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. 226 - Bad Marriage Advice You Should Stop Following with Monica Tanner
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Bad marriage advice is everywhere—and following it could be quietly sabotaging your relationship.
In this episode of The Marriage & Motherhood Podcast, I’m joined by fellow relationship coach Monica Tanner to debunk some of the most common (and harmful) pieces of advice couples are told. From the well-meaning but destructive “Never go to bed angry” to the seemingly logical “Compromise is the key to happiness,” we unpack why these ideas don’t actually work—and what to do instead.
We also explore:
- How not addressing issues at night can actually help your marriage
- Why compromise often leads to resentment instead of connection
- What healthy collaboration and curiosity look like in real-life marriages
- The hidden ways moms, especially, abandon themselves in the name of being “good wives” or “good mothers”
- How Monica’s new book helps couples break free from myths that keep them stuck
If you’ve ever felt like you were doing everything “right” but still weren’t happy in your marriage, this conversation will open your eyes to what’s really going on—and how to change it.
Connect with Monica:
Website: www.monicatanner.com
Grab her new book here!
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