Married Moms Take Control: Tips for Building an Intentional Partnership, a Strong Family Dynamic, and and Even Stronger Sense of Self

Married Moms Take Control: Tips for Building an Intentional Partnership, a Strong Family Dynamic, and and Even Stronger Sense of Self

Married Moms Take Control is the go-to podcast for moms who want to strengthen their marriages by mastering emotional regulation, improving communication, and confidently using their voice to create deeper connection and mutual understanding with their husbands. These moms are eager to cultivate their self-esteem, enhance their personal skills, and nurture their individuality, ensuring they are not only better partners and parents but also fulfilled individuals in their own right, so they can be the strong leader of their family and feel fulfilled in their own lives. Hosted by Nevart Willborn, a Licensed Therapist and Personal Growth Coach for Married Moms, this show gives you step-by-step guidance and support on how to have a healthy partnership, a strong family, and an even stronger self through a structured 6-step framework. When it comes to building a strong family, rooted in a strong marriage, Nevart helps married moms empower themselves as the true rock and glue that holds everything else together. To help them understand that they possess the power to influence the emotional and relational climate of their home. 'Setting the tone' means they can inspire a positive, supportive environment through their actions, attitudes, and emotional regulation, all while maintaining and celebrating their unique identity, without sacrificing their personal passions or sense of self in the process. If you've been asking questions like: How do I create a deeper connection with my husband where he understands me better as an individual? How can I effectively communicate my needs and emotions to foster mutual respect? How can I boost my self-confidence to lead my family with assurance? How can I become a more empowered, effective mom who nurtures both my children and my own growth? How do I regulate my emotions to respond rather than react in family situations and during marital conflicts? How can I find personal joy and fulfillment while juggling multiple roles as a wife and mother? How do I establish and maintain boundaries that respect my needs and those of my family? How can I transform my frustrations into patience, creating a more peaceful family life? How do I rebuild my sense of self after putting so much focus on my family? How can I ensure my personal identity thrives alongside my roles as wife and mother? Then this show is for you!

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May 13, 2025 18 mins

In this episode of  Married Moms Take Control, Nevart Willborn dives into the emotional weight married moms carry after scrolling through “perfect” Mother’s Day posts on social media. It validates the insecurities that arise when you see other moms’ curated lives—sparkling homes, happy kids—while feeling inadequate about your own chaotic reality. The episode unpacks how these polished snapshots fuel self-doubt, envy, and the fear t...

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In this episode of Married Moms Take Control, Nevart Willborn dives into the art of clarity and honesty in communication, tailored for married moms juggling the chaos of family life. She explores why vague hints like “I’m fine” or bottled-up emotions can lead to resentment and conflict in marriage, especially when carrying the mental load of motherhood. Through relatable, mom-specific examples—like navigating forgotten tasks or cra...

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In this episode of Married Moms Take Control, Nevart Willborn focuses on the power of active listening to help married moms feel truly heard by their husbands. She describes how married moms can go from having frustrating moments—like venting about a chaotic day to a husband glued to his phone—to applying active listening skills to turn things around. Nevart explains what active listening is: fully focusing on your partner’s words ...

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In this empowering episode of Married Moms Take Control, Nevart Willborn discusses the vital topic of healthy communication for married moms. She breaks down why clear and respectful communication with your husband is the one of the most important aspects of having a healthy and happy marriage, and how communication challenges can be a major source of marital conflict. 

Nevart introduces 6 main components of healthy communication to...

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In this episode of Married Moms Take Control, Nevart Willborn dives into the loneliness that so many married moms feel as they navigate their roles as wives, mothers, and individuals. Nevart shares how common it is to feel isolated, unsure of who to turn to without facing judgment or unwanted advice. With warmth and understanding, she opens up about her own experiences and the power of finding a supportive community. Highlighting h...

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April 8, 2025 28 mins

In this episode of Married Moms Take Control, host Nevart Willborn explores the heart of what it means to be a mom within the busy world of marriage and family life. She focuses on the struggles that every mom faces and the silent struggle of so many moms, especially relating to feeling insecure and feeling judged. Drawing from her own experiences, including the tough early days of parenting, she shows how these moments shape a mom...

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In this episode of Married Moms Take Control, Nevart Willborn dives into the intricate layers of identity development, focusing specifically on the role of a wife. Nevart guides listeners through a reflective framework designed to help married moms understand who they are in their marital relationships and evaluate whether they embody the wife they aspire to be. She explores how marriage evolves over time, influenced by life events...

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In this episode, Nevart Willborn starts a mini-series by focusing on the core of every married mom’s identity: the woman. Join Nevart as she introduces a framework to help you uncover and nurture your identity as an individual, beyond your roles as a wife and mother. By sharing some of her own struggles as well as practical insights, and a free downloadable guide, this episode sets the foundation for understanding who you are and h...

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Are you ready to transform every aspect of your life as a married mom?

In this episode of Married Moms Take Control, Nevart Willborn dives deep into building and understanding your identity as a woman, wife, and mom. She explores how to take control of the roles you play by embracing self-awareness and nurturing every part of yourself. 

She breaks down how to move from feeling overwhelmed or unfulfilled to becoming a stronger, more c...

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Do you want to lead your marriage toward happiness and harmony?


In this episode of Married Moms Take Control, Nevart Willborn shares her 10-step framework to help you take control of your life and home by managing your own behavior, emotions, and contributions to set a positive tone and influence your marriage's direction.


From managing your mood to creating shared experiences, she breaks down how your actions, emotion...

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Are you ready to transform every aspect of your life as a married mom?


In this episode of Married Moms Take Control, Nevart Willborn walks you through her six-step framework to take control, set the tone, and create lasting change in your marriage and family—starting with a journey toward self-empowerment.


From identifying where you are to cultivating continuous growth, she breaks down how to move from feeling unfulfilled t...

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Are you ready to take control of your life as a married mom and lead your marriage and household with confidence and fulfillment?


In this episode of Married Moms Take Control, Nevart Willborn dives into why she rebranded her podcast and shares the framework that’s helped her transform her own journey as a wife, mom, and woman—with tools you can use to do the same.


Nevart teaches you how to strengthen your marriage, master e...

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March 9, 2025 2 mins

Married Moms Take Control is the go-to podcast for moms who want to strengthen their marriages by mastering emotional regulation, improving communication, and confidently using their voice to create deeper connection and mutual understanding with their husbands. These moms are eager to cultivate their self-esteem, enhance their personal skills, and nurture their individuality, ensuring they are not only better partners and parents ...

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January 27, 2025 19 mins

I'm back after a brief holiday break and I've got some exciting updates to share. I realized that the direction of my podcast and coaching work wasn't quite aligning with my passions anymore. So, I've decided to make a significant shift. 

I've been feeling unfulfilled with the general therapy and couples coaching I've been doing for the past year and a half. After some introspection and with the help of...

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 In this joyful yet practical episode, Michelle Purta and I come together again to share our insights on how the holiday season can impact your marriage and what steps you can take to 'holiday-proof' it. We discuss everything from the mental and physical load moms carry during this busy time, to setting boundaries with extended family, and the importance of communication with your spouse. We even touch on how to manage ex...

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In this solo episode, I reflect on the emotional challenges we face as parents when we can’t shield our children from life’s difficulties. Drawing from my own experiences, like my son’s struggles with math and our family’s ordeal with our dog’s emergency surgery, I dive into the delicate balance of supporting our kids while managing our own emotions. I share how important it is to foster resilience—not just in our children as they ...

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In this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Michelle Massarini, a licensed therapist turned weight loss behavior coach. Michelle has taken her expertise as a clinician and applied it to helping women tackle weight loss in a way that's all about behavior change and mindset. We talked about how weight loss isn’t just about diets and exercise—it’s about creating sustainable changes that align with who you are and what yo...

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My sweet 12 year old son, Tristan, joined me for this episode! We had a great conversation as a follow up to my solo episode last week about 'Navigating Difficult Conversations with Kid." Tristan shared insights from his perspective as a child, emphasizing that children are sensitive to parents' emotions and honesty. We talked about how if parents approach conversations angrily or without understanding, it can damage...

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 In this solo episode, I’m taking on a topic you guys asked for: tackling tough talks with kids. I’m breaking it down into two parts. First, I’ll be sharing a parent’s and therapists view on why these conversations can be tricky, along with some real-life stories and tips for handling anything from sensitive topics to those out-of-nowhere questions. I cover the importance of validating kids' feelings, staying honest, managing ...

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My guest today is Natalie McCabe, a parenting coach. Most, if not all parents have used technology to entertain our kids, and of course, to entertain ourselves. But how often do we stop to notice how our moods are impacted by the use of technology. Technology is a part of our lives, and will always be, so trying to do without (for ourselves or our children) is just not going to happen. So instead, we need to learn how to set bounda...

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