Whether you’re overwhelmed in general this time of year with all the extras on the schedule or stressing about Santa or that Elf on the Shelf or feeling shamed because you bought a toy instead of an experience for your kiddo, this episode will help! Returning to the show is parenting expert and licensed psychologist Dr. Hilary Mandzik. She helps us opt out of overwhelm this holiday season with her sane, practical and non-judgy advice. To listen to Hilary’s podcast Raised Resilient, find her on social media and learn more about her programs visit her here. Grab her FREE Holiday Parenting Guide here! Follow Dr Brooke on Instagram and get signed up for my awesome emails here. Seriously,I write really great emails, or so 1000s of women tell me and I’d like to send you one too. To work with Dr Brooke click here and if you loved this episode please leave a review!   This episode is sponsored by Shuteye Chai from Ned. It’s a mix of their Mellö superblend of magnesium combined with adaptogens, aminos, functional mushrooms like chaga and reishi - seriously the best ingredients out there – wrapped in a heavenly masala chai-inspired spiced body. Think cinnamon, clove, ginger–all that good stuff! It’s fantastic for sleep and for recovery.  It’s crafted from the highest grade single origin ingredients, ethically sourced from some of the world’s best small-scale farms. Save 15% on your first order with code BETTEREVERYDAY at checkout. With your body being 50% amino acids plus the uphill battle most women face after age 30 to hold on to their lean mass, using a properly blended, complete amino acid blend like those from KION will be a game changer for your health, energy and metabolism. Learn more and save a generous 20% off one of my favorite new products: the Kion Aminos.  This formula is backed by over 20 years of clinical research, highest quality ingredients, no fillers or junk, undergoes rigorous quality testing, and tastes amazing with natural flavors. Save 20% on monthly deliveries and 10% on one-time purchases.