HERself
As women and mothers of young children, it can be easy to compare ourselves to others. But your life isn't supposed to look like hers! Being your best self means standing firm in your decisions and always being willing to grow with a purpose. Are you wanting more ease in your marriage? Or more enjoyment as a parent? Are you looking for a strategy to the health challenges you have been facing recently? Do you feel like you have been staring at a stranger in the mirror since becoming a mother? Abby and Amy get vulnerable with topics around partnership, motherhood, health, and self improvement by interviewing authors, therapists, experts and everyday mothers. Our conversations will meet you with solutions and solidarity as you find a life path that feels aligned for you. If this sounds like you, hit play on your favorite episode title and make sure you're following the HERself podcast.
HERself
322. How to Have Fun INSIDE Your Relationship
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What if the missing ingredient in your marriage, friendships, and parenting isn’t more fixing, but more fun? In this episode, we explore a powerful shift inspired by a viral quote: instead of always focusing on what’s wrong, what happens when we intentionally prioritize joy and play in our relationships?
We reflect on how fun often comes naturally in dating but slowly fades as responsibilities, exhaustion, and parenthood take over. Through our honest stories, we unpack why fun is essential, how to bring it back in small, realistic ways, and how it can transform not just your marriage, but your friendships and your experience of parenting.
In this episode, we cover:
- Why having more fun can be just as important as therapy for long-term relationships.
- How marriage dynamics shift after kids and why fun is often the first thing to disappear.
- Simple questions to help you take inventory of what actually feels fun and energizing right now.
- The difference between fun that happens away from your kids and fun you can create with them.
- Why shared experiences are key to deeper adult friendships and the power of being the one who sends the invite.
- A simple question to ask your kids to uncover when they feel most connected to you.
- Realistic, everyday ideas for adding more fun into parenting, even in busy seasons.
Fun isn’t optional. It’s often the thing that restores energy, strengthens connection, and makes this season of life feel lighter and more sustainable.
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