The Repercussions of Self-Neglect

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 exhaust ...  Show more

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 finis ...  Show more

Have you ever felt guilty for taking time away from your family to rest, recharge, or do something for yourself? Even if it’s just 30 minutes, there can often be so much guilt that surfaces when we as moms take time away from our families. Maybe it’s society, maybe it’s how we we ...  Show more

Ever feel guilty leaving you kids with someone else while you do something for yourself? Or guilty when you're trying to workout and not paying 100% attention to your kid? This is what we often experience and call "mom guilt." In this episode, we explore the true definition of gu ...  Show more

Do you struggle with prioritizing your own wants over the ones of your parents? In this episode, we explore the delicate balance between prioritizing oneself and prioritizing one's parents. We discuss the importance of taking care of oneself and setting boundaries, as well as the ...  Show more

In this episode, Jess and Scott discuss a recent incident in which their child told them that she doesn’t feel like they spend enough time with her. Jess unpacks her feelings of guilt around being a working mom, and Scott helps her understand the deeper reasons behind this gui ...