EP:114 On this episode of Thrive Like a Parent Podcast, I went to this incredible Pink concert the other night, and it just made me reflect on how much I used to neglect myself back in my previous relationship. I was always putting my partner first, trying so hard to make everything "work" that I completely lost touch with the things that lit me up inside.
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Mar 27
From Survival Mode to Calm: How to Reset Your Nervous System
EP:185 Feeling exhausted, snapping at your kids, or disconnected from your partner? This isn’t just “stress”—it’s your nervous system stuck in chronic fight-or-flight. In this episode, I’m walking you through how to shift out of survival mode and into true rest and restoration… e ... Show More
25m 16s
Mar 20
How Sensory Avoidance Shapes Your Mental Health and Daily Life
EP:184 Are you completely drained by noise, crowds, constant talking, and everyday chaos? In this episode of Thrive Like a Parent, I’m breaking down what it really means to be a sensory avoider—and why that does not mean you’re dramatic, anti-social, or broken. I walk you through ... Show More
15m 29s
Mar 13
Sensory Seekers 101: The Missing Link in Nervous System Regulation
EP:183 | In this episode of Thrive Like a Parent, I’m breaking down what it really means to be a sensory seeker—and why this might be the missing link in understanding your nervous system. You’ve probably already heard about regulation, dysregulation, and fight or flight, but alm ... Show More
18m 8s
Aug 2025
Being at Your Best When Your Kids are at Their Worst with Kim Payne,Episode 143
In this heartfelt and practical episode, we sit down with Kim John Payne—renowned author, family counselor, and pioneer of the Simplicity Parenting movement—to explore what it really means to stay grounded when our children are falling apart. Drawing from his book Being at Your B ... Show More
1 h
Nov 2024
Do Parents Really Love All Their Kids The Same?
<p>In this episode, Jess and Scott dive into the challenges of parenting multiple children and giving each child the love and attention they need.</p><p>Inspired by a viral social media post, they explore topics like balancing attention between babies and older kids, feelings of ... Show More
24m 27s
Apr 2022
Who or What Is Your Identity Rooted In with Kari Kumpackis
<p><span>Welcome to the Moms At Work Podcast! Grab your headphones and a cup of coffee, or whatever you choose to fill your cup with, and join your host Jeanette Tapley as we break free from the shame of having to plan it all!</span></p> <p><span>As moms, we can take our title ve ... Show More
29m 46s
May 2025
Why 'Good Enough' Parenting Is Exactly What Your Kids Need
Okay, friend, let's discuss the pressure of being the "perfect" parent. If you've felt overwhelmed by a toddler’s grocery store meltdown or a teen defying you, this episode is for you. I've been in the trenches, thinking perfect parenting meant perfectly behaved children and woul ... Show More
12m 28s
<p>"Mommy, I'm bored." <strong>How many times have you heard this?</strong></p>
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<p>In this episode I share <strong>why kids say "I'm bored"</strong> and <strong>how to reframe it's meaning</strong>. I emphasize the<strong> importance to create a love of learning whe ... Show More
