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 56: The Differences in Communication between Women & Men with Guest Steven Cohen
Have you ever felt like you and your partner are speaking completely different languages? In this special episode, I bring my husband, Steven Cohen, to unpack the fundamental differences in how men and women communicate—and why it so often leads to frustration, misinterpretation, or just plain silence.
Together, we dive into:
- Why men tend to struggle with emotional expression and how their limited emotional vocabulary plays a role.
- How women’s broader range of words and emotions can sometimes create disconnects rather than deeper conversations.
- What Steven and I have learned—both personally and professionally—about bridging the communication gap in relationships.
- Practical insights on how couples can communicate more effectively, even when their styles seem completely opposite.
This episode is a rare behind-the-scenes look at the real-life dynamics of our own marriage—full of relatable moments, expert insights, and plenty of lightbulb moments for couples everywhere.
Press play and start understanding each other better!
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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