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Help For MenDiscovering the Truth Behind Secure Relationships - Dr. Samantha Rodman WhitenDr. Samantha Rodman-Whiten is a clinical psychologist, author, and the creator of Dr. Psych Mom @drpsychmom . She runs a successful group practice, Best Life Behavioral Health, providing therapy and coaching to individuals globally. As a prolific content creator, she utilizes various platforms including her blog, the Doctor Psych Mom Show podcast, and social media to disseminate relationship advice and psychological insights. Samantha's expertise spans across anxiety, parenting, couple's counseling, and behavioral health. She is known for her pragmatism and empathetic approach towards understanding relationship dynamics.In this episode, Ralph hosts Dr. Samantha Rodman-Whiten, also known as Dr. Ps...2024-08-0941 min

The Meaningful Life with Andrew G. MarshallDr. Samantha Rodman Whiten: Being an Adult Child of Dysfunctional ParentsIf you were raised in a sad, chaotic home, you will unsurprisingly experience difficulties in your adult relationships. If your parents were cold and distant and discouraged the expression of emotions, you’ll be equally ill-prepared for successful relationships or effective parenting. This week Andrew talks to Dr Samantha Rodman Whiten (also known as Dr Psych Mom) about dysfunctional parenting and how to overcome its complex legacies. Dr Samatha Rodman Whiten is a clinical psychologist, a writer, and the mother of three children. She hosts and writes the hugely popular Dr Psych Mom podcast and blo...2024-03-0451 min

The Dr. Psych Mom Showwith clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman WhitenWhen To Ignore Kids' Bad Behavior Vs Give Consequences... And When You And Your Partner Don't Agree On ParentingSubscribe for bonus content: https://anchor.fm/drpsychmomshow/subscribe Join my secret Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/becomesupporter/DrPsychMom A reader asked me a couple of parenting questions that honestly just come down to the question: What do I do when my partner and I parent differently? This is a great topic to explore, and I hit a lot of interesting points to think about and discuss with your partner, including why women often act like parenting gurus, why this approach doesn't work, how there are many different ways to parent, the hard stop o...2022-04-1316 min

The Dr. Psych Mom Showwith clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman WhitenWhat Is Your Couple And/Or Family Identity?Subscribe here for bonus episodes! https://anchor.fm/drpsychmomshow/subscribe and join my secret Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/becomesupporter/DrPsychMom In today's episode, I discuss the idea of forming a special identity as a couple or family, and how this can help strengthen your bonds and enhance your (and your kids') feelings of security. This framing can also give you ideas on how to spend your limited time and energy. So what is your couple identity? What is your family identity? How can verbalizing these give you more ways to be close and feel connected? List...2022-04-1316 min

The Dr. Psych Mom Showwith clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman WhitenWhen Your Partner Has Never Been Attracted To YouSome people are in the situation where they have never been attracted to their spouse and/or their spouse has never been attracted to them. In this episode, I explore reasons that this happens, ways that different people respond to this dynamic, and things to think about or discuss with your therapist when you're trying to decide what path to take moving forward. Don't miss my baby analogy! Links: Subscribe: https://anchor.fm/drpsychmomshow/subscribe Join my secret Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/becomesupporter/DrPsychMom When You Choose A Partner...2022-04-1320 min

The Dr. Psych Mom Showwith clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman WhitenHow To Respond When You're Offered Unenthusiastic SexSubscribe if you love my podcast and to hear my next bonus episode on the role of maintenance sex in a loving relationship! https://anchor.fm/drpsychmomshow/subscribe A subscriber wrote, "I have a suggestion for a topic. I would like to hear one on how to graciously accept sex from your partner when they are obviously not in the mood. When they are offering/willing out of love even though they might not want it themselves. As a gift to show that they care about your needs. I recently ran into this and turned it down. The o...2022-04-1119 min

The Dr. Psych Mom Showwith clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman WhitenTen Things To Look For In A HusbandSubscribe because you love me: https://anchor.fm/drpsychmomshow/subscribe Join my secret Facebook group because you love talking to other DPM aficionados: https://www.facebook.com/becomesupporter/DrPsychMom Whether you're married or single, listen to the 10 things that women need in a husband, which I have discovered by working for a dozen years as a therapist with individuals and couples. Count with me which ones of these my own husband has. And don't miss my rousing pep talk at the end about how you DO DESERVE GOOD THINGS IN A RELATIONSHIP!! And honestly I sh...2022-04-1018 min

The Dr. Psych Mom Showwith clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten10 Things To Look For In A WifePlease subscribe here for all my awesome bonus paid episodes! https://anchor.fm/drpsychmomshow/subscribe And join my secret Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/becomesupporter/DrPsychMomIn this episode, I expand on my post on the same subject. Some things can change, people can learn and evolve, but the more of these traits your wife or potential wife has, the happier you will likely be. Listen for the one thing that men should never be flexible about and the thing that is so important that it's on the list twice!Ten Things To Look Fo...2022-04-0918 min

The Rod CastMeet Your Instructor! Samantha BeallThis week on the Rod Cast, Emily starts a new series introducing each of our fantastic RSS instructors. We start the series with our fantastic voice instructor, Samantha Beall. Stay tuned to hear how Samantha became the musician she is today! Liked what you heard? Be sure to subscribe so you can catch us every week. If you're interested in what we do here at the studio, check us out at rodmansteele.com and on our social media: Instagram - @rodmansteelestudio Facebook - Rodman Steele Studio Tiktok - @rodmansteelestudio YouTube - R...2022-04-0823 min

The Dr. Psych Mom Showwith clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman WhitenWhy Do People With "Great Lives" Still Suffer From Depression?A reader asked me this question, which made me realize how important it is that people understand how depression has nothing to do with external variables like seeming successful or being in a happy family. In fact, depression is multifaceted and is an illness. In this episode, I discuss all the causes of depression, and how much of it is due to genetic, biological, hormonal variables in addition to environmental variables like family upbringing. If you're enjoying these episodes and finding them useful, please subscribe here https://anchor.fm/drpsychmomshow/subscribe and join my secret Facebook group: https://www.fac...2022-04-0714 min

The Dr. Psych Mom Showwith clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman WhitenWhy You Have No Patience With Your Kids And How To Develop SomePlease subscribe here for my last bonus episode about whether husbands getting in shape matters, and all my other paid episodes! https://anchor.fm/drpsychmomshow/subscribe And join my secret Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/becomesupporter/DrPsychMomIn today's episode, I discuss why you may struggle with patience, practical tips to reframe and to develop some more patience, what types of behaviors most often trigger parents and why, and I help you look inward at your own issues and their potential impact on your kids!Links:Male Versus Female Depression I...2022-04-0720 min

The Dr. Psych Mom Showwith clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman WhitenRemember There Are Also Men Who Do Nothing And Barely Work And Still Get WomenMany men fall prey to the illusion that all women get treated like princesses who dole out sexual favors when the mood strikes them. Don't forget about the other half of women who also exist in the inverse situation. In my clinical experience, in unhappy marriages, half of the women do all the gruntwork and half the men do all the gruntwork. This includes work, begging for attention/approval, dealing with moodiness, and even worrying about potential infidelity. When you start to think as a guy that gender roles and socialization are responsible for your wife treating you poorly (in y...2022-04-0516 min

The Dr. Psych Mom Showwith clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman WhitenWhat Should Your Standards For Yourself Be When You Have Depression or Chronic Pain?A reader in my private group asked how people should have fair expectations for themselves when they have depression/chronic fatigue/pain etc. "What’s a fair amount of ‘grace’ to give yourself when you’re struggling without just giving up and not contributing at all?" Great question, and I touch on how to prioritize what's most important, spoon theory, and when to seek more help.5 Total Lies That Your Brain Tells You If You Are Depressed or Grew Up In A Depressed HomeSubscribe here for all bonus episodes! https://anchor.fm/drpsychmomshow/subscribeJoin...2022-04-0316 min

The Dr. Psych Mom Showwith clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman WhitenWhy To Work Out With Your PartnerSubscribe here for all bonus episodes including the previous one about neediness vs expressing needs in a healthy way! https://anchor.fm/drpsychmomshow/subscribe Working out with your partner can be fun and good for the relationship, and there's many other positive reasons to try it. This is a common wish especially of men, and I explore why this may be the case! In case you don't want your husband to listen to this one for fear that I will tell him how easy and transformative working out is for women, I also explain why women may be...2022-04-0218 min

The Dr. Psych Mom Showwith clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman WhitenYes, Women Like Nice Guys!A reader requested this episode about "nice guy syndrome" and "covert contracts" (linked below). Do women really like nice guys as I insist or can there be too much of a good thing? I touch on what nice really means, how confidence and niceness are linked, and how to raise kids that are genuinely kind vs trying to be "good" to get something. Please subscribe here and join my Facebook group here! Next paid episode will be about neediness vs expressing needs in a healthy way! If you are a Dad Starting Over fan, sign up for o...2022-04-0117 min

The Dr. Psych Mom Showwith clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman WhitenTwo Magic Words To Make Your Conversations Go BetterIn this episode I give you three versions of a two word response that will transform the communication in your marriage! I just taught my son this in the car ride to school, which prompted this episode. I know you're waiting with bated breath to hear what the magic words are, but please take a moment to SUBSCRIBE to my podcast here: https://anchor.fm/drpsychmomshow/subscribe And join my private Facebook group where we have very interesting discussions about relationships/sex: https://www.facebook.com/becomesupporter/DrPsychMom/ Both give you extra awesome content! Thanks e...2022-03-3115 min

The Dr. Psych Mom Showwith clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman WhitenPlastic Surgery And Self-Love/AcceptanceIn this reader-requested episode, I discuss whether you should get a boob job and what to tell your kids about it. Spoiler: I have a boob job so I'm biased!! If you love my content please subscribe here for all my bonus episodes: https://anchor.fm/drpsychmomshow/subscribe and join my secret Facebook group where you can see a video about this topic posted today!! https://www.facebook.com/becomesupporter/DrPsychMom Links: I Don't Feel Lovable, So How Do I Develop Self-Love?2022-03-3016 min

The Dr. Psych Mom Showwith clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman WhitenCan You Be Close Friends With Frequent Dinners "As A Family" After Divorce?Please subscribe here to hear my previous paid episode about whether to have sex on the first date! And here's the FB group!Reader asks if after her sexless marriage ends in divorce, she can permanently birdnest and also have 3 times a week dinners with her ex and 6 year old. Have I ever seen this work out, she inquires? I give her the real deal on that as well as ways to communicate clearly and openly with her daughter. Thanks for listening!Links:How To Talk To Your Kids About Your Divorce...2022-03-2914 min

The Dr. Psych Mom Showwith clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman WhitenIf Your Partner Acted Better, Wouldn't You Act Better?Well then why do you keep insisting that your partner wouldn't change no matter what you did? I lead you through a thought experiment help you reframe your marriage for the better, taking the onus off your partner and owning your own contribution to your relationship issues. Sometimes people need a swift kick in the ass to help them change their minds about long standing beliefs, and in the arena of marriage, I'm here for just that purpose! Listen and learn, and see if you don't come away with your bullshit detector more finely tuned, especially when looking in at...2022-03-2819 min

The Dr. Psych Mom Showwith clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman WhitenMasturbation: The Junk Food Of Married SexSo many people struggling with their sex life are still masturbating individually! Why do this when the goal is a healthy PARTNERED sex life? Usually, people are under the misapprehension that masturbation doesn't hurt and may even help, but in fact, it detracts from your sex life as a couple. Listen to my McDonalds and chess.com analogies and maybe take my challenge of no masturbation for a week! Please subscribe here because many episodes are bonus for paid subscribers only! And join my private FB group here! Links: If Your Sex Life Is Less Th...2022-03-2820 min

Dad Starting OverInterview with Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten - "Dr. Psych Mom"Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten is a clinical psychologist in private practice and the founder of drpsychmom.com. You can also listen to her podcast "The Dr. Psych Mom Show" where she discusses parenting and relationships. 2022-03-261h 09

The Dr. Psych Mom Showwith clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman WhitenHow Do You Keep Momentum Going When Your Marriage Is Improving?Please subscribe here to hear my prior episode about healthy boundaries vs anxious rigidity! That one built off my picky eating episode. In today's episode, I expand on the idea of bringing your best and your fullest most generous self to your marriage. A reader suggested I discuss how to keep the momentum going when your marriage is finally going better! If you've been working hard on connection, how do you keep motivated through ups and downs and not just coast, which of course will eventually lead to regression? Links: 100 Date Night Questions: Use...2022-03-2516 min

The Dr. Psych Mom Showwith clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman WhitenPicky Eating And How It Hurts Your Relationship!Subscribe here for bonus episodes! You may be surprised to learn how often I see picky eaters have other issues in their marriages! Listen and learn about what picky eating tends to represent, the importance of open mindedness and flexibility in relationships, and which type of people tend to end up in frustrating relationships with partners who have endless "boundaries" about what they will and won't do in every area of life. Links: If You're More Open-Minded Outside The Bedroom, Your Wife May Be More Openminded In The Bedroom 10 Ways To Tell If Y...2022-03-2416 min

The Dr. Psych Mom Showwith clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman WhitenWhy To Not Have A Long List Of Requirements In A PartnerIn this episode, I discuss my own requirement for a partner that I came up with at age 6 and how the specifications given by most adults in this arena are no less anxiety-driven and useless. Focusing on the big picture and especially the three things I discuss will help you open your mind and perhaps find someone to love that you wouldn't have found if you stuck to your stringent requirements. Thanks for listening and please SUBSCRIBE! Links: Key Areas Of Compatibility For Second Marriages How Can I Create An Emotionally Healthy Relationship? ...2022-03-2219 min

The Dr. Psych Mom Showwith clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman WhitenWhat Do I Tell Friends About Why I Am Not Friends With My Narcissistic Ex-Husband?Subscribe here for all my bonus episodes! https://anchor.fm/drpsychmomshow/subscribeIn today's episode, a reader asks what she should do when friends do not seem supportive of her having no contact with a narcissistic ex. Also, she wonders what to tell her adult kids about why the marriage ended. I discuss how I believe the issue is rarely just one person, but instead is a dysfunctional dynamic between partners, and how this reframe may help her figure out how to talk more productively with friends and her kids about why the marriage ended. Thanks for lis...2022-03-2215 min

The Dr. Psych Mom Showwith clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman WhitenWhen Your Kid Is Super AnnoyingA subscriber wrote in about her annoying 6 year old. I give her some tips on how to deal with him without going insane herself. There also may be many other issues at play, in both you and your kid, if you are in a parent-child relationship that feels very hard. Listen for other things to think about and ways to normalize how you feel. Especially relevant for parents of kids with behavior/mood issues. Listen to this podcast episode for more on this. Links: I Don't Like My Five Year Old I Don't Lov...2022-03-2113 min

The Dr. Psych Mom Showwith clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman WhitenWhat If Physical Intimacy Was The Daily Default In Your Marriage?Subscribe here to access all episodes! In this episode I discuss an interesting thought experiment: what would happen to your marriage if physical intimacy (aka sex and cuddling) was the automatic default in your marriage, versus an extra thing that gets crammed into the schedule randomly? When partners can rely on intimacy being a regular part of every day, they feel much closer and start looking forward to every night or morning (whenever you time it). I discuss the hows and whys of this idea. Share with your partner even just to think about what it could be...2022-03-2118 min

The Dr. Psych Mom Showwith clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman WhitenYour Husband Doesn't Have To Treat The Kids The Same Way You DoAccess all bonus episodes by subscribing here: https://anchor.fm/drpsychmomshow/subscribe Building off of this post, I discuss why the idea that both parents should act identically is unhealthy and unhelpful. Often, women say their husbands are harsher on the kids than they are, and the husbands are made to apologize for acting differently than their wives do towards the kids. This is imbalanced and prevents kids from learning from and respecting different ways of engaging in the world. Listen to this episode and share with your partner if you have been guilty of the error th...2022-03-2018 min

The Dr. Psych Mom Showwith clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman WhitenDo You Deserve The Marriage You Say You Deserve (Or Are You Just Fooling Yourself)?Everyone thinks they deserve a dynamic, unconditionally loving, fun and attractive partner... but what are you bringing to the table? How would you come off if you went on a date with a new person acting as you do at home? My podcast gives you an assignment of a new way to think about this, and helps you do a potentially difficult but incredibly useful deep dive into who you are and how you may need to change to get the marriage that you long for. Please subscribe everyone! https://anchor.fm/drpsychmomshow/subscribe Therapy: www.bestlifebehavioralhealth.com...2022-03-1915 min

The Dr. Psych Mom Showwith clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman WhitenHow To Raise Emotionally Intelligent Kids!Become a Paid Subscriber: https://anchor.fm/drpsychmomshow/subscribe A reader requested the topic "how to know if you're raising emotionally intelligent kids" but I figured many people may want to know what to do if you see that you're not! In this episode, I discuss the number one way to promote empathy and emotional understanding in your kids. It may be both simpler and harder than you think! Please subscribe if you learned something new! Links: Mothers: Share Your Feelings With Your Son To Help Him Later Understand Women How to...2022-03-1620 min

The Dr. Psych Mom Showwith clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman WhitenTraining Your Partner To Meet Your Needs Is Healthy!Subscribe if you learned something new! https://anchor.fm/drpsychmomshow/subscribe In this episode, I discuss how it's healthy and adaptive to train your partner to meet your needs, why you may think this is impossible or have biases against the idea of this, and even how to model this healthy dynamic for your kids! I address the myth of it being somehow less genuine or meaningful to have to teach someone how to treat you; in fact, the earlier and more directly you can train your partner how to treat you, the better your marriage will b...2022-03-1619 min

The Dr. Psych Mom Showwith clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman WhitenWhat Happens To Women's Bodies And Brains In Their 40's?Subscribe if you love these episodes!! https://anchor.fm/drpsychmomshow/subscribe In this episode, I discuss why women often feel their bodies drop off a cliff in their 40's, and what happens to their minds and personalities. Anyone who is or is married to, or WILL be married to, a 40 year old woman, should listen to this episode! Essential listening to figure out why this age yields so much more independence :) but a lot less niceness :( Please subscribe and thanks for listening! If you are a Dad Starting Over fan, sign up for our Zoom eve...2022-03-1417 min

The Dr. Psych Mom Showwith clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten8 Ways To Stop Overparenting Your Kids!Subscribe if you love these episodes!! https://anchor.fm/drpsychmomshow/subscribe Expanding on this post, I discuss the overparenting epidemic and how it hurts both kids and parents. Instead of worrying constantly about doing or saying the "wrong" thing with your kids, recognize that you are a person too, with your own limits and boundaries. Empower your kids to be confident in themselves by stepping back from the role of overprotective micromanager, and watch how they thrive. Links: Tell Your Kids About Your Work! Stop Feeding Your Child Fake Praise 2022-03-1119 min

The Dr. Psych Mom Showwith clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman WhitenHelp-Rejecting Complainers!Subscribe if you love these episodes!! https://anchor.fm/drpsychmomshow/subscribe There's a term in psychology called help rejecting complainer, and it is exactly what it sounds like! This episode describes this type of communication style, why it is so irritating, how to handle it if your partner or parent acts this way, and what to do if (gasp) you yourself recognize that you are a help rejecting complainer! I also dispel the myth that it is terrible to try and problem solve when a partner is consistently unhappy. Please subscribe and thanks so much for listening, eve...2022-03-1122 min

The Dr. Psych Mom Showwith clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman WhitenWhy To Talk About Exes!Please subscribe here! https://anchor.fm/drpsychmomshow/subscribe As I discuss in this episode expanding on my post Why To Talk About Exes, a wealth of information comes from discussing your past sexual and romantic experiences! It is silly to talk about families of origin and then just skip over relationship history and expect to understand your partner on a deep level. if you are unable to openly recognize that your partner has seen another set of genitals prior to yours, it may well be stopping you two from having the level of genuine, close connection, in b...2022-03-0919 min

The Dr. Psych Mom Showwith clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman WhitenAs A Divorced Parent, Can You Bring People You're Dating Around Your Kids?Become a Paid Subscriber: https://anchor.fm/drpsychmomshow/subscribe A listener recorded a question for me about dating with a toddler after divorce! I discuss my thoughts about dating as a single parent, and how to maintain a healthy perspective no matter when you choose to start dating or how casual versus serious you are with this new person. The idea that a child will be traumatized by meeting a new friend/dating partner a few times even if it doesn't end up working out is outdated and usually a remnant of a different era of divorce. If...2022-03-0919 min

The Dr. Psych Mom Showwith clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman WhitenWomen Think Way More About The Kids Than Their Husbands Understand!Become a Paid Subscriber: https://anchor.fm/drpsychmomshow/subscribe Men and women are on totally different planets with how much, how often and to what intensity level they think about their kids, even if they both love the kids equally. In this episode, I discuss how thoughts about the kids pervade every aspect of the average mom's life, and help her husband understand her on a deeper level and understand how this evolutionarily-mediated phenomenon manifests even (especially?) on date night! If you discuss this episode with your partner, it can help you understand each other in a wh...2022-03-0817 min

The Dr. Psych Mom Showwith clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman WhitenCodependency: What Does It Mean And How To Work On Interdependence InsteadBecome a Paid Subscriber: https://anchor.fm/drpsychmomshow/subscribe What is codependency and how does it differentiate from interdependence? So many people use this buzzword, but what does it really mean? And how can you work toward a healthier relationship where you have boundaries and your own sense of self? Links: When a Man Loves a Woman (the movie I mentioned!) Interdependence As A Relationship Goal Am I Sabotaging My Relationship Because I Don't Want To Confront That He's An Alcoholic My Brilliant Husband Is Anxious And Refuses...2022-03-0818 min

The Dr. Psych Mom Showwith clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman WhitenHow To Teach Your Son About Marriage And The Myth Of The Golden VaginaIn a comment about my post My Male Clients Are Doing Much More Housework And Childcare Than A Decade Ago And Their Wives Are Not Happier, a reader asks what we should teach boys about marriage if it's not just to do the housework and help out. I directly address this, as well as explore the disparity in what parents nowadays seem to teach boys vs girls about self-worth and the need for a partner to respect you. If you don't want your son to end up in a sexless or loveless marriage, there are ways to help him o...2022-03-0819 min

The Dr. Psych Mom Showwith clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman WhitenThe 100% Marriage (and Why 50-50 Is Some BS)Become a Paid Subscriber: https://anchor.fm/drpsychmomshow/subscribe People think that if each person brings 50% to the table in their marriage, they end up with 100%. Unfortunately, this doesn't work in practice. Instead, each partner has to be committed to delivering 100% in their marriage and fully and genuinely prioritizing their partner's needs. If both people commit to this approach, which can be particularly difficult if you witnessed a difficult marriage in your family growing up), you can finally have the deeply connected partnership you yearn for. In this episode, I give you some concrete ways to start exe...2022-03-0716 min

The Dr. Psych Mom Showwith clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman WhitenOther Reasons Your Libido May Be LowBecome a Paid Subscriber: https://anchor.fm/drpsychmomshow/subscribe In this episode, I go through all the hormonal, biological, and stage-of-life related reasons your libido may be low that have nothing to do with your spouse or your marriage. If you are or will one day be (or are married to someone who will be) breastfeeding, on birth control, having a period, going through menopause, on any medication, or more, this is the episode to listen to! You can even hear about how nursing affected my own libido. Share with your partner and discuss which of these yo...2022-03-0521 min

The Dr. Psych Mom Showwith clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman WhitenWhat Would Your Partner Act Like If They Got All The Physical Affection They Wanted?Become a Paid Subscriber: https://anchor.fm/drpsychmomshow/subscribe A reader liked a post on this subject so much he said I should turn it into a book but a 20 minute podcast is a lot quicker! Check this episode out for a transformative reframe on the topic of sex drive disparities, with helpful analogies that all my sensitive lower-libido listeners can easily empathize with! Share with your partner to spark a discussion, and if you have not subscribed to my podcast yet, please subscribe! Link: What Would Your Husband Act Like If He Got...2022-03-0420 min

The Dr. Psych Mom Showwith clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman WhitenAlpha Male or Asshole?Become a Paid Subscriber: https://anchor.fm/drpsychmomshow/subscribe So many women want alpha males, but these can be easily confused with assholes if you aren't careful. In this episode, I explore what traits are similar and different across these two types of males. Also, we discuss the more passive (sometimes called "beta" but that's a mean term) male, and how women need to know themselves deeply to figure out which type of man they will really mesh well with. Some women just need to be in charge, and I talk about why and how this doesn't ne...2022-03-0418 min

The Dr. Psych Mom Showwith clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman WhitenShould You Say You Like Sex In Your Dating Profile?Become a Paid Subscriber: https://anchor.fm/drpsychmomshow/subscribe If you follow me on Instagram or Facebook, you'll see a recent conversation with my dating coach friend where she said men shouldn't put that they like sex in their dating profiles and I disagreed. Listen to me talk about honesty, alpha males, the dating marketplace, and the dating app with the sex quiz where I met my husband! Links: How To Tell Your Partner Will Stop Enjoying Sex After Marriage When Women Want More "Alpha" Husbands 2022-03-0317 min

The Dr. Psych Mom Showwith clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman WhitenFour Ways To Get Yourself In The Mood Even If You're Not Feeling Sexy (For Women)Become a Paid Subscriber: https://anchor.fm/drpsychmomshow/subscribe So many women are partnered with higher libido men but feel very unsexy and never in the mood. Given that you understand responsive desire now from earlier episodes, how can you use this knowledge coupled with your commitment to your marriage to get yourself into a sexier headspace? I give you some tips on how to cultivate positivity toward your husband and more sexy, positive feelings towards yourself without feeling fake about it. Thanks for listening and please subscribe for bonus episodes (like the one right before this on...2022-03-0119 min

The Dr. Psych Mom Showwith clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman WhitenWhen Your Husband Has ADHDBecome a Paid Subscriber: https://anchor.fm/drpsychmomshow/subscribe I work with many women whose husbands have ADHD. ADHD can explain a lot more than you think in terms of your husband's behavior, and in this episode of the Dr Psych Mom Show, I teach you exactly what ADHD can entail, including its effect on your marriage and how you can cope moving forward. Also I talk about who guys with ADHD are implicitly drawn to and why. Helpful listening for any woman who thinks their husband is lazy, oppositional, or childish. Links: My Hu...2022-03-0121 min

The Dr. Psych Mom Showwith clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten"My Wife Is Threatened By My Research About How I Can Improve As A Lover"Become a Paid Subscriber: https://anchor.fm/drpsychmomshow/subscribe This listener wrote in about the "self-improvement" he is hoping to obtain via taking a "sexual mastery course." I explore what his wife may be feeling when she reacts poorly to this news, and how "self-improvement" doesn't have much of a place in long-term sexual relationships, because it makes things about one person versus the couple as a whole. I give him some other ways to address and think about his self-esteem and his sexuality while explaining what his wife may not be ready to articulate! Thanks for li...2022-02-2817 min

The Dr. Psych Mom Showwith clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten"I Can't Tell My Wife She's Beautiful Because She's Too Fat"Become a Paid Subscriber: https://anchor.fm/drpsychmomshow/subscribe A reader wrote in with this question and I give him some tough love and education about emotions, marriage, women, weight, and more! Thanks for everyone who writes in and genuinely asks for my feedback, because every question helps people out there who don't have the courage to write in! Thanks for listening everyone and please subscribe! By the way, reader, check out the attachment theory link because I think you're going to recognize yourself as the distancer/avoidant. Links: I'm Not Attracted To My...2022-02-2618 min

The Dr. Psych Mom Showwith clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman WhitenClearing Up The Misconception That Women "Withhold" SexBecome a Paid Subscriber: https://anchor.fm/drpsychmomshow/subscribe A lot of men mistakenly think their wives "withhold" sex spitefully when they are mad. Au contraire mon frere! In fact if you think clearly about it, your wife may be a lot of things, but a spiteful withholder is usually not one of them! Listen and learn and subscribe!! Refer back to my responsive desire podcast as needed. 2022-02-2513 min

The Dr. Psych Mom Showwith clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman WhitenIs Physical Touch The Most Important Love Language?Become a Paid Subscriber: https://anchor.fm/drpsychmomshow/subscribe I think physical touch is the most important love language and not just because it's my own! Listen if you're either the higher or lower libido partner for new ways to conceptualize and communicate about the physical touch love language and what it means for those who have it! Listen for my if-your-house-was-on-fire male/female analogy! PLEASE SUBSCRIBE and if you subscribe and give me a question I will respond to it WITHIN 24 HOURS on this podcast!! Is Physical Touch The Most Important Love Language? 2022-02-2520 min

The Dr. Psych Mom Showwith clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman WhitenWhy Women Initiate DivorceBecome a Paid Subscriber: https://anchor.fm/drpsychmomshow/subscribe Here are common reasons that I see women initiate divorce. They aren't usually the same reasons as I discussed for men in my episode about common reasons men ask for divorces. Share with your partner and discuss if any of these are risk factors for you! Links: The Young Mother Stage And Why To Come Home Early From Work How Can You Handle Your Partner’s Decision Not To Have Sex Anymore In A Healthy Way? 6 Key Areas That Lead To...2022-02-2416 min

The Dr. Psych Mom Showwith clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman WhitenWhy Doesn't It Work When You Try To Turn On Your Wife?Become a Paid Subscriber: https://anchor.fm/drpsychmomshow/subscribe So many men wonder why it fails spectacularly when they try and send their wives sexy pics or make sexual comments. In this episode I clear up why women confusingly say, "I wish we had foreplay all day long" but then in no way want to talk about sex during that time. Required listening if you're a straight guy in a long term relationship so forward to your husband and discuss! Related Links: Why Can’t My Wife Just Go Down On Me When She...2022-02-2417 min

The Dr. Psych Mom Showwith clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman WhitenWhy Men Ask For DivorcesBecome a Paid Subscriber: https://anchor.fm/drpsychmomshow/subscribe Men are less likely to ask for divorces than women, so what can drive them to it? These four things, which, coincidentally, are the exact things men look for in partners post-divorce! Please subscribe and you have access to all my other episodes that you can't hear for free! Thanks for listening everyone. Related links: When Women Consider Physical Touch To Be A Less Real or Important Love Language 10 Non PC Things I Have Learned About Relationships From Couples Work Ar...2022-02-2317 min

The Dr. Psych Mom Showwith clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman WhitenWhy Women Can Be Scared Of Making More MoneyBecome a Paid Subscriber: https://anchor.fm/drpsychmomshow/subscribe In this episode, I discuss the various reasons that women can be ambivalent about making more money. If this speaks to you, think deeply about which of these reasons are holding you back and what your life could look like if you were able to recognize and resolve these issues! Please subscribe to paid episodes to get bonus content and write in with ideas of what I should next discuss! Links: 6 Reasons Women Are Scared Of Making Money “Men Don’t Like High A...2022-02-2213 min

The Dr. Psych Mom Showwith clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman WhitenWhat If Your Kids Don't Like Seeing You Be Physically Affectionate With Your Partner Post-Divorce?Become a Paid Subscriber: https://anchor.fm/drpsychmomshow/subscribe A reader wrote in: "Hi there, I loved your recent article about how to show kids that sex is a positive thing, there were some great practical tips there. However I have a question about how you can introduce this when you have re-partnered? My kids haven’t been used to seeing me be romantic with anyone in a long time, and even though my partner and I have been together for 2 years they can get really uncomfortable with it, particularly my tween daughter. My partner has a gr...2022-02-2118 min

The Dr. Psych Mom Showwith clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman WhitenIs It Wrong To Fantasize About Someone Else During Sex?Become a Paid Subscriber: https://anchor.fm/drpsychmomshow/subscribe A reader asked: "I used to feel guilty when I would conjure up different scenarios in my head and do mental role playing during sex with my husband. However after reading your articles about women's sex drives in monogamous relationships, I’ve felt somewhat relieved. However, in terms of getting yourself off, is nothing really off the table? I have trouble accepting that idea, especially when it’s fantasizing about other people. I’ve never tried that as I think it’s crossing the line, and I’d hate to kn...2022-02-1920 min

The Dr. Psych Mom Showwith clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman WhitenWhy You Attract "Weird" People (AKA People Without Boundaries)Become a Paid Subscriber: https://anchor.fm/drpsychmomshow/subscribe A reader of DrPsychMom.com wrote in with a story about how she attracts these "friends" that end up using her for childcare or whatever else. I explore how her family of origin issues likely set her up for these difficult situations, how to assert boundaries early on, and a reframe for what is really the kindest and most ethical approach in these types of situations. If you're an adult child of a dysfunctional family, this should be required listening to inform your approach for both friendship and da...2022-02-1918 min

The Dr. Psych Mom Showwith clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman WhitenHappy Valentine's Day! How To Initiate Sex Given The Responsive Desire IssueBecome a Paid Subscriber: https://anchor.fm/drpsychmomshow/subscribeHappy Valentine's Day, listeners! As a treat I asked my followers on Facebook to come up with my Valentine's Day topic and one reader wrote, "My wife rarely has spontaneous desire. I have been rejected sooo many times and have anxiety around initiating, so figuring out if there is any responsive desire is difficult." Here, I outline proactive ways to solve this issue that plagues many men. I hope my advice pans out for you, reader! Let me know if you hit a home run or if you are...2022-02-1420 min

The Dr. Psych Mom Showwith clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman WhitenPolyamory and Open MarriageBecome a Paid Subscriber: https://anchor.fm/drpsychmomshow/subscribeIncreasingly, many clients are interested in forms of open relationships. Why is this phenomenon growing in mainstream popularity, what forms can it take, and how can you see if you're well suited for it? What's all this "hotwife" stuff? Listen for all this and more! Please subscribe and ask me more questions for me to answer!Links:The Ethical Slut (poly classic book)Guest post on Dr Psych Mom: "I Have An Open Marriage"The book I mentioned The All Or...2022-02-1123 min

The Dr. Psych Mom Showwith clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman WhitenWhen Your Parent Won't Listen To Anything About Your Difficult ChildhoodBecome a Paid Subscriber: https://anchor.fm/drpsychmomshow/subscribe A listener wrote, "Do you have any advice on what else I can do to reconcile my difficult past with my mother? I really don't think I'll ever be able to talk to her about it because she always shuts me down when I try. I have tried many times over the years. She will interrupt and change the subject, or literally just walk out of the room as if I'm not even talking. I don't want to feel this way around her for the rest of her l...2022-02-1120 min

The Dr. Psych Mom Showwith clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman WhitenWhen You Don't Like Your KidBecome a Paid Subscriber: https://anchor.fm/drpsychmomshow/subscribe People don't admit when they don't like their kids because it feels so shameful, but you are not alone if you feel this way. If you want to learn concrete ways to deal with it, listen to this episode and read the below links. You are NOT a bad parent if you don't like your child. There is a difference between thoughts/feelings and behavior, and as long as you treat your child well, you are still a good parent no matter what you feel. However, when you fe...2022-02-0924 min

The Dr. Psych Mom Showwith clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman WhitenRecovering From InfidelityBecome a Paid Subscriber: https://anchor.fm/drpsychmomshow/subscribe In this episode of The Dr Psych Mom Show, I give you a rough overview of the many aspects of recovering from affairs. The betrayed partner and the betraying partner have different needs during the repair and recovery process, and I go through many things you may not have been aware of that are important to consider, including the role of therapy, surveillance, the timeline of recovery, and why people cheat. Please subscribe to my podcast and follow me on Facebook! Links: The State Of...2022-02-0819 min

The Dr. Psych Mom Showwith clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman WhitenHow To Talk Openly To Your Partner About Your Sexual Fantasies And Desires!Become a Paid Subscriber: https://anchor.fm/drpsychmomshow/subscribe Many people find it awkward or scary to discuss their secret desires with their partner. In this episode, I talk about why people feel this way, how to get past it, and even give you a role play for how to bring it up! (Not the fun kind of role play, just a therapy kind.) Thanks for listening and please subscribe! Links: Why Couples Don't Share Love And Care Fantasies and How To Change That When You Feel Shy Or Awkward In Be...2022-02-0719 min

The Dr. Psych Mom Showwith clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman WhitenWhen You're Never Attracted To Who's Attracted To YouBecome a Paid Subscriber: https://anchor.fm/drpsychmomshow/subscribe A subscriber asked me a great question about why some women in particular that she knows find it very hard to meet men to be in a serious relationship with, even though they want to get married and have kids. I discuss two main reasons that people find it difficult to find partners that they are attracted to, and discuss one major reason that people may not be as into you as you want. Links: Pursuer-Distancer Relationships 52 Emails To Transform Your Marriage (m...2022-02-0519 min

The Dr. Psych Mom Showwith clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman WhitenHow Do You Teach Your Daughters About Sex Without Focusing On The Fear Factor?Become a Paid Subscriber: https://anchor.fm/drpsychmomshow/subscribe A listener wrote in saying that to her and other women of her age, the culture and teachings around sex for adolescents seem very fear-based. She says, "There is all this talk about consent, as if rape and rape- avoidance are the main factors in relationships. Is this a fashion or a shift in western society’s values? You are a mother of girls - how will you be coaching your daughters to deal with male attention as they get older so that they don’t feel vulnerable and...2022-02-0321 min

The Dr. Psych Mom Showwith clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman WhitenListener Question About Protect Your Wife Podcast (Listener Is Random Definitely Not My Husband)Become a Paid Subscriber: https://anchor.fm/drpsychmomshow/subscribe New podcast based on a listener question! This listener is totally not my husband sending me a voice message on his drive home or anything! In this episode, I respond to the question, "What about when your wife just wants you to listen? Doesn't trying to move the conversation along and cheer her up, as your suggested in your Protect Your Wife podcast, make her feel unheard and upset?" I distinguish between the different kinds of problem solving and the myth of catharsis. Related links: Y...2022-02-0215 min

The Dr. Psych Mom Showwith clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman WhitenHow To Protect Your Wife Without Being "Sexist"Become a Paid Subscriber: https://anchor.fm/drpsychmomshow/subscribe If you know me, you know that I base what I talk about on what REAL couples in my office discuss and want, versus what society tells people to want. I continually see women who want to be protected and cared for, but their husbands have no idea how to do this without being a chauvinistic jerk. Never fear! I am here to rescue you from this pickle. Full disclaimer: only listen to my podcasts if you have the time to GET LAID because becoming a better man in t...2022-02-0219 min

The Dr. Psych Mom Showwith clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman WhitenHow To Get Couple Time When You Have Small KidsBecome a Paid Subscriber: https://anchor.fm/drpsychmomshow/subscribe In this episode, I help all my listeners with small kids figure out concrete ways to get more connected couple time together. This is especially useful for all my couples who don't have family help. Share my practical tips with your partner and you two can discuss which you can try! Related links: 100 Date Night Questions Top 5 Reasons To Use A Paid Sitter How To Deal With Your Partner’s Child-Related Anxiety Having A Healthy Sex Life With Your Sp...2022-02-0118 min

The Dr. Psych Mom Showwith clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman WhitenWhen Scorekeeping Is Positive For The MarriageBecome a Paid Subscriber: https://anchor.fm/drpsychmomshow/subscribe I always discuss how toxic marital scorekeeping is... but is there any way that it can actually improve your dynamic when done differently? Listen and learn, grasshoppers. Realize that you will be reframing your unhelpful beliefs and also, as usual, thinking deeply about their origin in your earlier life. Specifically, we will be exploring where your victim/perpetrator mentality comes from. This is basic CBT so if it works for you, therapy would likely work as well. Related links: Emotional Labor Is Not The P...2022-01-3120 min

The Dr. Psych Mom Showwith clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman WhitenWhen Your Depression Won't Go AwayBecome a Paid Subscriber: https://anchor.fm/drpsychmomshow/subscribe So many of us deal with treatment resistant depression. What do you do when therapy and meds don't work? I outline other ways to address your depression, and ways to reframe your life that allow you to move forward with meaning and purpose while being depressed. "Where There Is Life, There Is Hope!" (couldn't find who originally said that quote but it applies!") Related links: What To Try When You're Depressed In Addition To Therapy and Meds What Aspects Of Dep...2022-01-2819 min

The Dr. Psych Mom Showwith clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman WhitenMen Need To Think Their Wives Are Really Hot For Things To Work (And The Corollary For Women)Become a Paid Subscriber: https://anchor.fm/drpsychmomshow/subscribe In this episode I expand on my post Men Need To Think Their Wives Are Really Hot For Things To Work and my companion post about women needing a margin of error of attraction to their husbands. Everyone deserves to be with a partner who thinks they are attractive, and all women have the deep desired to be adored. He's only going to adore you if you are his physical type, so don't stop looking until you find a man that loves how you look! Also, if you ar...2022-01-2823 min

The Dr. Psych Mom Showwith clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman WhitenHow To Deal With Disrespectful KidsBecome a Paid Subscriber: https://anchor.fm/drpsychmomshow/subscribe If your kids say rude things or are ungrateful for nice things you do, it may be because you haven't explicitly and consistently trained them to be kind to you. This often originates in your own upbringing and trying to be a better parent than the ones you had, and I outline how sometimes you can swing 180 degrees and then miss the mark in the other direction. In this episode, I give you concrete ways to deal with your kids' disrespect, including scripts to increase empathy, clearly set up...2022-01-2722 min

The Dr. Psych Mom Showwith clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman WhitenOwn It If You're The More Difficult Or Picky Partner!Become a Paid Subscriber: https://anchor.fm/drpsychmomshow/subscribe If you are a Highly Sensitive Person or tend towards anxiety/depression, it is likely you are the more difficult partner. You may try to seem laid back or blame your demandingness on external variables, but this only serves to gaslight your partner. If you are the one who chooses most activities and has the more specific needs for routines and timing for everything from meals to sex, then you are likely the more difficult partner. If you own this, and appreciate your partner for deferring to you, yo...2022-01-2519 min

The Dr. Psych Mom Showwith clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman WhitenWhat Do Women Mean By "Be More Romantic"?Become a Paid Subscriber: https://anchor.fm/drpsychmomshow/subscribe So many men have no idea what their female partners mean when they ask for more romance. Others understand what romance is but they don't deeply understand how sad their wives are about the lack of it. If you have ever dismissed or minimized your wife's desire for romance, or if you have no idea how to execute on it, this is the episode for you. My analogy about oral sex for men being like romance for women is worth the price of admission alone! And so are th...2022-01-2319 min

The Dr. Psych Mom Showwith clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman WhitenHow To Tell Your Boyfriend Will Become A Jerk... & What To Do When You're Attracted To JerksBecome a Paid Subscriber: https://anchor.fm/drpsychmomshow/subscribeMy episode on When Men Don't Take Care Of You got a lot of positive listener feedback, so I wanted to expand on the topic. You can tell EARLY in a relationship that your boyfriend may never put you first. Signs of selfish, unhelpful behavior are there from the get-go, if you know what you're looking for. I help you spot these red flags. Note that if these were evident when you started dating your husband, it can help you have a new perspective on your relationship: turns out...2022-01-2222 min

The Dr. Psych Mom Showwith clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman WhitenListener Question! "My Boyfriend Doesn't Want To Help Out"Become a Paid Subscriber: https://anchor.fm/drpsychmomshow/subscribe A listener sent me in a voice question! (If you'd like to record a question, ask me on the Anchor app where I record my podcasts!) She listened to my episode "When Men Won't Take Care Of You" and needs advice about her boyfriend. I use attachment theory and other variables to tell her how to better communicate with her boyfriend, and to help her recognize some deeper issues that are potentially at play. Relevant links: Interdependence As A Relationship Goal Overfunctioning Help! I Do Everything And My Hus...2022-01-2227 min

The Dr. Psych Mom Showwith clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman WhitenWhen Men Don't Take Care Of YouBecome a Paid Subscriber: https://anchor.fm/drpsychmomshow/subscribe Many women are sad that the guys they are with never seem to take care of them or protect them. This isn't just because you meet the “wrong” men or guys who are “selfish.” Instead, you may be subconsciously drawn to dynamic that you remember from earlier in your life. In this episode, I discuss the two categories of women that struggle with this issue, and how to change the frame so that men feel the desire to care for you. When You Feel Like Men Never Take...2022-01-2023 min

The Dr. Psych Mom Showwith clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten10 Ways To Tell If Your Partner Will Stop Enjoying Sex After Marriage And KidsBecome a Paid Subscriber: https://anchor.fm/drpsychmomshow/subscribe There are many red flags that your partner will eventually start regarding sex with disinterest if not outright distaste. Most people aren't vigilant for these signs, but if you are on the dating market (or considering dating in the future), this article is a MUST READ. I also discuss what may be going on if you are in a sexless marriage and the person didn't have ANY of these red flags in the past. The post this podcast is based on is here. And if your partner condescends to...2022-01-1921 min

The Dr. Psych Mom Showwith clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten4 Reasons Kissing Stops In Long Term RelationshipsIn this episode, we discuss why kissing stops, four reasons why, and how to tackle this more-common-than-you-think issue! Spoiler alert: I will yet again tell you to be HONEST and DIRECT with your partner! PS yes this everything I say about teeth brushing in this episode is true. Related Links: The book I mentioned, Three Women by Lisa Taddeo When Kissing Stops In A Long Term Relationship 10 Ways To Tell If Your Partner Will Stop Enjoying Sex After Marriage/Kids Is Physical Touch The Most Important Love...2022-01-1819 min

The Dr. Psych Mom Showwith clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman WhitenWhen Women Out-Earn Their HusbandsBecome a Paid Subscriber: https://anchor.fm/drpsychmomshow/subscribe This episode explores the psychological and relationship consequences of women out-earning their husbands, which is a more and more common phenomenon that I encounter among my couples clients. How does power shift when women make more, or equal, money to their male partners? What can be done to address dissatisfaction that occurs when the financial balance of power shifts? What about when women never wanted to make more money but now they want to? Is this a bait-and-switch or can it be explained by biology and stage of lif...2022-01-1823 min

The Dr. Psych Mom Showwith clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten6 Things Men Want In BedBecome a Paid Subscriber: https://anchor.fm/drpsychmomshow/subscribe From my work with couples, I can tell you that many men are just as dissatisfied with their sex lives as women are. Often, women have no idea, thinking that when a man gets laid, he's happy. This "pizza" theory of sex (all pizza is good pizza) is WRONG especially as a man gets older. In this episode, I discuss 6 things that men yearn for in bed, why they find it hard to express their desires to their wives, and how men's deepest desire may not be what wom...2022-01-1624 min

The Dr. Psych Mom Showwith clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten6 Things Women Want In BedIn this episode, not only do you learn six things that women want in bed, but you learn how to potentially discuss this post as well as sex overall with your wife. If you're the wife in this dynamic, share this with your husband and tell him which things I say are relevant to you, and if you're the husband, share with your wife, ask which pieces apply to her and tell her what new stuff you've learned. Here are the resources I mentioned: 6 Things Women Want In Bed How To Talk To Your...2022-01-1319 min

The Dr. Psych Mom Showwith clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman WhitenWhen Your Anxiety Hurts Your KidsBecome a Paid Subscriber: https://anchor.fm/drpsychmomshow/subscribe If you struggle with anxiety, it has a huge impact on your children. I grew up with anxious parents and developed anxiety as a result. Your child doesn't deserve to feel constricted and trapped by anxiety! In this episode, I discuss what an anxious worldview is, why it develops, consequences to kids of being raised by anxious parents, and, of course, how to treat your anxiety for the sake of yourself and your kids. Here are some relevant links: Exposure Therapy: How To Sit Wi...2022-01-1324 min

The Dr. Psych Mom Showwith clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman WhitenKey Areas Of Compatibility In First And Second MarriagesBecome a Paid Subscriber: https://anchor.fm/drpsychmomshow/subscribe In this episode of the Dr Psych Mom show, I discuss compatibility as a concept, and specific areas of compatibility that I have found to be very important in determining whether couples will be happy together. There are some extra areas for second marriages, because you'll be spending so much time together without kids in the house one day. I also answer the question: do people really ever change in these key domains? Should you just stop dating someone that doesn't meet these criteria, or should you have s...2022-01-1224 min

The Dr. Psych Mom Showwith clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman WhitenWhen You And Your Co-Parent Hate Each OtherBecome a Paid Subscriber: https://anchor.fm/drpsychmomshow/subscribeThis episode was requested by a listener who wanted advice on how to handle conflict with a co-parent. There are lots of reasons that you may dislike or resent your co-parent, but it is ESSENTIAL not to engage in drama or conflict with them if you want your kids to be as emotionally healthy as possible. In this episode, I give you some practical tips on how to reframe your interactions with your co-parent so that you keep your kids' mental health in the forefront of your mind at...2022-01-1024 min

The Dr. Psych Mom Showwith clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman WhitenResponsive Desire In Women: If You're Never In The Mood, That's NormalBecome a Paid Subscriber: https://anchor.fm/drpsychmomshow/subscribe Most couples don't know the difference between spontaneous desire and responsive desire, so women think they just aren't attracted to their husbands anymore when they actually would have great sex IF they understood more about their biology. Don't sabotage your sex life by assuming that female desire should operate the same within long-term monogamy as it does when you're in the honeymoon stage! Many women never think about sex during the day, but can have great sex if they understand what responsive desire entails. I also include a f...2022-01-0823 min

The Dr. Psych Mom Showwith clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman WhitenHow Can "Lower Libido" Women Discover What They Might Really Like In Bed?Become a Paid Subscriber: https://anchor.fm/drpsychmomshow/subscribeIf you're the lower libido partner in your relationship, trying to explore your erotic potential is a great way to work on your sex life and thereby enhance your relationship as a whole. But, if you rarely think about sex, how do you go about figuring out preferences, turn ons, and even what your fantasies are? In this episode, I discuss practical strategies to help you learn more about your sexuality and erotic inner life, and I cultivate empathy for the perspective of both the lower and high l...2022-01-0821 min

The Dr. Psych Mom Showwith clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman WhitenDon't Let Your Child Treat You Like Garbage!Become a Paid Subscriber: https://anchor.fm/drpsychmomshow/subscribe Many people found my post on not letting your kids treat you like garbage useful, so I expand on it here. Why do parents let their kids walk all over them and how can you stop this dysfunctional pattern before your kids turn into narcissists? What in your family of origin may have led to this tendency? What are concrete ways to buck the trend? Tune in for my BDSM analogy alone! Please subscribe if you find these posts helpful! And follow me on Facebook.2022-01-0720 min

The Dr. Psych Mom Showwith clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman WhitenIn Your Marriage, Do What You're Good At And/Or What Your Partner Truly ValuesBecome a Paid Subscriber: https://anchor.fm/drpsychmomshow/subscribe Many people in relationships try to be a good partner overall... but they end up feeling burnt out and unappreciated. Why? They are not focusing either on their strengths OR what their partner actually values. How can you balance your relationship without sinking to the level of lists and charts? We are taking a big picture approach here. Each of you should only be doing what you are good at, what you enjoy, OR what is truly meaningful to your partner. Share with your partner and see what eac...2022-01-0720 min

The Dr. Psych Mom Showwith clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman WhitenThings That Adult Children Of Dysfunctional Families Don't UnderstandBecome a Paid Subscriber: https://anchor.fm/drpsychmomshow/subscribe Did you grow up in a dysfunctional home and not know what "normal" is? You are not alone. In this episode, I discuss the various questions that Adult Children of Dysfunctional Families Don't Understand, including how it feels to rely on your parents, and how to set boundaries. If you struggle with these, I encourage you to find a therapist and work through these difficult issues. There is no shame in not knowing what healthy relationships or habits look like if you never got to see any! Her...2022-01-0521 min

The Dr. Psych Mom Showwith clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman WhitenOverfunctioning and UnderfunctioningBecome a Paid Subscriber: https://anchor.fm/drpsychmomshow/subscribe Today on The Dr Psych Mom Show, I address overfunctioning, which is when you do more than everyone else around you, which in turn leads to others underfunctioning. Does this sound like you? Without me, nobody would survive! My spouse/kids can't do anything for themselves! Nobody would take care of any of my responsibilities even if I got sick! Nobody could ever do what I do around the house! Nobody deserves to feel stuck on the hamster wheel of overfunctioning! It leads to bitterness and re...2022-01-0521 min

The Dr. Psych Mom Showwith clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman WhitenWhen You Treat Your Kids Better Than You Treat Your PartnerBecome a Paid Subscriber: https://anchor.fm/drpsychmomshow/subscribeIn today's child centered culture, people frequently put their kids on a pedestal but treat their partner like, well, garbage. It is wonderful to care deeply about your kids, but when your marriage suffers, this is counterproductive. Kids can't learn skills to be in a healthy relationship without seeing one modeled at home. And if you think about your own upbringing, it is likely that you didn't see a happy marriage and have no idea how to model one for your own kids right now. In this podcast, I...2022-01-0319 min

The Dr. Psych Mom Showwith clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman WhitenDon't Settle In Your Relationships After Divorce!Become a Paid Subscriber: https://anchor.fm/drpsychmomshow/subscribeMany people are insecure about dating after divorce. They feel like they will have to settle in many ways and are prepping themselves to moderate their expectations so they aren’t disappointed. I completely disagree with this mindset. In your relationships after divorce, it is possible and essential to find someone you really click with! Whatever your love language is, you can find someone who shares it with you. My own second marriage is a testament to this!If you think you're unworthy of finding deep and l...2022-01-0320 min

The Dr. Psych Mom Showwith clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman WhitenWhen Women Have a Higher Sex Drive Than Their HusbandsBecome a Paid Subscriber: https://anchor.fm/drpsychmomshow/subscribe When women have higher sex drives than their male partners, which I see in about a third of my couples clients, this can hurt the relationship overall. In this episode, I describe practical ways for men to address low libido as well as ways for couples to better communicate about this issue. Use this episode for ideas about how to address libido mismatch in your relationship and to spark a discussion with your partner about this sensitive topic. And if you're still single, read this for signs that y...2022-01-0318 min

The Dr. Psych Mom Showwith clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman WhitenTop 10 Ways To Make Your Highly Sensitive Wife Want Sex A Lot More!Subscribe to get all my bonus episodes here: https://anchor.fm/drpsychmomshow/subscribe The longer I work with couples, the more I see that, particularly for highly sensitive women, there are some really pragmatic steps that men can take to make their sex lives better. Since my experience as a couples counselor has taught me that people tend to talk openly about sex approximately 1,000,000% less than they should, here are some technical, concrete tips that can improve your sex life instantly if you’re married to a Highly Sensitive Woman who is too shy to tell you wha...2022-01-0220 min

The Dr. Psych Mom Showwith clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman WhitenWelcome to the Dr Psych Mom Show!I'm a clinical psychologist in private practice and the founder of DrPsychMom.com. I love helping people live their most fulfilling life, as partners, parents, and people overall. Schedule a session at my practice at bestlifebehavioralhealth.com!2022-01-0100 min

The Esoterix PodcastA Paranormal Conversation with Samantha RodmanOur special guest this week is psychic medium Samantha Rodman. We discuss her gifts, her work in paranormal investigations, and she throws out some useful dating advice!We loved this conversation and we know you will too.Instagram: @esoterixpodcastwww.facebook.com/groups/thewokeakashicThe Detox Cottage in Vista, Cawww.thedetoxcottage.comSamantha Rodmanwww.samantharodman.comIG: psychic_medium_samJo Figuerashttps://linktr.ee/thewokeakashicFiora FrancoShadow...2021-07-0256 min

Nature All Around MeVirtual Discovery Center Tour with COO Samantha RichterSamantha Richter, COO of the Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation takes you on a walking listening tour of Agua Hediodna Lagoon Foundation’s Discovery Center. Learn about the history of the Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation and Discovery Center, current and future exhibits, milestones, and much much more as you immerse yourself in the offerings of the Discovery Center. The Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation, a non-profit 501c3, operates the Discovery Center, an extraordinaire collection of hands-on nature activities that allow visitors to “taste nature” experiencing both the lagoon and the ecological reserve that resides in Carlsbad. We are located on the...2021-01-1323 min

ContactSamantha Rodman (Psyschic Medium)Psychic medium Samantha Rodman joins the show to talk about Psychic study, Reiki and its origins, past lives, seeing the future, and all kinds of fun concepts. 2020-02-0520 min