The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten
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Clinical psychologist Dr Samantha Rodman Whiten (DrPsychMom.com) discusses relationships, sex, family & parenting with no BS. Unpopular opinions: don't overfocus on kids, physical touch is the most important love language, and marriage issues are due to BOTH partners. Therapy/coaching with me or my team: bestlifebehavioralhealth.com. NOT medical advice. Email samantha@drpsychmom.com
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Latest episodes
Oct 11, 2023 • 20min
When Your "Mr. Perfect" Husband Makes You (The "Crazy Wife") Feel Emotionally Unprotected
When you're in a "Mr. Perfect And His Crazy Wife" dynamic (May 20, 2022 episode https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drpsychmomshow/episodes/Couples-You-Meet-in-Couples-Counseling--Type-1-Mr--Perfect-and-his-Crazy-Wife-e1in100), you often feel like you're being set up to be your worst, most insecure and most volatile self. I enumerate some of the ways that this happens, so that you and your avoidant "perfect" husband may look differently at what's going on. Some behaviors I cover include: repeating what you say in public, teasing, not being on your side, not being there for night feedings/not protecting your sleep, saying you don't have physical or mental health issues when you do, and more!
Subscribe if you love the DPM show! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drpsychmomshow/subscribe and you'll get all my awesome bonus episodes! Most recent subscriber episode: "Remarriage Gives You A New Perspective On Being A Good Partner... And It's Not Being A Good Parent!"
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For coaching from DPM, visit https://www.drpsychmom.com/coaching/
For therapy or life coaching, contact us at www.bestlifebehavioralhealth.com.
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Oct 6, 2023 • 18min
What Women Feel About Their Kids Growing Up
This is a very difficult time for many, bittersweet for others, and a relief for still others. Men generally have no real sense of the complexity of their wives' feelings about the kids getting older, and this episode is meant to help promote empathy and conversation!
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For my secret Facebook group, the "best money I've ever spent" according to numerous members, go here! It's $4.99/mo.
For coaching from DPM, visit https://www.drpsychmom.com/coaching/
For therapy or life coaching, contact us at www.bestlifebehavioralhealth.com.
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Oct 4, 2023 • 17min
You Don't Need To Be Rich Or Super Hot Or Tall To Find Women... Obviously
Some guys say that women will only want to date tall guys, or rich guys, or super hot guys, and this allows them to wallow in their negativity and not really put themselves out there when dating. Ironically, I've seen negativity be the only thing that women REALLY can't stand. Listen for why your "statistics" about Tinder swiping don't mean anything in terms of finding love.
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For my secret Facebook group, the "best money I've ever spent" according to numerous members, go here! It's $4.99/mo.
For coaching from DPM, visit https://www.drpsychmom.com/coaching/
For therapy or life coaching, contact us at www.bestlifebehavioralhealth.com.
Follow me on TikTok! https://www.tiktok.com/@therealdrpsychmom and YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqLm4xRaUeroBodFc-h4XDQ
Oct 1, 2023 • 25min
When You Can't Admit You're Anxious
So many people think they are just really smart, or conscientious, or realistic... but they are really suffering from Generalized Anxiety Disorder. Here's why it's harder to admit to anxiety than most other disorders, what anxiety actually looks like, and how to recognize if this is you or a spouse!
Subscribe if you love the DPM show! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drpsychmomshow/subscribe and you'll get all my awesome bonus episodes! Most recent subscriber episode: "The Honeymoon Stage... And Why There's No "Bait And Switch!"
For my secret Facebook group, the "best money I've ever spent" according to numerous members, go here! It's $4.99/mo.
For coaching from DPM, visit https://www.drpsychmom.com/coaching/
For therapy or life coaching, contact us at www.bestlifebehavioralhealth.com.
Follow me on TikTok! https://www.tiktok.com/@therealdrpsychmom and YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqLm4xRaUeroBodFc-h4XDQ
Sep 27, 2023 • 21min
"Getting Emotionally Closer Will Lead To Sex" Only Works For Preoccupied Attachment Women
Many, many of my couples clients end up in my office after spending years with other couples therapists who told them, "When you get emotionally closer, the sex will follow." When this doesn't work, they come to me, as I work on sex and emotional closeness in parallel in therapy. However, these therapists are not completely wrong, because their theory is true for a subset of women, called preoccupied attachment women. Also covered: why you need to address sex directly with avoidant attachment women.
Subscribe if you love the DPM show! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drpsychmomshow/subscribe and you'll get all my awesome bonus episodes! Most recent subscriber episode: "How To Repair After Marital Coercion... And What Coercion Is And Isn't"!
For my secret Facebook group, the "best money I've ever spent" according to numerous members, go here! It's $4.99/mo.
For coaching from DPM, visit https://www.drpsychmom.com/coaching/
For therapy or life coaching, contact us at www.bestlifebehavioralhealth.com.
Follow me on TikTok! https://www.tiktok.com/@therealdrpsychmom and YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqLm4xRaUeroBodFc-h4XDQ
Sep 25, 2023 • 21min
"The More Partners A Woman Has, The Less Special She Thinks Sex Is!"
This was a comment on a post on my Facebook page, and I hear it all over social media! Here's why it's ridiculous and goes against everything I see... along with a personal anecdote from my own childhood that I think is a great parallel!
Subscribe if you love the DPM show! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drpsychmomshow/subscribe and you'll get all my awesome bonus episodes! Most recent subscriber episode: "How To Repair After Marital Coercion... And What Coercion Is And Isn't"!
For my secret Facebook group, the "best money I've ever spent" according to numerous members, go here! It's $4.99/mo.
For coaching from DPM, visit https://www.drpsychmom.com/coaching/
For therapy or life coaching, contact us at www.bestlifebehavioralhealth.com.
Follow me on TikTok! https://www.tiktok.com/@therealdrpsychmom and YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqLm4xRaUeroBodFc-h4XDQ
Sep 23, 2023 • 18min
How Divorce Changes Your Self-Concept!
Many people experience deep and transformative changes to their self-concept and identity after divorce. Here's what I see in my practice (as well as personally)!
Subscribe if you love the DPM show! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drpsychmomshow/subscribe and you'll get all my awesome bonus episodes! Most recent subscriber episode: "How To Repair After Marital Coercion... And What Coercion Is And Isn't"!
For my secret Facebook group, the "best money I've ever spent" according to numerous members, go here! It's $4.99/mo.
For coaching from DPM, visit https://www.drpsychmom.com/coaching/
For therapy or life coaching, contact us at www.bestlifebehavioralhealth.com.
Follow me on TikTok! https://www.tiktok.com/@therealdrpsychmom and YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqLm4xRaUeroBodFc-h4XDQ
Sep 19, 2023 • 19min
What Does "A Great Sex Life When Dating" Mean?
A lot of people tell me their partner's lack of sex drive now is surprising and they never could have expected it, because "sex was great when we were dating." Here's how to tell what a good sex life looks when dating, if you're trying to use that to predict what things will be like later. Hint: no oral doesn't equal "great dating sex life."
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For my secret Facebook group, the "best money I've ever spent" according to numerous members, go here! It's $4.99/mo.
For coaching from DPM, visit https://www.drpsychmom.com/coaching/
For therapy or life coaching, contact us at www.bestlifebehavioralhealth.com.
Follow me on TikTok! https://www.tiktok.com/@therealdrpsychmom and YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqLm4xRaUeroBodFc-h4XDQ
Sep 17, 2023 • 25min
When Your Partner's Energy Level Changes After Marriage
Subscribe if you love the DPM show! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drpsychmomshow/subscribe and you'll get all my awesome bonus episodes! Most recent subscriber episode: "Common Sexual Empathic Ruptures"!
For my secret Facebook group, the "best money I've ever spent" according to numerous members, go here! It's $4.99/mo.
For coaching from DPM, visit https://www.drpsychmom.com/coaching/
For therapy or life coaching, contact us at www.bestlifebehavioralhealth.com.
Follow me on TikTok! https://www.tiktok.com/@therealdrpsychmom and YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqLm4xRaUeroBodFc-h4XDQ
Why this happens, why an energy decrease happens more in women than men, what sorts of problems ensue, AND WHAT TO DO ABOUT IT!!!
Sep 13, 2023 • 15min
When One Person Is Always Catching The Other In Little Lies
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For my secret Facebook group, the "best money I've ever spent" according to numerous members, go here! It's $4.99/mo.
For coaching from DPM, visit https://www.drpsychmom.com/coaching/
For therapy or life coaching, contact us at www.bestlifebehavioralhealth.com.
Follow me on TikTok! https://www.tiktok.com/@therealdrpsychmom and YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqLm4xRaUeroBodFc-h4XDQ
This episode addresses how a couple can change their pattern of one accusing the other of dishonesty. Lying can be in any area, from "small" lies to larger ones. Why does the lying partner lie, how can they stop, how can the other partner understand this behavior, what is the contribution of the "prosecutor" partner, and how can a couple change their communication style to a healthier one? And of course, how can therapy help?
