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This Complex LifeAuthor: Marie Vakakis
Got questions about parenting, teenagers, or relationships? Ever wonder why your teen wont talk to you, or why your relationship feels like hard work lately? Hi, Im Marie Vakakisa therapist, mental health educator, and someone whos been behind the scenes with countless families and couples navigating the ups and downs of real life. This Complex Life is your go-to for relatable insights, practical advice, and real talk about parenting, raising teenagers, and navigating relationships. Ill share what Ive learned from years of sitting in the therapists chairhelping parents understand their teens, supporting couples through tough times, and figuring out what actually works when life feels overwhelming. Whether its understanding your teens moods, handling family drama, or reconnecting in your relationship, Im here to give you practical advice, relatable insights and a little humour to keep it real. Parenting and relationships arent easy, but they dont have to feel impossible. Subscribe to This Complex Life for honest advice and actionable tips to make lifes messiness more manageable. Language: en Genres: Education, Health & Fitness, Mental Health, Self-Improvement Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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5 Conversations Couples Should Have Before It’s Too Late
Episode 100
Monday, 2 February, 2026
So many couples say the same thing when they come to therapy. We probably should have talked about this earlier. Not because of one big issue, but because of all the small conversations that got pushed aside.In this episode, I’m sharing five relationship topics that come up again and again in my therapy sessions. Things like how to talk about personal goals, navigating money and shared responsibilities, defining sex and intimacy, managing expectations as life changes, and naming the fears that quietly shape how we show up with each other.What we coverThe conversations couples often avoid that lead to disconnectionWhat to talk about before starting study or changing routinesWhy money triggers old patterns, and how to talk about them togetherHow to define sex and intimacy in a way that works for both of youExpectations around parenting, roles and who does whatHow fear shows up in silence, frustration or resentmentMentioned in this episodeRelationship Refresh Workshop (on demand)Sex and Intimacy Conversation Starter GuideTherapy sessions at The Therapy HubENROL NOW Relationship New Year RESET 2026https://marievakakis.com.au/relationship-new-year-reset-2026/Connect with Mariehttps://thetherapyhub.com.au/https://marievakakis.com.au/https://www.instagram.com/marievakakis/Submit a question to the Podcasthttps://forms.gle/nvNQyw9gJXMNnveY6
