Michelle Purta

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

Society EN ↓ 306 episodes

Motherhood changes everything, including your marriage. If you’re a mom who feels stuck having the same arguments on repeat, disconnected from your partner, or like you’ve slipped into roommate mode filled with resentment and tension, you’re not alone and your relationship isn’t broken. Welcome to The Marriage & Motherhood Podcast. I’m Michelle Purta, mom of 3, marriage coach, and I help couples understand and shift the communication patterns that keep them stuck so they can rebuild connection, strengthen their partnership, and feel like an "us" again. Each week, you’ll learn how to navigate m...

Author

Michelle Purta

Category

Society

Podcast website

www.michellepurta.com

Latest episode

Jun 25, 2026

Where to listen?

Podcasts in the app Replaio Radio Coming soon

Podcasts are coming to the app soon. Install now and be the first to see a whole new take on podcasts

Get it on Google Play Install for free Android 5M+ downloads · 4.8 rating iOS soon

Episodes

Ep. 31 - How To Have The Energy To Connect With Your Spouse After Kids 25.10.2022

Let us know how you enjoyed this episode! Do you desperately want to feel more connected to your husband but mom life and human life has you too tired, exhausted, burned out and DRAINED? Yes? Then this episode is for you! In this week's episode I share: - Why it's important to connect with your husband at every stage of motherhood - 3 ways you can help yourself have the energy to connect...

Ep. 30 - How To Reconnect with Your Husband After Kids 18.10.2022

Let us know how you enjoyed this episode! Has your marriage felt a little stale and more challenging since having kids? Maybe more argumentative or like co-parenting roommates? In this week's episode, I'm sharing: - The 6 ways to tell if your marriage is disconnected - Ways to reconnect with your husband TOGETHER and on your own Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, then...

Ep. 29 - A New Belief For A More Connected Marriage 11.10.2022

Let us know how you enjoyed this episode! If you feel disconnected, unsupported and under-appreciated in your marriage, this is episode is for you! In this week's episode of The Marriage & Motherhood Podcast, I share: - A new belief you can try on if you're feeling disconnected, unsupported and under-appreciated - Reasons why you're not getting your needs met - Ways you've...

Ep. 28 - "It's Just Easier To Do It Myself" 04.10.2022

Let us know how you enjoyed this episode! If you feel like you are overwhelmed and burned out from doing way too much and have even said or thought to yourself "It's just easier to do it myself", this episode is for you! In this week's episode of The Marriage & Motherhood Podcast, I share: - What "doing it all" leads to - Why doing it yourself isn't always ea...

Ep. 27 - Reestablishing Physical Intimacy After Kids with Monica Tanner 27.09.2022

Let us know how you enjoyed this episode! If you desire a marriage full of passion again, this week's episode is for you! In this week's episode, I chatted with Monica Tanner, a relationship and intimacy expert to talk all about: - Why having an intimate friendship is important for raising happy, healthy kids - How having strong physical and sexual intimacy can make you a better mom - Ho...

Ep. 26 - Where To Start Working On Your Marriage 20.09.2022

Let us know how you enjoyed this episode! In this week's episode of The Marriage & Motherhood Podcast, I share: - What you need to be able to make progress towards improving things in your marriage - A tip for you when you feel stuck and overwhelmed about what to do If you want support with how to make progress in your marriage, join my free Marriage Makeover Workshop on September 22! Reg...

Ep. 25 - How Goal Setting Can Help Your Marriage 13.09.2022

Let us know how you enjoyed this episode! In this week's episode of The Marriage & Motherhood Podcast, I share: - How emotions impact us and how goal setting can support growth in your marriage - How to approach goal setting in your marriage - Powerful questions to help you get clear on your goals If you want support with how to make progress in your marriage, join my free Marriage Makeov...

Ep. 24 - Anger and Burnout Management for Moms with Lena Suarez-Angelino 06.09.2022

Let us know how you enjoyed this episode! If you experience anger or burnout as a mom, this episode is perfect for you!   In this episode, I am chatting with our guest, Lena Suarez-Angelino and she shares:   - Steps you can take to manage your anger/burnout - Who to turn to when you need support with this (P.S. It's not your family) - Her brand new anger management workbook   Lena is the owne...

Ep. 23 - Spiraling Out of Control During Conflict 30.08.2022

Let us know how you enjoyed this episode! Do you spiral out of control when you're experiencing conflict with your husband? If you answered yes, this episode was made just for you! In this week's episode of The Marriage & Motherhood Podcast, I share: - why you spiral out of control during conflict - what's happening when you're spiraling - the first two steps of the process...

Ep. 22 - How To Feel More Understood By Your Husband Pt 2 23.08.2022

Let us know how you enjoyed this episode! Have you ever wondered why sometimes it feels hard to talk to your husband? It could be because you may be speaking to him and expecting him to respond like women do! In this week's episode of The Marriage & Motherhood Podcast, I share: - how men and women communicate differently - the two different ways men respond - tips on how to make sure you&...

Ep. 21 - How To Feel More Understood By Your Husband Pt 1 16.08.2022

Let us know how you enjoyed this episode! In this week's episode of The Marriage & Motherhood Podcast, I share: - Why your husband doesn't get it - What two things to focus on during conflict - A tip on what to share with your husband to have more productive conversations Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, then you'll want to join the Marriage & Motherhood...

Ep. 20 - Connecting With Your Kids Using The 5 Love Languages with Charise Freeman 02.08.2022

Let us know how you enjoyed this episode! In this week's episode of The Marriage & Motherhood Podcast, my guest Charise Freeman shares: - How she uses the 5 love languages to connect with her kids - The most important thing to remember when connecting with your kids - Her system on how to involve the whole family to contribute towards the family's chores and responsibilities Charise...

Ep. 19 - How to Stop Nagging at Your Husband 26.07.2022

Let us know how you enjoyed this episode! In this week's episode of The Marriage & Motherhood Podcast, I share,  - Why women nag at their husbands - What causes us to nag -The impact nagging has on your relationship -What you can do to stop nagging Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, then you'll want to join the Marriage & Motherhood Facebook community. Join her...

Ep. 18 - Creating a Fulfilled Life as a Mom with Kelsey Smith 19.07.2022

Let us know how you enjoyed this episode! In this week's episode of The Marriage & Motherhood Podcast, my guest Kelsey Smith shares:  -Steps to finding fulfillment  -Steps to creating fulfillment -Finding balance between gratitude & desire -How to prioritize all of your responsibilities  -How to handle mom guilt while pursuing your passion or project After the complicated delivery of...

Ep. 17 - The 5 Love Languages for Moms 12.07.2022

Let us know how you enjoyed this episode! In this week's episode of The Marriage & Motherhood Podcast, I share:  - Why you may not be feeling loved and appreciated by your husband - What the 5 love languages are - Ideas for each love language to connect with your spouse - BONUS: Inspiration for quality time with your husband as a busy mom To take the 5 love languages quiz, visit here: htt...

Ep. 16 - Types of Support You Need in Your Marriage 06.07.2022

Let us know how you enjoyed this episode! In this week's episode of The Marriage & Motherhood Podcast, I share: -The 4 types of support you need in your marriage -Examples of each type of support -Why you need each type -What to do if you aren't getting the support you need Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, then you'll want to join the Marriage & Motherho...

Ep. 15 - How to Manage Mom Rage with Alison Ryan 28.06.2022

Let us know how you enjoyed this episode! In this week's episode of The Marriage & Motherhood Podcast, I interview Alison Ryan. Alison is a Mama Mentor and Personal Coach who supports other moms heal rage and anger with her 1:1 Coaching. She is known to help others find their power and take action so they can live a life that feels good to them. In this episode Alison and I talk about:  -...

Ep. 14 - Never Go to Bed Angry 21.06.2022

Let us know how you enjoyed this episode! In this week's episode of The Marriage & Motherhood Podcast, I share: - Why the age old advice "never go to bed angry" exists - The pros and cons of not going to bed angry - What to do if you're still angry at bedtime Thank you for listening!  If you enjoyed this episode, then you'll want to join the Marriage & Motherhood F...

Ep. 13 - How Your Need for Control Is Sabotaging Your Partnership 14.06.2022

Let us know how you enjoyed this episode! In this week's episode of The Marriage & Motherhood Podcast, I share:  - How to grow awareness of where control shows up for you -Ways to stop micromanaging and be a resource for your partner instead -How you can get on the same page with your vision for how you want life to be like Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, then you&ap...

Ep. 12 - Time Management Tips for Moms ft. Marisa Lonic 07.06.2022

Let us know how you enjoyed this episode! In this week's episode of The Marriage & Motherhood Podcast, I interview Marisa Lonic from Mama Work It.  Marisa Lonic is a keynote speaker, life business coach, 3x author, top-rated podcast host, and the founder of Mama Work It. She helps busy women juggle mom life, work life, and fill in the blank life go from overwhelmed to empowered. When she&...

Ep. 11 - Why You Aren't Getting the Quality Time You Want with Your Spouse 31.05.2022

Let us know how you enjoyed this episode! In this week's episode of The Marriage & Motherhood Podcast, I share: - Responsibilities as a parent and how that may affect the amount of quality time you have with your spouse -How to improve your communication with your partner -Focusing on meeting your basic needs Thank you for listening!  If you enjoyed this episode, then you'll want to...

Ep. 10 - How Present Are You? 24.05.2022

Let us know how you enjoyed this episode! In this week's episode of The Marriage & Motherhood Podcast, I share: - How important your presence is -Why it's important to check in with yourself -The benefits of practicing breathwork Thank you for listening!  If you enjoyed this episode, then you'll want to join the Marriage & Motherhood Facebook community. Join here: https://ww...

Ep. 9 - Why Conflict is Good for Your Marriage 17.05.2022

Let us know how you enjoyed this episode! In this week's episode of The Marriage & Motherhood Podcast, I share: - Why removing conflict from your marriage is not beneficial to you or your partner - Why conflict is actually what creates motivation for us to change - The power of self-reflection and taking ownership during a time of conflict Thank you for listening!  If you enjoyed this epi...

Ep. 8 - Who Is Responsible for Your Happiness? 10.05.2022

Let us know how you enjoyed this episode! In this week's episode of The Marriage & Motherhood Podcast, I share: - Why "happy wife, happy life" is not helpful for your marriage -Why it's unfair to expect your partner to fill the role of making you happy.  -How important it is to understand and communicate your expectations so both you and your partner are on the same page. ...

Ep. 7 - When You Don't Feel Supported 03.05.2022

Let us know how you enjoyed this episode! In this week's episode of The Marriage & Motherhood Podcast, I share: - How generational marriages and relationships still make women of today feel unsupported in their marriages when they really are supported - How communicating with your partner in a way that breaks traditional barriers of resentment and assumptions to set them up for success -...

Listen to the Marriage & Motherhood - How To Reconnect With Your Spouse After Kids podcast in Replaio

Radio and podcasts in one app - free, with no sign-up. Install today and do not miss the launch

Get it on Google Play

Replaio is not a podcast publisher; show names, artwork and audio belong to their authors and are distributed through public RSS feeds.