Thrive Like A Parent

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 again. It's not about waking up one day and realizing that all the hard stuff is suddenly behind you. T...

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 your choices or feeling guilty about what you ate. If you've experienced this, I want you to know somethin...

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 have become so accustomed to being busy that we've forgotten how to simply be. We live in a society tha...

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, learn, and even how we parent. And while there are incredible benefits to technology, I also think we...

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 dopamine hits from buying something, scrolling, or checking something off your list… Ding, ding, ding. 🚨 I...

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 talk about often: awareness and acceptance. Pause and ask yourself: How do I feel right now? And be ho...

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 about becoming someone who never feels anxious, overwhelmed, angry, sad, or activated. For me, healing...

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, frustrated, or needed support. I expected my partner to know what I needed without me asking. I expected my kids...

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 STOP. If you've ever thought, “Why does this sound bother me SO much?”—you're not alone. In this episo...

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 boundaries around screen time, but by modeling it ourselves. Too much screen time and social media can i...

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 love because of a mental health crisis. And yet, so many families are living with grief, trauma, and un...

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 free from survival mode. This episode is my chance to answer some of your most asked—and most importan...

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 parent, I have a feeling you know exactly what I'm talking about. For years, I believed that a clean house...

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 misconceptions I see as an occupational therapist is that we tend to label our children—and ourselves—a...

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 pattern with the parents and couples I work with: they're disconnected from intimacy. Sex starts to feel lik...

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 asking for help when you need it. By protecting moments of peace. By listening to what your body and nerv...

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 quietly placed themselves at the very bottom of their priority list. You spend every ounce of your ene...

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 you to know something important: every child has meltdowns. It does not mean you're failing as a parent....

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, find clarity, and create space for creativity during some of the hardest seasons of my life. As a mom of t...

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 woman I am today, who trusts her gut, speaks her truth, and isn’t afraid to say, “That doesn’t work for...

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 love… they’re simply running on empty. And when your nervous system is overloaded, your relationship is o...

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 transform the way you respond to stress. So many of us believe that staying in control is the fastest way to fe...

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 Like a Parent Podcast, we’re diving into one of the biggest missing pieces in modern relationships: und...

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, or feeling stuck in survival mode, this episode is for you. Emotional dysregulation can impact every...

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 route and why I choose to work with partners individually instead. When each person learns to regulate thei...