Why Are Parents So Emotionally Dysregulated? with Dr. Brooke Weinstein

If you’re a parent, partner, helper, or human who feels like you’re holding it all together by a thread, this conversation is for you.

Dr. Jody Carrington sits down with Dr. Brooke Weinstein - occupational therapist, nervous system educator, and expert in sensory and emotional regulation - to talk about why so many parents are emotionally dysregulated right now, and what it actually takes to come back to yourself.

They unpack the impact of social media, pressure, burnout, and self-neglect on parent mental health, why understanding your own brain and body has to come before trying to “fix” your child, and how nervous system regulation changes the way we show up in our relationships.

This is a deeply honest conversation about emotional regulation for parents, single motherhood, partnership, grief, and the slow, brave work of choosing yourself without abandoning the people you love.

You’ll hear: - Why modern life keeps parents in a dysregulated state - What occupational therapy sees that many mental health conversations miss - Why self-regulation is the foundation of supporting your kids - How to stop taking a partner’s needs personally - Why caring for yourself is not selfish—it’s necessary - What small, sustainable regulation work actually looks like - Why doing your own work often helps the whole family rise

If you’ve ever wondered why you’re so exhausted, reactive, or checked out, and why quick fixes never seem to stick, start here.

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Links & Resources: • Dr. Jody Carrington: https://www.drjodycarrington.com/ • Unlonely with Dr. Jody Carrington: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unlonely-with-dr-jody-carrington/id1708644669 • Dr. Brooke Weinstein: https://drbrookeweinstein.com/ • Dr. Brooke Weinstein on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brookeweinst/ • Carrington Practice: https://carringtonpractice.com/ • Dr. Jody Carrington Courses: https://drjodycarrington.teachable.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.