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Nurture & Be

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by Brooke Ferreira, LMFT

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61 episodes

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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.

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June 16, 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.

June 2, 2026

58. Feeling Stuck? Understanding the Stages of Change

Feeling Stuck? Understanding the Stages of ChangeHave 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:<ul><li>Pre-Contemplation: "It's not a problem."</li><li>Contemplation: "Maybe this is a problem."</li><li>Preparation: "I know what I should do."</li><li>Action: "I'm actively making changes."</li><li>Maintenance: "This has become part of my life."</li></ul>She also discusses why so many people get stuck in preparation mode—consuming information, making plans, and waiting for motivation—without taking meaningful action. <ul><li>How to identify which stage of change you're currently in</li><li>Why feedback from others can sometimes reveal blind spots</li><li>The difference between preparation and true action</li><li>How shame keeps us stuck and self-awareness helps us move forward</li><li>Why motivation alone isn't enough to create lasting change</li><li>The importance of understanding the real impact of your behaviors</li></ul><ul><li>What area of your life feels stuck right now?</li><li>What feedback have you been hearing repeatedly that you may be dismissing?</li><li>Are you truly taking action, or are you preparing to take action?</li><li>What would change in your life if you fully committed to the next step?</li></ul>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<a href="https://www.nurtureandbe.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"> Nurture and Be Therapy Services</a> 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.

May 19, 2026

57. Painful Sex, Pelvic Floor Health & the Things Women Are Told to “Just Live With” with Dr. Jennifer McGowan

In this episode of the <a href="https://www.nurtureandbe.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_new" rel="noopener">Nurture & Be Podcast</a>, Brooke sits down with Dr. Jennifer McGowan, founder of <a href="https://regenphysio.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_new" rel="noopener">Regenerate Physiotherapy</a>, for a conversation every woman needs to hear.They dive into the realities of painful sex, pelvic floor dysfunction, postpartum healing, vaginal dryness, urgency, leakage, and the symptoms so many women silently normalize after babies, during stress, or through hormonal shifts.This episode breaks down what pelvic floor therapy actually is, why so many women feel dismissed when they ask for help, and how pain during intimacy is often connected to muscles, nerves, stress, the nervous system, and overall pelvic health, not just “something being wrong.”Brooke and Dr. Jen also talk about:<ul><li>What the pelvic floor actually does</li><li>Why painful sex is more common than people realize</li><li>The connection between stress, anxiety, and intimacy</li><li>How hormones and arousal shift over time</li><li>Why women often feel shame around low desire or discomfort</li><li>The role of pelvic floor therapy in healing</li><li>Postpartum recovery and reconnecting with your body</li><li>Why “just relax and drink wine” is not actual treatment</li></ul>If you’ve ever wondered: “Is this normal?” “Why does intimacy hurt now?” “Why do I feel disconnected from my body?” “Why did no one tell me this?”This episode is for you.<ul><li><a href="https://regenphysio.com">Regenerate Physiotherapy Website</a></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/regenerate.physio/">Follow Regenerate Physiotherapy on Instagram</a></li></ul>At <a href="https://www.nurtureandbe.com">Nurture & Be Therapy Services,</a> we support women, moms, couples, and families through anxiety, identity shifts, burnout, relationships, postpartum transitions, and more through collaborative therapy and medication management services across Georgia and Florida.<a href="https://nurtureandbetherapy.janeapp.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Book a free 20-minute consultation here</a> and we’ll help connect you with the right support for where you are right now. Connect with Dr. Jennifer McGowanNeed Support?

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What is 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.
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates daily.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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