This week, Dr. Tracy sits down with Eli Weinstein, a therapist specializing in relationships and parenting with a private practice in New York and Nevada. He is the host of The Dude Therapist Podcast, where he aims to modernize mental health discussions and offer relatable views. Together, they discuss communication patterns in relationships, renegotiating the expectations we hold in our relationships, and some of the things we should consider early on in a partnership. Eli discusses parenting a...
Jul 27, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Season 4Ep. 38
This week, Dr. Tracy is joined by Dayna Abraham, a bestselling author and parenting expert. She is the founder of Lemon Lime Adventures, and her unique, out-of-the box perspective and workshops have been used by 200k+ parents, teachers, therapists, and pediatricians to get control of their child’s most difficult behaviors. Together, they will discuss Dayna’s Calm the Chaos Framework and roadmap, consisting of five key steps that everyone experiences at their own pace. Dayna provides practical in...
Jul 20, 2023•51 min•Season 4Ep. 36
This week, Dr. Tracy is joined by Dr. Vanessa LaPointe, a clinical psychologist, author, international speaker, and mother, and together they discuss the effects of social media on children in this digital age and the importance of guiding conversations around it within the household. She shares the importance of fostering genuine connections, the stages of brain development in children, and the crucial role parents play in co-creating a healthy digital experience. Dr. LaPointe also shares valua...
Jul 13, 2023•55 min•Season 4Ep. 35
This week, Dr. Tracy is joined by Dr. Taylor Arnold, a kids nutrition expert, nutritionist, PhD, pediatric dietician, and mom of three. Dr. Arnold specializes in helping parents shape healthy relationships with food, and she offers valuable insights on how to raise the next generation of eaters who love and nourish their bodies. Together, they discuss generational patterns related to food, high-pressure eating environments, and the importance of allowing children to learn about how different foo...
Jul 06, 2023•44 min•Ep. 34
In this episode, Dr. Tracy sits down with Mr. Chazz, a parent coach, consultant, and conscious discipline practitioner who is dedicated to helping adults truly understand and connect with children. Together, they discuss several topics including the challenges men face in expressing emotions and ways to create an environment that promotes emotional openness. They also delve into breaking free from generational patterns, embracing conscious and gentle parenting techniques, and effectively differe...
Jun 29, 2023•51 min•Season 4Ep. 33
In this episode, Dr. Tracy sits down to discuss bids for connection in a relationship and what these bids can look like. She provides valuable insights on how to effectively respond to these bids and offers tips specifically for individuals who tend to be people pleasers. Dr. Tracy also unveils details of her new book, "I Didn’t Sign Up for This", which is now available for pre-order and will launch on September 12th. She shares a glimpse into the lives of four real-life couples that she will be...
Jun 22, 2023•41 min•Season 4Ep. 32
In this episode, I sit down with Mira Simone, a grief coach, published writer, mother, and widow. Mira shares her experience of losing her partner Brian to an aggressive form of cancer in 2019 and her story of navigating this grief in the years that followed. Mira discusses how she found her passion for writing, which led her to launch her grief support platform, New Moon Mira, in 2022. Together, we discuss how writing and sharing her story publicly became a crucial outlet for her to process her...
Jun 15, 2023•54 min•Season 4Ep. 31
In this episode, I sit down with renowned Potty Training Consultant, Allison Jandu. As the owner and founder of Potty Training Consultant, Allison has worked with over 6,000 families, offering potty training advice and support for parents. Together, we explore the pressures and challenges of potty training, how to navigate setbacks, and the importance of taking a personalized approach that suits your family's needs. From identifying readiness signs in your child to incorporating rewards and meas...
Jun 08, 2023•45 min•Ep. 30
In this episode, I sit down with my husband Greg to discuss our experience completing my 100 Questions to Spark a Deeper Connection Guide. We'll also discuss the poll results from a series of relationship questions I shared on my Instagram, and share our perspectives on enhancing communication and connection with your partner. In this episode we discuss: Our experience completing the 100 Questions Guide (it's free!) Finding balance between the quantity and quality of communication in your relati...
Jun 01, 2023•50 min•Ep. 29
In this episode, I sit down with Kacie Rose, the world traveler behind Kacie Rose Travel. After a life-changing solo trip and her own "Under the Tuscan Sun" moment, Kacie Rose moved to Italy in January 2021 to be with her long-distance partner. By sharing her experiences online about her life as an American living abroad, travel tips, and more, she has built an outstanding online community of 1.5 million people. Together, we delve into her experiences of moving abroad and the struggles of naviga...
May 25, 2023•47 min•Ep. 28
In this episode, I sit down with Matthew Fray, a relationship coach and author of "This is How Your Marriage Ends". He leans on the lessons of his failed marriage and divorce to help others avoid making the same mistakes he did. Together, we discuss the importance of mindful validation and communication in marriages. He shares his insights on how small actions can lead to bigger messages and the impact of emotional neglect and micro-betrayals in relationships. Matthew also shares tips on how to ...
May 18, 2023•58 min•Season 4Ep. 27
In this episode, I sit down with Christina Nelson, a social worker and creator of the Radical Stepmoms podcast. Cristina is passionate about providing support to stepmoms and assisting them in getting unstuck so they can build the love and life they desire. Together, we take a deeper look at the realities of being a stepmom and open up an honest conversation to discuss resentment, responsibilities, and dynamics within the stepmotherhood role. In this episode, we discuss: How stepmotherhood chang...
May 11, 2023•50 min•Season 4Ep. 26
In this episode, I sit down with Lo Mansfield, a specialty certified OB nurse who has spent her career in labor and postpartum, and the teacher and face behind the Labor Mama community courses and resources. Together, we discuss the intricacies of postpartum and the power of how resources and knowledge can change our experiences. In this episode, we cover: The feeling of grief in pregnancy and child birth The importance of having a support system and receiving help in postpartum How to acknowled...
May 04, 2023•48 min•Season 4Ep. 25
In this episode, Dr. Tracy sits down to answer some of your most asked questions across social media, her website, and clinical visits. Listen as Dr. Tracy tackles key topics in marriage and parenthood when it comes to managing boundaries, the mother-in-law dynamic, and more. In this episode, she covers: Grief and raising your family in a city without family support How to build friendship and connection with others outside of your family How to process inner narratives in alignment with your va...
Apr 27, 2023•47 min•Season 4Ep. 24
In this episode, I sit down with neurodiverse affirming pediatric occupational therapist, Laura Petix, who specializes in sensory processing skills for neurodivergent individuals. Laura is the parent of a neurodivergent daughter and CEO of the OT Butterfly, where she educates parents on how sensory processing can have a direct impact on learning and behavior. Together, we discuss neurodiversity, sensory processing, and a lot of good stories in between. In this episode, we cover: Defining the "se...
Apr 20, 2023•58 min•Season 4Ep. 23
In this episode I sit down with Neha Ruch, a rising thought leader and sought after speaker in the world of women, work, parenting, and identity. Featured in Forbes, Oprah Daily, and New York Family Magazine, and founder of Mother Untitled, the digital destination for ambitious and progressive women, Neha is on a mission to update the perception of stay at home motherhood in America. Together, we tackle the topic of what it means to be “A Stay At Home Mom” and dive into the complexities that mot...
Apr 13, 2023•54 min•Season 4Ep. 22
In this episode I sit down with Dr. Jolene Brighten, a hormone expert, nutrition scientist, and thought leader in women’s medicine to address the common question we all have when addressing our hormones: Is This Normal? We take a deeper look at common misconceptions behind every day female symptoms such as our energy levels, period pains, appetites, and sex drive in order to gain a more holistic understanding of why we feel the way we feel. In this episode, we discuss: Common signs that our horm...
Apr 06, 2023•51 min•Season 4Ep. 21
In this episode, I sit down with my in-house defensiveness expert and husband, Greg, to unpack the often-misconceived topic of assertive vs defensive communication styles. We answer real questions from our community about what it looks like to champion self-respect and a deeper understanding of your partner by lending practical steps to change the defensive patterns in our relationships and implementing assertive and authentic responses. In this episode, we discuss: Important examples of defensi...
Mar 30, 2023•46 min•Season 4Ep. 20
In this episode, I sit down with Allyn Rose to discuss her unique journey of processing grief, a preventative double mastectomy, IVF, marriage, and motherhood. Allyn first made waves in the media and society when she decided to undergo a preventive double mastectomy as a contestant on Miss America. Years later, she is sharing her journey as a breast cancer advocate, professional speaker, on-air host, legal and political scholar, Tedx speaker, national media outlet contributor, and the first ever...
Mar 23, 2023•42 min•Season 4Ep. 19
We all have triggers. Our partners all have triggers. And they are not always the same things. Building a relationship that brings an understanding of each other’s triggers, strengths and differences is complicated. When we bring compassion, understanding, kindness and accountability into our relationships, our love and connection blossoms. In this replay episode, Michaela Thomas, clinical psychologist, couples therapist and founder of the private psychology practice The Thomas Connection, and I...
Mar 16, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Season 4Ep. 18
Whether you’re expecting your first child or your fourth, pregnancy, childbirth, and bringing home baby can stir up a lot of big feelings. Fear of the unknown, discomfort from lack of control, sleepless nights, and hormones can leave us feeling anxious. This week, I sit down with Liesel from Mommy Labor Nurse to discuss how birth and postpartum education can help empower couples to feel more satisfied with their experience. If you haven't yet, be sure to check out Mommy Labor Nurse Podcast Episo...
Mar 09, 2023•40 min•Season 4Ep. 17
Have you ever tried to explain the mental load to your partner only to find yourself struggling to find the words or perhaps frustrated that your partner just doesn’t get it? If you have, you’re not alone. This is a common experience shared in DMs, comments, and even in therapy sessions. So how do we communicate the mental load so our partners can understand? In this episode, I sit down with Zach Watson, to talk about the mental load. Zach is a content creator, Accountability Coach using the Fai...
Mar 02, 2023•1 hr•Season 4Ep. 16
Are we wired to fix our loved ones? It might feel that way when you notice discomfort showing up when your kids or your partner are experiencing something unpleasant. It’s easy to get caught up in finding the solution, but could we be missing their feelings and leaving them feeling invalidated? In this episode, I sit down with Michelle Kenney from Peace and Parenting, to talk about repair, the urge to fix our loved ones, and what we can do instead when these feelings show up in our partnerships ...
Feb 25, 2023•40 min•Season 4Ep. 15
For today's bonus episode, I sit down with fellow Psychologist Dr. Shefali to discuss what it means to build a healthy parent-child relationship. Dr. Shefali is an acclaimed author, international speaker, and clinical psychologist. If you haven't already, be sure to check out season 3 episode 4 where Dr. Shefali and I discuss the parent-child relationship. EPISODE LINKS Order Dr. Shefali's newest book The Parenting Map Free Online Summit the Parenting Mastery Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...
Feb 17, 2023•41 min•Season 4Ep. 14
We all pee ourselves a little after having kids and it’s totally normal, right? Sure, it’s common… but it actually isn’t normal. Chances are your OB didn’t sit you down at your first prenatal appointment to discuss the importance of keeping your pelvic floor healthy and there’s an even higher chance they never talked to you about how urinary incontinence, at any level, isn’t normal after baby. So what is normal and how do we take care of our pelvic floor? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Sar...
Feb 16, 2023•39 min•Season 4Ep. 13
Have you ever found yourself suddenly the default parent, with your partner nowhere in sight and you’re left to tend to the baby? Or maybe you find yourself asking your partner to watch the baby and if now is a good time to shower. I’ll never forget the time I couldn’t find my husband one sunny Saturday. Left to do our baby’s bottle and nap time, I was enraged. When did I become the default parent and why? When I saw Renee’s TikTok about her husband making pancakes, I knew this was a conversatio...
Feb 09, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Season 4Ep. 12
It's time for another Q&A episode where I answer your questions! In today's episode, I answer a community member's question about sex after baby. Life changes so much after baby is born and the pressure to have intercourse can feel overwhelming. Breastfeeding, hormone fluctuation, sleep deprivation, birth trauma, feeling touched out, recovering from birth. Is sex off the table? Absolutely not, but the pressure to have it should be. There is no right amount of sex to have and during this post...
Feb 02, 2023•27 min•Season 4Ep. 11
You’ve prepared everything for baby’s arrival: ✅Birth plan ✅Hospital bag ✅Freezer meals ✅Set up nursery ✅Install car seat You’ve done the research and checked your list twice. But did you prepare your relationship? Many of us have thought that a baby will bring us closer as a couple. Perhaps you haven’t had any noteworthy struggles in your relationship so far and think nothing will change. Or perhaps things have changed a lot since then. As a mother and a clinician, the thing that strikes me the...
Jan 26, 2023•51 min•Season 4Ep. 10
When we first fall in love, there’s an attraction and excitement that sets the person apart from anyone else in the world - yet over time, we shift away from this. When I polled the community 67% of you said you felt like your partner’s roommate rather than their lover. Conversations feel transactional. There’s a loss of physical connection. The spark feels lost. But why does this happen? What can we do about it? In this episode, I discuss: What the honeymoon phase is [0:30] Reasons why you migh...
Jan 19, 2023•22 min•Season 4Ep. 9
Do you find yourself frequently feeling overwhelmed and overstimulated by your environment? Perhaps you’ve heard those close to you say “You’re too sensitive.” You’re not alone and in fact, you might be part of the 20-30% of the population that are highly sensitive people. Today I am sitting with Natalie Brunswick to talk about highly sensitive people and the impact that being a highly sensitive person can have on our lives. Natalie Brunswick is a registered occupational therapist who focuses on...
Jan 12, 2023•50 min•Season 4Ep. 8
