Marriage & Motherhood - How To Reconnect With Your Spouse After Kids

Let us know how you enjoyed this episode! One of the most common things women are telling me these days is that they want to feel more heard by their husbands. They want to feel like their spouse is listening to them, taking to heart what they're saying, and acting on the feedback they're receiving so that they can feel like they're supported in their marriage. Feeling heard is need...

Let us know how you enjoyed this episode! When you're a mom, self care tends to only happen when it's convenient - when you have the time, when you have the energy, and when you remember to. And we have it completely backwards when it comes to that! That's like expecting the car to move without putting any gas in it. Our self care is our gas and in this week's episode, I had th...

Let us know how you enjoyed this episode! Have you ever thought about how self care impacts how you experience conflict?   Most couples believe that the difference between arguments that end quickly and those that don't depend on the specific issue.   The truth is that we have more control over the likelihood of successful conflict resolution than we give ourselves credit for.   The way we co...

Let us know how you enjoyed this episode! Do you ever feel like you are just ONE moment away from needing to curl up into a ball and just cry because you're feeling overwhelmed by marriage, motherhood, work, and just LIFE? As women we have so many expectations put on us and then have even MORE put onto us once we become moms. It's seriously no wonder why so many moms out there experience...

Let us know how you enjoyed this episode! Motherhood can be so beautiful and also so overwhelming and consuming. Most moms I've talked to have experienced losing their sense of self and battled with figuring out how to care for their family as well as themselves. While majority of our generation didn't grow up with an example of how to do that, we are now trying to figure out our way of...

Let us know how you enjoyed this episode! We often think of self care as something we do that we get to indulge in like spa days or a day out with friends. But as busy moms, this isn't always convenient or possible because of time, money or childcare. So does this mean we have to feel burned out between the times we can make it happen? NO! In this week's episode of The Marriage & Mot...

Let us know how you enjoyed this episode! So many couples out there share that the connection in their marriage has declined since becoming parents. The shift in focus puts a huge toll on the relationship and couples are sometimes realizing it too late. If you're wanting to make sure your marriage can stand the test of parenthood and time, then you'll definitely want to tune into this ep...

Let us know how you enjoyed this episode! We all know being a mom is HARD. And they say that if you think you're failing at it, then you're doing it right. It's particularly tough trying to raise your kids differently than how you were raised. You try to implement conscious parenting approaches in your home and it feels so good when you notice positive changes, but it absolutely tak...

Let us know how you enjoyed this episode! Does every argument make you feel more and more disconnected from your husband?   Do they make you question the longevity and security of your marriage?   Conflict is inevitable but the outcome of conflict doesn't have to look like your marriage falling apart. When you know how to use conflict to the benefit of your relationship, you can actually grow...

Let us know how you enjoyed this episode! When you're raised by a mom whose self care was being selfless and giving all that she was to her family, it's challenging to know how to take care of ourselves. Especially when we become a mom ourself. Nearly every mom I have worked with or even had a conversation with has lost themselves in motherhood and forgotten how to make themselves a prio...

Let us know how you enjoyed this episode! In every marriage, there are times when communication becomes a challenge. You might find yourself falling into unhealthy patterns when you're upset, leading to recurring arguments and feelings of disconnection. Blaming, criticizing, getting defensive, disrespecting your partner, and assuming are all common pitfalls that can hinder open communication...

Let us know how you enjoyed this episode! Not all communication is healthy communication when it comes to talking to your husband or partner. There are specific approaches and strategies to having better conversations with your significant other especially when you're in an argument.   More specifically, there are 5 communication habits that are unhealthy and can end up setting your relations...

Let us know how you enjoyed this episode! Sleep is the one thing we're told we're gonna lose out on as parents. Too bad babies don't come out knowing how to sleep through the night already right? Sleep deprivation can really mess with you. You feel all out of sorts, you don't know what day it is, you don't remember when you last showered, and you're also a lot less pa...

Let us know how you enjoyed this episode! Communication can be hard and conflict is not fun. To most of us, it feels like a waste of time, something we'd rather avoid having to experience because it doesn't feel good at all. It's emotionally draining, it's uncomfortable, and then you have to get over that awkward stage between not being ok as a couple and being ok again. As a m...

Let us know how you enjoyed this episode! How many times have you gone on vacation with your family only to come back feeling like it would've been much easier to just stay home? Going on trips with kids can be so stressful and so now that we're officially on summer mode, I wanted to share this one hack I do now with my family so that we can set our family vacations up for success and ac...

Let us know how you enjoyed this episode! School is out which means the kids are home. If the idea of having the kids at home all day is daunting to you with all the extra food you'll need, the activities planned out, all the driving around... then you'll want to tune into this episode! In this week's episode of  The Marriage & Motherhood Podcast , I interviewed  Marisa Lonic  t...

Let us know how you enjoyed this episode! Communication styles can vary greatly between individuals, and understanding these differences is crucial for effective communication within a marriage, especially for moms who are juggling multiple roles and responsibilities. By recognizing and appreciating each other's communication styles, you can enhance understanding and connection in your relati...

Let us know how you enjoyed this episode! Communication can help you build your marriage up to be connected, strong, and resilient, but only when you've learned how to communicate with the purpose of connection and building intimacy through communication.   Without intimacy, communication can feel pretty lonely in a relationship.   When all you talk about is logistics and responsibility, comm...

Let us know how you enjoyed this episode! There's no question that life often feels like a juggling act. Ask any mom and they will all tell you they have a hard time figuring out how to find a balance between being a wife, a mom, and taking care of themselves. In this episode, I'll share 5 things you can do to help yourself create more balance so you can feel more fulfilled by life rathe...

Let us know how you enjoyed this episode! Up until we become moms, life is all about us. We get to do what we want, when we want and with who we want, but then once we become moms, that all changes. Our self care becomes non-existent and thinking about doing something for ourselves comes with a heavy dose of mom guilt. In this episode, I chat with Emily Rose Hardy and we dive into: - Why it's...

Let us know how you enjoyed this episode! Has your marriage felt more like a roommate situation than a romantic partnership ever since becoming parents? After becoming parents, couples forget how to be a couple and start to do more things that classify them as roommates than as lovers and they start to feel more and more disconnected as time goes on. In this week's episode of The Marriage &am...

Let us know how you enjoyed this episode! When we talk about marriage, we talk about wanting partnership. Someone to be there for us, but what exactly does partnership look like for you? Partnership is often one of those things that a lot of people have a hard time sharing what it is that they want in a partnership. In this week's episode of The Marriage & Motherhood Podcast, I share: wha...

Let us know how you enjoyed this episode! It's common to experience burnout and snap at your family, but if you're doing it more often than not, then it's time to consider how to take better care of yourself. Moms often dismiss the idea of self care because they don't have the time or the energy (or so they think), if this is you... This is a must listen. In this episode, I cha...

Let us know how you enjoyed this episode! Having different stances on things is normal in marriage. You do not have to agree on everything to have a happy and successful marriage. However, not being on the same page can feel pretty heartbreaking and confusing depending on the topic. In this week's episode of The Marriage & Motherhood Podcast, I share: - the most common topics couples expe...

Let us know how you enjoyed this episode! So many couples have the same experience after becoming parents. They grow apart, argue more often, and they forget how to have fun together. The common thing wives do is to start pointing the finger at your husband and see what they're doing wrong. This is where most couples go wrong when trying to turn their marriage around. In this week's epis...