My guest on the podcast today is Dubai-based children's author Stephanie Robert, who has a background in psychology and a passion for mindful parenting. Stephanie is opening up for the first time about raising a child with anxiety and Tourette's syndrome and what this experience has taught her about herself . She also shares helpful tips and advice around mi ... Show More
Jul 2022
Leen Sadder: The Decision to Freeze Your Eggs – and All It Entails
Leen Sadder is a Dubai-based designer, founder, community builder, and one of my dearest friends. On this episode of the podcast, she discusses her decision to freeze her eggs, why it took her so long and the fears that held her back from it, and the reaction of the people around ... Show More
1h 1m
Jun 2022
Kelsey Wells: A Story of Healing
One of world's biggest fitness personalities, Kelsey Wells, opens up about her healing journey, overcoming postpartum depression, managing her anxiety, overcoming body image issues, and making peace with her body.
48m 51s
Jun 2022
Dr. Heather Eade: Rethinking the Treatment of PCOS
Dr. Heather Eade is a naturopathic physician, specializing in integrative medicine in Dubai. On this episode of the podcast, she unpacks one of the most common disorders plaguing women today, polycystic ovary syndrome, and offers a refreshingly different take on the treatment of ... Show More
58m 18s
Jun 2016
Dr. Shefali Tsabary: Parenting as a Vehicle for Liberation
<p>This week, my special guest is Dr. Shefali Tsabary. If her name sounds familiar, you may have seen one of her appearances as the resident parenting expert on Oprah.</p><p>Dr. Shefali is the author of multiple books, including her latest, <em>The Awakened Family. </em>She ... Show More
56m 45s
Aug 2024
Building Trust Within Yourself to Have the Hard Conversations
<p>EP:103 In this week’s Thrive Like a Parent podcast, I share my personal journey with setting boundaries and the importance of prioritizing your needs.
I describe a time when I had zero boundaries, leading to anxiety, insecurity, and relying on unhealthy coping mechanisms.
Bu ... Show More
35m 24s
Mar 2023
Complex PTSD and Learning to Live With the Past with Stephanie Foo
Author Stephanie Foo joins Forrest to share her journey with Complex PTSD. They talk about what it was like to receive a diagnosis, the various techniques and modalities she used (and what really helped), the importance of social support, self-acceptance and self-compassion, diff ... Show More
1h 6m
<p><strong style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">In this episode we talk about what it's like to raise a highly sensitive child. </strong></p>
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<li>How to support highly sensitive children. </li>
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