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 boundaries, natural consequences, and deep connection at the same time. You’ll hear how I used our Hearth chore system, why I refused to bail them out after a full sink of dishes, and how I turned a frustrating moment into:

A teachable moment about roles and responsibilities A reset on respect for our home, our helper, and each other A day of repair, reconnection, and true accountability

• We talk about:
• Why I refuse to choose between connection and boundaries
• How I parent for a healthy brain, not just a “happy in the moment” child
• The truth about gentle / conscious parenting culture and where it’s gone too far
• Why keeping kids busy, productive, and capable actually supports their mental health
• What it really looks like to stay in the driver’s seat of parenting—without screaming, shaming, or people-pleasing your kids

If you feel like you’re stuck in the passenger seat—walking on eggshells around one child, afraid to follow through on consequences, or worried you’ll “break the connection” if you actually parent—you are not alone, and this episode is for you.

If you’re listening and thinking, “I have no idea where to start, but something has to change,” I’d love to support you.

We’re running a February special on our 1:1 coaching specifically focused on:

Parenting dynamics Family roles and responsibilities Rebuilding connection while holding firm, calm boundaries

• If you’re ready to get back in the driver’s seat of your parenting:
• Send me a DM and tell me you heard this episode.
• Fill out the application (link in show notes / bio).
• Hop on a call with my team and see if this is the right next step for you.
• This is not a quick-fix, band-aid approach. It’s real brain-based, long-term change—for you, your child, and your entire family system.

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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 successful business, losing my marriage, navigating my family dynamics—and how learning to trust my inner voice (even when it cost me everything I thought I wanted) became the foundation of my peace, joy, and mental health.

We’ll talk about:

• Why you stay small, doubt yourself, and fear “rocking the boat”
• How internalizing everything leads to anxiety, burnout, and even panic attacks
• Why verbalizing your emotions (with a safe person or space) is a powerful regulation tool
• The role of self-validation vs. chasing approval from partners, parents, or friends
• How small, consistent “hard conversations” slowly rewire your brain and build unshakable self-worth.

My hope is that as you listen, you start to recognize where you’re abandoning your own voice—and feel empowered to take one small step toward speaking your truth, even if it feels wildly uncomfortable. You are not broken. You’re just not used to honoring yourself yet.

If this episode hit home, I’d love to support you more deeply.

• Apply for Thrive or 1:1 support to start owning your voice in a sustainable, regulated way.
• Screenshot this episode, share it on Instagram, and tag me @brookeweinstein with your biggest takeaway.
• Make a list today of 3 hard truths you’ve been holding back—and choose one to gently practice saying out loud.
• You are 1000% capable of discomfort. You are 1000% capable of saying the hard thing. And you are absolutely worthy of a life that feels like yours.

#ThriveLikeAParent #OwnYourVoice #SelfWorthJourney #PeoplePleasingRecovery #AnxietyHealing #EmotionalRegulation #MentalHealthPodcast #WomenWhoSpeakUp #BoundariesAreHealthy #Neuroplasticity #EnneagramGrowth #HealingFromWithin #AuthenticLiving #HonestConversations #BrookeWeinstein

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 grief, my fears about their mental health, and how I swung too far into “all emotions, no boundaries” before I learned to bring logic, structure, and leadership back into our home. You’ll hear real-life examples of what this looks like: from chores and morning routines, to what happens when your child refuses to go to school, says “I hate you,” or melts down when you set a limit.

We talk about:

• Why so many of us are scared to set boundaries (and terrified we’ll “mess up” our kids)
• How structure = safety for your child’s brain
• What natural consequences can look like without shaming, isolating, or punishing
• Simple ways to start shifting from passenger to confident, compassionate leader in your home
• Why parenting the child in front of you, not the child you fear they’ll become, changes everything

If you’re exhausted, drowning in guilt, and terrified of “ruining” your kids, this episode is your permission slip to get back in the driver’s seat—with love, clarity, and leadership that actually supports your child’s emotional and neurological health.

If this episode hit home for you:

1. Screenshot and share it on your stories and tag me @brookeweinst so I can cheer you on.
2. Comment or DM me your most challenging parenting scenario—I may answer it in a future episode.
3. Subscribe and leave a review so more parents can find support, regulation, and real-talk tools like these.

#ThriveLikeAParent #FearBasedParenting #ConsciousParenting #GentleParenting #ParentingBoundaries #NaturalConsequences #EmotionallyHealthyKids #ParentingFromLogicAndLove #ChildBrainDevelopment #PeacefulParenting #StrongWilledChild #ParentingAnxiousKids #ParentingPodcast #BrookeWeinstein