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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. 279 - Nervous System Regulation & Breathwork In Motherhood with Ashlee Livingstone
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Your reactions aren’t random — they’re regulated (or dysregulated).
If you’ve ever walked away from a conversation thinking, “Why did I react like that?” — this episode is for you.
In this episode, I am joined by Personal Growth Coach and Breathwork Facilitator, Ashlee Livingstone to break down what nervous system regulation actually is and why it’s the foundation for healthy communication, emotional control, and connection in your marriage.
Because here’s the truth:
Most relationship conflict isn’t about the words being said — it’s about the state your nervous system is in when you say them.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- What your nervous system actually is (in simple terms)
- The difference between being regulated vs. dysregulated
- Why so many moms are stuck in survival mode
- How dysregulation fuels arguments, defensiveness, and emotional shutdown
- The fastest way to calm your body in the middle of conflict
- Why “just be calm” doesn’t work (and what does instead)
- How breathwork helps you reset your reactions in real time
- What it looks like to take responsibility for your emotional patterns without blaming yourself
You’ll also hear real-life examples of how stress, parenting, and daily pressure impact your reactions — and how to start shifting those patterns in a practical way.
If you want to stop escalating arguments, feel more in control of your emotions, and create calmer, more productive conversations in your marriage… this episode will show you where to start.
If you loved this episode, check out Ep. 90 to learn more from Ashlee!
Connect with Ashlee:
www.ashleelivingstone.com
IG: @ashlee.livingstone
If you'd like to explore working with Ashlee 1:1, she is offering a special discount to my listeners! Schedule your session here!
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