The Sparkle Project
The version of motherhood we're sold looks nothing like the one we're actually living. That's by design.
The Sparkle Project is for the moms who are done pretending otherwise, and ready to reclaim the parts of themselves that got lost along the way. Hosted by Emily MacDonald, a single mom, feminist, and late-diagnosed ADHDer, each episode digs into the identity shifts, invisible labor, and systemic failures that make motherhood so hard. You'll hear from the experts, advocates, and real women who are finding their way back to themselves, so you can feel less alone in the hard parts and more like yourself in all the rest.
Somewhere between the mental load and the mom guilt, your shine is still there. The Sparkle Project is your space to find it.
(Formerly Worthy Mother Podcast)
The Sparkle Project
How To Use Conflict To Feel More Connected In Your Marriage with Michelle Purta
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In the spirit of Valentine's Day, this week I'm talking with marriage coach Michelle Purta for all her tips on creating and maintaining a healthy relationship with your partner as a couple and parents. We get into why conflict in marriage often happens when you have kids, and how we can actually use it as a means of strengthening the relationship.
In the episode, Michelle and I talk about:
- How relationship satisfaction impacts other areas of our lives
- Why conflict arises when we have kids
- Learning to address conflict in a healthy way
- Understanding and communicating our own needs and desires
- Using conflict as a point of connection
- Self care as a tool for helping your relationship
A little about our guest:
Michelle Purta is a married mom of 3 who lives in California. She is also a life and marriage coach for moms and the host of The Marriage & Motherhood Podcast. Michelle helps moms who feel disconnected in their marriage enjoy their spouse again after kids so that they can argue less and connect more!
To connect with Michelle, follow her on Instagram @michellepurtacoaching or join her Facebook group. You can also listen to The Marriage & Motherhood Podcast.
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