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The Marriage & Motherhood PodcastAuthor: Michelle Purta
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/clarityLet's Connect!Website: www.michellepurta.comIG: @michellepurtacoaching Language: en Genres: Kids & Family, Parenting, Relationships, Society & Culture Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Ep. 284 - Being A Good Partner Doesn't Require Overfunctioning
Episode 284
Thursday, 2 April, 2026
Let us know how you enjoyed this episode!Doing more doesn’t make you a better partner. It makes you exhausted, resentful, and disconnected.If you’ve ever felt like you’re carrying the mental load, keeping everything running, and wondering why your partner isn’t stepping up… this episode is going to shift how you see it.The truth is, this dynamic isn’t just happening to you. It’s being created inside the relationship pattern itself.In this episode, we’re talking about: Why overfunctioning leads to your partner underfunctioning The difference between being supportive vs controlling How “doing it all” quietly creates resentment and disconnection Why silent expectations are setting your relationship up to fail How to shift from manager mode into real partnership Simple ways to start redistributing responsibility without chaos The good news? You don’t need to do more. You need to create space for partnership.Thanks for listening!Connect and send a message letting me know what you took away from this episode: @michellepurtacoachingIf you would like to support this show, please rate and review the show, and share it with people you know would love this show too!Ready to put a stop to the arguments in your marriage? Watch this free masterclass - The #1 Conversation Married Couples Need To Have (But Aren't)Support the show
