EP.7: How I Stopped Mothering My Partner

In this raw and vulnerable episode, Kathryn opens up about the challenges she’s facing in her own relationship and the hard but empowering lessons she’s learning about respect, trust, and letting go of control.

So many women feel unseen, disconnected, or alone in their relationships. Kathryn admits she’s been there too and shares the exact shifts that are helping her rebuild intimacy, peace, and closeness with her partner, Michael.

What you’ll hear in this episode:

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  00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview

  
  

  00:16 Opening Up About Vulnerability

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  00:37 Struggles in Relationships

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  01:46 Early Days with Michael

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  02:32 Challenges After Moving In

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  04:02 Attempts to Fix the Relationship

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  05:22 Realizations and Self-Reflection

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  07:53 Learning from Relationship Experts

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  09:57 Respect and Trust in Relationships

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  17:01 Avoiding the Mother-Son Dynamic

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  17:57 The Trust Piece

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  18:03 Self-Care Realizations

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  19:25 Taking Responsibility for Happiness

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  19:53 Finding What Truly Fills Your Cup

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  21:35 Effective Communication with Men

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  23:51 Expressing Needs Skillfully

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  25:55 The Power of Language

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  27:23 Receiving and Trusting

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  30:38 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

  
  

Inside, Kathryn shares why respect is oxygen for a man, why your happiness is your own responsibility, and how shifting your communication style can bring back intimacy fast.

If you’ve ever felt unseen, disconnected, or stuck in a cycle with your partner...this conversation will feel like a lifeline.

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