to Parenting
EP:197 Hi friends, If you've ever experienced the dreaded public meltdown in the grocery store, at a restaurant, or in the middle of a crowded event, this episode is for you. As parents, it's easy to feel embarrassed, frustrated, or even judged when our child has a tantrum in public. But I want…
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How Movement Helped Me Heal Through Grief, Trauma & Motherhood
EP:196 In this week's episode of Thrive Like a Parent, I'm sharing something that has become one of the most powerful tools in my healing journey: movement. For me, yoga and exercise have never been just about fitness. They've become a way to reconnect with myself, regulate my nervous system…
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Boundaries, Burnout, and Becoming the Real You
EP:195 In this episode of Thrive Like a Parent, I’m getting really honest with you about something most of us were never taught growing up: boundaries. I share the story of how I went from being the “yes girl” who bent over backwards for everyone—my partner, my kids, my family, my friends—to the...
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Loneliness, Overfunctioning, and Reconnecting in Your Relationship
EP:194 In this episode of Thrive Like a Parent, I’m having a raw, honest conversation about what happens when there’s nothing left over for your relationship—when the demands of parenting, work, mental load, and everyday life leave you completely depleted. So many couples aren’t falling out of...
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How to Stop Living in Survival Mode & Regulate Your Nervous System
EP:193 The Fastest Way to Regulate Your Nervous System What if the key to feeling calm, grounded, and emotionally present isn’t about fixing, controlling, or constantly “doing more”? In this episode of Thrive Like a Parent, Dr. Brooke Weinstein shares a powerful shift that can completely…
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The Missing Piece in Modern Parenting Partnerships
EP:192 Every family dynamic looks different—and every role within a partnership matters. Whether you’re the working parent, the stay-at-home parent, the default parent carrying the mental load, or the partner feeling the constant pressure to provide… none of it is easy. In this episode of Thrive...
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From Anxiety to Emotional Regulation
EP191: On this week’s episode of the Thrive Like a Parent Podcast, we’re diving into the powerful topic of emotional regulation and what happens when we become emotionally dysregulated. If you’ve been experiencing constant stress, anxiety, mood swings, emotional overwhelm, angry outbursts, shame,...
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How Self-Regulation Transforms Your Relationship
EP:190 In this episode of Thrive Like a Parent, I’m getting really honest about something so many couples quietly struggle with: that heavy cycle of resentment, anger, and disconnection with your partner. I share why I don’t always believe traditional couples counseling is the most effective…
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Hashimotos, Heartbreak, and Healing
EP:189 In today’s episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes of one of the most powerful and emotional weeks I’ve had in a long time. I’m sharing what it was really like to: Host a team retreat at my house after 6+ years of building this business Speak at Mom 2.0 and attend brand events and panels...
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Designing a Restful Family Adventure: Our Arizona & Sedona Spring Break
EP:188 On this episode of Thrive Like a Parent, I’m taking you behind the scenes of our Arizona spring break — just me and the boys — and sharing exactly how I planned a restful, intentional family trip instead of a “go, go, go” burnout vacation. I walk you through our Arizona + Sedona + Utah...
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Honest Motherhood: Capacity, Rage, and Radical Self-Honesty with Libby Ward
EP:187 Motherhood is beautiful, but it’s also brutal — and you are not broken for finding it hard. In this episode of Thrive Like a Parent, I sit down with my dear friend Libby Ward, author of Honest Motherhood: On Losing My Mind and Finding Myself. From the very first page, I saw myself in her...
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Nervous System, Money and Self-Worth
EP:186 If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything for everyone and still lying awake at night worrying about your kids, your partner, and your bank account… this episode is for you. I’m Dr. Brooke Weinstein — mom, widow, occupational therapist, CEO, and nervous system nerd — and in this...
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From Survival Mode to Calm: How to Reset Your Nervous System
EP:185 Feeling exhausted, snapping at your kids, or disconnected from your partner? This isn’t just “stress”—it’s your nervous system stuck in chronic fight-or-flight. In this episode, I’m walking you through how to shift out of survival mode and into true rest and restoration… even if it feels...
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How Sensory Avoidance Shapes Your Mental Health and Daily Life
EP:184 Are you completely drained by noise, crowds, constant talking, and everyday chaos? In this episode of Thrive Like a Parent, I’m breaking down what it really means to be a sensory avoider—and why that does not mean you’re dramatic, anti-social, or broken. I walk you through the difference...
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Sensory Seekers 101: The Missing Link in Nervous System Regulation
EP:183 | In this episode of Thrive Like a Parent, I’m breaking down what it really means to be a sensory seeker—and why this might be the missing link in understanding your nervous system. You’ve probably already heard about regulation, dysregulation, and fight or flight, but almost no one is...
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Taking Back Ownership of Your Nervous System
EP:182 In this episode of Thrive Like a Parent, I’m diving deep into one of the biggest reasons so many of us feel exhausted, resentful, and burnt out: regulating externally instead of internally. I’m breaking down the difference between the two in real-life, practical terms. When we regulate...
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Breaking Unhealthy Relationship Cycles
EP:181 In this episode of Thrive Like a Parent, I’m getting more honest and vulnerable than I ever have about my past marriage to Jonathan and what our relationship was really like behind closed doors. If you’ve ever felt like: You are the emotional punching bag in your relationship Your…
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From Hustle to Human: Amy Jo Martin on Renegade Living and Nervous System Wisdom
EP:180 In this episode of Thrive Like a Parent, I sit down with my dear friend, mentor, and neighbor Amy Jo Martin — New York Times bestselling author, founder of Renegade Global, and host of the Why Not Now? podcast — for a powerful conversation about entrepreneurship, burnout recovery, nervous...
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Beyond the Label: Accurate Diagnosis, ADHD, and the Myth of the Magic Pill
EP:179 On this episode of Thrive Like a Parent, I sit down with Dr. Jon Stevens, a triple board–certified psychiatrist (adult, child, and obesity medicine) who I personally trust so much that I refer my own clients to him. We have a very real, very honest conversation about something parents are...
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Beyond “Shipping Kids Off”: The Real Impact of Sleepaway Camp on Boys’ Emotional Growth
EP:178 On this episode of Thrive Like a Parent, I’m bringing you a very special conversation with someone who has become a huge part of my children’s lives: Andy Shlensky, owner and director of North Star Camp for Boys. If you’ve ever wondered whether sleepaway camp is worth it, worried about...
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Parenting for a Healthy Brain: Chores, Consequences, and Real-World Responsibility
EP:177 In this episode of Thrive Like a Parent, I’m walking you step-by-step through what really happened with the dishes in the sink and how I handled it—not just as a mom, but as a clinician who is always thinking about the brain. I share exactly how I parent my boys (9 and 12) with clear...
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Saying the Hard Things: How Honesty Heals Anxiety and Burnout
EP:176 In this episode, I’m getting really honest about what it actually takes to own your voice and your self-worth—especially when you’ve spent years people-pleasing, peacekeeping, and prioritizing everyone else’s opinions over your own. I share stories from my own life—walking away from a...
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You Won’t Break Them: How Structure, Natural Consequences, and Leadership Create Safe Kids
EP:175 Are you secretly parenting from fear? In this episode of Thrive Like a Parent, I break down fear-based parenting and how letting your kids sit in the driver’s seat might be quietly burning you out and confusing their brains. I share my own story—raising two boys who’ve walked through deep...
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Living with Hashimoto’s: My Holistic Healing Journey and What’s Actually Worked
EP:174 In this episode, I’m finally taking you behind the scenes of my Hashimoto’s journey—from being told I was “in remission” to hitting a full-blown flare that looked a lot like grief, burnout, and perimenopause all rolled into one. I’ll walk you through the timeline of my diagnosis, the scary...
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The First Steps Out of Fight or Flight: What Healing Really Feels Like
EP:173 In this episode of Thrive Like a Parent, I’m getting real about what it actually feels like when you start coming out of fight or flight—and why it often feels worse before it feels better. I walk you through my own journey of living in survival mode for years: high-risk pregnancies,...
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Protecting Your Energy: Trauma-Informed Yoga, Grief, and Nervous System Healing with Zabie Yamasaki
EP:172 In this episode of Thrive Like a Parent, I sit down with my dear friend Zabie Yamasaki – trauma-informed yoga educator, author, survivor advocate, and founder of Transcending Trauma Through Yoga. Zabie and I dive deep into what it really means to heal your nervous system, reclaim your body...
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Baseball, Burnout, and Becoming 40: My Aha Moments from a Wild Year
EP:171 This solo episode has been a long time coming. I’m finally sitting down to walk you through what the last few months have really looked like behind the scenes — the baseball fields, the retreats, the business highs, the gut punches, and turning 40 in the most unexpectedly beautiful way. I...
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Gas Pedal, Brake, Balance: Michael and Lindsay's Story
EP:170 In this episode of Thrive Like a Parent, I sit down with my client and friend Dr. Michael Braunstein to pull back the curtain on what it really looks like for a high-achieving husband, dad, and provider to work on his emotional regulation, marriage, and parenting. Michael and I talk about...
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From Fixer to Supporter: How Michael Braunstein Saved His Family
EP:170 In this first part of my conversation on Thrive Like a Parent, I sit down with longtime client Michael Braunstein—a former collegiate athlete, business owner, and dad of four in a blended family. From the outside, everything looked “great,” but inside, Michael was completely maxed out. He...
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Friendship, Family, and the Power of Vulnerability with Dr. Sahar Martinez
EP:168 Hey Thrive fam, it’s Brooke! In this episode, I invite my amazing friend Dr. Sahar Martinez to dive deep with me into what it truly means to “thrive like a parent.” We get real (and share a lot of laughs) as we open up about our friendship, why vulnerability matters so much in both…
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Surviving The Holiday with your Regulation Intact with Dr Maria
EP:167 Ready to thrive through the holiday season? In this episode of Thrive Like a Parent, I sit down with my dear friend and colleague, Dr. Maria Gonzalez, to get real about what makes the holidays so stressful, and more importantly, how you can reclaim joy and peace with practical, actionable...
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BBB It Just Breaking The Silence with Dr. Jessica Zucker
EP:166 In this deeply moving episode of Thrive Like a Parent, I sit down with the incredible Dr. Jessica Zucker, renowned psychologist and author, to break the silence surrounding women’s reproductive and maternal mental health. Together, we open up about the realities of pregnancy loss, grief…
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Self-Care and Solo Parenting After Loss | Part 2
EP:164 In Part 2 of my conversation with my dear friend, yoga therapist, and fellow widow, Julia Warren, we continue to open up about the raw and real experience of navigating life after loss. We go deeper into what it means to rebuild your identity, find your footing as a solo parent, and make...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
This podcast is different from all the other parenting podcasts you’ve seen. Dr. B gets real and open about the true struggles of parenthood. It’ll be messy, entertaining, educational and real! No quick band aid fixes but an authentic journey to THRIVING in parenthood. Think of Dr. B as a personal trainer for your brain. Cause this sh*t is REAL. She specializes in neuroscience based sensory and emotional regulation. But the good news is you don’t have to be a neuro science geek to learn all the brilliant tips and tricks to make your life so much easier in parenthood*New episode every Friday.
HOSTED BY
Dr. Brooke Weinstein
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This podcast is different from all the other parenting podcasts you’ve seen. Dr. B gets real and open about the true struggles of parenthood. It’ll be messy, entertaining, educational and real! No quick band aid fixes but an authentic journey to THRIVING in parenthood. Think of Dr. B as a personal...
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