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In this episode, Dr. Tracy Dalgleish sits down with Katie Wells, host of The Maximized Minimalist podcast and a leading voice in decluttering, to talk about what really keeps families stuck in overwhelm.Katie shares the emotional moment that changed how she saw clutter, why traditional “do more, try harder” organizing advice often fails, and the four types of clutter that require different tools. Together, they unpack the guilt that shows up around gifts, sentimental items, and identity-based clutter, plus how clutter can amplify mental load and stress at home.Katie also offers two practical starting points you can implement right away, including a “permanent donation station” and a simple daily clutter-audit habit. Her new book, Making Home Your Happy Place, is available to order now. LINKS FROM EPISODE: Grab Katy's New Book: Making Home Your Happy Place: A Real-Life Guide to Decluttering Without the OverwhelmVisit: https://amzn.to/4pGfkALHello Fresh: a free ZWILLING knife (a $145 value on your third box).Visit: hellofresh.com/tracy10fmNative Path Collagen Peptides: One clean ingredient, third-party tested.Visit: getnativepath.com/tracy Get Relationship Support ⁠Inside Be Connected⁠ Order my new book! ⁠You, Your Husband, and His Mother⁠ 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 FOLLOW DR. TRACY Subscribe to the podcast⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@drtracyd⁠Follow on Instagram ⁠https://www.instagram.com/drtracyd⁠Follow on Facebook ⁠https://www.facebook.com/DrTracyD/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this From the Couch episode, Dr. Tracy Dalgleish explores why apologies often don’t land in relationships and what keeps couples feeling stuck even after saying “I’m sorry.” She explains how performative apologies, over-focusing on intent, and rushing forgiveness can minimize hurt and block true repair. Drawing from clinical experience, Dr. Tracy breaks down the role of impact, accountability, and emotional presence in meaningful apologies. LINKS FROM EPISODE: After the Fight: How to Repair Workshop Here RESOURCES: Get Relationship Support Inside Be Connected Order my new book! You, Your Husband, and His Mother 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 FOLLOW DR. TRACY Subscribe to the podcast https://www.youtube.com/@drtracyd Follow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/drtracyd Follow on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/DrTracyD/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Dr. Tracy Dalgleish and her husband Greg explore why accountability is so difficult in relationships and how blame quietly breaks connection. They unpack the difference between intent and impact, why apologies often fall flat, and how defensiveness shows up even when partners mean well. Through real-life examples and practical language, Dr. Tracy explains what true accountability sounds like, how it supports repair, and why it creates emotional safety and closeness. LINKS FROM EPISODE: Your Weekly Intention Get support for under $2  After the Fight: How to Repair Workshop Here Free Scripts for Bad Apologies RESOURCES: Get Relationship Support Inside Be Connected Order my new book! You, Your Husband, and His Mother 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 FOLLOW DR. TRACY Subscribe to the podcast https://www.youtube.com/@drtracyd Follow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/drtracyd Follow on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/DrTracyD/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This In-Case-You-Missed-It-Episode and a must-listen-to episode. Coming to you from Nashville, Tennessee, Dr. Tracy reunites in person with her dear friend Dr. Tanya Cotler, a clinical psychologist specializing in maternal mental health and child-parent attachment. Dr. Tracy kicks off the episode by sharing a recent personal experience of a body memory—a sudden, unexplained emotional outburst she later linked to her childhood. This episode dives deep into the concept of body memories—emotions stored physically that our brains may not recall cognitively—and the importance of addressing intergenerational trauma. They discuss how modern parenting is shifting towards acknowledging and processing these traumas to prevent passing them on to the next generation. The conversation also explores the nervous system's role in safety and emotional responses, mindfulness practices, attachment theory, the influence of social media on our understanding of attachment styles, and so much more. You don’t want to miss this one!  Be sure to follow Dr. Tanya on ⁠Instagram⁠ and visit her ⁠website⁠  RESOURCES: Free Annual Relationship Check-In - Apple Users⁠https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/be-connected-relationships/id6749022241⁠ Free Annual Relationship Check-In - Google Play Users⁠https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kj134873.app Discover your relationship negative cycle with my free quiz:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Take it here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ready to deepen your connection?⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Download my 100 Questions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LINKS: ⁠⁠⁠HelloFresh:⁠⁠⁠ Get 10 Free Meals ⁠⁠⁠hellofresh.com/TRACY10FM⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠NativePath:⁠⁠⁠ Special Bundle deal at ⁠⁠⁠getnativepath.com/Tracy⁠⁠⁠ Rula: Get the support you need with ⁠⁠⁠rula.com/Tracy⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠KiwiCo:⁠⁠⁠ Save 50% off with code TRACY ⁠⁠⁠KiwiCo.Com⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Vionic Shoes⁠⁠⁠⁠: Use code TRACY for 15% off at https://www.vionicshoes.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this solo episode, clinical psychologist and relationship expert Dr. Tracy Dalgleish invites listeners into the real emotional landscape of the holidays, far beyond picture perfect family photos. She shares five powerful reflections to help couples and parents move through holiday stress with more connection, less pressure, and a lot more self compassion. Drawing from her experience as a highly sensitive person and a mom to a highly sensitive child, Dr. Tracy explores what it means to hold big feelings on Christmas morning, respond to disappointment without shame, and let go of the belief that kids must always be grateful and happy to make the day a success. She also unpacks how resentment shows up between partners around traditions, mental load, and invisible work, and why communicating expectations before the holiday is essential for staying on the same team. Book #1https://drtracyd.com/i-didn-t-sign-up-for-thisBook #2https://drtracyd.com/you-your-husband-and-his-mother Challenge Your Assumptionshttps://drtracyd.mykajabi.com/assumption 30 Days to Us Challengehttps://drtracyd.mykajabi.com/offers/B2s9epue/checkout RESOURCES: Discover your relationship negative cycle with my free quiz:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Take it here⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ready to deepen your connection?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Download my 100 Questions⁠⁠⁠⁠ LINKS: ⁠⁠HelloFresh:⁠⁠ Get 10 Free Meals ⁠⁠hellofresh.com/TRACY10FM⁠⁠ ⁠⁠NativePath:⁠⁠ Special Bundle deal at ⁠⁠getnativepath.com/Tracy⁠⁠ Rula: Get the support you need with ⁠⁠rula.com/Tracy⁠⁠ ⁠⁠KiwiCo:⁠⁠ Save 50% off with code TRACY ⁠⁠KiwiCo.Com⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Vionic Shoes⁠⁠⁠: Use code TRACY for 15% off at https://www.vionicshoes.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices