149 episodes
I'm Not Your Shrink Podcast Nation
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4.9 • 82 Ratings
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Are you ready to let go of what isn't truly you and live a more meaningful life? If you answered yes, you've come to the right place! Enter I'm Not Your Shrink, a podcast hosted by clinical psychologist and couples therapist Dr. Tracy Dalgleish. Each week, she combines her clinical knowledge, evidence-based research, and personal experiences as a wife and mother to address the everyday issues we all face. With over 17 years of experience, Dr. Tracy is on a mission to help couples break old patterns, find joy in their relationships, and empower themselves to show up meaningfully for their families, relationships, and, most importantly, themselves. While she isn't your shrink, you are invited each week to join Dr. Tracy as she sits down with fellow clinicians, experts, and partner in both business and life, her husband Greg, for insightful discussions on parenting, relationships, and personal growth, and start your journey towards a happier, healthier you.
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Matrescence & Beyond: Redefining Mommy Brain with Dr. Nikki Pensak
It’s safe to say that "mommy brain" is due for a rebrand! In this episode, Dr. Tracy sits down with Dr. Nikki Pensak, a clinical psychologist, TEDx speaker and author of "Rattled," to discuss the challenges and opportunities of motherhood, particularly during the postpartum period. Dr. Nikki shares her journey from academia to becoming a mother, emphasizing the mental health needs of mothers often overlooked. They discuss the transformation of the maternal brain during matrescence, the pressures of social media, and the reality of baby bonding and breastfeeding challenges. Dr. Nikki rebrands "mommy brain" as a brilliant adaptation to motherhood's demands and advocates for early postpartum mental health care. They explore three pillars for thriving postpartum: mental health treatment, understanding motherhood, and thriving beyond birth trauma. The episode flips the narrative on motherhood, viewing it as a profound opportunity despite its challenges. Dr. Tracy concludes with actionable tips: self-compassion, incorporating movement, and practicing present-moment connection.
Please be sure to keep up with Dr. Nikki on Instagram @drnikkipensak and grab a copy of her book here!
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A special thank you to our incredible sponsors for making this show possible!
Cozy Earth - Visit cozyearth.com and use code SHRINK at checkout for an exclusive 35% off.
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Ready to deepen your connection? Download my 100 Questions!
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You can now order my new book “I Didn’t Sign Up for This” here!
Ready to learn how to repair? Save now! Grab my REPAIR workshop
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Mini Session #11: Overcoming Obstacles in Your Marriage with Rini and Shaun Frey
In this mini session, Dr. Tracy talks with Rini and Shaun Frey about overcoming difficult periods in their relationship. Together, they discuss how anger and passive-aggressiveness can lead to disconnection and the importance of initiating early communication before things blow up. Despite eight months of built-up emotions, therapy helped them learn to talk openly and brought them closer. Rini shares her struggle with vulnerability and the expectation that men should take the first step, while Shaun recalls initiating reconciliation after a major fight. They highlight the importance of humour, managing egos, and learning repair strategies, encouraging parents to model these behaviours for their children.
Be sure to keep up with Rini and Shaun on Instagram @ownitbabe and @ownitdad
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From Escalation to Calm: Practical Tips for Dealing with Disagreements with Dr. Tracy and Greg
Greg, AKA, Dr. Tracy's favourite co-host and hubby is back this week to discuss strategies to de-escalate disagreements. In this episode, they emphasize the importance of understanding how escalation occurs and how to effectively de-escalate before diving into the deeper and necessary conversations. They share insights from their own relationship, highlighting how childhood experiences shape behaviour in relationships and the impact of perpetual conflicts. Dr. Tracy and Greg discuss the physical sensations of escalation, common negative communication patterns, and the importance of self-awareness, acknowledgment, and making agreements with your partner to take breaks and return to conflicts with a calmer mindset. They also cover practical techniques for self-regulation and co-regulation and answer a listener's voicemail about navigating loss and its impact on relationships.
Leave Dr. Tracy a voicemail here!
A special thank you to our incredible sponsors for making this show possible!
Cozy Earth - Visit cozyearth.com and use code SHRINK at checkout for an exclusive 35% off.
Loop - Visit loopearplugs.com and use code LOOPXDRTRACY for 10% off of your order.
Links:
Ready to deepen your connection? Download my 100 Questions!
Want your questions answered on the show? Submit them here!
You can now order my new book “I Didn’t Sign Up for This” here!
Ready to learn how to repair? Save now! Grab my REPAIR workshop
Looking to improve your relationship? Join me in my online program, Be Connected
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Mini Session #10: Coping with Anxious Attachment in Relationships
In today’s mini-session, Dr. Tracy addresses coping with anxious attachment in relationships. She explains that it’s not your fault and stems from unmet needs in the past. Dr. Tracy emphasizes self-soothing with affirmations like “I am loved, I am enough, I am worthy” and highlights the importance of looking inward for acceptance. Understanding triggers, practicing self-compassion, and clearly communicating your needs and struggles to your partner are key strategies. Self-compassion involves acknowledging suffering, recognizing it as a human experience, and offering yourself grace.
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Parenthood, Perfectionism, and Finding Peace after Birth Trauma with Dr. Mona Amin
Trigger warning: Traumatic birth experience
In today’s session, Dr. Tracy sits down with Dr. Mona Amin, a board-certified general pediatrician, online parenting educator, wife and mother. She shares her mission to provide relatable content for parents, aiming to instill confidence and calm in their parenting journey. In this episode, Dr. Mona candidly opens up about her traumatic birth story, the subsequent health challenges her family faced, how it affected her marriage, the importance of self-advocacy and the key role therapy played while navigating her postpartum reality. As a recovering perfectionist she also shares how she's learned to get comfortable in being uncomfortable and trust the healing process. Together, Dr. Mona and Dr. Tracy explore how traumatic experiences can shape relationships, the ongoing, unpredictable journey of parenthood, the need to prioritize therapy and how to maintain hope in the face of uncertainty.
Be sure to keep up with Dr. Mona on Instagram @pedsdoctalk and visit her website www.pedsdoctalk.com
Leave Dr. Tracy a voicemail here!
A special thank you to our incredible sponsors for making this show possible!
Cozy Earth - Visit cozyearth.com and use code SHRINK at checkout for an exclusive 35% off.
Loop - Visit loopearplugs.com and use code LOOPXDRTRACY for 10% off of your order.
Links:
Ready to deepen your connection? Download my 100 Questions!
Want your questions answered on the show? Submit them here!
You can now order my new book “I Didn’t Sign Up for This” here!
Ready to learn how to repair? Save now! Grab my REPAIR workshop
Looking to improve your relationship? Join me in my online program, Be Connected
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices -
Mini Session #9: Let's Talk About Feelings with Dr. Becky Kennedy
In this mini session, Dr. Tracy and Dr. Becky discuss the impact of growing up with parents who, despite their best efforts, did not validate certain emotions. This creates an intergenerational legacy where unvalidated feelings become triggers today. They highlight the importance of changing the script for our children's future and our own mental health. By showing kindness, compassion, and curiosity to ourselves, we can model these behaviours for our kids. They challenge the outdated belief that emotions are "soft" and emphasize that feelings are primary, reacting before we think. Ignoring emotions leads to negative outcomes, and addressing them is essential for effective change.
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Be sure to keep up with Dr. Becky on Instagram @drbeckyatgoodinside
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Customer Reviews
Can’t wait to listen
I honestly haven’t listened (though I’ve heard her other people podcasts!) yet but absolutely love Tracy’s instragram so I’ve downloaded a few episodes and can’t wait to listen!
Love this podcast!
Dr. Tracey D is talking about all of the topics that are on my mind with amazing and relevant guests. Parenting and relationships, inner child work and cycle breaking. I love this podcast!
Insightful & Interesting
Dr. Tracy is a wealth of knowledge! Her content that she shares is incredibly insightful and interesting to listen to. She has such a calm and compassionate presence, and offers a unique perspective and understanding to many relationship topics!
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