So many couples out there share that the connection in their marriage has declined since becoming parents.

The shift in focus puts a huge toll on the relationship and couples are sometimes realizing it too late.

If you're wanting to make sure your marriage can stand the test of parenthood and time, then you'll definitely want to tune into this episode!

In this week's episode of The Marriage & Motherhood Podcast, I share:

• What comes first - your husband or your kids
• What can happen as a result of prioritizing your kids above your marriage
• When you should prioritize your kids over your husband
• Who you should prioritize above your husband AND your kids

When you're raised by a mom whose self care was being selfless and giving all that she was to her family, it's challenging to know how to take care of ourselves. Especially when we become a mom ourself. Nearly every mom I have worked with or even had a conversation with has lost themselves in motherhood and forgotten how to make themselves a priority and this has got to change.

In this week's episode of The Marriage & Motherhood Podcast, I interviewed Dr. Emily Jacobs to talk all about how to make self care feel less like a chore so that you can start including yourself into your decisions again!

Emily Jacobs is a board-certified doctorate-prepared nurse wellness coach and thought leader who resides in Beverly Hills, Michigan with her husband and two vibrant little daughters. Emily’s coaching helps daughters who are worthy of more to overcome fear and guilt so that they can start living a life they love.

In my interview with Dr. Emily,...

Sleep is the one thing we're told we're gonna lose out on as parents. Too bad babies don't come out knowing how to sleep through the night already right?

Sleep deprivation can really mess with you. You feel all out of sorts, you don't know what day it is, you don't remember when you last showered, and you're also a lot less patient and lot more snippy.

When you're lacking sleep, you get used to being some level of tired. You get so used to it that you don't even realize how much it's affecting you - especially in your relationship. Your relationship with yourself, with your partner and with your kids.

In this week's episode of The Marriage & Motherhood Podcast, I interviewed Danielle Ubhaus to talk all about bedtime routines!

Danielle is a mom of 4 and Children’s Sleep Coach. She helps families who are exhausted and ready for a sleep transformation so they can be the best version of themselves for their children, partners, families and...

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There's no question that life often feels like a juggling act.

Ask any mom and they will all tell you they have a hard time figuring out how to find a balance between being a wife, a mom, and taking care of themselves.

In this week's episode of The Marriage & Motherhood Podcast, I share:

5 things I personally do to help myself and guide my clients through to create more balance in their lives so they can feel more fulfilled by life rather than torn in a million different directions and feel like they're failing all of the time

Up until we become moms, life is all about us. We get to do what we want, when we want and with who we want, but then once we become moms, that all changes.

Our self care becomes non-existent and thinking about doing something for ourselves comes with a heavy dose of mom guilt.

In this week's episode of The Marriage & Motherhood Podcast, I interviewed Emily Rose Hardy.

Emily Rose Hardy is a motherhood support coach, host of The Worthy Mother Podcast, and mom of two little boys. She is on a mission to help moms reclaim their identities and free themselves from the pressures of motherhood. Emily is passionate about redefining what it means to be a mom, and challenging the societal norms that contribute to feelings of mom guilt and shame for so many moms. Emily lives on the central coast of California with her husband and two young sons.

In this interview, Emily shares:

• Why it's difficult to prioritize yourself when you become a mom
• Needs we have that go beyond our...

It's common to experience burnout and snap at your family, but if you're doing it more often than not, then it's time to consider how to take better care of yourself.

Moms often dismiss the idea of self care because they don't have the time or the energy (or so they think), if this is you... This is a must listen.

In this week's episode of The Marriage & Motherhood Podcast, I interviewed Meghan O'Brien of The Reconnected Momma

Meghan O'Brien is a mom of three, podcast host, motivational speaker, mindset coach and founder of The Reconnected Momma. She is passionate about helping moms reconnect to their identity outside of motherhood and live an intentional life by stepping fully into who they were meant to be without sacrificing their family or their dreams. Meghan helps moms learn to put themselves first without guilt, develop a mindset that focuses on being confident in who they are and what they want, and create the life of their dreams in both motherhood and...

Do you often feel resentful towards your husband because it seems like you do SO much where you feel like you can't ever shut your brain off and you feel burned out while your husband seems to have time to go to the gym, watch his sports, and see his friends?

If you have been realizing you need to practice more self care but haven't figured out where to find the time, tune into this episode.

In this week's episode of The Marriage & Motherhood Podcast, I share:

• What the invisible load of motherhood is
• Why you should stop assuming your spouse knows what you need
• Why communicating is so important so that you can feel supported
• What happens when you fail to communicate

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The typical experience of motherhood is to feel tired and overwhelmed. We assume that it's because we have more responsibilities that drain our energy and take from our free time, but what if it's more to it than that?

In this week's episode of The Marriage & Motherhood Podcast, I interviewed Marisa Faye from Marisa Faye Wellness.

Marisa Faye, MPH BCHN FNTP is a women's hormone and gut health expert with a robust online nutrition and wellness practice supporting women all over North America through her signature hormone healing course the Balanced Hormone Blueprint and one-on-one transformative private client services.

In this interview, Marisa shares:

• Why hormones and gut health are important
• How imbalanced and gut health affects moms postpartum
• What Marisa recommends paying attention to that affect your hormones and gut health

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In this week's episode of The Marriage & Motherhood Podcast, I interviewed Deanna Yates from Wannabe Clutter Free.

Deanna Yates is the founder and CEO of Wannabe Clutter Free and the host of the popular podcast, the Wannabe Minimalist Show, where she helps busy families learn how to let go of the stuff holding them back so they can enjoy more time together, stop spending their weekends cleaning house, and wake up excited for the day ahead.

In this interview, Deanna shares:

• How decluttering helps you live more intentionally
• Tips on how to declutter (even toys!)
• How to get your husband on board with your vision for your home

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As a mom, do you feel like you're constantly feeling depleted, overwhelmed and burned out from giving everyone else what they need?

If there's something all moms agree on, it's the lack of support we receive to help us get through the overwhelm in motherhood.

In this week's episode of The Marriage & Motherhood Podcast, I interviewed Suzanne Culberg.

Suzanne Culberg is an author and coach who helps over-givers and people pleasers learn to set boundaries and say 'No' without feeling like a bitch. Suzanne is known for her straight-talking and her wacky t-shirts. She lives in Sydney, Australia with her husband and 2 awesome children.

In this interview, Suzanne shares:

• Why women tend to overgive after becoming a mom
• The link between overgiving and overconsuming
• Why it's hard for us to say yes to ourselves
• How you can establish boundaries in your life without feeling selfish
  

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