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The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
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- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
"What's The Difference Between Selfish And Avoidant Partners?" Beats Me Man
A listener asked if I could do an episode on the distinction between avoidant and selfish partners, and that is a real logical puzzle. I can't really think of…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
Stefan Merrill Block: The Author of Homeschooled And A Kindred Spirit
As you know if you listened to my episode about Homeschooled, I found it to be a fascinating deep dive into an enmeshed relationship between the author and his…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
Romantic Love Changes People
When you're in love, it changes you deeply. If you feel that love has NOT changed you and made you more empathic, warm, and generous... that's an issue. My…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
Sharing... The Opposite Of Being Self Centered
Sharing isn't just an important skill for kids to learn! Our society is becoming increasingly, dysfunctionally focused on the individual at the expense of the…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
Cheating Is An Addictive Behavior, Not A Relationship Behavior!
Cheating is categorized as "relationship behavior" but it's more about "lack of frustration tolerance." Cheating relates to addictive behaviors and to…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
Adult Child Of Dysfunctional Family? Read Homeschooled By Stefan Merrill Block
This awesome book held my attention in a way that few do. It is a riveting discussion of Stefan's enmeshment with his mom that manifested in homeschooling…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
Stopping Drinking... One Free Way To Improve Your Marriage Immediately
You know what people don't regret? Stopping or cutting back on drinking. This is the number one thing that can improve your marriage, so stop acting like the…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
Your Boyfriend Saying He Doesn't Know About Marriage = He Rejected Your Proposal
A completely new way to think about this for the preoccupied attachment woman! My newest venture, including ALL BRAND NEW POSTS EVERY DAY…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
Weaponized Incompetence? What Happened To Plain Old Incompetence
Worth the (free) price of listening just for my analogy that women who call ADHD husbands not doing chores well "weaponized incompetence" is no better than the…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
"Withdrawing Sex Is Abuse"? NO
On this episode, I discuss the internet idea that it's abusive not to have sex with your spouse. What? This is nonsense. My newest venture, including ALL BRAND…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
What's A Midlife Crisis And Why Does It Happen?
Today we will talk about your midlife crisis, what dimensions it tends to span, and why most deep thinkers have them! My newest venture, including ALL BRAND…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
Misdiagnosis, The Future Of Psychiatry, And What We Don't Know About Mental Health: With Dr. Marc Lener
Today I have an awesome guest, Dr. Marc Lener, a psychiatrist who I've collaborated with on cases in the past. We have a rollicking conversation covering…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
With Friends Like Yourself, Do You Need Enemies?
Are you a good friend to yourself? Do you give yourself grace and compassion? Would you talk to a friend the way you talk to yourself? Or did you internalize a…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
Avoidant Partners Look DOWN On Loved Ones And Preoccupied Partners Look UP!
Preoccupied attachment partners think their avoidant partners are BETTER than they are considered to be by others, in terms of looks, intelligence, and mental…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
Romantic Objectification Is No Better Than Sexual Objectification: Are You A Limerent?
Limerence, or unrequited infatuation/preoccupied attachment, can make a partner feel just as objectified as sexual objectification can. All about how this…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
Managing Expectations With Your Spouse... Why You Can't And Why That Makes Everything Worse
When your spouse asks for something that you can't/won't do, why do you tell them you will instead of answering honestly about your doubts and limitations? You…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
All About Treating Complex Trauma.... Parts Work, EMDR, Brainspotting and More! With Becca Newkirk!
Have you been triggered within your relationships because of past trauma due to being a parentified child, self-esteem issues, or overall stress in your home…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
I'm 45! Here's What I've Learned In 20 Years Since My First Client
I've turned 45! I've been seeing clients for twenty years now and here's what I have learned about people and relationships. Dispelling some myths about…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
Stop Trying To Compete With The Kids For Your Wife's Attention
Some men try to compete with their kids for their wife's attention and this invariably ends poorly. Don't go against evolution! Today's episode covers how to…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
Did Your "Emotional Harem" Mask Your Avoidant Partner's Limitations?
When they start dating an avoidant partner, many people are still very close to a friend that fulfills their emotional or intellectual needs, who they flirt…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
What's Your Second Mountain At Midlife?
The book The Second Mountain by David Brooks is very interesting and speaks to a lot of issues that my midlife clients discuss with me every day. In this…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
What To Expect When You're Expecting A TEENAGER!!!! Parenting Teenagers with Special Guest Dr. Rebecca Resnik!
Parenting teenagers is not for the weak! Today's wide ranging conversation with a fellow psychologist in my area covers: - Screen time: limits vs freedom -…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
When Your Husband Is Depressed
I often discuss how to support partners with depression, especially women, as women are twice as likely to struggle with depression. This episode discusses how…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
Divorce and Finances With Russell Knight, Divorce Lawyer!
On today's episode, special guest Russell Knight and I discuss the financial ramifications of divorce. He practices in Illinois and Florida and shares his…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
Do People Who Both Work From Home, Or Who Have Kids Every Other Weekend, Or Who Are Retired, Have More Sex?
There's this idea that you can hack your sex life by getting more free time. This is usually incorrect, for the reasons I very practically discuss in this…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
Real Time Dating Profile Feedback For A 37 Year Old Man!
Today, Suzanna Mathews, Best Life coach, helps a Facebook follower with his dating profile... and I'm there for helpful remarks like telling him to branch out…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
What To Say When Your Wife Says No To Sex; Two Paths In The Flowchart
There are two funnels to go down based on whether this is one week off of regular activity or a long term sexless marriage. As always, sulking or coercing is…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
Ketamine Assisted Therapy with Meredith Futernick!
Meredith is the first therapist I ever hired at Best Life and she's awesome. Today's episode covers everything about ketamine assisted therapy, including step…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
Work, Hobbies, Friends: The Avoidant Mantra And Why This Is The Era Of The Avoidant
Look out if you are dating someone with this mantra! You will always come fourth... and if they are dating after divorce with kids, you'll come fifth! Also…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
Renata Ellera on Attachment, Social Media, Anxiously Attached Women, Culture, And Everything Else!
Today's special guest is Renata Ellera, a clinical psychologist from Brazil who writes the smart and relationship-focused Substack Love Better. Our fun…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
Meredith Masony: An Honest Talk About Being A Woman At Midlife!
Meredith Masony is awesome. I met her ten years ago at Blog U, a now defunct conference for mommy bloggers, and she has since skyrocketed to internet fame…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
Lana Li and I Discuss How Much Of Dating Behavior Predicts How People Will Act In Marriage!
Today we have Lana Li, who I follow on Substack! We discuss dating as a young overeducated woman in New York City, lol. She was doing that till recently and I…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
You Are An Unreliable Narrator And So Is Everyone Else... Or, How To Become 100x Wiser In One Minute
Today's episode discusses how to become 100 times wiser in a minute: Whenever you hear any relationship story from one side, assume if the partner told you…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
"My Husband Came Out After Years Of Sexlessness": Recovering From Betrayal Trauma With Guest Brandi Stupica
In today's longest episode ever, we go through the backstory of Brandi, who is a Developmental Psychology PhD and whose husband came out as transgender after…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
Sex and Porn Addiction With Duane Osterlind, LMFT, CSAT of The Addicted Mind Podcast!
Today I have an amazing guest who is a true expert on all things addiction! Duane Osterlind is a therapist who has been working in the field of addiction for…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
If She's The CEO And You're The CFO (Chief F-ing Officer), This Doesn't Count As Division Of Labor
I came up with this funny phrase in a couples session and told the couple it was too good not to use in a podcast! :) Some women feel like the CEO of the home…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
Let Your Wife Take Care Of You Or She Will Feel Unnecessary To You Except For Sex (Which Is Bad)
Many guys think that a woman taking care of a man is a turn off to her, and think "The only thing I really want from her is sex, so that will be my only ask."…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
Laura How Is Still My Spirit Animal, or Part 2 Of Our Thoughts on Marriage And Love!!
Another rollicking good time and intriguing discussion with my spirit animal from across the pond: the inimitable Laura How! We discuss marriage, gender, how…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
Psychoanalytic Therapy: Not What You May Think! With Dr. Amanda Akers!
Dr. Amanda Akers, one of our awesome Best Life clinicians, has a free flowing and often funny discussion with me about the ins and outs of psychoanalytic…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
All About Infidelity... With Tehilla Luttig!
In this episode, I have an awesome special guest: Tehilla Luttig, LMHC! Tehilla is a licensed therapist in South Africa who sees therapy clients…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
Why Is Your Wife Terrified To Give You Sexual Feedback?
Many guys have no idea how women internalize the idea that if you tell a man anything about his penis that isn't positive, you will destroy his self-esteem and…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
Yes, Many Men Want More Foreplay
Got a comment on Facebook on a post about how a common mistake people make in their 40s is not allotting enough time to foreplay. This guy said: "It's not…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
When Your Parent Dies And You Become The Oldest Generation
The death of your parent(s) is a significant life event, and can lead to tremendous change in your self-concept. No matter how old you are, this makes you…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
Your Wife Is Four Different Women Over The Course Of The Month...With Alyx Coble-Frakes of The Agenda. App
In this episode, I'm joined by Alyx Coble-Frakes, the CEO and founder of The Agenda., an awesome app that helps women understand and optimize their lives…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
All About Otroverts Part 2... With The Ultimate Otrovert Dr. Rami Kaminski
What a special treat! Today we have an interview with the ultimate otrovert Dr. K, who wrote the book The Gift Of Not Belonging (https://amzn.to/4nv3OqT)! He…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
Eldest Sons, Especially In Dysfunctional Families, Have Unique Issues
There is a lot of popular media discourse about the challenges of eldest daughters, but I haven't seen anything about eldest sons. I have many of these high…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
Otroverts! When You Don't Belong And Don't Understand Group Feelings
All about otroverts! I can't wait to interview the creator of this idea in a few days, Dr. Rami Kaminski. For now you will have to settle for my discussion of…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
The Link Between Porn Use In Men And Eating Disordered Behaviors In Women with Special Guest Jackie Aston, LCSW-C
Today's episode features a special guest: Jackie Aston, LCSW-C, who provides therapy to individuals and couples in D.C. and Maryland. We discuss the…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
You Can Try New Things Without Compromising Your Core Self
People who were raised in authoritarian homes often feel compelled to assert their individuality across multiple domains: hobbies, preferred music/TV/movies…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
What Is Tantric Sex? With Special Guest Suzanna Mathews
Suzanna Mathews is an awesome relationship and dating coach at Best Life Behavioral Health, and she was a fantastic guest on the podcast. In this episode, we…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
Laura How and I Are Spirit Animals.... Part 1
Laura How is an awesome couples counselor and coach based in the UK. She runs an excellent YouTube channel and podcast, and I was so excited to have her on the…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
Reproductive Aged Animals Are Restless! Can You Use This Lens To Understand Yourself Better?
I read this somewhere and it makes a lot of sense and dovetails with a lot of the topics I discuss. Specifically, have you been thinking your marriage is the…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
Special Guest: Michelle Dempsey-Multack, Founder of The Moving On Method and Divorce Guru!
Amazing treat, guys! Michelle Dempsey-Multack, MS, CDS and I have a super interesting discussion about divorce, remarriage, coparenting, and our own childhood…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
If Your Partner Wouldn't Have Loved Your Most Awkward Self, You Will Never Feel Loved By Them
ALLOW FOR A LITTLE LEARNING CURVE AS I USE THIS NEW MICROPHONE, GUYS! :) If you feel your partner wouldn't have loved you as a shy kid, a weird adolescent, or…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
Ten Quick Ways To Show Your Partner You Love Them!
Chock full of concrete and practical tips that ONLY take a couple minutes (at least most of them) and can supercharge the connection in your relationship!…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
Dr. Marie Land on Overthinkers and Dating!
A special treat! This awesome, fun and funny episode is super relevant for anyone who struggles with preoccupied attachment or with anxiety and overthinking!…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
Low Functioning Normal Person vs High Functioning Person With Depression/Anxiety/Pain/Illness?
This cognitive reframe can be transformational. It is very similar to my episode on the switch in your 50's from old young person to young old person. If you…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
All About Anxious Kids... With Dr. Rachel Singer!
Dr. Rachel Singer is awesome. She's a psychologist in my area and is a wonderful, kind, and intelligent therapist for anxious kids (and adults, and parents)…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
Evan Marc Katz, Dating Coach, Discusses When Smart, Successful Women Have Issues Finding The Right Man
Today's wonderful treat is an appearance from renowned dating guru Evan Marc Katz, became the world’s first dating coach in 2003, specializing in helping…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
What Does Avoidant Attachment Look Like During Dating?
Today's episode discusses what avoidant attachment looks like early on... which is useful if you've convinced yourself that your partner bait and switched you!…