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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 Was Your Mom Like At Your Wife's Age?
A helpful reframe for empathy! What was your mom like at the age that you're expecting your wife to act so sexual, exciting, and dynamic? Probably not acting…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
People ALWAYS Have Dating Options... Hitting The Wall Is A Myth
There are ALWAYS dating options! Here's what the internet tells you and why it's wrong. Subscribe if you love the DPM show!…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
The CCF Method For Reframing Your Marital Issues
I did a little video about this and I'm expanding on it in this episode... presenting the CCF (Child, Coworker, Friend) Reframe for how to think about your…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
3 Reasons That Highly Sensitive Women Are More Likely To Divorce You
Highly Sensitive People (HSP) definitionally feel things more intensely than others. Does this mean that HSP women are likelier to leave? Here's what I've seen…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
Should Your Wife Have Veto Power Over Your Work Schedule?
Here's a terrifying thought... what if your wife had veto power over your work schedule??? Actually... this may be the best thing that ever happened to your…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
The "Divide And Conquer" Mindset Is Terrible If Your Wife's Love Language Is Quality Time!
Many guys think that doing chores or childcare together is inefficient, so they try to "optimize" by "dividing and conquering" chores, errands, gym time, and…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
Relationship OCD
If you think your relationship doesn't feel "right" in some way, this is the episode for you. Relationship OCD is linked to anxiety in general, and can mean…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
Anxiety In Men
What does anxiety look like in men? This discusses ways that anxiety shows up in males, as opposed to females, and can be a lightbulb moment for you! Listen up…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
When You Get Triggered By Others' Life Choices!
In the Facebook group, someone was upset by a life choice that a friend made that didn't impact this person directly. Why do people get triggered by situations…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
Why Do Moms And Daughters/Sons And Dads Have More Fraught Relationships Than Moms/Sons And Dads/Daughters?
Often, moms are harder on daughters and dads are harder on sons. Why does this happen? When is it okay and when does it become a problem? And what to do if you…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
Post Ovulation = Post Nut Clarity!
A commenter made a really smart analogy between post-ovulation phase for women and post-nut clarity for men. This episode can really lead to an epiphany that…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
EMPATHY Makes You Great In Bed (And The Story Of The Dick Pic)
Why do some guys send dick pics? Why do some guys not understand foreplay? Why do some guys grab their wives' boobs out of nowhere? What does all this have to…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
Stop Asking Your Wife So Many Questions Already
If you ask your wife too many questions, she doesn't want to have sex, talk, or be on the same planet as you! People ask questions compulsively for two main…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
Reasons Your Wife Doesn't Want Sex That DO Have To Do With You
Certainly, desire decreases after the honeymoon stage, due to the biological end of the "drunk on new love" feeling. At this point, too many guys just blame…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
Do Something New Once A Week
When people struggle with anxiety, depression, or rigidity, they can become terrified of doing anything new. This anxiety is not directly expressed, but comes…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
"You Don't Just Want Me To Agree, Do You?"
Should you just agree with your partner? What if you don't really agree? If you struggle with this question and you've ever used the word "yes man," this…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
The Delusion That You Can Change An Avoidant Man
Listen for my impression of The Young Woman Who Thinks She Can Change The Avoidant Man... such a common archetype that it deserves its own episode! Plus…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
Sex Isn't A Reward And Which Men And Women Think It Is
I recently wrote a Facebook post saying that if a guy didn't get laid the week after Mother's Day, he probably didn't hit it out of the park the way he…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
Change After The Honeymoon Stage Is Harder For Highly Sensitive People
This can be a really hard transition if you're an HSP! Listen and learn if you've thought that the decrease in honeymoon stage hormones has been worse for you…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
The Next Question From "Boyfriend Jealous Of Sex Toy" Listener... It's About Erikson's Stages But Is It Really?
Possibly my most interesting episode ever. Gotta listen to her first question and then you'll get a small taste of what insight oriented therapy is all…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
What Men Want From Their Wives
As promised, the companion to the prior episode about what women want! If you didn't see a healthy marriage growing up, it can be hard to understand what men…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
What Women Want From Their Husbands
If you didn't see a healthy marriage growing up, it can be hard to understand what women want. Researching this stuff online can bring you to manosphere rabbit…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
When You're Scared Of Intimacy (Of ALL Kinds)
What does it mean to be scared of intimacy? Today we discuss this commonly discussed idea, what is behind it, what kind of experiences lead to it, what it…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
WAIT FOR HER RESPONSE AT THE END.... "Boyfriend Got Mad That I Used A Sex Toy Without Him"!
Love when I get listener questions... listen to hear her describe what happened. Listen up if are or were a woman who struggles with overfunctioning in…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
Remember ALL Women Can Compare You To Other Partners... You May Be Better Off If They Are Real Vs Imagined
Can't scrub your wife's brain clear of sexual thoughts or memories... and why you wouldn't want to! Subscribe if you love the DPM show!…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
Do Women Like Bad Boys?
What is a "bad boy," do women like them, which women, and why Dylan McKay was so hot. Subscribe if you love the DPM show!…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
What Kind Of Parenting Leads To Low Intimacy Or Sexless Marriages?
Today we discuss what sort of parenting leads to adult children getting into their own sexless marriages later in life... and what to do about it! Subscribe if…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
Unique Challenges Of Being Married To Veterans/First Responders
Joining my episodes on men in IT, doctors, lawyers and CEO's! A listener wrote: "Topic Idea: Challenges associated with being married to veterans. I don't know…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
How To Connect With Your Spouse In Daily Life... What Is Appropriate In Front Of Kids?
How to connect with your spouse in little bits of time! A practical episode to help couples structure time together if you never saw this modeled by your own…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
Having Bad Sex Too Often Is Not The Goal Either
Some couples are having too MUCH sex... quick sex every day so that the man "doesn't have to masturbate" or ever feel any sexual frustration. The problem is…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
You May Need To Remember Being A Younger Age To Empathize With Your Spouse
As always, I provide you with yet another awesome cognitive reframe to help you be the best partner you can be. This one has an anecdote from my own marriage…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
When Men And Women Don't Have The Same Ideas For Retirement
In today's episode, I discuss the differences I've seen in what men vs women prioritize in retirement, as well as other variables that may impact these…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
A Happy Life Vs A Meaningful Life
Many people chase a happy life... but eventually recognize that this is a moving target. Creating meaning is both easier and harder than looking for happiness…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
How Does Marriage Change At Midlife?
At 40, the developmental psychologist Erik Erikson says that we move from the "Intimacy vs Isolation" stage to "Generativity vs Despair." What does this mean…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
Remember, If You Do Everything For Your Child, They Will Turn Into An Underfunctioning Adult
Many people treat their child like they are completely incompetent... and then assume that, as an adult, their child will turn into a confident and competent…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
There Is No Amount Of Time Spent With Your Avoidant Husband That Will Be Enough
Time spent with an avoidant guy is like junk food. No amount will fill you up, because it's not the quality you need. Start asking for the right things versus…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
Make Your Own Money
If you are a woman, and someone tells you what you can and cannot buy at Target, this is like being a child. Here's why not to get into this dynamic. Also…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
It's Usually Normal That Your Wife Is Stressed Out... And What To Do When It's Not
Most women feel stressed out regularly. In reality, humans are supposed to feel stressed, it actually helps us perform better. Listen to be reminded of the…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
What To Do When The Kids Walk All Over Your Wife
This episode can be a huge wake up call for men who blame their wife for being too passive. Look inward and into your past for clues on why you may be making…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
The Same Hormones That Made Her Feel Crazy Are Leaving The Building
Remember, there is a real true positive of your wife's hormonal decrease! Listen and learn, grasshopper. Subscribe if you love the DPM show!…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
Of Course Women Are Sad When Their Sex Drives Decrease
Some men think women don't care. Do you not care when you can't run as fast anymore? Everyone minds aging. But it happens anyway, and acceptance of this while…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
5 Things To Say When Your Wife Is Mad
What's covered in this awesome episode? Why, only five ways to instantly defuse conflict with your wife! Listen and learn. Subscribe if you love the DPM show!…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
What Motivates My Desire To Help Couples Understand Each Other
The answer may surprise you, and motivate you even more to start your own couples therapy! The discussion covers my own experiences as well. Subscribe if you…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
COVID Codependence
Some couples got way too enmeshed during COVID and have struggled ever since with the re-integration of extended family, going back to work, and…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
Working Together: Good Idea Or Terrible For Your Marriage?
I have many clients who work together, and it works well for some and poorly for others. Here's what makes this more and less likely to succeed! And I also…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
Some Guy Equates A Breach Of Contract Between Partners In A Therapy Practice To A Sexless Marriage And My Response
Yet another man on the internet tries to mansplain stuff about sex to me even though I am literally a person who tells women to have more sex. Hey guess what…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
Retroactive Jealousy: When You're Obsessed With Your Partner's Past
What is retroactive jealousy and why do some people struggle with it so much? Many reasons are covered in this podcast episode, including the one where you…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
The Pros And Cons Of Starting Your Relationship As Friends
If you originally met as friends, it can be difficult to transition into romance... but you usually have a strong foundation of mutual respect. Can you be…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
Financial Abuse And Control
Financial control and abuse can be insidious. If your partner is the only one allowed to buy things or make decisions about how money can be spent, or if you…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
Nobody "Has The Power" In An Unhappy Marriage
Often, men think that the woman "holds the power" if she has a lower sex drive... just like how women think the man "holds the power" if he has a lower desire…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
Responsive ROMANCE!
Remember, more women have sex when they don't want to than men are romantic when they don't want to be... because men more are avoidant. So here's what to…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
If Your Wife Finds You Attractive It Doesn't Really Matter (In This Sense)
It doesn't really matter how hot your wife thinks you are, although you can certainly be hoodwinked by an entire industry looking to tell you that becoming…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
Sex Positive/High Libido Women May Feel MORE Of A Drop Hormonally With Age
Whenever I post about the incendiary idea that humans age and drives decline, some women say they are more comfortable now than when younger, which can…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
Don't "Try To Be More Interesting" To Make People Interested In You
Many preoccupied attachment people think they need to develop extra hobbies or travel more or make themselves "more interesting" in order to attract people or…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
Fighting About Loading The Dishwasher? Listen To This
This is a huge waste of the only time you have on this planet. Listen up for what you're really fighting about and how to think about it differently. This went…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
"I Just Want To Be Alone" Is Now Considered A Healthy Female Ideal
It's the era of no touch! Women who feel this way are now extolled in the media. Why this hurts marriages... but also individuals, and how to situate this in…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
Why Being A Good Stepdad Gets Men A Lot Of Love And How To Approximate This Effect If You're Not A Stepdad
I have long noticed that guys who remarry women with kids get a lot of love from their wives, and this topic just came up in my Facebook group as well. And…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
Nostalgia For Your "Prime" And How This Impacts Men And Women
The prime years of your life can look different based on your personality, gender, and values. Here is how nostalgia for your "prime" looks for many men and…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
Why Men Nowadays Don't Know That Drive Drops For Men After The Honeymoon Stage And With Age
Men in earlier generations admitted this freely. Here's why they don't anymore! Included: The Coolidge Effect, testosterone, porn, and more! Subscribe if you…
- The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
Yes, Sex Is A Proxy For Connection. But, Connection Shouldn't Be Your Central Obsession Either!
Sometimes preoccupied attachment guys use my podcasts to tell their wives how it is normal for them to be super invested in their sex lives because sex is a…