Married Moms Take Control: Tips for Building an Intentional Partnership, a Strong Family Dynamic, and and Even Stronger Sense of Self

In this solo episode, I reflect on the emotional challenges we face as parents when we can’t shield our children from life’s difficulties. Drawing from my own experiences, like my son’s struggles with math and our family’s ordeal with our dog’s emergency surgery, I dive into the delicate balance of supporting our kids while managing our own emotions. I share how important it is to foster resilienc...

In this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Michelle Massarini, a licensed therapist turned weight loss behavior coach. Michelle has taken her expertise as a clinician and applied it to helping women tackle weight loss in a way that's all about behavior change and mindset. We talked about how weight loss isn’t just about diets and exercise—it’s about creating sustainable changes that...

My sweet 12 year old son, Tristan, joined me for this episode! We had a great conversation as a follow up to my solo episode last week about 'Navigating Difficult Conversations with Kid." Tristan shared insights from his perspective as a child, emphasizing that children are sensitive to parents' emotions and honesty. We talked about how if parents approach conversations angrily or w...

 In this solo episode, I’m taking on a topic you guys asked for: tackling tough talks with kids. I’m breaking it down into two parts. First, I’ll be sharing a parent’s and therapists view on why these conversations can be tricky, along with some real-life stories and tips for handling anything from sensitive topics to those out-of-nowhere questions. I cover the importance of validating kids'...

My guest today is Natalie McCabe, a parenting coach. Most, if not all parents have used technology to entertain our kids, and of course, to entertain ourselves. But how often do we stop to notice how our moods are impacted by the use of technology. Technology is a part of our lives, and will always be, so trying to do without (for ourselves or our children) is just not going to happen. So instead,...

Solo Episode today! In this episode, I delve into my experiences managing anxiety and the need for control while away from home. Accompanying my husband in Houston for his graduate program, I reflect on the meticulous planning and challenges I faced while leaving our 12-year-old son with his grandmother. I explore how this experience highlighted my struggles with letting go and trusting my support...

My guest today is Mendy Landreth. Mendy is a Licensed Professional Counselor and group practice owner. She specializes in working with children and parents and we had a great conversation about therapy for children and the importance of parents being involved in their children's therapeutic journeys. We spent time identifying specific parenting strategies that can be implemented at home for p...

My guest today is Cherie Miller. Cherie is a Licensed Professional Counselor and group practice owner. She specializes in working with individuals struggling with body image issues and eating disorders and we had a great conversation about the impact of body image on marriage, including self-esteem/insecurities and changes that affect intimacy. We discussed the media and societal impact on people&...

Today’s guest is Natalie McCabe, a parenting coach who specializes in co-parenting for divorced couples. We had an insightful discussion about navigating parenting in both separate and shared households, particularly when dealing with differing parenting styles. Our conversation also touched on the crucial roles of self-care, self-awareness, and compassion in the parenting journey, as well as in m...

Make sure you didn't miss Pt.1 of this converstation. Today, Michelle Purta and I continued exploring the topic of boundaries and focused on the difference between a boundary and an ultimatum in a relationship. We went through examples of each, and how similar yet different they really are. We defined it for you, and created a great roadmap to help you implement healthy boundaries and avoid g...

My guest today is Michelle Purta, a marriage coach and repeat guest on my podcast. We took on the big topic of boundaries and had a blast talking about it it. We defined what a boundary is and how to properly implement a boundary in relationship. We talked about the pitfalls of impelemtning boundaries the wrong way, and how doing it correctly can lead to improved respect, communication and overall...

My guest today is a parenting specialist, Rachel Bailey. Rachel works with parents in the journey of raising children with big emotions. We had a great conversation about what it means to have a child with big emotions and how this dynamic impacts the way we parent. We talked about how this affects us individually in terms of our confidence/strength as a parent, our relationship with our child, ou...

My guest today is a relationship coach, and my friend, Francesca Zoia.  Conflict in marriage is normal! One of the hardest things for couples to do is to go back to the topic of conflict after it's over, to talk through and heal from the hurt that was done during the conflict. Francesca and I talked about some of the patterns in conflict, and ways to insulate your relationship from negative p...

A solo episode with me- In honor of Mothers Day (don't worry, I'll be doing a solo episode for Father's Day as well next month). In this episode,  I get pretty honest with you about some of difficulties I've experienced in my motherhood journey, so you won't want to miss that.  This episode is good for both moms and dad's because you'll either learn something abo...

You get a solo episode with just ME today!! It has been months since I did a solo episode. Today I share with you some of the busy things that have been going on for me, and how I have had to pivot and make some intentional decisions to be better at handling life. I rolled that into talking about intentional decisions that we need to make in our relationships. I specifically talked about the cycle...

My guest today is Miranda Clark, a therapist and podcaster. We explored the complex terrain of transitioning to parenthood and its significant impact on marriages. We discussed the prerequisites for preparing couples for having children, the crucial role of communication and role planning, and the common pitfalls many couples face. We both shared our experiences of working with couples before they...

My guest today is Alexia Hoffman, a wife, mom, entrepreneur and speaker and coach. We had a fun conversation about all the things she has managed to accomplish in her entrepreneurial life, and in her marriage with her husband raising 3 kids under the age of 18 months. Alexia shared her experiences in learning to navigate owning businesses with her husband, taking care of herself, being the mom she...

My guest today is a wonderful marriage coach, Michelle Purta. Michelle and I had a great conversation about the significance of effective communication, vulnerability, and conflict resolution in marriages, particularly for parents. Michelle and I shared personal experiences and strategies to nurture healthier connections in marriage. Some of important things we discussed were self-reflection, emot...

My guest today is Lee Baucom, a marriage coach, author and speaker. When you are married, your marriage is the most important relationship in your life, because when your marriage suffers, so does everything else. Lee and I had a great conversation about the pause button marriage, which is the idea that couples press the pause button on their marriage because they are too busy prioritizing other t...

Today my guest is Monica Tanner, a relationship and intimacy coach. We had a great conversation about emotional intimacy in a marriage and how to nurture this. We discussed the hurts that happen in a marriage and the importance of the repairing process that needs to take place. We shared stories and experiences and identified ways for couples grow together. You can find Monica at the following pla...

We had a bit of a technical issue but kept rolling right through! Today my guest is Natalie Lamb, a life, relationship and grief coach. Natalie and I had spent a little time talking about how grief can impact your marriage (but we will do a full episode on this soon), and then we dove into our topic for today's episode. We had a great conversation about what it means for a couple to create th...

My guest today is Alex Stark, a Licensed Therapist and Executive Burnout Coach. Alex joined me for the second time on this podcast, and we had a conversation about a topic that I was really looking forward to discussing with her. We talked about what/who the default parent is, and what that actually looks like in a marriage. We explored the difference between choosing to be the default parent vers...

My guest today is Christie Howley-Anderson, who is a licensed therapist and relationship coach. Christie works with women who are recovering from narcissistic relationships, and we had a great conversation about unhealthy love. We explored how both men and women can experience unhealthy love and what it looks like, as well as how it affects them personally, even beyond the relationship itself. We...

Today my guest is Rose Clark who is an authorized Language of Listening® coach. We dove into the Language of Listening Model of parenting, and Rose shared some valuable tips about how we as parents need to understand why we parent the way we do, and how to parent in a way that supports and nurtures our children while also creating healthy boundaries with them. You can find Rose in the following pl...

Today my guest is Valerie Recore. Valerie is a productivity specialist helping moms of elementary school age kids gain a sense of control, spend more time with their families and end their days feeling at peace. Valerie is a repeat guest, back with more value! We had a great conversation about people pleasing behaviors and the impact on individuals and couples. We dove into how these behaviors can...