# From I Do to We Do With The Dude Therapist, Eli Weinstein Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/busy-mom-talk-the-podcast-7194699/from-i-do-to-we-do-with-the-dude-therapist-eli-weinstein Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/busy-mom-talk-the-podcast-7194699/from-i-do-to-we-do-with-the-dude-therapist-eli-weinstein.md Podcast: [Busy Mom Talk, The Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/busy-mom-talk-the-podcast-7194699) Published: 2026-03-23T01:23:12+00:00 Episode link: https://rss.com/podcasts/birthbabiesbusymoms/2650402 Audio file: https://content.rss.com/episodes/313069/2650402/birthbabiesbusymoms/2026_03_23_01_23_07_5bafcb68-4b14-4ed9-9a7a-64784a62fb00.mp3 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/busy-mom-talk-the-podcast-7194699/episodes/from-i-do-to-we-do-with-the-dude-therapist-eli-weinstein Duration seconds: 3522 ## Resource 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 move from “me vs you” to truly functioning as a team. If you’ve ever looked at your partner and thought, “How did we get here?”... this episode is going to hit home in the best way. Episode Highlights The shift from “I do” to “we do” after kids—and why so many couples struggle here A male therapist’s perspective on relationships, fatherhood, and emotional pressure The “import & export” tool and how it can completely change communication Why most couples aren’t actually communicating… they’re reacting The truth about male mental health and why it’s often overlooked How to stop keeping score i… ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/busy-mom-talk-the-podcast-7194699/episodes/from-i-do-to-we-do-with-the-dude-therapist-eli-weinstein/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/busy-mom-talk-the-podcast-7194699/from-i-do-to-we-do-with-the-dude-therapist-eli-weinstein.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.