Aug 28
Stop Waiting for Others to Regulate You: The Power of Internal Regulation
EP:206 Hey Thrive Community! 💛 This is a conversation that has **personally changed the way I live, parent, and show up in my relationships.** For a long time, I was constantly looking outside of myself for regulation. I wanted other people to notice when I was overwhelmed, exha ... Show More
29m 9s
Aug 22
Why Your Child’s Whining Triggers You (It’s Your Nervous System)
EP:206 Hey Thrive Community! 👋 Have you ever heard your child whining and immediately felt your entire body tense up? Maybe it's the sound of crying, whining, screaming, repetitive questions, or even a certain tone of voice. Suddenly, you're irritated, overwhelmed, or desperate ... Show More
23m 40s
Nov 2019
31. "It's Okay Not to be Okay"- Why Healing is Similar to Grieving
<p>In this episode we get real & raw about how learning to love yourself and healing from past emotional abuse and trauma can be filled with highs and lows, depression, anxiety, and all sorts of emotions. We talk about how healing & self-love isn't a cut and dry process that's as ... Show More
21m 51s
Dec 2024
Is This a Setback or a Step Forward in Healing?
In this episode, we explore whether intense emotional moments—like panic attacks or big cries—are setbacks or signs of progress. Learn what happens in your nervous system during big emotional releases, why healing can feel harder before it gets better, and how to support yourself ... Show More
29m 45s
Apr 2025
The Loneliness Of Healing
Healing can be beautiful—but also deeply lonely. In this episode, we explore why personal growth and recovery often feel like such solitary paths, even when you’re surrounded by others. From the silence of setting boundaries to the ache of letting go, we unpack why healing someti ... Show More
15m 2s
Aug 2025
Religious Trauma and Broader Visions of Spirituality in Healthcare
This episode felt like a deep exhale. Margaret runs solo today, as she sat down with Dr. Hillary McBride—psychologist, author, and researcher—to talk about embodiment, trauma, and the radical act of tuning back into ourselves. We talked about what it means to feel your feelings i ... Show More
1 h
EP:110 On this episode of Thrive Like a Parent Podcast, I discuss what it's like to come out of a prolonged "fight or flight" mode, sharing my personal experiences of exhaustion and the emotional lows that follow.
It feels like coming down from a marathon—completely draining but necessary for healing.It is so important to rest and take care of yourself , eve ... Show More
<p>(Trigger warning: miscarriage)</p>
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<p>The past few weeks have been such a rollercoaster ride...full of happy, light-me-up moments and moments of complete struggle, hurt, and confusion.</p>
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<p>I had to take time off to give myself space and time to feel ... Show More
<p id="yui_3_17_2_1_1494606951870_33806"><strong id= "yui_3_17_2_1_1494606951870_33805">Summary:</strong></p> <p id="yui_3_17_2_1_1494606951870_33790">In this episode, I talk about how I've had a tough week. Been in a bit of a funk, a fog if you like. I just wanted to share my t ... Show More
