The Nolan Wells story has weighed heavily on the hearts of many parents—especially Black parents.As I listened to the details, I couldn't stop thinking about my own son and the fears so many of us quietly carry. How do we prepare our children for the realities of the world without allowing fear to take over our parenting?In this first episode of The Dr. Amber Show, we talk about:Why stories like this affect our nervous systems so deeplyThe difference between protective fear and anxietyHow Black parents can honor both love and vigilance without parenting from panicHow the PCR Method can help us respond from regulation instead of fearIf you've found yourself feeling overwhelmed, heartbroken, or wondering how to balance protecting your child with preserving their sense of safety, this episode is for you.🌱 Something to Notice This Week:Ask yourself, "Is this response coming from today's reality—or from my nervous system trying to protect me from tomorrow's uncertainty?"About The Dr. Amber ShowThe Dr. Amber Show is where psychology meets real life.Each episode helps parents understand what's really happening beneath their emotions so they can respond with more intention, regulation, and connection—not perfection.Hosted by Dr. Amber Thornton, licensed psychologist and author of 'A Parent's Guide to Self-Regulation.'

Dr. Amber and her good friend, DC Native and all things social connector-Chelsey Christensen, talk all things summertime, summer overwhelm, and how to manage it all. Today's episode of Dr. Amber's Know and Grow Podcast is the FINALE of Dr. Amber's Virtual Book Tour. Order your copy 'A Parent's Guide to Self-Regulation: A Practical Framework for Breaking the Cycles of Dysregulation and Mastering Emotions for Parents & Children' ! https://www.dramberthornton.com/new-bookIf you loved today's episode, leave a 5-star rating and review, sharing exactly what you loved about the episode! Want to connect? Email Dr. Amber at [email protected] or connect with her on any social media platform- @dramberthornton Tune into Dr. Amber's Know & Grow Podcast weekly for an inspiring, informative, and thought-provoking dose of content designed to propel you further on the path to becoming the best version of yourself.

Tune in as Dr. Amber and special guest- Dr. Raquel Martin, discusses the importance of our children's emotional safety and how our own emotional dysregulation may hinder their ability to feel safe. Today's episode of Dr. Amber's Know and Grow Podcast is part of Dr. Amber's Virtual Book Tour, in celebration of the release of 'A Parent's Guide to Self-Regulation: A Practical Framework for Breaking the Cycles of Dysregulation and Mastering Emotions for Parents & Children.' Pre-Order your copy of the new book at https://www.dramberthornton.com/new-bookIf you loved today's episode, leave a 5-star rating and review, sharing exactly what you loved about the episode!  Want to connect?  Email Dr. Amber at [email protected] or connect with her on any social media platform- @dramberthornton  Tune into Dr. Amber's Know & Grow Podcast weekly for an inspiring, informative, and thought-provoking dose of content designed to propel you further on the path to becoming the best version of yourself.

Are you a burned out mama? Let's break the cycle of burnout together! Listen as Dr. Amber and Precious K. Williams (@preciouskwilliams) discuss how to break cycles of burnout through wellness and how it all relates to your emotional wellbeing. Today's episode of Dr. Amber's Know and Grow Podcast is part of Dr. Amber's Virtual Book Tour, in celebration of the release of 'A Parent's Guide to Self-Regulation: A Practical Framework for Breaking the Cycles of Dysregulation and Mastering Emotions for Parents & Children.'  Pre-Order your copy of the new book at https://www.dramberthornton.com/new-bookIf you loved today's episode, leave a 5-star rating and review, sharing exactly what you loved about the episode! Want to connect? Email Dr. Amber at [email protected] or connect with her on any social media platform- @dramberthornton Tune into Dr. Amber's Know & Grow Podcast weekly for an inspiring, informative, and thought-provoking dose of content designed to propel you further on the path to becoming the best version of yourself.

Struggling with overstimulation as a mom is hard, and all too common for millennial moms parenting today. If you've struggled with anxiety, excessive worry, feeling out of control, and a whole host of other symptoms of overstimulation- this episode is for you! Listen as Dr. Amber and Katrice Taylor, two millennial moms- talk all about the journey of coping with overstimulation and what to do about it. Today's episode of Dr. Amber's Know and Grow Podcast is part of Dr. Amber's Virtual Book Tour, in celebration of the release of 'A Parent's Guide to Self-Regulation: A Practical Framework for Breaking the Cycles of Dysregulation and Mastering Emotions for Parents & Children.' Pre-Order your copy of the new book at https://www.dramberthornton.com/new-bookIf you loved today's episode, leave a 5-star rating and review, sharing exactly what you loved about the episode! Want to connect? Email Dr. Amber at [email protected] or connect with her on any social media platform- @dramberthornton Tune into Dr. Amber's Know & Grow Podcast weekly for an inspiring, informative, and thought-provoking dose of content designed to propel you further on the path to becoming the best version of yourself.

Are you working to break generational cycles of emotional dysregulation in your parenting? If so- this episode is for you! Tune in as Dr. Amber chats with Tiffany Grant Brown (IG: @tiffanytheempress) about this very topic! ____________________________________ Today's episode of Dr. Amber's Know and Grow Podcast is part of Dr. Amber's Virtual Book Tour, in celebration of the release of 'A Parent's Guide to Self-Regulation: A Practical Framework for Breaking the Cycles of Dysregulation and Mastering Emotions for Parents & Children.'   Pre-Order your copy of the new book at https://www.dramberthornton.com/new-bookIf you loved today's episode, leave a 5-star rating and review, sharing exactly what you loved about the episode! Want to connect? Email Dr. Amber at [email protected] or connect with her on any social media platform- @dramberthornton Tune into Dr. Amber's Know & Grow Podcast weekly for an inspiring, informative, and thought-provoking dose of content designed to propel you further on the path to becoming the best version of yourself.

Stay-at-home-moms are often stressed but here's how they can begin reduce overwhelm and regain some control! This conversation features a conversation with Patricia White, millennial wife and SAHM, helping other SAHMs to live a softer life. Connect with her on IG: @trish.a.white Today's episode of Dr. Amber's Know and Grow Podcast is part of Dr. Amber's Virtual Book Tour, in celebration of the release of 'A Parent's Guide to Self-Regulation: A Practical Framework for Breaking the Cycles of Dysregulation and Mastering Emotions for Parents & Children.'  Pre-Order your copy of the new book at https://www.dramberthornton.com/new-bookIf you loved today's episode, leave a 5-star rating and review, sharing exactly what you loved about the episode! Want to connect? Email Dr. Amber at [email protected] or connect with her on any social media platform- @dramberthornton Tune into Dr. Amber's Know & Grow Podcast weekly for an inspiring, informative, and thought-provoking dose of content designed to propel you further on the path to becoming the best version of yourself.

Listen as Dr. Amber Thornton and Deja Riley discuss what it means and looks like to practice emotional regulation during the postpartum experience. Today's episode of Dr. Amber's Know and Grow Podcast is part of Dr. Amber's Virtual Book Tour, in celebration of the release of 'A Parent's Guide to Self-Regulation: A Practical Framework for Breaking the Cycles of Dysregulation and Mastering Emotions for Parents & Children.'   Pre-Order your copy of the new book at ⁠https://www.dramberthornton.com/new-book⁠ If you loved today's episode, leave a 5-star rating and review, sharing exactly what you loved about the episode!  Want to connect?  Email Dr. Amber at [email protected] or connect with her on any social media platform- @dramberthornton  Tune into Dr. Amber's Know & Grow Podcast weekly for an inspiring, informative, and thought-provoking dose of content designed to propel you further on the path to becoming the best version of yourself.

Today's episode of Dr. Amber's Know and Grow Podcast is part of Dr. Amber's Virtual Book Tour, in celebration of the release of 'A Parent's Guide to Self-Regulation: A Practical Framework for Breaking the Cycles of Dysregulation and Mastering Emotions for Parents & Children.'  This conversation fts. Jasmine Chanelle (IG: @_jasminechanelle) and addresses helps mompreneurs learn exactly how to beat overwhelm as they build their business! Pre-Order your copy of the new book at ⁠https://www.dramberthornton.com/new-book ⁠  If you loved today's episode, leave a 5-star rating and review, sharing exactly what you loved about the episode!  Want to connect?  Email Dr. Amber at [email protected] or connect with her on any social media platform- @dramberthornton  Tune into Dr. Amber's Know & Grow Podcast weekly for an inspiring, informative, and thought-provoking dose of content designed to propel you further on the path to becoming the best version of yourself.

Today's episode of Dr. Amber's Know and Grow Podcast is part of Dr. Amber's Virtual Book Tour, in celebration of the release of 'A Parent's Guide to Self-Regulation: A Practical Framework for Breaking the Cycles of Dysregulation and Mastering Emotions for Parents & Children.' This conversation fts. Dr. Earl Turner (IG: @drearlturner) and addresses the question: Can dysregulated parents support dysregulated children? Pre-Order your copy of the new book at https://www.dramberthornton.com/new-bookIf you loved today's episode, leave a 5-star rating and review, sharing exactly what you loved about the episode! Want to connect? Email Dr. Amber at [email protected] or connect with her on any social media platform- @dramberthornton Tune into Dr. Amber's Know & Grow Podcast weekly for an inspiring, informative, and thought-provoking dose of content designed to propel you further on the path to becoming the best version of yourself.