#206: When ADHD Impacts Your Relationship: Breaking Cycles with Dr. Tracy Dalgleish
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SHINING WITH ADHD
#206: When ADHD Impacts Your Relationship: Breaking Cycles with Dr. Tracy Dalgleish
The Childhood Collective
11/12/2025
SUMMARY
In this practical and compassionate episode, we sit down with Dr. Tracy Dalgleish, a psychologist and marriage therapist, to talk about the unique dynamics ADHD can bring to relationships. Tracy shares compassionate and practical advice for breaking out of unhealthy patterns, improving communication, and building stronger connections. Whether you’re navigating ADHD yourself or parenting alongside a partner with ADHD, you’ll walk away with tools that bring more balance and understanding to your marriage.
MEET DR. TRACY DALGLEISH
Dr. Tracy Dalgleish is a Clinical Psychologist, Author, mom of two, and the creator of Be Connected. With over 15 years of experience working with individuals and couples, and a PhD in Clinical Psychology from the University of Ottawa, she has also trained with some of the world’s leading relationship experts. Today, she shares practical tools and insights with a growing online community, helping others build healthier relationships and stronger emotional well-being.
LINKS + RESOURCES
Dr. Tracy Dalgleish's Book: You, Your Husband, and His Mother
Dr. Tracy Dalgleish's Instagram
The Childhood Collective Instagram
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Mentioned in this episode:
Time Timer
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Hungryroot
Hungryroot offers “good-for-you groceries and simple recipes.” We have loved having one less thing to worry about when it comes to raising kids. For 40% off your first box, click the link below and use CHILDHOOD40 in all caps to get the discount.
Creating Calm Course
Creating Calm is a video-based course that will teach you simple, step-by-step strategies to help you parent a happy and independent child with ADHD (ages 4-12 years old). Whenever and wherever you have an internet connection. Use the code PODCAST for 10% off!
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