From I Do to We Do With The Dude Therapist, Eli Weinstein

About this episode

This episode features a conversation with therapist Eli Weinstein about the impact of children on relationships and practical strategies for couples to maintain connection.

Overview View In this episode, I sit down with Eli Weinstein , therapist, speaker, and author of From I Do to We Do , to have a real, honest conversation about what happens to relationships after kids enter the picture. We dive into the shift from being partners to becoming parents—and how easy it is to lose connection in the middle of the chaos. Eli brings such a refreshing male therapist perspective, breaking down what men are actually feeling but often don’t say out loud, especially when it comes to mental health, pressure, and parenting roles. We talk about communication in a way that actually feels doable, not textbook. From practical tools like the “import and export” list, to understanding emotional needs on both sides, this episode is full of real-life strategies you can actually use in your relationship right now. Eli’s approach is grounded in real experiences and therapy-backed tools that help couples stay connected, resolve conflict, and build a stronger foundation... without feeling like you have to choose between being a great parent and a great partner. We also get into the deeper conversations around male mental health, the invisible load in parenting, and how to…

People in this episode

Host: Kia Veinneau

Guest: Eli Weinstein

Topics covered

• relationships
• parenting
• communication
• male mental health
• couples therapy
• emotional needs

Keywords

• relationships
• parenting
• communication
• male mental health
• couples therapy
• emotional needs
• conflict resolution
• teamwork in parenting

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: From I Do to We Do

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