About this episode

Dr. Brooke Weinstein discusses the intersection of mental health, parenting, and financial literacy with guest Ysenia Rhodes.

EP:186 If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything for everyone and still lying awake at night worrying about your kids, your partner, and your bank account… this episode is for you. I’m Dr. Brooke Weinstein — mom, widow, occupational therapist, CEO, and nervous system nerd — and in this conversation with Ysenia Rhodes of Talk Rich To Me and Huntress Wealth, I’m opening up about the intersection of mental health, parenting, partnership, and financial literacy. I share: How I went from pediatric OT and business owner to completely rebuilding my life after my husband Jonathan’s depression and death by suicide in 2021. Why regulating your nervous system is the foundation for how you parent, partner, and make money decisions.The truth about “self-regulation tools” (like box breathing) and why one-size-fits-all wellness advice often does more harm than good. Why I refuse to give “5 steps to fix your life” solutions online — and what I focus on instead. The hard money conversations inside relationships: being the breadwinner, financial control, “allowances,” and why your partner should not be the sole decider of your mental health support. How women’s people-pleasing, guilt, and…

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Brooke Weinstein

Guest: Ysenia Rhodes

Topics covered

• nervous system
• mental health
• financial literacy
• parenting
• self-worth
• relationships

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Talk Rich To Me, Huntress Wealth

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