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The Check In! with Dillan

Dillan Koch

Booking Overview

This is a therapist-led interview show focused on mental health, family systems, parenting, grief, education, and the broader systems affecting families, with recurring guests including clinicians, public officials, school leaders, and people sharing significant lived experience. Agencies could credibly pitch licensed mental health professionals, educators and administrators, policymakers, grief or trauma advocates, and subject-matter experts with relevant personal stories; booking difficulty is medium because guests need both credible expertise or experience and a strong fit for reflective, systems-oriented conversations.

Metrics

Episodes: 23

Frequency: Every two weeks

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

dillanvkoch@gmail.com

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Host

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.

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Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:  
Licensed therapists, psychologists, educators, school administrators, policymakers, community leaders, advocates, and individuals with substantial lived experience related to grief, trauma, parenting, or family systems.
Required Achievements:  
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 Guest Discussions

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.

Recent Topics

Health, Mental Health, Family Therapy, Parenting, Grief

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Check In! with Dillan
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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...

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Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with The Check In! with Dillan?

The Check In! with Dillan is hosted by Dillan Koch. Its publicly listed email is dillanvkoch@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The Check In! with Dillan?

The publicly listed email for The Check In! with Dillan: dillanvkoch@gmail.com.

How many listeners does The Check In! with Dillan have?

Podseeker estimates The Check In! with Dillan reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Check In! with Dillan?

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.

How hard is it to get booked on The Check In! with Dillan?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does The Check In! with Dillan cover?

Recent episodes cover Health, Mental Health, Family Therapy, Parenting, and Grief. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

dillanvkoch@gmail.com

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