Hashimotos, Heartbreak, and Healing

Hashimotos, Heartbreak, and Healing

From Thrive Like A Parent by Dr. Brooke Weinstein

April 24, 2026 · 45 min · Episode 189

About this episode

Dr. Brooke Weinstein shares her emotional experiences and insights from a powerful week while managing Hashimotos and solo parenting.

EP:189 In today’s episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes of one of the most powerful and emotional weeks I’ve had in a long time. I’m sharing what it was really like to: Host a team retreat at my house after 6+ years of building this businessSpeak at Mom 2.0 and attend brand events and panelsNavigate it all while living with Hashimotos, running a growing business, and solo parenting most of the timeYou’ll hear about: The deep bond within my core team (Brittany, Maria, and Emily) and what it meant to finally be together in person for more than a quick trip The energy at Mom 2.0: women truly supporting women, without ego or competition My honest realization about how grief and nervous system overload have shaped my capacity in business, parenting, and life A life-changing connection with Sharon, who left her religious community and shared her past suicidal thoughts — and how that conversation collided with my own story of losing Jonathan to suicide The healing power of vulnerable sharing — how opening up can shift something inside both you and the person listening I also dive into the holistic health and Hashimotos side of this week: How my Hashimotos symptoms (hair loss, brain…

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Brooke Weinstein

Topics covered

  • Hashimotos
  • emotional healing
  • parenting challenges
  • women supporting women
  • business growth
  • vulnerability
  • holistic health

Keywords

  • Hashimotos
  • grief
  • nervous system
  • vulnerability
  • parenting
  • business
  • healing
  • Mom 2.0
  • team retreat
  • thyroid health

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