In this week’s episode of The Birthing Instincts Podcast, Dr. Stu is joined by Ashley Mariani, also known as 'The Rogue Therapist' from Instagram, to discuss the complexities of fatherhood and relationships. While Blyss is traveling, Ashley and Dr. Stu get deep and personal in conversation about how men can navigate fatherhood, improve their relationships, and break generational trauma. A valuable episode for anyone looking to strengthen their relationships and foster healthy family environments.

About Ashley Mariani:

Ashley Mariani is a couples therapist, Reverend, and founder of Mind Online Therapy. She specializes in intimacy, polarity, and the nervous system, with a focus on supporting couples through the impact of birth trauma and the challenges it creates in relationships. With over a decade of experience, Ashley blends neuroscience, trauma-informed practices, and her own frameworks to help couples repair trust, rebuild connection, and rediscover desire.

In addition to her clinical work, Ashley is a public speaker and educator whose voice has been featured on podcasts and at conferences across North America. She is the creator of programs and workshops that teach couples practical tools for navigating conflict, intimacy, and long-term partnership. Through her work, Ashley brings a direct yet compassionate approach to some of the most personal aspects of human connection, helping couples move from survival to genuine thriving. She is also a wife and mom of three, including boy–girl twins who keep life lively both inside and outside the therapy room."

Website: www.mindonline.ca

Instagram: @therogue.therapist / @mindonline.ca / @heartandhearthministry

Discussed in This Episode

Ashley Mariani on Fatherhood and Relationships

John and Jill: A Case Study

The Rite of Passage in Fatherhood

Men's Learning and Wilderness Survival

Fatherhood and Neuroscience

The Role of Fathers in Child Development

Choosing and Supporting Your Partner

The Work of a Good Man

Communication and Responsibilities in Relationships

#435: The Making of a Good Man with Ashley Mariani

Birthing Instincts

#435: The Making of a Good Man with Ashley Mariani