EP:39 For this week's episode, join me as I talk about one of the things that usually happens at homes that no one really talks about--It's the feeling of being like roommates with your partner. This situation is so inevitable in every relationship as time goes by. It easily happens;  it's somehow bound to happen; and it's absolutely normal.However, it's like a  super taboo issue that nobody can comfortably bring up without the fear of being shamed or judged! Why??  Because we all want to put our best faces in everything, especially with what's happening inside the four corners of our homes! We always want to project that we are so in control at home, especially in front of others. Right?? What usually causes the drift?? Overfamiliarity, too much comfortability, overwhelming tasks, and routines, piled up work, new responsibilities, raising kids, insecurities, lack of intimacy, fear, resentment, and so much more. While this is a common phenomenon among partnerships, it takes a lot of effort to change this shift. This takes brain rewiring and so much decision making.As we know, matters like this  never changes overnight. It needs the key elements of time, communication, and enough vulnerability to be able to see that spark and joy in the relationship again! All these and more on the Thrive Like A Parent podcast. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drbrooke-weinstein/support

EP:38 On this week’s episode of Thrive Like a Parent I am so excited to be joined by Lolo to discuss my grief journey through another lens. Lolo has been my rock and partner in crime through every step of this. Lolo has supported me and my boys through an unimaginably tragic time of our lives. I can not be express into words how incredibly grateful I am to Lolo and her husband Chris. I am so thankful for the choice they made to unconditionally support us through this wild ride. We all need support. We are not meant to go through this journey alone and there is no shame in admitting, seeking and getting what you need, what your brain needs and what you body needs. Join us as we dive deep into the last three years of our lives. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drbrooke-weinstein/support

EP:37 On this week's episode of Thrive Like a Parent Podcast we are getting real about parenthood because the truth is... This shit is hard! We crave that control and structure and stability within parenthood. That structure stability and control is an illusion, it is not reality, and it does not exist. Waving the white flag and admitting that this just is what it is. It's going to be ups and downs and highs and lows and that is ok! There are hard moments, that doesn't mean that you don't love parenting. It doesn't make you a bad parent. Hard moments are just that.. A hard moment. When you finally accept that it's just a moment and release the guilt and shame... Happiness, joy, peace, calm and acceptance will start flooding in. And you can have that. You are worthy of that! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drbrooke-weinstein/support

EP:36 I am soooo excited to be joined by the one and only @thetireddad or otherwise known as Jon Gustin on this week’s episode of Thrive Like a Parent podcast. I was so incredibly drawn to Jon because of his vulnerability, and his willingness to put his healing journey out there from day one and I am so grateful to be able to bring his perspective to all of you. We will diving in deep into dad life and the struggles and challenges that are so very much not talked about enough! “Vulnerability opens up so many conversations and gives voices to so many people that didn't have the courage or were scared to step out.” -Jon Join us as we discuss parenthood struggles, mental health, substance abuse and so much more. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drbrooke-weinstein/support

EP:35 Whether we're sensory seekers or sensory avoiders, we always have those days when we're triggered by noise in all forms-- be it from crying babies, whining and bickering toddlers, fighting siblings, or even just from playing kids while in the bathtub. Does that make us broken? Does that make us bad parents? Definitely not! There are noises that we just can't tolerate!!! That's just how our brain is wired and programmed. And until we have awareness on what's going on inside, we will never have clarity and understanding of why certain things easily trigger us. Being mindful of how our brains tick will absolutely help us in finding the right tools for us to regulate every time we are over functioning and overstimulated. So even when the noise is just overwhelming, we can recognize what our brains and bodies need and remind that we are in a safe space. You can give your body what it’s craving without any guilt, shame, and fear because our nervous system knows that it is safe and OK! All these and more on this week's episode in Thrive Like a Parent podcast. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drbrooke-weinstein/support