Episodes: 23
Frequency: Every two weeks
Rating: 5.0/5.0
Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000
Listener location: USA
Publicly listed emails
dillanvkoch@gmail.com
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Dillan Koch - Licensed family systems therapist and licensed clinical social worker who explores the emotional patterns, family dynamics, community experiences, and life events that shape people and relationships.
Karalynn Royster - High-conflict Divorce, Co-parenting, Child Adjustment, Parentification, Custody Transitions, And Protecting Children From Parental Conflict.
Joey Andrews - Housing Affordability, Education, Healthcare, Technology, Mental Health, Economic Development, And The Systems Affecting Michigan Families.
Kristen Bawks - Student Mental Health, School Belonging, Behavior, Artificial Intelligence, Cell Phones, Teacher Burnout, School Funding, And Educational Leadership.
Sabrina Clark Rohde - Sudden Parental Loss, Complicated Grief, Ambition, Achievement, Identity, Career Trade-offs, And Building A Life After Trauma.
Patrick VanAntwerp - Child Loss, Father Grief, Medical Trauma, Anxiety, Marriage After Loss, Faith, Therapy, And Supporting Bereaved Families.
Divorce Is Hard. Conflict Is What Hurts Kids with Dr. Karalynn Royster
September 13, 2026
When a marriage ends, parents are often terrified about what the divorce will do to their children. But divorce itself isn’t the strongest predictor of how kids will cope—the conflict surrounding them is.Systems-oriented family specialist, Dillan, sits down with licensed child psychologist and high-conflict divorce expert Dr. Karalynn Royster to discuss how parents can protect their children when trust has been broken, emotions are high, or healthy co-parenting feels impossible.Together, they...
Why Life Feels Harder for Michigan Families & What Could Help | Rep. Joey Andrews
August 29, 2026
What happens when a systems oriented therapist sits down with a state representative not to trade political talking points, but to ask why life has become so difficult for so many families?In this candid conversation, licensed clinical social worker Dillan and Michigan State Representative Joey Andrews connect the stress people feel at home to the larger systems shaping their lives.Why has housing become so unaffordable in Southwest Michigan? Are short-term rentals really the problem or does ...
Beyond Test Scores: What Kids Need From Schools Now with Superintendent Kristen Bawks
August 14, 2026
Schools are being asked to do more than ever: educate children, protect them, support their mental health, respond to behavior, navigate cell phones and AI, and help every student feel like they belong. So, what do kids actually need from schools now?In this episode of The Check In!, systems-oriented therapist Dillan Koch sits down with public school superintendent Kristen Bawks for an honest, behind-the-scenes look at the decisions shaping children’s experiences at school.Together, they expl...
Unpacked; When life happens · Low booking difficulty · 100 - 1,000 listeners
Overcome With Travis White · Low booking difficulty · 100 - 1,000 listeners
Out Loud With Cindy Schwartz · Low booking difficulty · 100 - 1,000 listeners
Father Figures · Low booking difficulty · 100 - 1,000 listeners
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The publicly listed email for The Check In! with Dillan: dillanvkoch@gmail.com.
Podseeker estimates The Check In! with Dillan reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
The Check In! with Dillan typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Licensed therapists, psychologists, educators, school administrators, policymakers, community leaders, advocates, and individuals with substantial lived experience related to grief, trauma, parenting, or family systems. Common among recent guests: Professional licensure or leadership in mental health, education, government, or community services; Direct expertise in parenting, family dynamics, grief, trauma, or systems affecting children and families; Meaningful lived experience that can support an informed and constructive conversation. Recent guests include Karalynn Royster, Joey Andrews, and Kristen Bawks.
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