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

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

Is It A Sex Issue Or An Adulting Issue?

Some men think their issue with their marriage is a libido disparity, but the reality is that it is much deeper. Women who are scared of "adulting" and shy away from an a

You're Allowed To Give Your Kids Advice

In this child centered world, parents struggle with giving advice to their kids. Why, and what sorts of things do I hear from adult clients about parents who never proffe

"It Doesn't Matter What You Want".... The Philosophy That Can Transform Your Life

If you focus on what you want, you risk a constricted and anxiety-driven life. Instead, try this new way of framing your life decisions! Join our men's coaching group! e

When You're Wealthy, You Change From A Wild Animal To A Pet

Why? Because you are no longer hungry in any sense. You thus turn to meeting your needs for pleasure and comfort, becoming your own pet. But if you are a wild animal at h

5 Questions To Ask Yourself To Be A Better Partner

In this episode, I cover five questions that you can ask yourself in order to introspect deeply about what kind of partner you are, and how you may have unintentionally c

Rewatching/Rereading Shows/Books You Used To Love Can Be A FREE Catalyst of Growth!

This is something I love to do. It can be a fascinating way to explore your own psyche and to bond with your spouse as well. And it's free and easy! All in today's episod

Special Guest Lenore Skenazy of Free Range Kids And Let Grow on Our Culture Of Anxious Parenting!

Welcome to this amazing episode with Lenore Skenazy, the wonderful author of a book I loved as a younger mom, Free Range Kids, and the President of Let Grow! One of my fa

The Professional Victim

Do you recognize yourself, your partner, or your parents/inlaws in this? Here is the person who acts like they are the scrappy underdog in all interactions, from going to

Should You Discuss Negative Life Events In Your History With Your Kids?

There's a lot of nuance to the topic of whether you should tell your kids about negative things from your past, including poverty, abuse, parents' mental health issues, o