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.
Safe to Love
Marriage, Motherhood & the Messy Middle; What happens when the therapist gets real
Episode 54: The Myth of The Superwoman: Why asking for help is actually your Superpower
I’ve always been the go-to person at work—the one colleagues turn to for leadership and solutions. In my personal life, I’m the one who takes charge—planning events, managing big projects, and handling responsibilities with ease. I say yes, not because I’m a people-pleaser, but because I’m good at it. But when it comes to asking for help or showing vulnerability? I hesitate.
Why is that?
In this episode, I’m challenging the myth of the “Superwoman” who has to do it all alone. I’ll explore:
- Why strong, self-sufficient women like us often avoid asking for help.
- How childhood messages, birth order, or life experiences taught us to believe others couldn’t be relied on.
- The mindset shift required to see vulnerability not as weakness but as an act of trust in ourselves and others.
- How leaning on your partner or support network can actually deepen connection without threatening your independence.
I’ll also share my own journey of learning to trust—both in myself and in others—and how cultivating safety in my body made vulnerability feel possible. You’ll hear practical tips to start relying on others while staying true to your strength and resilience.
Explore More with Me:
- Stop sabotaging connection and start creating the love you truly want. Discover how to break free from control patterns and embrace vulnerability in your relationship.
- Free Masterclass: Your Control Is Wrecking Your Marriage
- Do your thoughts spiral endlessly? Learn how to calm your overthinking and finally find clarity with this practical, life-changing guide. Here how you can Get Out of Your Head and feel present in Love!
- Website: Carrie Cohen Coaching
- Instagram: @carriecohencoaching
- LinkedIn: Carrie Cohen Marriage Coach
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