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Marriage & Motherhood - How To Reconnect With Your Spouse After Kids
Motherhood changes everything... including your marriage.
If you’re a mom who feels disconnected from your husband, stuck in roommate mode, or exhausted by the constant tension, miscommunication, or emotional distance after kids, this podcast is for you.
Join Marriage Coach Michelle Purta each week to learn how to strengthen your marriage without waiting until the kids are grown. Each episode offers practical communication tools, mindset shifts, and real conversations that help you rebuild emotional connection, navigate conflict without escalation, and feel like true partners again...not just co-parents managing a household.
This show is especially for you if you want to:
• Communicate clearly without shutdowns or blow-ups
• Reduce resentment and mental load in motherhood and marriage
• Reconnect emotionally and rebuild intimacy after kids
• Create a healthier, more connected marriage in the middle of busy family life
Having a strong marriage is all about learning the right skills, not about being perfect.
This podcast is your weekly reminder that you don’t have to choose between being a great mom and having a deeply connected marriage.
Ready for deeper support? Learn more about marriage coaching here: https://michellepurta.as.me/clarity
Episodes
270 episodes
Ep. 268 - Navigating Valentine's Day When Your Marriage Is Rocky
Valentine’s Day can feel heavy when your marriage isn’t where you want it to be — and that doesn’t mean you’re failing. It means something is asking for your attention.If Valentine’s Day brings up disappointment, sadness, resentment, or...
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Episode 268
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Ep. 267 - Postpartum Doulas - The Support Every New Parent Deserves with Heather Magill
Postpartum can feel overwhelming—not because something is wrong, but because no one prepares you for how much conflicting information you’ll receive after having a baby.In today’s guest episode, I’m joined by a Postpartum Doula and Matr...
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Episode 267
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51:56
Ep. 266 - Awkward Date Nights? Here’s What’s Really Missing
Going on regular dates but still feeling emotionally disconnected?You’re not imagining it—and you’re not doing anything wrong.In this episode, I explain why spending more time together doesn’t automatically rebuild connection, intim...
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Episode 266
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12:44
Ep. 265 - Red Flags Vs. Green Flags: How To Tell If Your Marriage Is Unsafe with Brooke LaLone
⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode discusses domestic violence. Nothing graphic is shared, but listener discretion is advised.Domestic violence doesn’t always leave bruises—but it always leaves an unwanted, undeserved impact....
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Episode 265
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49:41
Ep. 264 - The Subtle Ways Resentment Builds In Your Marriage
Resentment doesn’t show up overnight—and it doesn’t mean your marriage is broken.In this episode, I break down why resentment builds quietly in marriages, especially after kids.I share:Why resentment builds gradually i...
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Episode 264
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15:13
Ep. 263 - Lower Your Perimenopause Symptoms Using Emotional Regulation with Sharon Pendlington
Perimenopause doesn’t just affect your body — it can completely change how you experience your emotions, your stress levels, and your closest relationships.If you’ve noticed increased irritability, rage, emotional overwhelm, anxiety, poo...
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Episode 263
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38:21
Ep. 262 - Feeling Like Roommates Doesn't Mean Your Marriage Is Failing
Feeling like roommates after becoming parents is one of the most common — and most misunderstood — phases of marriage.If your relationship feels more operational than romantic..In this episode, I dive into why feeling like roommat...
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Episode 262
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19:28
Ep. 261 - ADHD & Motherhood with Martha Hoffman
Motherhood already asks a lot of women. Add ADHD, hormonal shifts, and invisible labor—and suddenly even “simple” tasks feel overwhelming.In this episode, I am joined by ADHD Coach, Martha Hoffman, and we unpack what ADHD actually looks ...
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Episode 261
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47:48
Ep. 260 - Being Emotionally Reactive Is Not Your Personality
Do you feel like being "quick to anger" or "irritable" is just part of who you are? In this episode, we shatter the lie that reactivity is a personality trait. You will learn the difference between your biological temperament and learned regula...
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Episode 260
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24:16
Ep. 259 - Is It Him Or Your Hormones? Navigating Marriage & Menopause with Brooke Davis
Are you suddenly feeling a sense of rage towards your partner? You aren't going crazy, and your marriage might not be over—you might just be experiencing the biological shift of perimenopause. In this episode, I am joined by Midlife Marriage Ad...
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Episode 259
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58:27
Ep. 258 - New Year, New Marriage?
Is your marriage feeling the "New Year" weight? The holidays often have a way of shining a spotlight on the gaps in our relationships—the tiny resentments, the communication breakdowns, and that quiet voice wondering, "Shouldn’t we be f...
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Episode 258
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14:08
Ep. 257 - How Your Pheromones Affect Your Marriage with Leah Mitchell
Have you ever wondered why you’re suddenly repelled by someone’s energy, or why your partner seems more drawn to you after you’ve spent the day working out or doing something you love? In this episode, I am joined by Matchmaking Love Coach Leah...
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Episode 257
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47:05
Ep. 256 - The Biggest Marriage Breakthroughs My Clients Had This Year
Most couples don’t struggle because they don’t love each other. They struggle because they were never taught how to communicate, regulate, and stay connected under stress.As I close out the year, I wanted to give you a gift. Instead of a...
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Episode 256
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29:56
Ep. 255 - Navigating Aging Parents While Raising Kids with Christine Anastasia
There’s a quiet grief many parents carry that no one really prepares you for.You’re still raising kids. You’re still managing a marriage, a home, and work.And suddenly, you notice your parents slowing down.In this episode, I...
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Episode 255
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50:34
Ep. 254 - Your Marriage Isn’t Behind: How to Assess What You Actually Want Next
As the year comes to a close, it’s easy to start mentally grading your marriage. You notice other couples at holiday gatherings. You scroll past smiling family photos online. And before you know it, comparison creeps in.In this episode,...
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Episode 254
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27:22
Ep. 253 - Talking About Invisible Labor With Your Partner with Zach Watson
Invisible labor has a well-known phrase amongst modern women and unfortunately, it's a new concept to a lot of their partners. One that has been challenging to explain and change.This episode is a special treat because for the first time...
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Episode 253
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Ep. 252 - Bringing Up Issues Without Starting A Fight
Bringing up something that’s bothering you doesn’t have to turn into a fight.Most couples assume arguments are inevitable after you get married — but the truth is, arguing is actually a choice. It's conflict that is inevitable.In th...
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Episode 252
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33:37
Ep. 251 - Staying Healthy During the Holidays with Tess Cheng
The holidays are meant to be enjoyed, but what if you have health goals? Being around tempting food and having more to do can make it challenging to stick to those goals.In this episode, I’m joined by health and wellness coach Tess Cheng...
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Episode 251
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47:16
Ep. 250 - When Negative Thoughts Take Over Your Marriage
Struggling with anger in your marriage? Feeling overwhelmed, resentful, or questioning whether you even want to stay? You’re not alone — and your anger may be telling you something important, but not in the way you think. In this episode, I bre...
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Episode 250
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33:51
Ep. 249 - Why Kids Struggle Today and How To Raise Emotionally Healthy Kids with Keri Cooper
Kids today aren't struggling because they’re “lazy,” “dramatic,” or “entitled.” They’re struggling because the world they’re growing up in is fundamentally different — and their mental health is reflecting that.In this powerful conversat...
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Episode 249
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43:44
Ep. 248 - A Simple Practice That Can Transform Your Relationship
The Power of Gratitude in MarriageGratitude isn’t just about saying “thank you” when things go right—it’s a powerful way to deepen connection, reduce defensiveness, and strengthen teamwork in your relationship. In this short and heartfel...
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Episode 248
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18:00
Ep. 247 - The Fifth Shift: Why Women Feel So Tired and What Needs to Change
The truth is—most modern women aren’t just working one shift. They’re working five.Between managing households, raising kids, and keeping marriages afloat, it’s no wonder women are exhausted. In this episode, I share what the shifts are...
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Episode 247
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25:16
Ep. 246 - When Feeding Isn’t Easy: Navigating Oral Ties and Postpartum Support with Shari Stamps
When breastfeeding isn’t working the way you imagined—it’s not your fault.In this episode, I am joined by Shari Stamps, an integrative wellness practitioner and mom of six, to talk about what really happens when feeding your baby doesn’...
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Episode 246
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41:03
Ep. 245 - Planning the Holidays as a Team: The Conversation Every Couple Needs
You don’t have to dread the holidays.Most couples enter the holiday season with good intentions—but end up buried under the mental load, family expectations, and endless to-do lists that leave them feeling resentful and disconnected....
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Episode 245
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37:29
Ep. 244 - BONUS Track Loving Kindness Meditation with Kimberly Brown
Bonus track to episode 244!This is a bonus track courtesy of Kimberly Brown, meditation teacher.If you've ever wanted to try meditation or already love meditation - this is for you!Find a comfortable place you can be still ...
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