Nurture & Be

About Nurture & Be

Nurture & Be is hosted by Brooke Ferreira, LMFT. Each week, we talk openly about the real things women carry—overwhelm, guilt, resentment, the mental load, motherhood, relationships, and the questions you’re not always saying out loud. Expect honest, unfiltered conversations that make things feel a little less heavy and a lot less lonely, and help you feel a little less alone. Disclaimer: this podcast is educational in nature and is not a substitute for professional counseling. Please seek out a provider near you.

Publisher

Brooke Ferreira, LMFT

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

17 Aug 2021

Latest episode

30 Jun 2026

Latest episodes

62 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   30 Jun 2026

   60. A Glimpse at What Therapy Looks Like with Nurture & Be

   Starting therapy can feel tender. Maybe you know you need support, but you are not sure where to begin. Maybe you have tried therapy before and left wondering if anything was actually changing. Or maybe you are ready for deeper work, but want to understand what the process really looks like. In this episode, Brooke gives listeners a glimpse inside the Nurture & Be therapy process and what makes our approach different. At Nurture & Be, therapy is not just about making symptoms disappear. We look at the whole person: your body, your relationships, your support system, your past, your daily rhythms, and the patterns that may be shaping how you feel, cope, connect, and move through your life. Brooke walks through what clients can expect when beginning therapy, from the first three assessment sessions to collaborative goal-setting, and then into the deeper work of our five-phase method: awareness, understanding, compassion, repatterning, and integration. This episode is for anyone who is new to therapy, returning to therapy, or wondering what it looks like to do work that creates lasting change. What it means for care to be holistic Why we look beyond symptoms What clients can expect in the first three sessions How therapy goals are created together Why consistency matters in the therapy process The Nurture & Be five-phase method Why repatterning can feel uncomfortable How therapy can begin to ripple into relationships, parenting, work, and daily life Therapy at Nurture & Be is a guided, collaborative process. It is about understanding what is underneath the symptoms, building compassion for yourself, practicing new patterns, and creating change that reaches far beyond the therapy room. Interested in working with Nurture & Be? Schedule a free 20-minute consultation with one of our therapists at www.nurtureandbe.com (http://www.nurtureandbe.com/).

2. 

   16 Jun 2026

   59. Brooke Dives into Her Inner Critic & Imposter Syndrome

   Growth doesn’t always feel like growth while you’re in it. Sometimes it feels like embarrassment, regret, self-doubt, or wondering if you should have known better. In this episode, Brooke shares a personal reflection on leadership, imposter syndrome, and the messy middle of becoming someone new. After a hard season in business, she explores how self-criticism can disguise itself as accountability — and how shame can actually keep us from learning the lesson faster. This episode is about the difference between accountability and self-abandonment, especially for high-achieving women who tend to over-function, people-please, and make every hard moment mean something about who they are. Main takeaway: Maybe the hard season isn’t proof that you’re failing. Maybe it’s proof that you’re learning. Maybe it’s proof that you were brave enough to try. The courage to try might be the bridge between who you were last year and who you are becoming now.

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   2 Jun 2026

   58. Feeling Stuck? Understanding the Stages of Change

   Feeling Stuck? Understanding the Stages of Change Have you ever known exactly what you need to do, but still found yourself not doing it? In this episode, Brooke breaks down the Stages of Change model and explores why personal growth isn't simply about knowing better—it's about moving through a process. Whether you're trying to improve your relationships, prioritize your health, set boundaries, manage anxiety, or finally follow through on a goal, understanding where you are in the change process can help you stop judging yourself and start moving forward. Brooke walks through the five stages of change: Pre-Contemplation: "It's not a problem." Contemplation: "Maybe this is a problem." Preparation: "I know what I should do." Action: "I'm actively making changes." Maintenance: "This has become part of my life." She also discusses why so many people get stuck in preparation mode—consuming information, making plans, and waiting for motivation—without taking meaningful action. How to identify which stage of change you're currently in Why feedback from others can sometimes reveal blind spots The difference between preparation and true action How shame keeps us stuck and self-awareness helps us move forward Why motivation alone isn't enough to create lasting change The importance of understanding the real impact of your behaviors What area of your life feels stuck right now? What feedback have you been hearing repeatedly that you may be dismissing? Are you truly taking action, or are you preparing to take action? What would change in your life if you fully committed to the next step? Sometimes knowing what needs to change is the easy part. Understanding why you keep getting stuck, repeating patterns, or struggling to follow through often requires deeper support. Therapy can help you uncover the beliefs, fears, and emotional roadblocks that keep you cycling through the same challenges. At Nurture and Be Therapy Services, we help clients move beyond awareness and into lasting transformation through a holistic approach that considers your mind, body, relationships, and nervous system. We offer free 20-minute consultations for residents of Georgia and Florida. Whether you're navigating anxiety, burnout, relationship struggles, life transitions, people-pleasing, perfectionism, or simply feeling stuck, we're here to help. Explore therapy services through Nurture and Be Therapy Services (https://www.nurtureandbe.com/) and schedule your free consultation today. Follow along for more mental health education, practical tools, and honest conversations about healing, growth, and living with intention. Because awareness is where change begins—but you don't have to do the work alone.

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