The Marriage & Motherhood Podcast
If you're a mama whose marriage has become increasingly disconnected and difficult after kids, this podcast is for you. Join host Michelle Purta each week as she has open and honest conversations about what it takes to have a successful and healthy marriage focusing on healthy communication and deep connection.
While mom life can feel rewarding, it can also feel like losing yourself. You trade in your self care for self sacrifice and your marriage takes a backseat or no seat at all as you juggle this crazy life where it feels like all you do is chores, take care of the kids, and work.
Well, here is the space where you get to be reminded that you don't have to choose between being a good mom and having a great marriage. Being happily married is a skill and skills can be learned, so tune in weekly to get your dose of how to upgrade your experience of marriage through motherhood!
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The Marriage & Motherhood Podcast
Ep. 214 - Building Your Mom Village with Patrice Payment
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Is it just you… or is making friends as a mom actually really hard?
You’re not imagining it. Mom friendships take more effort, more intention, and a whole lot more vulnerability than they did before motherhood.
In this episode, I’m joined by psychotherapist Patrice Payment, who specializes in supporting moms through anxiety and major life transitions. Together, we talk about something every mom goes through but no one really prepares you for—how friendships shift when you become a parent and how to build meaningful connections in the middle of nap schedules, carpool chaos, and mental overload.
Whether you’re a new mom, feeling lonely, or wondering how to meet other moms who just get it, this episode is here to help you take the first brave step to find your people.
What we cover in this episode:
- Why friendship dynamics shift so much after becoming a mom
- The identity loss and isolation that often go unnoticed
- How to meet new mom friends (even if you’re shy or socially anxious)
- Creative ways to nurture new friendships and expand your village
- The power of community in your mental and emotional health
You are not alone—and you’re not the only one craving deeper connection. Tune in for a mix of honesty, humor, and hope as we normalize what it means to build community in modern motherhood.
🔗 Connect with Patrice Payment:
Website: https://www.momlifewithp.com
Instagram: @momlifecounseling
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