Designing a Restful Family Adventure: Our Arizona & Sedona Spring Break
About this episode
Dr. Brooke Weinstein shares her experience planning a restful family trip to Arizona and Sedona, focusing on connection and personal growth.
EP:188 On this episode of Thrive Like a Parent, I’m taking you behind the scenes of our Arizona spring break — just me and the boys — and sharing exactly how I planned a restful, intentional family trip instead of a “go, go, go” burnout vacation. I walk you through our Arizona + Sedona + Utah itinerary: Spring training in Phoenix (Rangers vs. Dodgers, all the autographs, and why this turned into a total core memory for the boys)Four days in Sedona with the Pink Jeep Tour, long hikes, pool time, and a magical stargazing night under the starsOur cold but hilarious visit to Slide Rock, exploring Flagstaff, and the jaw-dropping views at Horseshoe BendGlamping at Under Canvas in Utah and our unforgettable visit to Lower Antelope CanyonWhy we chose to go back to Sedona for our final days to simply rest, reconnect, and breatheBut this isn’t just a travel recap. I’m sharing: How I built this trip around nervous system regulation, not perfection or productivityWhy I intentionally avoid over-planning and let our brains and bodies lead the wayHow I balanced my needs and the boys’ needs so everyone actually enjoyed the tripWhat this adventure showed me about my healing and growth since…
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Host: Dr. Brooke Weinstein
Topics covered
- family travel
- parenting
- intentional trips
- nervous system regulation
- connection
- healing
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Places: Arizona, Sedona, Utah, Phoenix, Slide Rock, Flagstaff, Horseshoe Bend, Lower Antelope Canyon
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