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!
If you resonate with the show and you're ready for support, book a free clarity call here: https://michellepurta.as.me/clarity
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Episodes
244 episodes
Ep. 243 - 6 Things I Do To Keep My Marriage Strong As A Marriage Coach
Your marriage doesn’t just grow on its own — it grows because you choose to nurture it.After 11 years of marriage and 3 kids, I’ve learned that a thriving relationship doesn’t happen by accident. It takes intention, small daily ha...
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Episode 243
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33:44
Ep. 242 - Is Your Phone The Third Wheel In Your Marriage with Alisa DiLorenzo
Phones have changed everything about how we connect.In this conversation, I am joined by Alisa DiLorenzo — marriage coach, co-host of The One Extraordinary Marriage Show and author of The 6 Pillars of Intimacy — and we ...
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Episode 242
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48:35
Ep. 241 - Falling Out Of Love And What It Really Means
So many couples start wondering, “How did we get here?” once kids enter the picture. It’s not that the love disappeared — it’s that it got deprioritized. Parenthood changes everything. Between sleepless nights, endless to-dos, and the ...
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Episode 241
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26:48
Ep. 240 - When Doing Less Makes You A Better Wife and Mom with Marisa Lonic
You don’t need to do it all to have it all.If you’ve ever scrolled through Instagram during the holidays and thought, “How are other moms doing all this?”, this episode is for you.I’m joined again by my friend and Marisa ...
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Episode 240
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Ep. 239 - How Girlfriends Help You Thrive in Marriage and Motherhood
You might think time with friends is a luxury once you have kids — but what if it’s actually essential for your marriage and your experience of motherhood?In this episode, I share how female friendships aren’t just nice-to-have — they’re...
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Episode 239
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26:04
Ep. 238 - The Relationship That Improves Marriage & Motherhood with Evelyn LeVasseur
Before you can create the relationship you want with your partner or your kids, you have to build a healthy one with yourself.Many women lose themselves somewhere between wife and mom. The roles pile up, the needs of others take over, an...
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Episode 238
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48:16
Ep. 237 - What Makes A Marriage Healthy and Successful?
Have you ever talked to a couple married for 20+ years and wondered, “How do they do it?”Lasting love isn’t about luck—it’s about growth. Sure, meeting your person takes timing and chemistry, but staying happily married takes emotional a...
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Episode 237
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Ep. 236 - Entering Menopause Without Fear: A Conversation with Adele Johnston The Menopause Coach
Menopause isn’t the end — it’s the beginning of rediscovering who you are.In this episode, Michelle sits down with Adele Johnston, also known as The Menopause Coach, to debunk the myths, fear, and shame surrounding ...
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Episode 236
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49:01
Ep. 235 - Are You Communicating To Protect Yourself?
Have you ever wondered why conflict with your spouse goes sideways all the time?One thing a lot of my clients have in common is that they're focusing on protecting themselves rather than to connect.In this episode, I uncover why s...
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Episode 235
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27:41
Ep. 234 - Enneagram and Marriage with Christa Hardin
Here is Part 2 of the Enneagram series with Christa Hardin! If you haven't listened to Part 1 yet, go check out Ep. 232 first and then come back to this!Much of marriage conflict is because of misunderstandings. Whether we take things pe...
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Episode 234
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Ep. 233 - The Roommate Phase: How to Recognize and Stop It
Marriage was never meant to feel like co-managing a household.Yet for so many couples, that’s exactly where they find themselves—the roommate phase. You’re dividing chores, trading off bedtime routines, updating each other on logi...
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Episode 233
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26:36
Ep. 232 - The 9 Enneagram Types Explained with Christa Hardin
Your personality shapes everything—from how you handle conflict to how you connect with your spouse and kids.In this episode, I sit down with Christa Hardin, licensed marriage and family therapist and author of The Enneagram i...
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Episode 232
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51:47
Ep. 231 - From Roommates to Lovers: Daily Habits To Stay Connected
Happy marriages aren’t about luck—they’re about habits.If you’ve been feeling like roommates or co-parents instead of a couple, you’re not alone. Parenthood, work, and responsibilities can slowly edge out connection. But the truth...
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Episode 231
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28:22
Ep. 230 - How To Stop Rushing Your Kids (Without Losing It) with Candy Chan
Life with kids can feel like a race from the moment the day begins—and most of us end up rushing without even realizing it.In this episode, I’m joined by parenting expert Candy Chan to explore how “rush culture” shows up in family...
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Episode 230
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50:43
Ep. 229 - Why Your Communication Styles Are Clashing
Communication breakdowns don’t always come from what you say—they often come from when and how you say it.In this episode, I share the game-changing realization that transformed how my...
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Episode 229
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Ep. 228 - Recharging as a Mom By Taking Momcations with Jillian McCloskey
Taking time away from your family isn’t selfish—it’s essential.In this episode, I’m joined by Jillian McCloskey, founder of Momcations, to talk about why moms need intentional time away and how these trips can completely ...
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Episode 228
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44:23
Ep. 227 - Fighting Fair: Setting Ground Rules for Conflict
Conflict is inevitable in marriage—but arguing is optional.In this episode, I’m breaking down how to set ground rules for conflict so you can stop letting arguments spiral and start using disagreements as opportunities to grow clo...
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Episode 227
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28:25
Ep. 226 - Bad Marriage Advice You Should Stop Following with Monica Tanner
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 t...
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Episode 226
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39:10
Ep. 225 - Love Languages - Why What Worked Before May Not Work Now
Love languages aren’t forever — they can change too!When you were dating, maybe gifts or fancy dinners made you feel loved. But after kids? Chances are, what fills your cup has shifted. Maybe now it’s acts of service, quality time...
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Episode 225
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18:00
Ep. 224 - The Truth Behind Mom Brain with Atara Parkinson
Mom brain isn’t just in your head—it’s real.If you’ve ever put your keys in the fridge, forgotten why you walked into a room, or felt like your mind just can’t keep up since becoming a mom, you are not alone. I’ve been there, and ...
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Episode 224
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36:06
Ep. 223 - Tough Conversations Without The Confrontations
Tough conversations are not the same as confrontations and knowing the difference could change your marriage.In this episode, I'm unpacking a common misconception that keeps couples stuck: the belief that speaking up about challen...
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Episode 223
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16:49
Ep. 222 - Overcoming Mom Anxiety and Guilt with Patrice Payment
Mom guilt and anxiety often show up hand in hand—and for many moms, it feels impossible to shake.In this episode of The Marriage & Motherhood Podcast, I’m joined by psychotherapist Patrice Payment to talk about why an...
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Episode 222
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Ep. 221 - How to Use Resentment to Strengthen Your Marriage
Resentment doesn’t mean your marriage is broken, it means something needs to change.It’s not just frustration. It’s a signal. A buildup of unmet needs and silence that, left unaddressed, can lead to emotional disconnection, bitter...
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Episode 221
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24:01
Ep. 220 - Empowering Kids Through Household Contributions with Lori Sugarman-Li
Chores are more than just about getting the house clean. In this episode, I'm joined by Family Coach Lori Sugarman-Li and she shares how chores are opportunities to teach your kids life skills and build a stronger family dynamic.In this ...
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Episode 220
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