The Mom Salon

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

Melissa & Leah Season 1 Episode 14

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.