The Mom Salon

Marriage, But Make it Seasonal: The Stages No one Prepares You For

Melissa & Leah Season 1 Episode 14

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Marriage doesn’t just “change” after kids—it evolves, unravels, and reinvents itself over and over again.

In this episode, we’re walking through the real stages of marriage through motherhood—from the pre-baby honeymoon phase, to the roommate vibes of the baby years, to school-age co-managing, and the slow, quiet choice to either reconnect or grow apart.

We’re talking resentment, emotional capacity, calendar chaos, and the little moments where you suddenly realize:“Wait… when’s the last time we even talked about us?”


Whether you’re in the thick of toddler tantrums, realizing your partner feels like a coworker, or you’ve found your way back to each other—this one’s for you.


💬 Listener confessions included.Real talk only.Let’s go there.