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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. 171: How To Have Fewer Fights With Your Spouse
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Conflict is a key aspect of maintaining a healthy relationship. It doesn’t mean having screaming matches all the time. Instead, conflict can involve respectful disagreements and deep conversations that come from a loving place. If this seems completely foreign or impossible to you, then this episode is for you. Loving well is crucial, but in my opi…
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Ep. 170: The Thing That Completely Changed My Marriage
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This has the potential to completely change your marriage, just like it changed mine. I dare you to try this - it will make your marriage easier, happier, more fulfilling - all the good things! This is the go-to tool for making your marriage improve quickly and allowing you to feel better in your relationship. Get ready to dive in - trust me, you w…
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Ep. 169: The Four Pitfalls To Avoid Divorce
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Are these 4 marriage killers lurking in your relationship? Discover the key pitfalls that predict divorce and learn how to address them to safeguard and strengthen your relationship. Don’t wait—tune in now to turn things around before it’s too late! In this episode, you’ll hear: What types of negativity are undermining your marriage The difference …
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Ep. 168: How To Start The Conversation With Your Spouse To Get Your Needs Met
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How do you start a conversation so that your spouse truly listens? And what should you do if their response isn’t what you hoped for? Here’s a hint: the WAY you have these conversations is more crucial than WHAT you actually say (a kind and loving tone makes all the difference!). Tune in to discover: The significance of waiting to have the conversa…
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Ep. 167: The Most Underrated Tool To Help You Feel Better In Your Marriage
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If you aren’t doing what I discuss in this episode, you definitely won’t get your needs met by your spouse. This is the second episode in our mini-series on how to get your needs met by your spouse. I’m focusing on what we often do (or don’t do) that unintentionally gets in the way. Tune in to discover: The two things I focus on when clients feel t…
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Ep. 166: Getting Your Needs Met In Your Marriage Even If You’ve Tried Everything
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We all have needs. Whether you already know what those needs are but struggle to express them to your spouse, or you're unsure about what needs require fulfillment right now, this episode is for you. This is the first in a mini-series dedicated to helping you get your needs met. Let’s start with the FIRST STEP to take when your needs aren't being f…
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Ep. 165: What To Do When You Have No Energy Left To Give
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Energy is a precious commodity for a busy parent like you! Raising kids, managing a household, and juggling everything else requires energy! When you’re running on empty, EVERYTHING becomes more challenging. So, how can you show up in your marriage and life when you have no energy left? Let’s get into it! In this episode, you’ll hear: Key questions…
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Ep. 164: What Is Default Parent Gatekeeping and Is It Happening In Your Marriage?
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Have you heard of default parent gatekeeping? Likely not. It’s a crucial issue that could be affecting your marriage in significant ways, leading to extreme resentment, relationship conflict, and parental alienation. Let’s talk about this topic to prevent - or repair - the impact on your relationship with your spouse. Tune in to discover: What pare…
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Ep. 163: Is The Workload In Your Marriage Feeling Unfair?
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Are you feeling overwhelmed by a never-ending to-do list while trying to maintain a happy marriage? In this episode, we explore the challenges of balancing household tasks and childcare responsibilities within a marriage and how imbalances can lead to feelings of exhaustion, resentment, and disconnection. Figuring out how to do this together will l…
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If you’re not as happy as you want to be in your marriage, this episode is a must-listen. Let’s explore the critical lesson of what we make acceptable and what we don’t in our relationships, and how it shapes our happiness. Tune in to discover: The essential element that determines the success of marriage counseling or support The hidden trap behin…
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Ep. 161: Redefining Intimacy in Marriage with Dr. Elsbeth Meuth and Freddy Zental Weaver
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Let’s talk about how intimacy goes deeper than the bedroom. In today’s episode, we’re joined by Dr. Elsbeth Meuth and Freddy Zental Weaver from TantraNova Institute. Discover how true intimacy is about connecting hearts and energy, and not just about sex. Tune in to discover: How to redefine intimacy in your marriage, even if you only have three mi…
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Ep. 160: How Marital Conflict Impacts Kids
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How were arguments modeled for you growing up? We don’t want perfection, but how do we fight less and make repairs when we do? Let’s talk about the art of constructive marital conflict - fighting well, making genuine changes, and fostering love and respect throughout. It’s never too late to transform your approach to conflict. Which approach will y…
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Ep. 159: What I Do When I’m Jealous of My Spouse’s Carefree Moments
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Ever feel like your spouse has all the fun, and you’re left wondering if you’ll ever get the same carefree moments too? It’s a common issue that increases exponentially once you have kids. In this episode, we tackle this issue head-on, offering proactive strategies to spark productive conversations with your spouse. Tune in to discover: The surpris…
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Ep. 158: Body Image After Babies and How It Impacts Your Marriage
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Feeling comfortable and confident in your own skin can significantly impact your marital happiness. In this episode, we explore the complexities of body image post-baby, offering insights that resonate whether you're a parent or simply navigating life's changes. Tune in to discover: The hidden insecurities that can affect how you feel about yoursel…
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Ep. 157: Need a Nice Mother’s Day? Listen to This!
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This Mother’s Day, let’s ensure you get the celebration you deserve. Ditch the disappointment for a day that fulfills your true desires and needs this year. And guess what? You can apply the same approach to any aspect of your marriage! Tune in to discover: How to visualize your ideal Mother’s Day (or any celebration) Strategies to identify your ne…
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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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