Don't Be A Dick with Gretchen Clark

Latest Episodes:

The Funk Stops Here: DBAD Style Mar 02, 2026

Show notes

In this week’s episode, Gretchen kicks things off with a very real life update, a gloomy Atlanta day, an emotional funk, and a lot going on behind the scenes, including a scary health situation with Moose. Then she gets into the actual point of the episode, how to feel your feelings without letting them run your life.

Gretchen breaks down the difference between being emotional and being reactive, and why “your feelings are not facts” is the mindset shift that changes everything. She shares how she’s learned to get out of funks faster by facing them head on, taking action anyway, and focusing on the controllables, even when she’s having a full blown pity party.

She also gives practical reset tools that actually work, movement, sunshine, doing one small task you can finish, getting ready for the day, and getting into service by solving someone else’s problem. If you’ve been feeling off, overwhelmed, or like your emotions are driving the bus, this is the blunt pep talk you needed.

📧 To get in touch with the podcast, email: teamgretchen@avoiragency.com

💕 Watch episodes on Youtube and follow Gretchen on Instagram and Tiktok

✅ Please make sure to subscribe, follow, rate and review!

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Postpartum Rules Nobody Says Out Loud: DBAD style Feb 23, 2026

Show notes

In this week’s episode, Gretchen is giving the real talk on how to show up for a friend (or sister, or family member) who’s postpartum, without accidentally making it harder for her. She starts by admitting she got it wrong before and explains what she wishes she’d done instead.

She breaks down the biggest postpartum do’s and don’ts, like never showing up unannounced, never arriving empty-handed, not overstaying your welcome, and not expecting a new mom to host you. Gretchen shares simple, copy-and-paste texts you can send, plus practical ways to lighten the load for new parents.

She also touches on family dynamics, boundaries, and why postpartum anxiety and depression are real, and worth paying attention to. If you want to be the supportive friend who actually helps (not the one who needs managing), this episode is your cheat sheet.

📧 To get in touch with the podcast, email: teamgretchen@avoiragency.com

💕 Watch episodes on Youtube and follow Gretchen on Instagram and Tiktok

✅ Please make sure to subscribe, follow, rate and review!

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Friendship breakups: DBAD style Feb 16, 2026

Show notes

In this week’s episode, Gretchen gets into the messy conversation about friendship breakups that nobody teaches you. Think of her as the honest but protective, blunt BFF.

She discusses toxic friendships, one-sided effort, and that “are we still friends or…?” limbo that can hit harder than a romantic breakup.

She breaks down why it feels so brutal, how to spot when you’re giving way more than you’re getting, and when a friendship doesn’t deserve a big talk or “closure” moment.

Gretchen also calls out the need for grace and direct conversations in adult friendships that are different from college-aged friendships. She shares what to do about subtle digs and gives you simple scripts for calling it out in the moment.

If you’re questioning a friendship, feeling drained, or scared to outgrow someone, this episode will feel like the clarity you’ve been looking for.

📧 To get in touch with the podcast, email: teamgretchen@avoiragency.com

💕 Watch episodes on Youtube and follow Gretchen on Instagram and Tiktok

✅ Please make sure to subscribe, follow, rate and review!

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Big sister chat: DBAD style Feb 09, 2026

Show notes

In this week’s episode, Gretchen gets real. She talks openly about the emotional and hormonal crash after miscarriage, why even the most positive people have off days, and what’s actually going on behind the highlight reel. She covers everything from letting go of what people think, money and work, to marriage & sex after babies, boundaries, and knowing when to walk away. It’s honest, grounding, and a little tough-love, the kind of episode you listen to when you need someone to tell you you’re not crazy, you’re not behind, and you’re doing better than you think.

📧 To get in touch with the podcast, email: teamgretchen@avoiragency.com

💕 Watch episodes on Youtube and follow Gretchen on Instagram and Tiktok

✅ Please make sure to subscribe, follow, rate and review!

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For Anyone Who’s Lost a Pregnancy Feb 02, 2026

Show notes

In this episode, Gretchen shares a deeply personal conversation about miscarriage and pregnancy loss. She opens up about losing what would have been their third baby, the loneliness that follows, and the quiet grief that lives in your body long after the moment passes.

She also talks candidly about what helps, what doesn’t, what not to say to someone going through loss, and how simply being present can matter more than trying to fix the pain. With vulnerability, clarity, and care, this episode is for anyone who has experienced pregnancy loss, is supporting someone who has, or has ever felt alone in grief that’s hard to explain.

📧 To get in touch with the podcast, email: teamgretchen@avoiragency.com

💕 Watch episodes on Youtube and follow Gretchen on Instagram and Tiktok

✅ Please make sure to subscribe, follow, rate and review!

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The DBAD Art Of Dating Jan 26, 2026

Show notes

In this episode, Gretchen wakes up in a spicy mood and turns into the blunt big sister you didn’t know you needed. We’re talking dating men, being in control of your emotions, and how to keep your standards high without slipping into pick-me energy, over-explaining, or handing some dusty guy the remote control to your emotions.

She breaks down what high-quality men actually respond to (self-respect, boundaries, emotional control), what dusty men look for (desperation and easy access), and gives real-life scripts for texts, cancellations, and early red flags, including love bombing and isolation tactics. As always it’s unfiltered, and wildly practical, it’s the playbook for dating with standards, not desperation.

📧 To get in touch with the podcast, email: teamgretchen@avoiragency.com

💕 Watch episodes on Youtube and follow Gretchen on Instagram and Tiktok

✅ Please make sure to subscribe, follow, rate and review!

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mom Guilt Isn’t Helping You Jan 19, 2026

Show notes

In this episode, Gretchen tackles the myth of balance and the guilt that comes with trying to do it all. Motherhood, ambition, marriage, business, phones, boundaries, and the pressure to be everything, everywhere, all at once.

She shares what’s actually helped her survive and stay present, why quality matters more than quantity, and how mom guilt doesn’t make you better, it just makes you smaller. Honest, reassuring, and deeply relatable, this episode is a reminder that ambition and caregiving don’t compete, your nervous system sets the tone, and the most important person to stop being a dick to is yourself.

📧 To get in touch with the podcast, email: teamgretchen@avoiragency.com

💕 Watch episodes on Youtube and follow Gretchen on Instagram and Tiktok

✅ Please make sure to subscribe, follow, rate and review!

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mommy Issues Jan 12, 2026

Show notes

In this episode, Gretchen opens up about motherhood without a mother of her own, and the complicated mix of grief, love, anger, and healing that comes with it.

She talks about breaking generational cycles, parenting yourself while raising a child, and learning to lead with presence over perfection. Raw, vulnerable, and deeply human, this episode is for anyone navigating motherhood, complicated family relationships, or the quiet work of choosing peace, consistency, and love, even when it didn’t model itself for you.

📧 To get in touch with the podcast, email: teamgretchen@avoiragency.com

💕 Watch episodes on Youtube and follow Gretchen on Instagram and Tiktok

✅ Please make sure to subscribe, follow, rate and review!

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Red Flags Don't Turn Green Jan 05, 2026

Show notes

In this episode, Gretchen says the quiet part out loud. Who you marry will shape your mental health, your ambition, your money, your children’s future, and the kind of peace (or chaos) you live in every day.

She breaks down red flags that never turn green, why chemistry without character is a trap, and how settling doesn’t make you loyal, it makes you stuck. With big sister honesty and zero fluff, Gretchen reminds you that love isn’t anxiety, marriage doesn’t fix broken men, and your future deserves higher standards.

📧 To get in touch with the podcast, email: teamgretchen@avoiragency.com

💕 Watch episodes on Youtube and follow Gretchen on Instagram and Tiktok

✅ Please make sure to subscribe, follow, rate and review!

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

5 Things 2025 Taught Me Dec 29, 2025

Show notes

DBAD is back. A lot has happened in the almost 3 years since Gretchen last sat behind the mic. A marriage. A loss. A beautiful baby girl. A stack of business awards. A little PPD/PPA. And a lot of lessons. And now, she’s back.

In this episode, Gretchen reintroduces herself to new listeners and reconnects with the OGs, sharing what’s coming each week and the five lessons that shaped her in 2025. Honest, reflective, and straight to the point, this is the reset, and the reminder, you didn’t know you needed.

📧 To get in touch with the podcast, email: teamgretchen@avoiragency.com

💕 Watch episodes on Youtube and follow Gretchen on Instagram and Tiktok

✅ Please make sure to subscribe, follow, rate and review!

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.