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

Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten

Subscribe for over 200 more episodes! https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/drpsychmomshow/subscribe 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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00:12:28

Avoidant Partners Look DOWN On Loved Ones And...

The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr.... ·

2026/03/04

Preoccupied attachment partners think their avoidant partners are BETTER than they are considered to be by others, in terms of looks, intelligence, and mental health. Avoidant partners think that their preoccupied attachment partners are WORSE than they are considered by others. This judgement exacerbates the superiority complex of the avoidant and the inferiority complex of the preoccupied. Here's the post I promised! Need to support to see:

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00:13:42

Romantic Objectification Is No Better Than Sexual...

The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr.... ·

2026/03/01

Limerence, or unrequited infatuation/preoccupied attachment, can make a partner feel just as objectified as sexual objectification can. All about how this works and why planning a million date nights isn't helping your relationship.The promised resources:My Husband: https://amzn.to/4qy7tWwVideo of guy coming up behind wife at sink: https://www.facebook.com/reel/1208664274068724Limerent woman article: https://www.self.com/story/limerence-virgin-at-41If you enjoy my content, here's my buy me a

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00:12:01

Managing Expectations With Your Spouse... Why You...

The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr.... ·

2026/02/26

When your spouse asks for something that you can't/won't do, why do you tell them you will instead of answering honestly about your doubts and limitations? You could be a people pleaser, you could have limited self-awareness, and you could be clinging to an outdated or inaccurate self concept. How can you change in this domain for the better?If you enjoy my content, here's my buy me a coffee link! https://buymeacoffee.com/drpsychmomJoin my awesome Midlife Women's Group here:

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00:37:13

All About Treating Complex Trauma.... Parts Work,...

The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr.... ·

2026/02/22

Have you been triggered within your relationships because of past trauma due to being a parentified child, self-esteem issues, or overall stress in your home growing up? This is the episode for you. My awesome guest today is Becca Newkirk, a therapist licensed in MD, DC, and VA who specializes in trauma. Our discussion covers complex trauma, aka trauma from childhood, and how to treat it even if you are not a verbal processing kind of person. We discuss newer modalities to treat trauma and how they

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00:19:42

I'm 45! Here's What I've Learned In 20 Years Since My...

The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr.... ·

2026/02/19

I've turned 45! I've been seeing clients for twenty years now and here's what I have learned about people and relationships. Dispelling some myths about therapists also.And if you'd like to wish me a happy birthday, here's my buy me a coffee link! https://buymeacoffee.com/drpsychmomJoin my awesome Midlife Women's Group here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠drpsychmom.com/mwg⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠To get over 200 more episodes, most recently "There's a Time And A Place For Romance... And You Will Alienate Your Partner If You Don't

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00:13:52

Stop Trying To Compete With The Kids For Your Wife's...

The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr.... ·

2026/02/16

Some men try to compete with their kids for their wife's attention and this invariably ends poorly. Don't go against evolution! Today's episode covers how to balance being a spouse and a parent in a way that will make sense to both you and your wife!Join my awesome Midlife Women's Group here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠drpsychmom.com/mwg⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠To get over 200 more episodes, most recently "There's a Time And A Place For Romance... And You Will Alienate Your Partner If You Don't Recognize

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00:12:29

Did Your "Emotional Harem" Mask Your Avoidant...

The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr.... ·

2026/02/13

When they start dating an avoidant partner, many people are still very close to a friend that fulfills their emotional or intellectual needs, who they flirt with (if they are honest). When the main relationship with the avoidant becomes more serious, like engagement or marriage, they end the friendship bc they want to engage fully in the relationship. Unfortunately, this is when it becomes obvious that the avoidant partner is not really someone who can meet their full emotional needs, and was only

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00:12:51

What's Your Second Mountain At Midlife?

The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr.... ·

2026/02/07

The book The Second Mountain by David Brooks is very interesting and speaks to a lot of issues that my midlife clients discuss with me every day. In this episode, I discuss what this concept means and how to use it to think about yourself and your life in a new way! The book: https://amzn.to/494JDMsJoin my awesome Midlife Women's Group here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠drpsychmom.com/mwg⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠To get over 200 more episodes, most recent "When You're Staying Together For Your Shared History... That Your Avoidant Partner

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00:54:43

What To Expect When You're Expecting A TEENAGER!!!!...

The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr.... ·

2026/02/04

Parenting teenagers is not for the weak! Today's wide ranging conversation with a fellow psychologist in my area covers:- Screen time: limits vs freedom- Perimenopause/menopause and parental issues impacting how you show up at this parenting stage- Anxiety in parents and how this impacts school refusal- How parents are triggered by their teenagers based on their own histories- Why high achieving parents can find this stage particularly challenging- Both of our own experiences growing up and how they

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00:14:39

When Your Husband Is Depressed

The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr.... ·

2026/02/02

I often discuss how to support partners with depression, especially women, as women are twice as likely to struggle with depression. This episode discusses how specifically to support your husband when he suffers from depression, including what is support vs what is enabling!Join my awesome Midlife Women's Group here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠drpsychmom.com/mwg⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠To get over 200 more episodes, most recent "When You're Staying Together For Your Shared History... That Your Avoidant Partner Doesn't Care About,"

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00:39:06

Divorce and Finances With Russell Knight, Divorce...

The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr.... ·

2026/01/30

On today's episode, special guest Russell Knight and I discuss the financial ramifications of divorce. He practices in Illinois and Florida and shares his thoughts about divorce and money, as well as observations about trends in divorce, gray divorce, and tips for practical strategies to manage risk if you think a divorce is in your future!Follow and contact Russell

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00:16:35

Do People Who Both Work From Home, Or Who Have Kids...

The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr.... ·

2026/01/26

There's this idea that you can hack your sex life by getting more free time. This is usually incorrect, for the reasons I very practically discuss in this episode! Join my awesome Midlife Women's Group here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠drpsychmom.com/mwg⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠To get over 200 more episodes, most recent "Sex For Pleasure Within Marriage Over Time Is An Extremely New Idea," subscribe here! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/drpsychmomshow/subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For my secret

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00:56:35

Real Time Dating Profile Feedback For A 37 Year Old Man!

The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr.... ·

2026/01/23

Today, Suzanna Mathews, Best Life coach, helps a Facebook follower with his dating profile... and I'm there for helpful remarks like telling him to branch out to dating cougars. Just kidding, I help a little too. Thanks so much to our awesome guest Ikshwaku! If you're a lovely lady in Phoenix, reach out to him at ikshwaku@live.com. He's smart, successful, and openminded enough to come on this show. And to book dating coaching with the charming and talented Suzanna Mathews, email

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00:13:09

What To Say When Your Wife Says No To Sex; Two Paths...

The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr.... ·

2026/01/20

There are two funnels to go down based on whether this is one week off of regular activity or a long term sexless marriage. As always, sulking or coercing is never an option. Here are some useful scripts and reframes!Join my awesome Midlife Women's Group here: ⁠⁠⁠drpsychmom.com/mwg⁠⁠⁠To get over 200 more episodes, most recent "Sex For Pleasure Within Marriage Over Time Is An Extremely New Idea," subscribe here

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00:43:37

Ketamine Assisted Therapy with Meredith Futernick!

The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr.... ·

2026/01/17

Meredith is the first therapist I ever hired at Best Life and she's awesome. Today's episode covers everything about ketamine assisted therapy, including step by step what the sessions are like, how you can now do it from the comfort of your home, the experiences she and I had with ketamine ourselves, ketamine assisted couples therapy, and the intersection of medication and therapy overall!If you're in CA, FL, MD, NJ or VA and you're interested in working with Meredith, check out her

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00:15:10

Work, Hobbies, Friends: The Avoidant Mantra And Why...

The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr.... ·

2026/01/11

Look out if you are dating someone with this mantra! You will always come fourth... and if they are dating after divorce with kids, you'll come fifth! Also: this appears to be the cultural moment of the avoidant! Why? Well, listen and find out.Join my awesome Midlife Women's Group here: ⁠⁠drpsychmom.com/mwg⁠⁠To get over 200 more episodes, most recent "Being With An Avoidant Partner Can Feel Like Eating Fake Food", subscribe here

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00:58:18

Renata Ellera on Attachment, Social Media, Anxiously...

The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr.... ·

2026/01/08

Today's special guest is Renata Ellera, a clinical psychologist from Brazil who writes the smart and relationship-focused Substack Love Better. Our fun discussion covered a range of topics including cute Instagram couples ruining people's perspective of their own relationships, advice we would give to anxiously attached women dating avoidant guys, cultural differences between here and Brazil, attachment in only children, school refusal, and a million other topics all related to attachment

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00:53:35

Meredith Masony: An Honest Talk About Being A Woman...

The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr.... ·

2026/01/05

Meredith Masony is awesome. I met her ten years ago at Blog U, a now defunct conference for mommy bloggers, and she has since skyrocketed to internet fame. This is a very honest and open chat about periods, HRT, perimenopause, parenting teens, empty nest, being a woman in the public eye, breast augmentation (which we did a decade apart!), marriage issues, her "second mountain," the near death medical issues that made her want to live more authentically, addiction and both of our

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01:04:12

Lana Li and I Discuss How Much Of Dating Behavior...

The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr.... ·

2025/12/29

Today we have Lana Li, who I follow on Substack! We discuss dating as a young overeducated woman in New York City, lol. She was doing that till recently and I was doing it 25 years ago! We had a fun conversation about using data in dating, the end of the honeymoon stage, avoidant men and preoccupied women, and more!Follow Lana here: https://lovemelikearobot.substack.com/Join the Midlife Women's group here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠drpsychmom.com/mwg⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe if you love the DPM

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00:18:08

You Are An Unreliable Narrator And So Is Everyone...

The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr.... ·

2025/12/26

Today's episode discusses how to become 100 times wiser in a minute: Whenever you hear any relationship story from one side, assume if the partner told you their perspective you'd agree that the other one was terrible! Listen, I also used to think that everyone was a reliable narrator even through the initial years of being a therapist. The reality is that people unintentionally tell only their side. This isn't intentional lying. It doesn't even occur to them there is another lens,

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