The Dr. Amber Show

Have you ever looked at your child and felt overwhelmed by how beautiful the moment is...only to immediately feel sadness because you know it won't last?

In this episode of The Dr. Amber Show, we're talking about what I call beautiful sadness—the bittersweet experience of loving something so deeply that you're already grieving its eventual change.

Together, we'll explore:

-Why parents experience anticipatory grief

-The psychology of impermanence

-How beautiful sadness can quietly pull us out of the present moment

-The "dark side" of beautiful sadness: clinging to the past, fearing the future, and missing what's happening right now

-How the PCR Framework from A Parent's Guide to Self-Regulation can help you return to the present when these emotions arise

As always, I'll end with a reflection to carry with you throughout the week.

If you've ever wished you could freeze time with your children—or found yourself grieving milestones before they've even passed—I hope this conversation reminds you that you're not alone.

Resources Mentioned

📘 A Parent's Guide to Self-RegulationLearn the PCR Framework and practical tools for staying grounded during difficult parenting moments.

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Thank you for spending this time with me. See you next week on The Dr. Amber Show.

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 deeply
• The difference between protective fear and anxiety
• How Black parents can honor both love and vigilance without parenting from panic
• How the PCR Method can help us respond from regulation instead of fear

If 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 Show

The 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-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.

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-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.

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-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.

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-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.

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!

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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.

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-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.

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.'  

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.