Michelle Purta
Marriage & Motherhood - How To Reconnect With Your Spouse After Kids
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...
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Jun 25, 2026
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Ep. 130 - Eating Your Way To Feeling Happier & More Energized After Kids with Casey Everhart 03.09.2024 52:54
Let us know how you enjoyed this episode! In this episode of the Marriage and Motherhood podcast, I am joined by health expert, Casey Everhart to talk about the importance of eating breakfast and how you can still enjoy carbs by focusing on making your meals rich in this ONE ingredient - PROTEIN. If you want to feel happier and more energized, tune in to hear us talk about: - importance of protein...
Ep. 129 - (SERIES) Handling The Pressure & Overwhelm of Motherhood In Your Marriage 29.08.2024 32:12
Let us know how you enjoyed this episode! In this episode of the Marriage and Motherhood podcast, Michelle continues her series on the things she wished she knew before having kids and how parenthood impacts marriage. She addresses the overwhelming responsibilities and pressures of raising children, and how these changes affect marriages. Tune in to hear me chat about: - the overwhelm and pressure...
Ep. 128 - Using Meditation To Transform Marriage & Motherhood with Marisa Lonic 27.08.2024 34:55
Let us know how you enjoyed this episode! In this episode of the Marriage and Motherhood podcast, I welcome back Marisa Lonic, founder of Mama Work It and Marisa Lonic Coaching and Consulting to discuss the transformative benefits meditation can have on your life, marriage, motherhood and work. Tune in to hear us chat about: - the power of meditation - benefits of meditation in daily life - how to...
Ep. 127 - SERIES - How Self Care Is The KEY To A Happy Marriage 22.08.2024 22:32
Let us know how you enjoyed this episode! Part 2 of the series of Things I Wish I Knew Before Becoming A Parent That Affects Marriage In this episode of the Marriage and Mother podcast, I focus on the importance of self-care. Tune in to hear me share: - the importance of self care - understanding your needs - building a support system - the power of boundaries Thanks for listening! Connect and sen...
Ep. 126 - Navigating Co-Parenting & Boundaries with Mikki Gardner 20.08.2024 52:35
Let us know how you enjoyed this episode! In this episode, I am joined by Mikki Gardner, a certified life and conscious parenting coach. We chatted about the complexities of co-parenting, boundaries, and how to be calm, confident co-parents. Tune in to hear our chat about: - setting healthy boundaries - intentional living and self-awareness - handling conflict in relationships - Mikki's 4 ste...
Ep. 125 - (SERIES) Navigating The Shifts In Marriage After Kids - Partnership 16.08.2024 30:00
Let us know how you enjoyed this episode! In this series, I explore the effects of parenthood on marriage. In this particular episode, I dive into how partnership changes and what's needed to continue to have your marriage thrive while raising kids. In this episode, I share: - how partnership evolves when couples become parents - the importance of defining roles and responsibilities - how cru...
Ep. 124 - Navigating Mom Rage with Alexis Bonsall 13.08.2024 48:39
Let us know how you enjoyed this episode! You know we're all about honesty and growth here, so let's talk MOM RAGE. We've all experienced it and we all know we're not being our best self when we're going through it, but.. what can we do to change it? In this episode of the Marriage and Motherhood podcast, I am joined by parenting coach, Alexis Bonsall to talk all about mom...
Ep. 123 - WE MOVED and the Marriage Lessons That Came Up 09.08.2024 32:19
Let us know how you enjoyed this episode! I'M BACK! After a long break, I am back with an update on what I've been up to and lessons I learned along the way! In this episode of the Marriage and Motherhood podcast, I share: - where I've been and what I've been doing - 7 lessons my husband and I learned from our big move Thanks for listening! Connect and send a message letting me...
Ep. 122 - Prioritizing Your Marriage Over Your Pride 16.05.2024 16:06
Let us know how you enjoyed this episode! This episode was inspired by a new Instagram follower who currently has difficulty not letting her anger out on her husband when they're in a fight and wants to learn how to manage her anger to keep their arguments productive. In this episode of the Marriage and Motherhood podcast, I share my own experience with personal growth in handling conflict an...
Ep. 121 - Marriage Lessons from Kids of Divorce with Jen Sulak 09.05.2024 1:01:17
Let us know how you enjoyed this episode! When you're a child of divorce, it changes your outlook on marriage. In this episode of the Marriage and Motherhood Podcast, I am joined by Jen Sulak and we explore lessons learned from growing up in divorced families and how those experiences impacted our adult relationships and parenting. Tune in to hear us dive into: - the impact of divorce on our...
Ep. 120 - Start Having Less Misunderstandings and More Calm Conversations 07.05.2024 17:26
Let us know how you enjoyed this episode! Every marriage has its challenges and everyone experiences conflict with their spouse. But, when you're in an argument with your spouse, are you making negative assumptions about their behavior and letting that drive how you react and behave towards them? Doing this could be the cause of all the misunderstandings you're having with each other and...
Ep. 119 - Childproofing Your Marriage with Nevart Willborn 02.05.2024 59:28
Let us know how you enjoyed this episode! Have you noticed your marriage started to really go downhill and feel HARD after having kids? You're not alone, most couples go through this adjustment period after having kids and in this episode, fellow marriage coach Nevart Willborn and I are diving deep into this topic and this is a MUST LISTEN if you're in the thick of it in your marriage si...
Ep. 118 - Handling Conflict Calmly While Angry 30.04.2024 22:53
Let us know how you enjoyed this episode! Do you find it hard to stay calm during an argument with your spouse? You aren't alone. Tune into this episode to hear my response to someone who asked me how to handle a fight with your partner without losing it on them and making things worse when you're feeling angry. In this episode of the Marriage and Motherhood Podcast, I discuss: - managin...
Ep. 117 - Menstrual Cycles, PMS and PMDD with Briana Villegas 23.04.2024 36:53
Let us know how you enjoyed this episode! From growing up viewing periods as an annoyance, learning how to better understand my menstrual cycle has been life-changing and in my opinion, isn't talked about enough. We are not the same as men (clearly), but learning to know our bodies better and how our energy levels work can help us be our best selves and work WITH ourselves rather than against...
Ep. 116 - Breaking Cycles To Make Your Marriage Better 16.04.2024 35:33
Let us know how you enjoyed this episode! Are you ready to have a marriage that isn't just better than your parents but how you want it? In this episode of The Marriage & Motherhood Podcast, I explore one of many parallels between marriage and motherhood and that's how important it is to shift our focus to breaking cycles to allow us to experience our marriage more fully. Tune in to...
Ep. 115 - Parenting Neurodiverse Kids with Michelle McVittie 09.04.2024 40:04
Let us know how you enjoyed this episode! Do you have neurodiverse kids or suspect your child is neurodiverse and desperately wish things could be easier when it comes to parenting? In this episode, I am joined by Michelle McVittie, a child life specialist and parenting coach to discuss the complexities of parenting neurodiverse kids including ADHD and anxiety. Tune into this episode to hear us di...
Ep. 114 - 2 Simple Ways To Improve Fights With Your Husband 02.04.2024 21:49
Let us know how you enjoyed this episode! Are you sick of having arguments with your husband always turn out the same way? If you're ready to try something new so that you can turn your arguments into transformative conversations that will leave your marriage stronger and you two feeling more connected as a team, then this episode is for you! In this episode of the Marriage and Brotherhood Po...
Ep. 113 - Parenting Kids with Sensory Challenges with Samantha Goldman 26.03.2024 37:43
Let us know how you enjoyed this episode! If you often wonder why your kid(s) are so much more difficult to parent than your friends' kids, this episode is for you! In this episode of the Marriage and Motherhood Podcast, I'm joined by Dr. Samantha Goldman, a pediatric occupational and feeding therapist where we talk about how understanding sensory challenges can help improve family dynam...
Ep. 112 - Do This To Turn Your Arguments Into Effective Communication 21.03.2024 22:44
Let us know how you enjoyed this episode! If you've ever felt like getting into any disagreement meant impending drama and fighting with your husband, then you need to tune into this episode. In this episode I share one simple tactic you can use to avoid disagreements from escalating. This is going to help save you so much drama and strengthen your marriage. Listen in to hear me share: - what...
Ep. 111 - How To Navigate The Teenage Years with Jennifer Delliquadri 19.03.2024 41:27
Let us know how you enjoyed this episode! Have a teen and feel like you have no idea what happened to your parent-child relationship? Us too. In this episode of the Marriage and Motherhood Podcast, I am joined by Jennifer Delliquadri, Parent & Teen Coach to discuss the challenges and strategies for maintaining a strong connection with your teen. In this episode we dive into: - the challenges o...
Ep. 110 - THROWBACK - Why Self Care Is ESSENTIAL To Have A Successful & Happy Marriage 14.03.2024 26:29
Let us know how you enjoyed this episode! Bringing it back to an oldie but a goodie from Episode 5! If you've ever asked yourself how your marriage got to where it is now, where you feel disconnected, like you're just roommates doing this parenting thing together, then this is a MUST listen. In this episode, I dive into: - the importance of self care in relationships - why women often pu...
Ep. 109 - Breaking Free from Autopilot: Rediscovering Yourself In Motherhood with Kari Cravalho 12.03.2024 33:51
Let us know how you enjoyed this episode! Does life after kids feel more like you're living the same day on repeat? Like you're constantly on autopilot and you've lost yourself? In this episode of the Marriage and Motherhood Podcast, I'm joined by Kari Cravalho to discuss the common experience of mothers going into autopilot mode and losing touch with their identity amidst the...
Ep. 108 - How Competition Is Negatively Affecting Your Connection 07.03.2024 14:37
Let us know how you enjoyed this episode! When your spouse shares how tired or busy they are, do you meet them with compassion or do you jump in say how much more tired you are aka compete with them? In this episode of the Marriage and Motherhood podcast, I share: - how and why you may be unintentionally competing with your spouse - how one-upping your partner hinders emotional intimacy and connec...
Ep. 107 - Parenting Emotionally Intense Kids and Special Needs Children with Anouk Godbout 05.03.2024 38:48
Let us know how you enjoyed this episode! Are you a mom that tries all the popular parenting advice only to see it NOT work for your kids? In this episode of the Marriage and Motherhood Podcast, I'm joined by Anouk Godbout, a seasoned social worker specializing in supporting parents of emotionally intense and special needs children. Tune in to the episode to hear: - the challenges of parentin...
Ep. 106 - Navigating Postpartum Mental Health with Michelle Solger 29.02.2024 40:54
Let us know how you enjoyed this episode! Have you noticed a shift in how you feel about life, about marriage and even about yourself since you became a mom? Maybe less motivation, less joy, and more anger and frustration? In this episode, I am joined by Michelle Solger, Certified Mental Wellness Coach, and we dive into navigating mental health when moms are postpartum. We're all familiar wit...
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