Thrive Like A Parent is a podcast for moms and dads who want to be more intentional. The host of the show is Dr.Brooke Weinstein. She has a doctorate in occupational therapy. Dr.B, as she calls herself, works with parents on emotional and sensory regulation through her coaching company. She helps listeners in a similar way on this podcast.

Sensory regulation is the nervous system's state of balance. The brain can process input from the five senses without difficulty or distress. Dysregulation occurs when the brain becomes overwhelmed with sensory input. It cannot process sounds, touch, or taste as it should. Almost everyone experiences dysregulation at some point. Some people avoid loud spaces and intense flavors. Others prefer muted colors and soft fabrics. However, neurodivergent people are more likely to struggle with it. Dr.B helps podcast listeners make sense of this with her expansive neuroscience knowledge.

In her podcast, Dr.B educates listeners about the nervous system. Taking this approach can explain why children behave in certain ways. She has advice for managing overstimulated kids. She also has great tips for helping kids transition back to a state of balance.

As per the title, most of the Thrive Like A Parent episodes focus on parenting. Like children, adults can become dysregulated. This impacts their ability to be good partners, parents, and people. In the podcast, Dr.B makes space for the idea that parenting is not always wonderful. It can be miserable. Accepting this reality is the first step to growing into a person who thrives.

In some episodes, Dr.B invites a guest onto the show. One guest, Kelly Brock, is an influencer and entrepreneur. She is also a parent who Dr.B coached in the past. Together, they discuss Kelly's disconnect between her private self and her public image. It led her to fall into depression and experience anxiety. In another episode, Dr.B records a coaching session with one of her clients. The client has two children, each with unique personalities and needs.

Thrive Like A Parent is an informative source for listeners curious about sensory regulation. Dr.B's approach is unusual but no less effective. Moms and dads may find this podcast to be a helpful and entertaining tool.