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Dear Dr. Tracy

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Relationships
Communication
Parenting
Boundaries
Mental Health
Family Dynamics
Intimacy
Conflict Resolution
Mental Load
Emotional Intelligence
Communication In Relationships
Trust
Attachment Styles
Vulnerability
Emotional Safety
Couples Therapy
In-Law Relationships
Marriage
Emotional Connection
Relationship Dynamics

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 clinical psychologist and relationship expert Dr. Tracy Dalgleish, this podcast is your place for honest, no-nonsense guidance on love, intimacy, boundaries, and communication. With over 18 years of experien... more

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Latest Episodes

Most couples assume the goal is to “resolve” conflict, but Dr. Tracy and Greg pull the thread on a different truth: 69% of relationship conflict is perpetual. The fight keeps repeating not because you’re broken, but because you’re two different peopl... more

A tiny language shift can change the entire temperature of a conversation, especially when you’re juggling parenting, partnership, and the logistics of real life. Dr. Tracy shares a communication “unlock” she and Greg found after repeatedly getting s... more

Becoming a parent doesn’t just add responsibilities, it can light up old protective parts you didn’t even know were running the show: perfectionism, hypervigilance, shame, and that wired feeling of trying to “do it right” so you can finally feel safe... more

A follower asked a question that hits a very real postpartum pressure point: is it normal to feel more comfortable with your own mom than with your mother-in-law after having a baby? Dr. Tracy zooms out to name what many families miss. Postpartum isn... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Kim Van Dusen
Licensed family therapist, registered play therapist, author of Parenting Through Play
The Parentologist / Author
Episode: Why Play Works When Kids Won’t Listen with Dr. Kim Van Dusen
Libby Ward
Creator, speaker, author of Honest Motherhood
Author/Creator, Hello Sunshine Collective partner
Episode: Honest Motherhood with Libby Ward: Losing Yourself and Finding Your Way Back
Dr. Nicole McNichols
Clinical psychologist and author
Episode: Why Sex Isn't Dessert with Dr. Nicole McNichols
Katie Wells
A leading voice in decluttering, noted for redefining family home organization.
The Maximized Minimalist
Episode: The Decluttering Breakthrough Moms Need
Whitney Goodman
Licensed marriage and family therapist, founder of Calling Home and author of Toxic Positivity
Calling Home
Episode: When Family Boundaries Break: Understanding Estrangement and Healing Generational Patterns with Whitney Goodman
Janelle Marie
Creator and advocate for daughters-in-law, known for her community support and the concept of Daughter-in-Law Math.
Episode: Navigating Mother-in-Law Tension: Passive Aggression, Boundaries, Power Dynamics, and Repair
Dr. Cassidy
Therapist and host of the podcast Holding Space
California-based group practice specializing in peripartum care
Episode: Relationship After Baby: Why It Feels Hard—and How to Reconnect
Alyssa Blask Campbell
Founder and CEO of Seed & Sew, best-selling author.
Seed & Sew
Episode: Big Kids, Bigger Feelings: Parenting Through the Ages 5–12 Shift with Alyssa Campbell
Dr. Morgan Anderson
Psychologist and attachment style expert
Episode: Gaslighting, Manipulation & Mislabeled Pain: Reclaiming Nuance in Relationships with Dr. Morgan Anderson Part 1

Host

Dr. Tracy Dalgleish
Clinical psychologist and relationship expert; hosts the show with a focus on practical relationship guidance and evidence-based strategies.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 410 ratings
  • Informative & Practical

    Dr. Tracy does an incredible job helping us navigate close relationships! No shame. No blame. Just tools and laughs along the way!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Reidling86
    United States3 months ago
  • Highly recommend!

    I love this podcast. Each episode is extremely helpful. I love the Wisdom and advice shared. I highly recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LRB2255
    United Statesa year ago
  • Everyone needs a Dr Tracy podcast listen

    My favourite episodes are the ones with Greg (Dr Tracy’s partner). I can relate so closely to his point of view. Every podcast episode I’ve listened to of Dr Tracy’s has resonated in some way for me. Keep up the good work!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NayLLBee
    Canadaa year ago
  • So relatable

    I have been loving Dr. Tracy. I just listened to “stop sidestepping conflict.” Holy moly-this is exactly what I needed to hear. And when you say you are exactly where you need to be, it’s so accurate. I was Just looking at question cards for relationships. To get a deeper connection back with my husband. We have been together for 21 years & our kids are older now, where we find ourselves “dating again.” This episode is great to hear Dr. Tracy & her husband talk about this topic. (I love when it’... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KrisLynn!!
    United Statesa year ago
  • Calming and Validating

    Dr Tracy is the calming voice we all need as we navigate this crazy world. She offers expert insights while also remaining humble and sharing her real life examples. I’m so grateful to have found her here to provide a weekly dose of support and encouragement.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Another Podcast Mom
    United Statesa year ago

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Listeners appreciate actionable tools and real-life examples from Dr. Tracy and guests.
Dr. Tracy is a calm, practical guide for navigating tough relationship topics.
Many praise the host for being relatable and not shaming, with consistent community-building in episodes.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Why Play Works When Kids Won’t Listen with Dr. Kim Van Dusen
Q: What makes your coined and innovative parenting style different compared to what we've seen traditionally?
I combined three evidence-based modalities—play therapy, solution-focused therapy, and positive behavior interventions and supports—into a practical framework where play is a primary language for connection, reducing power struggles and tantrums while building deeper communication and cooperation.
How to Stop Taking In-Law Priorities Personally
Q: I got this question from a mother-in-law, and I know so many of you are going to relate to this experience. How should a mother-in-law approach this difficult situation and what steps can be taken next time?
Dr. Tracy validates the reader's feelings and recommends viewing the situation through the lens of two truths: the couple's own dynamic and the mother-in-law's grief over unmet expectations. She emphasizes repairing relationships through honest conversations, reducing personal interpretation, avoiding comparisons with the daughter-in-law's family, and focusing on mutual goals like creating new, flexible traditions that work for everyone involved.
Repairing Trust After Half-Truths and Defensiveness
Q: What should the injurer do to start rebuilding trust after a breach?
Start by crossing the bridge to understand what the partner is feeling, acknowledge the hurt, own the behavior without excuses, and commit to specific changes while avoiding defensiveness or minimizing impact.
Repairing Trust After Half-Truths and Defensiveness
Q: Hey, Dr. Tracy, my question is how to repair and rebuild trust. My wife has shared with me that she doesn't trust me and doesn't know if she can or how to.
Dr. Tracy explains that repair starts with willingness to understand the partner's experience, followed by naming triggers in the moment, sharing vulnerable personal history to contextualize behavior, and then creating a concrete, gradual plan to rebuild trust with ongoing accountability and empathy.
Closing the Task: The Moment That Changed Our Marriage
Q: What do you think about the concept of closing the task?
Greg shares that closing the task is essential, as it reflects on being aware of responsibilities in the relationship and ensuring both partners are contributing equally.

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What is Dear Dr. Tracy about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A practical relationship-focused show that blends clinical psychology with real-life stories to help couples, parents, and individuals improve communication, set boundaries, and reduce the mental load in everyday life. Topics repeatedly surface around desire, trust, boundary-setting, and how to navigate conflict with empathy and accountability, often featuring step-by-step frameworks, actionable tools, and guest perspectives from couples and experts. The format emphasizes calmness, practical guidance, and a hopeful, human view of imperfect relationships, with sponsor reads integrated into episodes that center on home life and personal well-being. Potential listeners who want evidence-based strategies for stronger partnerships and healthier ... more

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1. Dr. Kim Van Dusen
2. Libby Ward
3. Dr. Nicole McNichols
4. Katie Wells
5. Whitney Goodman
6. Janelle Marie
7. Dr. Cassidy
8. Alyssa Blask Campbell

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