The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten

How To Repair After An Argument

Conflict is inevitable, but how you handle it matters. Many couples struggle with repair because of shame, defensiveness, and/or avoidance. Here's what to do and what not

Why You're Jealous .... It's Not Just Low Self Esteem

You may be jealous because you in fact aren't being very nice to your partner! A new way to understand yourself. My newest venture, including ALL BRAND NEW POSTS: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Cognitive Surrender Isn't Just With AI... It's With Your Overfunctioning Partner

I read about how AI is causing "cognitive surrender," meaning you don't even try to think for yourself because AI can do it readily and confidently for you. This also hap

You Can Be Sex Positive And Still Not Allow Teenagers To Have Sleepovers With Their Significant Other

There was some discussion about this in the secret group. Reality is that you can be sex positive and open while also having some boundaries. Here's my thoughts on this a

Rigidity Ruins Relationships

In this alliteratively titled episode, we discuss how being rigid about your preferences, routine or beliefs can harm your relationships with other people. This includes

Stop Telling Your Wife Parenting Is Easy

A clarion call to stop making your partner feel bad for feeling stressed by parenting. It is NORMAL to feel stressed by raising kids and when you imply it's abnormal, all

Quitting Porn Does Change The Frequency You Want Sex

Got a comment that watching porn doesn't impact frequency that men want sex, although the commenter could see it might impact the type of sex men want (eg more novelty).

When Your Partner Doesn't Do Things Your Way.... It's a Growth Opportunity!

If you are constantly frustrated by your spouse not doing things your way, which you think of as the "right" way, then this episode is for you! Join our anxious/avoidant

When You're A Know It All

Here's the anxious/avoidant dance workshop I promised: https://www.bestlifebehavioralhealth.com/anxious-avoidant-dance-workshop ⁠Both men and women can be know it alls

Misery Loves Company: When Talking To Your Friends About Your Marriage Makes It Worse

When you complain about your marriage to similarly situated friends... does it help? Or is it co-rumination that makes things worse? It depends, and I dive into this enti

When You're Raised To Be Very Polite

A recent trip to Ohio sparked this podcast episode! Listen to how this can be both good and bad. My newest venture, including ALL BRAND NEW POSTS: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Being Avoidant Attachment In Marriage Doesn't Make You A Bad Parent

Some people think that avoidant partners become bad parents. This misconception is at the heart of today's episode! My newest venture, including ALL BRAND NEW POSTS: ⁠⁠⁠

When You Think Your Partner Is The Problem

If you think your partner is the main problem in your relationship and your main problem is you're frustrated by how objectively bad/avoidant/irritating they are... liste

When You're Scared About Retirement

Many people, especially "producers" and those who feel deeply aligned with their careers, fear retirement. Here's a new way to think about this stage of life and what I'v

What I Think About Lindsay Clancy

The heartbreaking Lindsay Clancy murder case is all over the news, if you don't know about it, can read this: What We Know About Lindsay Clancy’s Trial for the Deaths of

You'll Be Disappointing People For Your Whole Life

When my son recently had to say no to a school activity in favor of other activities, he was worried about disappointing the person in charge. I said this line to him and

You Can't Change People, And They Hate You Trying

So many people think the solution to all their marital problems is to change their partner. After all, they think, shouldn't my partner WANT to improve? Yet somehow, no m

When You Micromanage Your Partner, Your Anxiety Never Goes Away

By micromanaging your partner's behavior, whether in the home, with the kids, or in other arenas, you are never giving yourself a chance to do "exposure therapy" for the

Do You Overfunction With Your Kids And Partner Because You Can't Tolerate Their Negative Emotions?

You may think you have a lot of frustration tolerance and grit, but you may not be considering your inability to tolerate your partner or child struggling, even in small

Benefits Of An Avoidant Partner!

Today we talk about the real world benefits of being with an avoidant partner, and yes, they exist! Join our men's coaching group! email info@bestlifebehavioralhealth.co