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. 253 - Talking About Invisible Labor With Your Partner with Zach Watson
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Invisible labor has a well-known phrase amongst modern women and unfortunately, it's a new concept to a lot of their partners. One that has been challenging to explain and change.
This episode is a special treat because for the first time ever, I interviewed a man for the show! When it comes to invisible labor, I thought it would be so valuable to hear from the male's perspective since the female narrative is so often shared. So in this episode, I am joined by Zach Watson, an Invisible Labor Coach for Men.
If you’ve ever felt like you’re carrying the weight of the household, the decisions, the logistics, and the emotions on your own… this conversation is a must listen!
In this episode, we talk about:
- What invisible labor actually is
- Why so many men don’t see it
- How men can step up without needing to be told what to do
- The phrase "weaponized incompetence"
- How to move away from "just tell me what to do"
If you’ve been waiting for an episode you can forward to your husband that won’t shut him down — this is the one.
Connect with Zach:
IG: @zachmentalloadcoach
Mental Load 101 PDF: Guide for husbands to quickly understand and implement strategies and for women to improve convo starters to talk about it
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