EP:40 In today's world it has become incredibly hard for humans to slow down. People are now glorifying hustling and bustling and we seem to be in a constant race against time in juggling numerous responsibilities, roles and keeping up with the daily demands of life. These days, the busier you are, the more relevant you become and more jobs mean more food on the table. But what happens when we start contemplating the idea of hitting the brakes and taking things a little slower? Well, that's when this fear creeps in. Why? Because slowing down in our society could mean insufficiency, failure, or stagnation. For most of us, slowing down means less income, missed promotions, and less money for our family's needs. Deciding to slow down means something important has to be given up.And we don't want that because our brains thrive on structure, stability, and control.Because of this fear,  we keep going, we normalize multi-tasking, and we keep on pushing ourselves harder to our limits until we get exhausted, irritable, burnt out, and dysregulated! But what if I told you that there's another side of that fear that could unlock the door to a happy, confident, satisfied, and joyful living? -- where it's ok to chew slower and walk slower;  where it's safe to ride the waves, smell the flowers, and feel settled; where it's guiltless to comfortably lie down on the couch, enjoy, and REST! So in this week's Thrive Like A Parent podcast episode, let's talk about one of society's most intriguing topics -- The Fear of Slowing Down and Why it's the Key to Enjoying Your Life. Join me as we start to learn about creating new patterns to slow down your brains and live the life that you truly want for you and your family at a pace that's good for you and that works for you! Yes! You can do that! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drbrooke-weinstein/support

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