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Thrive Like A ParentAuthor: Dr. Brooke Weinstein
This podcast is different from all the other parenting podcasts youve seen. Dr. B gets real and open about the true struggles of parenthood. Itll 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 dont 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. Language: en Genres: Kids & Family, Parenting Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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From Survival Mode to Calm: How to Reset Your Nervous System
Episode 185
Friday, 27 March, 2026
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 impossible right now. 🚨 SIGNS YOU’RE STUCK IN FIGHT OR FLIGHT: You’re constantly exhausted but can’t actually rest You react quickly or snap over small things You feel lonely—even when you’re not alone Joy only comes from external things (like shopping or distractions) Your relationship feels disconnected or flat Life feels heavy, like you’re always pushing uphill 💡 IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN: How to use a simple body scan to understand what your body is telling you How to recognize when you’re in the “red zone” Practical ways to move through the uncomfortable “yellow zone” Why healing can feel so uncomfortable—and why that’s actually a good sign Daily check-ins to help regulate your nervous system ⏰ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 – Tired of feeling exhausted all the time? 2:15 – Signs you’re stuck in fight or flight 6:30 – The body scan: listening to your body 12:20 – Daily check-in questions 18:45 – Navigating the “yellow zone” 22:30 – Why support matters 24:00 – Your 3-hour self-care challenge 🔥 KEY TAKEAWAY: You’re not meant to heal alone. If this resonates, it’s a sign your system needs support—and you deserve to feel calm, connected, and at peace. ✨ THIS EPISODE IS FOR YOU IF: You’re an overwhelmed parent stuck in survival mode You’re dealing with chronic stress or burnout You feel disconnected in your relationships You’re ready to stop living in constant exhaustion 💬 Which one hit home for you? Let me know in the comments. 🔔 Subscribe for more tools on nervous system regulation 📱 Follow @DrBrookeWeinst for daily support and guidance #FightOrFlight #NervousSystemRegulation #ChronicStress #BurnoutRecovery #ParentingStress #EmotionalRegulation #MentalHealthSupport #SelfCareTools #TraumaHealing #RestAndRestore #OverwhelmedParents #StressRecovery
