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If you're a mama whose marriage has become increasingly disconnected and difficult after kids, this podcast is for you. Join host Michelle Purta each week as she has open and honest conversations about what it takes to have a successful and healthy marriage focusing on healthy communication and deep connection. While mom life can feel rewarding, it can also feel like losing yourself. You trade in your self care for self sacrifice and your marriage takes a backseat or no seat at all as you ju ...
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Scrub Caps & Sippy Cups is a virtual moms club for all who are balancing motherhood, careers, finances, relationships, a social life, and remembering to breathe in between.
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Ep. 143 - Learn How You Get Mad At Your Husband To Help Your Marriage
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Let us know how you enjoyed this episode! Have you ever struggled with feeling stuck having the same kind of fight over and over again with your husband? In this episode of the podcast, I explore the challenges our patterns can create and dive into recognizing and addressing patterns in our marriage. By mastering emotional awareness and self-regula…
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Ep. 142 - The Boy Mom Method: Your Guide To Raising Boys with Rachel Sklar
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Let us know how you enjoyed this episode! How can we raise boys who are kind, calm, and emotionally intelligent in today's world? In this episode of the podcast, I am joined by parent coach, Rachel Sklar who shares invaluable insights and strategies for nurturing boys' emotional intelligence and connection. Rachel, a mother of three, delves into th…
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Ep. 141 - Is Your Tunnel Vision Hurting Your Marriage?
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Let us know how you enjoyed this episode! On this episode of the Marriage and Motherhood podcast, we're tackling the all-too-common issue of tunnel vision that pops up during marital conflicts. Discover why stepping into your partner's shoes and seeing things from their perspective can be a game-changer for resolving conflicts with empathy and unde…
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Ep. 140 - Say Bye Bye To Burnout By Using Energy Management with Jill Wright
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Let us know how you enjoyed this episode! You may have heard time management, but did you know burnout really needs energy management instead? In this episode of the Marriage and Motherhood Podcast, I am joined by Jill Wright, a time management strategist, to discuss the transformative concept of energy management. Managing energy, not just tasks, …
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Let us know how you enjoyed this episode! In this episode of the Marriage and Motherhood Podcast, I discuss the all-consuming weight of motherhood. I explore how it affects us mentally, emotionally, and physically, and dive into the concept of the mental load of motherhood and discuss practical strategies for managing it. Tune in to hear about: - T…
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Ep. 138 - From Disconnected To Intimate with Mitch Blackford
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Let us know how you enjoyed this episode! In this episode I am joined by Mitch Blackford, a coach for moms, to discuss the transition from being a woman and wife to becoming a mom, and its impact on marriage. Listen in as Mitch shares her personal journey through the challenges of balancing motherhood with her relationship. We dive deep into how to…
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Ep. 137 - Fix Your Marriage Using This Mindset
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Let us know how you enjoyed this episode! In this episode of the Marriage and Motherhood podcast, I dive into the power of adopting a mindset of curiosity within marriage. Learn practical ways to implement curiosity in your relationship to foster deeper emotional and physical intimacy, prevent recurring arguments, and grow together as a couple. Tun…
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Ep. 136 - Living Aligned with Your Core Values with Kristen Odegaard
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Let us know how you enjoyed this episode! Does life feel like you've been riding the struggle bus and you just don't know when it'll be your turn to get off of it? When life feels hard, it might mean that you are not living in alignment with yourself and a great way to figure that out is to identify what your core values are! In this episode of the…
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Ep. 135 - The Two Must Haves For A Happy Marriage
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Let us know how you enjoyed this episode! In this episode, I dive into a simple yet powerful two-step process essential for growth and improvement in life, marriage, and parenting. Without these two steps, change will be much harder than it needs to be. Tune in to hear me share: - the importance of knowing what you want - the 2 step process that yo…
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Ep. 134 - Boundaries vs. Ultimatums with Nevart Willborn
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Let us know how you enjoyed this episode! In this collaborative episode of the Marriage and Motherhood Podcast and the Childproof Your Marriage Podcast, two marriage coaches (Nevart and I) explore the question of whether boundaries and ultimatums are different or the same. This is Part 2 of our 2 part series, listen to episode 132 to check out part…
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Let us know how you enjoyed this episode! Is love enough for marriage after kids? In this episode I explore the question of whether love alone is enough to maintain a strong marriage after having kids and dive into the changes that happen after we become parents and tips on how to navigate the transition to parenthood while keeping the marriage str…
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Ep. 132 - Defining Boundaries with Nevart Willborn
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Let us know how you enjoyed this episode! In this episode, I am joined by fellow marriage coach, Nevart Willborn, to have a very honest conversation about how we define boundaries. This is a two part episode, so stay tuned for the next one where we compare boundaries to ultimatums! Tune in to hear us chat about: - the importance of boundaries in re…
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Ep. 131 - Does Sleeping Separately Lead To Divorce?
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Let us know how you enjoyed this episode! If you've ever wondered what sleeping separately from your spouse would do to your marriage, this episode is for you! Inspired by a woman's FB post, I'm diving into what sleeping separately can do for your marriage if you find yourself choosing between sleep or your marriage. Tune into episode 131 to hear m…
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Ep. 130 - Eating Your Way To Feeling Happier & More Energized After Kids with Casey Everhart
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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…
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Ep. 129 - (SERIES) Handling The Pressure & Overwhelm of Motherhood In Your Marriage
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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 t…
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Ep. 128 - Using Meditation To Transform Marriage & Motherhood with Marisa Lonic
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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 meditati…
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Ep. 127 - SERIES - How Self Care Is The KEY To A Happy Marriage
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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 o…
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Ep. 126 - Navigating Co-Parenting & Boundaries with Mikki Gardner
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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 - handl…
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Ep. 125 - (SERIES) Navigating The Shifts In Marriage After Kids - Partnership
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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 …
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Ep. 124 - Navigating Mom Rage with Alexis Bonsall
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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 Bons…
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Ep. 123 - WE MOVED and the Marriage Lessons That Came Up
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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…
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Ep. 122 - Prioritizing Your Marriage Over Your Pride
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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…
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Ep. 121 - Marriage Lessons from Kids of Divorce with Jen Sulak
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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 …
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Ep. 120 - Start Having Less Misunderstandings and More Calm Conversations
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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 misundersta…
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Ep. 119 - Childproofing Your Marriage with Nevart Willborn
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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'r…
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