Dear Dr. Tracy

• What I’ve Learned in 10 Years of Parenting (And What I’m Still Figuring Out)

  In this deeply personal solo episode, Dr. Tracy reflects on a decade of motherhood—and the ways parenting has reshaped her identity, her marriage, her boundaries, and her inner world. This episode isn’t a guidebook. It’s a truth-telling moment for anyone feeling lost, tired, or stretched too thin.  RESOURCES: Want your questions answered on the show? Submit them here!     Discover your relationship negative cycle with my free quiz: Take it here Ready to deepen your connection? Download my 100 Questions Build better connection and feel close starting today. Join the 30 Days to Us Challenge Heal old wounds and build healthy interdependence with my book “I Didn’t Sign Up for This” - order here! LINKS: Branch Basics: Use code TRACY15 to save 15% off your Premium Starter Kit Vionic Shoes: Use code TRACY for 15% off at https://www.vionicshoes.com Air Doctor Pro - air purifier: Use code TRACY for $300 off at https://airdoctorpro.com/ AquaTru - water filter: Use promo code for TRACY for 20% off at https://aquatru.com/ ACORNS Early debit card and smart app for kids: acornsearly.com/tracy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• The Romance You Want Starts With These Questions with Lindsay Jill Roth on Love, Intimacy, and Practical Connection

  In this episode, Dr. Tracy sits down with author and producer Lindsay Jill Roth to talk about her new book, Romances and Practicalities—a love story woven together with 250 thoughtful questions designed to deepen connection and spark meaningful conversations between partners. Together, they explore the space where romance meets real life—how couples can navigate everyday responsibilities without losing the spark, and why asking better questions is the secret to building a lasting relationship. Lindsay shares what inspired the book, how her own experiences shaped it, and the surprising ways practicality can actually fuel intimacy. Whether you're dating, newly married, or decades in, this episode will inspire you to pause, reflect, and get curious with your partner. Learn more about Lindsay Jill Roth: https://lindsayjillroth.com/ Grab her book, Romances and Practicalities: https://lindsayjillroth.com/romances-amp-practicalities/ RESOURCES: Want your questions answered on the show? Submit them here!     Discover your relationship negative cycle with my free quiz: Take it here Ready to deepen your connection? Download my 100 Questions Build better connection and feel close starting today. Join the 30 Days to Us Challenge Heal old wounds and build healthy interdependence with my book “I Didn’t Sign Up for This” - order here! LINKS: Vionic Shoes: Use code TRACY for 15% off at https://www.vionicshoes.com Air Doctor Pro - air purifier: Use code TRACY for $300 off at https://airdoctorpro.com/ AquaTru - water filter: Use promo code for TRACY for 20% off at https://aquatru.com/ ACORNS Early debit card and smart app for kids: acornsearly.com/tracy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Stop Trying to Fix It! Why Your Partner Just Wants You to Listen

  Dr. Tracy and her husband, Greg, dive into one of the most common relationship traps: the urge to fix rather than connect. After a personal moment of miscommunication, they break down how well-intentioned problem-solving can actually push partners further apart instead of bringing them closer. Greg shares his instinct to fix problems quickly, while Dr. Tracy unpacks the deeper emotional needs that often go unmet when one partner jumps straight to solutions. Through relatable stories, vulnerable reflections, and real-life relationship tools, they explore why fixing is often a way to manage our own discomfort—and what to do instead. Click play to find out why fixing isn’t always helping—and what to do instead. And don’t forget to share this episode with the fixer in your life. RESOURCES: Want your questions answered on the show? Submit them here!     Discover your relationship negative cycle with my free quiz: Take it here Ready to deepen your connection? Download my 100 Questions Build better connection and feel close starting today. Join the 30 Days to Us Challenge Heal old wounds and build healthy interdependence with my book “I Didn’t Sign Up for This” - order here! LINKS: Vionic Shoes: Use code TRACY for 15% off at https://www.vionicshoes.com Air Doctor Pro - air purifier: Use code TRACY for $300 off at https://airdoctorpro.com/ AquaTru - water filter: Use promo code for TRACY for 20% off at https://aquatru.com/ ACORNS Early debit card and smart app for kids: acornsearly.com/tracy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Q&A: Is Divorce Contagious? The Hidden Impact of Watching Friends Split Up

  Answering your questions! In this bonus episode, Dr. Tracy answers a powerful listener question: “Is divorce contagious?” She explores how a friend’s separation can impact our own relationship, the research behind social contagion, and why moments like these often reflect unspoken needs or desires. Taking her 18 years of working with clients through all seasons of their relationship, Dr. Tracy reminds listeners that while divorce isn’t truly “catching,” it can be a mirror inviting us to pause and reconnect. If you’re feeling the distance in your relationship and looking to reconnect, join Dr. Tracy's More Than Roommates Challenge or try her 30 Days to Us. LINKS: Want your questions answered on the show? Submit them here!     Heal old wounds and build healthy interdependence with my book “I Didn’t Sign Up for This” - order here!    Episode Sponsors: Learn more about AQUATRU: Use promo code for 20% off TRACY Learn more about ACORNS: acornsearly.com/tracy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Is That Really You… or Your Inner Child? How to Recognize and Heal Emotional Triggers

  Have you ever reacted in a way that felt… bigger than the moment? Maybe your partner forgets to check in, and suddenly you feel unimportant or abandoned. Or you receive a small piece of feedback and spiral into shame. You might wonder, “Why am I like this?” In this episode, Dr. Tracy guides you through how to identify when your inner child is showing up—and how to begin healing those younger parts of you that still carry unmet needs and emotional wounds. This episode explores: What the inner child really is (and what it isn’t) The subtle signs your inner child is driving your reactions A personal story of when Dr. Tracy's own inner child took the wheel—and how she did the work The exact steps Dr. Tracy uses with clients to heal emotional triggers and reparent themselves with compassion Why understanding your inner child can transform not just your relationship with yourself, but with your partner and your loved ones If you’ve ever said, “I know better, but I still react this way,” this episode will help you move from self-blame to self-understanding—and offer you a clear path to healing. Press play now to begin the powerful process of reconnecting with your inner child in a way that’s healing, grounded, and life-giving. LINKS: Want your questions answered on the show? Submit them here!     Ready to deepen your connection? Download my 100 Questions!  Build better connection and feel close starting today. Join the 30 Days to Us Challenge Heal old wounds and build healthy interdependence with my book “I Didn’t Sign Up for This” - order here!    Episode Sponsors: Learn more about AQUATRU: https://aquatru.com Use promo code for 20% off TRACY Learn more about ACORNS: acornsearly.com/tracy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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