Being A Parent Without Making It Your Whole Personality ft. Erin Dana Lichy

Dr. Debra Mandel is a psychologist and author of Sassy & Rude, A Tough Love Guide for Moms on How to Bring Back the Sugar and Spice in Their Not-So-Nice Adult Daughters. We discuss how our relationships with our moms affect our romantic dynamics, having high expectations for our mothers (and them for us!), how things change when you become a mom, how close is “too close,” narcissistic moms, and more. This episode starts with your submitted questions via speakpipe. Go to speakpipe.com/wemetatacme to submit yours for the next episode! Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Sponsors:Talkspace.com/acme code SPACE80 for $80 off your first month Expressvpn.com/acme for three extra months completely freeProduced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Drew Afualo is a content creator, women’s rights advocate, podcast host and author, best known as TikTok’s “Crusader for Women”. We discuss her views on men, the misogyny on the internet, how her career has affected her relationship, going from friends to dating with her current partner, working on your confidence, and more. This episode starts with your submitted questions via speakpipe. Go to speakpipe.com/wemetatacme to submit yours for the next episode! Drew’s new book LOUD: Accept Nothing Less Than the Life You Deserve publishes July 30th and is available for pre-order now at https://drew-afualo.comPlease note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Sponsors:Article.com/acme for $50 off your first purchase of $100 or moreOn Hinge, there are no rules, timers or games. If you’re feeling inspired, give Hinge a try. Download Hinge today and find someone worth deleting the app for.Clarins.com code ACME and get Multi-Active Day & Night Cream for TEN PERCENT OFF, A FREE WELCOME GIFT, PLUS FREE SHIPPING on your first orderProduced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jake Maddock is a relationship coach who helps people achieve their 10/10 relationship. We discuss feminine energy, why men and women can’t be friends, the rules for a serious conversation with a partner, the four P’s, filling your cup, and more. This episode starts with your submitted questions via speakpipe. Go to speakpipe.com/wemetatacme to submit yours for the next episode! Buy Jake’s book!Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Sponsors:Get fast-acting nasal allergy symptom relief with Astepro. Go to Asteproallergy.com for a discount so you can Astepro and Go! today.Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In today’s full solo episode, I discuss navigating break ups in your 30s, compromising in marriage, how to grow from big fights in a relationship, and the transition into parenthood.Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Sponsors:On Hinge, there are no rules, timers or games. If you’re feeling inspired, give Hinge a try. Download Hinge today and find someone worth deleting the app for.Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Vashtie is the original IT girl in NYC. She is also a DJ, designer, film maker, and a new mom. We discuss her transition to motherhood, her labor experiences, sex and love after babies, how she got her career into the place it is now, and so much more. This episode starts with a solo where I talk about my own motherhood challenges. Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Sponsors:Rhoback.com code acme for 20% off your first order through the end of the weekTalkspace.com/acme code SPACE80 for $80 off your first month Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ryan McMahon is a single guy in the city. He is also the founder of Conte Supper Club, a great place for singles to meet and dine. We discuss at what age men start to take dating seriously, why guys ask girls out and then flake, where he and his single friends go out, what men struggle with and vent about, how they like to get approached, and so much more. This episode starts with a solo where I answer some listener voicemails. To leave one for a future episode use this link:https://www.speakpipe.com/wemetatacmePlease note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Sponsors:On Hinge, there are no rules, timers or games. If you’re feeling inspired, give Hinge a try. Download Hinge today and find someone worth deleting the app for.Clarins.com code ACME and get Multi-Active Day & Night Cream for TEN PERCENT OFF, A FREE WELCOME GIFT, PLUS FREE SHIPPING on your first orderArticle.com/acme for $50 off your first purchase of $100 or moreProduced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

I chatted with Alissa Vitti, the founder of FLO Living, a functional nutritionist, women’s hormone expert, and creator of the cycle syncing method®. We talk about PCOS, hormones, cycle syncing, IVF, OHSS, and so much more. This episode starts with a solo where I answer some listener voicemails. To leave one for a future episode use this link:https://www.speakpipe.com/wemetatacmePlease note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Sponsors:Get fast-acting nasal allergy symptom relief with Astepro. Go to Asteproallergy.com for a discount so you can Astepro and Go! today.Rhoback.com code acme for 20% off your first order through the end of the weekProduced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Matthew Hussey is New York Times bestselling author, speaker, and coach specializing in confidence and relational intelligence. I’ve been a huge fan of his dating advice for a LONG time! We discuss signs a man is emotionally unavailable, how to create the relationship dynamic you want, why reaching out first is actually a power move, how he connected with his wife, tips to be more approachable, and so much more. This episode starts with a solo where I answer some listener voicemails. To leave one for a future episode use this link: https://www.speakpipe.com/wemetatacmePre-order Matthew Hussey’s book! https://matthewhussey.com/lovelifebook-announce/Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Sponsors:On Hinge, there are no rules, timers or games. If you’re feeling inspired, give Hinge a try. Download Hinge today and find someone worth deleting the app for.Clarins.com code ACME and get Multi-Active Day & Night Cream for TEN PERCENT OFF, A FREE WELCOME GIFT, PLUS FREE SHIPPING on your first orderProduced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

For today’s episode, I sit down with Dr. Patrick McGrath, psychologist and Chief Clinical Officer at NOCD. We discuss the different types of OCD, anxiety vs. OCD, how to know if you’re in a bad relationship or it’s ROCD, tips to recover, how to support a partner with OCD, postpartum OCD, how stress triggers people with OCD, and so much more. This episode starts with a solo where I answer some listener voicemails. To leave one for a future episode use this link:Leave me a voicemail here!Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Sponsors:To learn more about therapy with NOCD, go to nocd.com and schedule a free 15-minute call with their team.Article.com/acme for $50 off your first purchase of $100 or moreFactormeals.com/acme50 code acme50 for 50% off Rhoback.com code acme for 20% off your first order through the end of the weekDrinkAG1.com/acme for a free 1 year supply of vitamin D and 5 free travel packs Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

For today’s episode, I sit down with Ben Kronengold and Rebecca Shaw. Ben and Rebecca are a comedy team who got their start writing for the Tonight Show. They’re also a couple who, after nine years of dating, just got engaged. We discuss how important humor is in a relationship, signs your partner isn’t the one, taking someone else’s last name, when to move in together, good signs in a relationship, and more. This episode starts with a solo where I answer some listener voicemails. To leave one for a future episode use this link:https://www.speakpipe.com/wemetatacmeOrder Rebecca and Ben’s book “Naked In The Rideshare”Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Sponsors:Talkspace.com/acme ode ACME for $80 off your first month DrinkAG1.com/acme for a free 1 year supply of vitamin D and 5 free travel packs Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.