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

Let us know how you enjoyed this episode! As the year comes to a close, it’s easy to start mentally grading your marriage. You notice other couples at holiday gatherings. You scroll past smiling family photos online. And before you know it, comparison creeps in. In this episode, I break down why comparison is so damaging to your relationship—and what actually helps instead. You’ll learn: - What co...

Let us know how you enjoyed this episode! Invisible labor has a well-known phrase amongst modern women and unfortunately, it's a new concept to a lot of their partners. One that has been challenging to explain and change. This episode is a special treat because for the first time ever, I interviewed a man for the show! When it comes to invisible labor, I thought it would be so valuable to hea...

Let us know how you enjoyed this episode! Bringing up something that’s bothering you doesn’t have to turn into a fight. Most couples assume arguments are inevitable after you get married — but the truth is, arguing is actually a choice. It's conflict that is inevitable. In this episode, I break down a real example from her own marriage: a stressful morning routine, growing frustration, and ho...

Let us know how you enjoyed this episode! The holidays are meant to be enjoyed, but what if you have health goals? Being around tempting food and having more to do can make it challenging to stick to those goals. In this episode, I’m joined by health and wellness coach Tess Cheng to talk about how you can take care of your body during the busiest, most chaotic season of the year without guilt, sha...

Let us know how you enjoyed this episode! Struggling with anger in your marriage? Feeling overwhelmed, resentful, or questioning whether you even want to stay? You’re not alone — and your anger may be telling you something important, but not in the way you think. In this episode, I break down what really happens in your brain during anger, why it narrows your perspective, and how to bring clarity...

Let us know how you enjoyed this episode! Kids today aren't struggling because they’re “lazy,” “dramatic,” or “entitled.” They’re struggling because the world they’re growing up in is fundamentally different — and their mental health is reflecting that. In this powerful conversation, therapist Keri Cooper breaks down the real reasons kids are lacking grit and resilience — and what parents can...

Let us know how you enjoyed this episode! The Power of Gratitude in Marriage Gratitude isn’t just about saying “thank you” when things go right—it’s a powerful way to deepen connection, reduce defensiveness, and strengthen teamwork in your relationship. In this short and heartfelt Thanksgiving episode, Michelle shares how practicing gratitude can transform your marriage, especially during stressfu...

Let us know how you enjoyed this episode! The truth is—most modern women aren’t just working one shift. They’re working five. Between managing households, raising kids, and keeping marriages afloat, it’s no wonder women are exhausted. In this episode, I share what the shifts are and I break down the concept of The Fifth Shift—the invisible labor of maintaining the health and connection of a marria...

Let us know how you enjoyed this episode! When breastfeeding isn’t working the way you imagined—it’s not your fault. In this episode, I am joined by Shari Stamps, an integrative wellness practitioner and mom of six, to talk about what really happens when feeding your baby doesn’t go as planned—especially when oral ties are involved. We dive into the emotional and physical challenges of postpartum...

Let us know how you enjoyed this episode! You don’t have to dread the holidays. Most couples enter the holiday season with good intentions—but end up buried under the mental load, family expectations, and endless to-do lists that leave them feeling resentful and disconnected. In this episode, I'm sharing the exact conversation you can have with your partner to plan the holidays as a team inst...

Let us know how you enjoyed this episode! Bonus track to episode 244! This is a bonus track courtesy of Kimberly Brown, meditation teacher. If you've ever wanted to try meditation or already love meditation - this is for you! Find a comfortable place you can be still and present and enjoy! Connect with Kimberly: Website: www.meditationwithheart.com Substack: kimberlybrown.substack.com IG: @ki...

Let us know how you enjoyed this episode! If you’ve ever felt like you’re reacting instead of responding in your marriage, this episode is your invitation to slow down. In this powerful conversation with Buddhist meditation teacher and author Kimberly Brown, we explore how mindfulness and self-compassion can transform not just your relationship with yourself, but with your partner and kids too. We...

Let us know how you enjoyed this episode! Your marriage doesn’t just grow on its own — it grows because you choose to nurture it. After 11 years of marriage and 3 kids, I’ve learned that a thriving relationship doesn’t happen by accident. It takes intention, small daily habits, and a willingness to grow through every season of life. In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on six things I per...

Let us know how you enjoyed this episode! Phones have changed everything about how we connect. In this conversation, I am joined by Alisa DiLorenzo — marriage coach, co-host of The One Extraordinary Marriage Show and author of The 6 Pillars of Intimacy — and we dive into how smartphones have become both a tool and a challenge in modern marriages. From subtle disconnection and misplaced attention t...

Let us know how you enjoyed this episode! So many couples start wondering, “How did we get here?” once kids enter the picture. It’s not that the love disappeared — it’s that it got deprioritized. Parenthood changes everything. Between sleepless nights, endless to-dos, and the emotional load of raising kids, your relationship can easily slip into “roommate mode.” In this episode, I break down what’...

Let us know how you enjoyed this episode! You don’t need to do it all to have it all. If you’ve ever scrolled through Instagram during the holidays and thought, “How are other moms doing all this?” , this episode is for you. I’m joined again by my friend and Marisa Lonic of Mama Work It to talk about the  comparison traps and guilt that come with modern motherhood — especially during the school an...

Let us know how you enjoyed this episode! You might think time with friends is a luxury once you have kids — but what if it’s actually essential for your marriage and your experience of motherhood? In this episode, I share how female friendships aren’t just nice-to-have — they’re a powerful form of self-care that make you a better partner, parent, and person. There are just some things that our pa...

Let us know how you enjoyed this episode! Before you can create the relationship you want with your partner or your kids, you have to build a healthy one with yourself. Many women lose themselves somewhere between wife and mom. The roles pile up, the needs of others take over, and suddenly the woman underneath feels like a stranger. But the truth is — every relationship you have mirrors the one yo...

Let us know how you enjoyed this episode! Have you ever talked to a couple married for 20+ years and wondered, “How do they do it?” Lasting love isn’t about luck—it’s about growth. Sure, meeting your person takes timing and chemistry, but staying happily married takes emotional awareness, communication, and a willingness to evolve together. In this episode, I’m breaking down what really keeps a ma...

Let us know how you enjoyed this episode! Menopause isn’t the end — it’s the beginning of rediscovering who you are. In this  episode, Michelle sits down with Adele Johnston, also known as The Menopause Coach , to debunk the myths, fear, and shame surrounding menopause. Together, they explore the emotional and physical changes that come with this transition — and how this next chapter can actually...

Let us know how you enjoyed this episode! Have you ever wondered why conflict with your spouse goes sideways all the time? One thing a lot of my clients have in common is that they're focusing on protecting themselves rather than to connect. In this episode, I uncover why so many married couples approach conversations to survive as if they're in a battle instead of connecting. When your...

Let us know how you enjoyed this episode! Here is Part 2 of the Enneagram series with Christa Hardin! If you haven't listened to Part 1 yet, go check out Ep. 232 first and then come back to this! Much of marriage conflict is because of misunderstandings. Whether we take things personally when we didn't need to or our partner just has a different style of communication. Marriage gets easi...

Let us know how you enjoyed this episode! Marriage was never meant to feel like co-managing a household. Yet for so many couples, that’s exactly where they find themselves—the roommate phase. You’re dividing chores, trading off bedtime routines, updating each other on logistics… but emotional intimacy, laughter, and closeness are nowhere to be found. In this episode, I share: What the roommate pha...

Let us know how you enjoyed this episode! Your personality shapes everything—from how you handle conflict to how you connect with your spouse and kids. In this episode, I sit down with Christa Hardin, licensed marriage and family therapist and author of The Enneagram in Marriage . Krista has spent over 20 years helping couples strengthen their connection, and today she’s here to walk us through th...

Let us know how you enjoyed this episode! Happy marriages aren’t about luck—they’re about habits. If you’ve been feeling like roommates or co-parents instead of a couple, you’re not alone. Parenthood, work, and responsibilities can slowly edge out connection. But the truth is, happy couples don’t coast—they intentionally practice small, consistent habits that keep their connection alive. In this e...