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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. 270 - Why Your Conversations Are Failing Even When You're Doing Everything Right
Episode 270
Thursday, 12 February, 2026
Let us know how you enjoyed this episode!Most communication breakdowns happen before anyone even starts talking.If you’ve ever walked into a conversation with your spouse calm and they still got defensive or shutdown, this episode is for you.In this episode, I break down the often-missed step that determines whether your conversations lead to connection or conflict: nervous system regulation before engagement.Tune in to learn:- Why intention vs. impact matters more than wording- How your nervous system shapes your tone, body language, and pacing- Why “I statements” don’t fix dysregulation- The hidden reason your partner shuts down- How the P (Pause) step in the P.E.A.C.E. Method changes everything- Practical questions to ask yourself before initiating a hard conversationIf you’re tired of repetitive arguments, walking on eggshells, or feeling like roommates after conflict, this episode will help you approach conversations in a way that creates safety instead of pressure.Mentioned in this episode:- Free masterclass - The #1 Conversation Couples Need To Have (But Aren't)If this episode has helped you realize that deeper support is needed, you can schedule a Clarity Call with me to talk through what’s happening in your marriage and what would actually help.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!Support the show
