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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 stuck having the same arguments on repeat, disconnected from your partner, or like you’ve slipped into roommate mode filled with resentment and tension, you’re not alone and your relationship isn’t broken.
Welcome to The Marriage & Motherhood Podcast.
I’m Michelle Purta, mom of 3, marriage coach, and I help couples understand and shift the communication patterns that keep them stuck so they can rebuild connection, strengthen their partnership, and feel like an "us" again.
Each week, you’ll learn how to navigate marriage and motherhood with better communication, emotional awareness, and practical conflict resolution tools that actually work in real life.
We go beyond surface-level advice and focus on what’s really driving the disconnection like reactive cycles, emotional shutdown, miscommunication, and unresolved resentment.
This podcast is for couples who want to:
- break the cycle of repeating arguments
- communicate clearly without shutdowns or blowups
- resolve conflict in a way that builds connection instead of resentment
- move out of roommate mode and back into a connected partnership
You’ll learn the skills to shift your patterns, improve communication, and create a more connected, supportive marriage while you're knee deep in parenthood.
Because a strong relationship isn’t about avoiding conflict. It’s about knowing how to move through it together.
If you’re ready to stop having the same fight and start feeling like a team again, you’re in the right place.
Ready for deeper support? Learn more about marriage coaching here: https://michellepurta.as.me/clarity
Marriage & Motherhood - How To Reconnect With Your Spouse After Kids
Ep. 176 - The Parent's Guide To Having Sex Talks with Kathleen Hema
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Are you struggling to navigate the cringey topic of sex education with your kids? I have known Kathleen for years and I am so excited I got to finally record an episode with her. Kathleen is a sex education advisor for parents and in this episode, she shared invaluable insights on making these tough conversations easier. From early discussions about body parts to addressing myths, masturbation, and even porn literacy, this episode covers it all. Kathleen debunks common misconceptions and provides a step-by-step guide to foster a healthy dialogue between parents and children, focusing on age-appropriate information. Tune in to learn the recommended age ranges for these essential talks and ways to empower your children with accurate knowledge.
Connect with Kathleen:
Website: www.kathleenhema.com
Top Talks Guide for Parents: https://kathleenhema.com/digital-downloads
Free Sex Talks Starter Pack for parents of kids aged 4-15: https://kathleenhema.com/free-guide
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Additional Resources:
- Ready to put a stop to the arguments in your marriage? Watch this free masterclass - The #1 Conversation Married Couples Need To Have (But Aren't)
- Want to handle conflict with more confidence? Download this free workbook!
- Wanna stop feeling like roommates and bring back the romance and excitement in your marriage? Learn more about how coaching here!