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Married After Kids is a podcast dedicated to strengthening marriages for parents after having kids. Hosted by Dr. Lindsay Cavanagh, psychologist turned marriage coach, this podcast discusses all the ways children can challenge your marriage, while also offering effective, evidence-based solutions to help make marriages stronger and more enjoyable, which makes parenting and life so much easier. Married After Kids will completely transform how you look at marriage and give you the tools to hav ...
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Ep. 156: Navigating Marriage As A Team After Kids with Ashley Chitty
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Want to get on the same page as your spouse now that you have children? Let’s talk about how to approach these hard conversations (no matter what age your kids are!) to help you feel like a team again. In this episode, my guest Ashley Chitty shares openly and honestly about the hurdles parenthood threw at her marriage and how they faced these chall…
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Feeling loved is one of the most crucial aspects of a thriving marriage. In this episode, I share practical strategies to ensure that you and your partner feel loved and appreciated on a regular basis. Tune in to discover: Challenging the validity of our thoughts about our spouse: are these perceptions actually true? One key component to showing lo…
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The average time it takes couples from recognizing there’s a serious problem in their marriage to seeking counselling is SIX YEARS. I want you to feel loved and supported in your marriage NOW - so let’s face it head-on in this episode! Tune in to discover: What marriage shutdown looks like, with real-life examples Why simply loving someone isn't en…
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Get ready for a deep dive into some fascinating research findings that are going to revolutionize your marriage! I've sifted through the data to bring you insights that are going to be crazy useful in making your relationship the best it can be. Because in the realm of marriage, it's often the little things that make the biggest impact. Those every…
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Ep. 152: This Is What You’re Really Saying…
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Ever feel like you're stuck in a loop with your spouse, replaying the same conversations over and over again? Or perhaps you leave discussions feeling more misunderstood and alone than before? Maybe you've even stopped having conversations altogether, knowing that nothing will ever change. If any of these scenarios sound familiar, this episode is a…
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Have you heard the term default parent before? It’s something that impacts every household, yet not everyone is talking about it openly to create better relationship dynamics. Join me on this episode as I share more about what it means to be the default parent and how it affects your marriage. Tune in to discover: What it really means to be the def…
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Ep. 150: Happier Than Ever - Even After Infidelity
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Even when something as devastating as infidelity occurs, there is still hope that you can work towards the best marriage you’ve ever had. In this episode, I share a client’s experience of infidelity, and what we did in the very beginning and throughout this (admittedly messy) process. Prepare for goosebumps as we dive into a heartwarming follow-up …
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Ep. 149: There Are Things You Don’t Know About How To Have a Healthy Marriage
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Let’s unravel the mysteries of healthy relationships in our society. Because no one taught us how to have a healthy relationship (or marriage), so it makes sense that so many of us are struggling. Join us as we challenge common misconceptions and uncover the secrets to fostering deeper connections and greater happiness in your marriage. Tune in to …
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Ep. 148: Why Being Married After Kids is So Hard
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“I don’t know what my needs are in my marriage after having kids, I just know they’re not being met.” Sound familiar? In this eye-opening episode, I share the (not often talked about) challenges we face after welcoming children into our lives and the profound impact they have on our overall happiness and marital bliss. Join me as I explore the hurd…
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Welcome to the rollercoaster ride that was our life after welcoming our second child - it was simultaneously easier and more challenging than the first go-round. Join me in this episode as I share the highs and lows of navigating parenthood round two with an international move and my spouse's deployment thrown into the mix. Find out what worked won…
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Want the inside scoop on what went down in my marriage after the birth of our first daughter? In this episode, I’m sharing what we did well in our marriage (which wasn’t much!), what did not go well, and how things changed for me - which contributed to the challenges I experienced in our relationship. Even with all the preparations we made and inte…
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Welcome to Married After Kids! I’m kicking things off by sharing personally about the early days of my own marriage, giving you an inside look at what it was like BEFORE kids entered the scene! We're diving deep into my past relationships, unpacking the nitty-gritty of our marriage pre-kids – the highs, the hurdles, and the heartwarming moments. Ge…
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I have something special to share with you! In this unique episode, I am unveiling a very exciting update. Your support is invaluable and I can't wait to hear your thoughts (and all the feelings that may come up for you!). For support during your next or current deployment, check out my course! In The Trenches: Mastering Deployment for a Stronger M…
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Ep. 143: What To Do When You Cannot Agree
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Ever found yourself at odds with your spouse, unable to agree on something important? In this episode, we're exploring what to do WHEN disagreements arise. Disagreements are inevitable and can range from small to significant topics. Arming yourself with the knowledge of what to do when they happen, will prepare you for a strong and successful marri…
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Ep. 142: How To Feel More Supported In Your Marriage
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Struggling with feelings of being unloved and unsupported in your marriage? These emotions can be challenging to navigate, yet they're a common theme among many of my clients. In today's discussion, we dive into the unique challenges faced by military spouses and provide empowering insights to help you strengthen the supportive foundation of your m…
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Happy New Year! If you want your relationship to improve this year, run (don’t walk!) straight to this episode. There’s no denying it can be difficult to make changes, and that’s why I’m sharing insights on how you and your partner can continue building a successful marriage and rediscover the “new relationship” energy you had when you first starte…
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Ep. 140: Mindset 101 and How It Completely Changed My Marriage
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We’ve all heard about mindset work, right, but what does that REALLY mean? If you’re wondering WHAT inner work you can be doing to make a difference in your marriage and life, let me break that down for you! Join me as I share what it means to do the work in your own military life and tangible tools you can use while answering some of the MOST popu…
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Ep. 139: How to Set Yourself Up for a Strong Year (Regardless of What the Schedule Holds)
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The new year is a great time to figure out what you want to change, but also what you want to stay the same. And if you feel like rigid resolutions don’t work for you, don’t worry! In this episode, I’m sharing 5 SIMPLE and EASY ways to set you (and your marriage) up for the MOST successful 2024—so you can have a fun and positive year regardless of …
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Ep. 138: What Your Marriage/Family Needs This Holiday Season
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Want to have the best holiday ever - for yourself and your marriage? We’re digging into the thoughts and actions crucial for the best experience during family gatherings, festive parties, and the busiest season of the year. Being prepared is key to ensuring a holiday season that aligns with both your and your spouse’s desires. In this episode, we e…
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Ep. 137: Discovering Your Purpose Amidst the Challenges of Military Life
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There’s an unspoken expectation that you know what you signed up for as a military spouse. I call BS on that. Nothing prepares us for the challenges we face, such as managing our own career while constantly relocating, the familiar feeling of resentment, and the struggle to maintain a sense of self outside the military identity. In this episode, Je…
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Ep. 136: Why The Love Languages Might Not Be Working for You
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We all have preferences for how we give and receive love. Learning the love languages of both you and your spouse is a powerful tool to ensure that both of you feel deeply loved. But you may be surprised to know that it can create challenges for some couples. Tune into this episode as we explore: Overcoming challenging thoughts, such as “my marriag…
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Ep. 135: One Mindset Shift That Will Change Your Marriage
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I talk a lot about mindset (because it’s just that important!). In this episode, I’m unpacking a simple mindset shift that can transform your military life and marriage. And it goes beyond just military life – it's a game-changer for every facet of your life. Discover how you can break free from the notion that happiness is conditional on specific …
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Ep. 134: Homecoming! What You Need to Know
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Homecoming is often a magical moment, but the days and weeks leading up to it might bring feelings of fear, anxiety, and intense anticipation. This episode offers insights to help you prepare for your long-awaited reunion with your spouse by providing expectations and coping strategies for the most joyful experience possible! Bottom line: Only do w…
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Ep. 133: 4 Common Reasons for Resentment In Your Marriage
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Resentment can sneak into ANY marriage, and it often shows up in military relationships, sometimes even more frequently. In this episode, I dive into the core reasons behind resentment in military marriages and provide actionable solutions to dissolve it. However, it's important to recognize that feelings of resentment are quite common in many aspe…
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Ep. 132: Conflict Hack: How To Fight Less
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Want to fight less? 🙋♀️🙋♀️🙋♀️ If you’re tired of constant conflict in your military marriage, don’t miss out on this episode. We're unveiling a powerful conflict resolution hack that can reduce arguments, boost your happiness, and transform those disagreements into productive discussions filled with love and respect. Are you ready to discover th…
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