This is a must-listen for all parents! The transition to parenthood is one of the most challenging times on couples. Have you struggled with any of the following?:
Fair division of labor, carrying the mental load, the roommate phase, prioritizing your relationship, making time for date nights, etc? Then this episode is for you! In this episode I talk to Relationship Therapist & Coach, Autumn Fowler of @thenestcounselling_ about the following topics.
- About Autumn (00:00)
- How to prepare your relationship for parenthood (02:00)
- Common struggle couples face (04:00)
- The roommate phase (06:00)
- Intimacy & Sex as new parents (11:00)
- Feeling shame (15:00)
- Frequency of Sex & expectations (19:00)
- Why most couples seek counseling (21:00)
- Setting boundaries with family members (23:00)
Q&A
- How important are date nights? (24:00)
- Making time for self care (29:00)
- Getting rid of mom guilt (31:00)
- When you aren't on the same page (34:00)
- The division of labor (38:00)
- When couples should seek counseling (42:00)
- Releasing the stigma of counseling (44:00)
- Advice for first time parents & parents with littles (46:00)
Follow Autumn on IG @thenestcounseling_. Head to her website nestcounseling.ca and use code MamaProject10 for 10% off any of her services!
Connect with Kristine:
- Email - kristine@mamaprojectllc.com
- Instagram - @birth.injury.coach
- YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@kristine.mamaproject
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