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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
Cat Roebuck and Paula Pate On The Crucible Approach To Couples Therapy!
Today I'm joined by two wonderful providers we have at Best Life Behavioral Health: Paula Pate and Cat Roebuck. We do a deep dive into a couples therapy…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
Three (Actually Four) Concrete Tips To Improve Date Night
Many people struggle with practical ways to enact some of my marriage tips, which is why I try to add in some very concrete strategy episodes. Here was going…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
Love Isn't Tallying Shit Up
Stop counting stuff up, whether it's chores or date nights or sexual encounters. This is literally killing any potential for closeness in your relationship…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
"If You Were A Single Parent You'd Have To Do Everything Yourself" But Wait
This is illogical. If you want to split everything exactly down the middle because "that's what would happen after divorce".... you've never been divorced lol…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
When Your Partner's Friends/Family Dislike You
Straight talk on this common issue that I see in pursuer-distancer couples, especially preoccupied women with avoidant men. Often your issues with the family…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
Who Lies In Therapy, And Why?
Today I discuss the reasons that people are dishonest in therapy, how to reframe this, and a challenge if you're in therapy for your next session! Subscribe if…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
When Your Defensiveness Stops Sex In Its Tracks
Many men underestimate how much of a turnoff defensiveness is to women. Even if a woman wanted to have sex with you that evening, an interaction where you are…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
Is Your Relationship Like Chat GPT?
Some people are in a dynamic that's like Chat GPT... and they don't even know until it stops! Today I discuss who gets into this type of dynamic (on BOTH…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
Interview With A Sexologist... Heather Ray!
You may know Heather Ray from the workshops and videos she's done for the practice: Lick It Right, Partner's Guide To Female Pleasure, and Blow His Mind (buy…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
When You Try And Make Up For Not Having Had Young, Casual Sex Within Your Marital Sex Life
Today I discuss when men who are late bloomers or "gentleman eunuchs" try to have wild and experimental sex in their marriages to compensate for not having had…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
The Two House Solution?
I often see wealthier couples get a second home as a "fun new thing" to do as a family. At first they think of this extra space as a way to solve their…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
Is It Important For Your Therapist To Have "Lived Experience" In The Area You're Looking To Address?
Many people ask whether it's important for their therapist to have personal experience in the life area that they are working on (e.g., marriage, parenting…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
What Would You Do If You Had Only 30 Years To Live?
We say this about 1, 5 or 10 years... but what about 30? This is the central question of midlife and framing it this way can help you clarify your thoughts…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
Your Legal Divorce Questions Answered: An Interview With Evan Koslow, Family Law Attorney
Today I have a treat... an interview with family law attorney, mediator, and divorced dad Evan Koslow. He handles complex divorce cases and answers all my…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
Normal Privilege
Many people discount the privilege of growing up with functional , "normal" parents. In today's episode, I read a comment from a follower which made me think…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
ADHD In Women
By request, a special episode on how I've seen ADHD manifest in women! Organizational issues, impulsivity, hyperfocused courtship and dramatic drop out of the…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
Every Minute Counts At Midlife... But Think Before You Act
Today's episode discusses how midlife often makes you feel a sense of urgency... you know you don't have infinite time left on the planet, and you want to make…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
When Your Wife Loves The Dog (Or Other Pet) More Than You
Today's episode discusses a common problem I hear about in session: "My wife cuddles the dog more than me," or "My husband is obsessed with training/playing…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
What's A "Married Single Mom"?
This term is all over the internet... what does it mean? Often, a range of dynamics fall under this umbrella, and I will discuss the factors going into a woman…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
Dr. Christine Vaccaro On Sexual Health In Perimenopause And Beyond: Medical Options To Increase Drive And Wellness
I have a wonderful guest today, who is a well respected physician in my community. I ask every question you ever wanted to ask about perimenopause, menopause…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
Your Marriage Is The Template For Your Kids' Marriage One Day! Go On Date Night!
This video podcast discusses how important it is for you to model a loving relationship for your children! And a discussion of how you can use your kids as a…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
When You Are More Similar To Your Opposite Gender Parent, It Impacts Your Perspective On Your Relationship
By request from Facebook group member (join us: facebook.com/groups/drpsychmom), here's an interesting episode on the impact on your marriage of identifying…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
Are You In Chat GPT Style Therapy?
Facebook live where I discriminate between therapy as massage and therapy as the gym. And I took a question about a guy with an avoidant wife and how he thinks…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
When There's Never Been Romantic Or Sexual Attraction In Your Marriage
Which type of people get into a situation like this? What background leads to assuming that sexual attraction just won't be part of your relationship? Today's…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
Your Parents May Have Been Depressed, Not Just Angry Or Cold
It is an epiphany to many clients that their parents were likely depressed, and not just "quiet," "irritable," "detached," or "angry." Today's episode can help…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
LOVE vs CHIP Communication To Transform Your Relationships!
I created my LOVE acronym for parents in conflict with their adult children, but it can be used for all relationships where you love someone, but they keep…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
When You're Good At Receiving Feedback... Except From Your Wife
Many men think they are great at receiving feedback, but the reality is that they aren't, at least not within their marriages. Here's how it feels for women to…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
Silent Divorce, or Quiet Quitting Your Marriage
The idea of "silent divorce" has been all over popular media. Here's what it is, who is at risk, who can repair and how, and the attachment dynamics that are…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
Yes, You May Be Able To Repair Estrangement With Your Adult Child
I am in the process of potentially writing a book about estrangement, and came across the statistic that 50% of people would be open to repairing an…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
In-Law Issues... A New Perspective
Not the most flattering podcast episode you'll ever hear if you have inlaw issues... but the most realistic, practical, and (should you choose to really…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
Redo vs. Second Act Vision Of Remarriage
I work with many couples who are in their second marriage, and often the man is older and has kids already. In some of these marriages, the woman views the…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
The Transition From A Woman's 30's To Her 40's
The transition from women's 30's to 40's can feel very significant. Here's a deep dive into aging, how couples can accept the reality of life moving in one…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
In Their 40's, Many Women Stop Being The Preoccupied Attachment/Pursuer Partner
Why do pursuing women stop in their 40's? How does the avoidant attachment man feel about it? And what else characterizes the post-pursuing midlife woman? All…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
Divorce From Each Attachment Style
What is it like to be divorced from someone who is secure, avoidant, preoccupied, or fearful avoidant? Today's episode goes into depth about what I've seen in…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
The Passive Aggressive "Shock" Reaction To Your Partner Doing Something Nice
If your partner does something nice, like doing the laundry or giving you a kiss, and you react with TREMENDOUS SHOCK, this is passive aggressive. Your partner…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
Mental Load? Or Depression/Anxiety?
In today's episode, I go in depth into one of my favorite topics: mental load. Is the problem really mental load/emotional labor? What is underneath this…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
"She Divorced Me Because I Left Dishes By The Sink".... Interview With Matthew Fray!
Today we have a special treat! An interview with Matthew Fray, who wrote the viral post that every woman my age remembers.... "She Divorced Me Because I Left…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
When A Parent Commits Suicide... Or When You Yourself Feel Suicidal
After reading the book Us, After by Rachel Zimmerman (https://amzn.to/4239BfW), I wanted to dive into the topic of when a parent commits suicide and how this…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
Are You Really An Introvert Or Do You Have Social Anxiety?
Introverts aren't scared of people or embarrassing themselves. If you are, you likely have social anxiety, which can constrict the lives of your children and…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
How Do Real Women Initiate Sex?
If you're used to the initiation style that women use in porn, and don't have much non-honeymoon stage experience with other women, you may well miss the…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
Parentified Children/Surrogate Spouses
Some children have to act like parents or even spouses to their own parents. How and why does this manifest, and how does it impact later adult intimate…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
"I'm Depressed Because Of My Spouse"
No, your spouse doesn't make you depressed or not depressed. If you think this, it is related to your attachment style, not your depression or even your…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
How Do Securely Attached People Feel About The Decrease In Sex/Romance In A Long Relationship?
Often preoccupied attachment men think that the only possible response to a sex decreasing in frequency over a long relationship is depression and panic. This…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
How To Message On Dating Apps For My Listeners In Their 50's And Up!
My experience helping a friend message on Bumble! Very practical dating advice if you struggle with having your guard up or with anxiety. Here's Carol!! She…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
Preoccupied Attachment Men: Stop Doing Things That Make Your Relationship Worse
A really practical and direct overview of how many preoccupied men (and women) make their relationships worse without understanding how. And of course, what to…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
Walking On Eggshells: Who Does It, Why, And How To Get Healthy
Walking on eggshells: how does this dynamic originate on both sides, how do I see it manifest, and what can you do about it in order to break the cycle for…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
How To Recognize An Eating Disorder In Your Partner And How To Support Them To Get Help... With Jen Rollin, LCSW!
Awesome video podcast with my friend and respected colleague Jen Rollin! It's a myth that only teenage girls have eating disorders. In fact, as we discuss in…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
The Luteal Phase (The Two Weeks Before Her Period) Sucks
The midpoint of her cycle starts The Bad Time. Here is a very practical overview of what this feels like for women, why, and how to deal with it! Follow me on…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
When Your Partner Needs To Walk On Eggshells Around You, They Can't Also Be Romantic Or Sexual
Some people think that their moodiness is just who they are, and completely fail to understand that no healthy person is able to be vulnerable and open with…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
"You Shouldn't Talk About Body Count When Dating" NOPE DISAGREE!
Special treat! A little response to A Little Nudge's post. Woman asked her, "Guy I like has slept with 61 ppl compared to my 6. Are we doomed?" She replied: "I…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
Working On Your Marriage Benefits Your Kids In Ways You've Never Considered
Specifically, it is way harder for your kids to have successful and happy adult romantic relationships if they have learned implicitly that their role models…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
How To Help Your Kids Turn Into Sex Positive Adults
Two common situations: how to model sex positivity for your kids, and how to talk to a spouse about this if they are terrified of discussing sex in your house…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
"Why Can't She Just Give Me A Blowjob When She Doesn't Want Sex?"
For a million reasons that I describe! And if you are in the mood to try, the link to the Blow His Mind Instructional video (and the others I reference) is…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
"Menopause Is Nature's Bait And Switch" NOPE
Here is a better way to understand menopause within the context of evolutionary biology! I also cover: were you really happy until menopause struck? And of…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
"Workhorse" Men: Why You Put Work, Service, And Family Above Your Own Happiness
I realized I never did a full episode on workhorse men, even though I reference them a lot in my episodes! All about the man who is taught to keep his head…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
If You Would Skip Work/Anything Else For Sex... This Is Why She Doesn't Want Sex
If you would leave/stop any other activity to have sex, you do not value anything in your life as much as sex. This is a turnoff for any woman. Here's why! And…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
Your Wife Can't Be Open About Sex/Aging If You Won't Be
Some guys are dishonest with themselves/their wives about sex, saying things like "my drive at 50 is the same as it was at 18" and pretending they are in the…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
Don't Friendzone Your Marriage!
If you tell your wife "that's a nice shirt, is it new?" instead of "you look hot".... this episode is for you! I differentiate between friendship as a core…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
Be An "And" Person, Not An "Or" Person... Especially Not Where It's You Vs The Kids
Some guys put their wives into situations where she has to choose between them and the kids in a zero sum kind of way... here's why this happens and why it's…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
Emotional Labor vs Anxiety And The ADHD Husband/Anxious Wife....
Facebook live turned into video podcast for your viewing and listening pleasure! Here's the upcoming ADHD husband and anxious wife seminar coming up 12p ET…