Dear Dr. Tracy

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Welcome to Dear Dr. Tracy, the podcast that helps you navigate the everyday challenges of relationships, marriage, and parenting with expert advice and real, relatable conversations. Hosted by clinica... more

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The podcast currently has 163 episodes available.

Dear Dr. Tracy episodes:

April 27, 2023Boundaries, Family Dynamics, and Defining Your Values – Q&A with Dr. Tracy
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 values
Adjusting your expectations when the reality of family-life is different than you planned
The shifts to the marriage dynamic after having children
How to set, communicate, and act upon our boundaries with others
Practices to create safe and secure environments in your marriage
How to raise your children to be autonomous, interdependent individuals
Tips to navigate different background experiences in defining your values and creating compromise with others

Want Dr. Tracy to answer your questions? Submit your topic on drtracyd.com/podcast.

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47min
April 20, 2023Neurodiverse Children and The Sensory Load – with Laura Petix
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 "sensory cup" and what that means for neurodivergent children
The differences in sensory processing between the neurodivergent and neurotypical brain
How to share knowledge with a partner when raising a neurodivergent child
The negative narratives children internalize about themselves
How to have regulated and calm responses as parents in dysregulated moments
Understanding the child’s internal experience when having a dysregulated moment
Normalizing communication with your child about your sensory stimulation and needs as a parent
Breaking down the meaning of neurodiversity and neurodiverse affirming
High threshold vs. low threshold profiles for sensory processing and how to regulate them
The autonomous connection we can have with our spouse and child when it comes to our sensory experience

After listening to this episode, be sure to listen to part 2, Episode 73, with Laura and Dr. Tracy here.

EPISODE LINKS:
Laura Petix Instagram
Laura Petix Website

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58min
April 13, 2023More Than “A Stay At Home Mom” – with Neha Ruch
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 mothers face when transitioning from traditional career paths into a focus on family life.

In this episode, we discuss:
What it means to be ambitious and lean into family life for a chapter
The societal and internal barriers mothers face when choosing to pause from their careers
How to practice proper consideration and communication with your partner when preparing for shifts in parenthood and career life
What it means to “re-meet” your partner when you become parents
The responsibility behind advocating for your own needs and nurturing your identity
What it means to practice conscious parenting in the midst of healing from your own pain and trauma
How to ask and invest in help when you are the parent on pause

EPISODE LINKS:
Neha Ruch Instagram
Neha Ruch Website

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55min
April 06, 2023Is This Normal? A Look at Your Hormones – with Dr. Jolene Brighten
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 hormones may not be normal
How societal pressures play a role in pushing us to function outside of our physical and mental capacity
The barriers that women face when it comes to putting themselves first
Implementing practices to help shift your stress and take control of your day
A multifaceted approach to understanding and responding to lower sex drive
Sleep and other lifestyle factors we can address in order to bring our hormones into balance
The impacts of intermittent fasting on the female body
Living in the “both, and” space when approaching our nutrition

EPISODE LINKS:
Dr. Jolene Brighten Instagram
Dr. Jolene Brighten Website

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52min
March 30, 2023Assertiveness vs. Defensiveness – with Greg Stewart
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 defensive and assertive responses
How modelled communication styles from our personal history effect our present communication styles
The effect that the words we use have on our inner narratives
The ways that adequacy, shame, and self-worth play a part in our responses
How self-respect is a key player in understanding defensiveness
The key differences between the female and male experience in our responses
How assertiveness creates space for your thoughts, feelings, needs, and your partner’s understanding

EPISODE LINKS:
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47min
March 23, 2023Journeying Through Life’s Most Difficult Seasons - with Allyn Rose
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 featured Sports Illustrated swimsuit model with a mastectomy, wife, and new mom.

In this episode, we discuss:
The power of vulnerability and sharing your story
Processing grief through life’s different seasons
Bravery despite negative feedback
The effects of the IVF journey when in a partnership
Finding grace through the heaviness of motherhood by practicing gratitude and perspective
Balancing being a mom with other responsibilities, despite comparison
Tips to be proactive about your breast health

EPISODE LINKS:
Allyn Rose Instagram
Allyn Rose Website

Looking for more? Join me in my online teachings so you can feel like a team again
Get intentional with your partner and reconnect with small actions every day with 28 Days of Love
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43min
March 16, 2023Growing Compassion and Kindness in Your Relationship - with Michaela Thomas
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 discuss building compassion for healthy and strong relationships.
In this episode, we discuss:
The Fire Triangle of Relationships [7:23]
The 3 Parts of Compassion [22:59]
Motherhood & Compassion [29:12]
Defining Compassion & Mindfulness [33:13]
What you can do in your relationship to start using compassion [46:07]
EPISODE LINKS:
Michaela Thomas on IG
Pause*Purpose*Play Group on Facebook
The Thomas Connection
The Lasting Connection Book Now Available
Looking for more? Join me in my online teachings so you can feel like a team again
Get intentional with your partner and reconnect with small actions every day with 28 Days of Love
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1h 10min
March 09, 2023Find Your Power During Labor and Postpartum - with Liesel, Mommy Labor Nurse
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 Episode 136 where Liesel and I talk about preparing your relationship for baby.
Liesel Teen, BSN, RN is a labor and delivery nurse and the founder of Mommy Labor Nurse. Mommy Labor Nurse equips pregnant women with the tools, knowledge, and confidence they need to erase the unknown, feel in control, and have an even better birth - no matter how they deliver.
With 8 years and counting as a bedside labor and delivery nurse, Liesel knows that knowledge is the key to an even better birth. To date, over 40k women have completed a Mommy Labor Nurse birth class, eliminated fear, and been empowered by Liesel’s comprehensive childbirth education.
In this episode, we discuss:
The biggest fears that show up during pregnancy and delivery
Boundaries
The mental load of pregnancy
Tracy’s experience with her unplanned c-section
Liesel’s tips for expecting parents
EPISODE LINKS:
Mommy Labor Nurse Instagram
Mommy Labor Nurse TikTok
Mommy Labor Nurse Online Birthing Classes
Mommy Labor Nurse Podcast
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Get intentional with your partner and reconnect with small actions every day with 28 Days of Love
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40min
March 02, 2023Helping Our Partners Better Understand the Mental Load - with Zach Watson
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 Fairplay method, husband, father, author, TEDx speaker, rapper, and former teacher.
In this episode, we discuss:
What lead Zach to learn about the mental load
Ways we can help our partners better understand the mental load
The common fallacy about the worth of our time
Zach’s Christmas present that helped his wife get back into her unicorn space
Having tough, vulnerable conversations around sex and intimacy
Showing up authentically and vulnerably on social media
EPISODE LINKS:
Zach’s Instagram
Zach’s TikTok
Zach’s YouTube
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1h 1min
February 25, 2023Are We Wired to Fix Our Loved Ones? - with Michelle from Peace and Parenting
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 and parenting.
Michelle is a mother of two girls, as well as a former teacher and counsellor turned Certified Parenting Instructor. After years of consequences, bribes and star charts, she finally reshaped the relationship she shares with her daughters and credits peaceful parenting for changing her life. Michelle considers herself a recovering yeller, perfectionist and control freak who has found a more calm and connected way to parent. Using the ideas of Brain Science as her guide and working on childhood hurts as her deeper work, she helps other parents do what she has been able to do for herself over the last decade.

In this episode, we discuss:
Fixing in our relationships [03:00]
The desire for our partners to parent as we do [05:45]
Our inability to separate other people’s suffering from our own [06:15]
The contrast between how we consciously parent our children and how we treat our partners [07:00]
Helping our partners parent vs telling them what to do [11:45]
Seeing our younger self is our child’s reaction [19:30]
Apologies without saying “I’m sorry” [22:30]
Why we push pain away [27:30]

EPISODE LINKS:
Peace and Parenting Instagram
Peace and Parenting Website
Peace and Parenting YouTube Channel
Peace and Parenting Podcast
Looking for more? Join me in my online teachings so you can feel like a team again
Get intentional with your partner and reconnect with small actions every day with 28 Days of Love
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40min

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How many episodes does Dear Dr. Tracy have?

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