Marriage, Motherhood & the Messy Middle; What happens when the therapist gets real
What if the therapist stopped giving advice and started getting real?
Welcome to Marriage, Motherhood, and the Messy Middle - where I, Carrie Cohen, licensed therapist and creator of the Safe2Love™ Method, pull back the curtain on what life actually looks like when you’re juggling a marriage, raising kids, caring for aging parents, and trying to figure out who you are in the middle of it all.
After 25+ years of helping other people navigate their relationships, I’m done pretending I have it all figured out. This podcast is my unfiltered take on the beautiful chaos of midlife - the marriage fights that happen at 2am, the mom guilt that hits when you’re just trying to take a shower, the sandwich generation overwhelm when everyone needs you but you’re running on empty.
Here’s what you WON’T get: perfect advice from someone who’s got it all together.
Here’s what you WILL get: Raw, honest conversations about what it really takes to love and be loved in the thick of real life. Because sometimes the most healing thing isn’t another strategy - it’s knowing you’re not the only one figuring it out as you go.
If you’re a woman navigating marriage, motherhood, and everything in between, welcome. This is your space to feel seen, heard, and a little less alone in the beautiful mess of it all.
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Marriage, Motherhood & the Messy Middle; What happens when the therapist gets real
Episode 47: How to Love Your Laid-Back Partner When You're a Go-Getter; Type A Woman meets Type B Man
Are you a driven, goal-oriented, Type A woman who's paired with a laid-back, go-with-the-flow Type B partner? If so, you're not alone! In this episode, I dive deep into the challenges of navigating a relationship where ambition meets relaxation—and how to make it work.
As a Type A woman, you thrive on getting things done, staying on top of everything, and leading the charge. But when you're married to someone who moves at a different pace, frustration can build. You might find yourself nagging, micromanaging, or feeling like you have to do it all. Meanwhile, your partner’s easygoing nature can seem like a lack of effort—but it’s not!
Here’s the truth: Your Type B partner has strengths that balance your drive, and learning to appreciate those strengths is key to building a healthy, happy relationship.
In this episode, I share:
- The Struggles of Type A Meets Type B: Why independence and control often clash with a more relaxed approach to life.
- How to Embrace Personality Differences: Tips on recognizing your partner’s strengths and how they can complement your own.
- The Importance of Communication: Why weekly family meetings can reduce nagging and create accountability.
- Seeing Life as a Video, Not a Picture: How to shift your mindset from perfection to enjoying the flow of life and love.
- Leading Without Overpowering: Redefining what leadership in a relationship looks like, and why it's okay to excel in certain areas while your partner shines in others.
If you've ever found yourself questioning your partner’s laid-back approach or feeling like you have to do it all, this episode is for you.
💥 Ready to stop the frustration and start embracing your partner’s strengths? Tune in now!
For women out there, who tried everything only to feel like you must be broken
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