Feeling stuck in the cycle of information overload? You’re not alone—and it’s time to break free in 2025.

In this episode, we explore how embracing authenticity and letting go of external expectations can pave the way for real, impactful change.

Join me to learn and discuss the power of focused action, why identifying just one key change can spark a domino effect, and how limiting input sources reduces mental drain.

Whether you’re aiming to improve communication in your relationship, set realistic goals, or simply gain clarity in your personal growth journey, this episode will inspire you to take intentional steps toward lasting progress starting with the new year.

Ready to create a plan for meaningful growth? Tune in to learn how coaching and accountability can help you move from overwhelm to action.

Let’s simplify, focus, and grow—together.

Learn about working with me: https://www.postpartumtogether.com/services

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In this episode of Better Relationships After Baby, we’re flipping the script on holiday stress. If your calendar feels packed, your mind is racing, and your patience is thinning, this conversation is for you. Chelsea shares one powerful question that can help you shift from reactive mode to intentional living—so you can stop running on autopilot and start savoring the season.

You’ll learn how to identify the values that matter most, let go of performative pressure, and connect more deeply with your partner and family. This isn’t about doing more—it’s about doing what matters, together.

💡 Want support realigning your relationship with more intention and teamwork? Download the Spring Clean Your Relationship free workbook and start the new year with clarity and connection: www.postpartumtogether.com/spring-clean-checklist

Is your relationship feeling off, but you’re not sure why? In this episode of Better Relationships After Baby, Chelsea breaks down three sneaky red flags that quietly chip away at connection, intimacy, and trust—especially during demanding seasons of life.

You’ll hear:
🚩 The subtle signs of emotional disconnection (and why they matter more than you think)
🚩 How resentment builds over unequal responsibilities—and how to finally address it
🚩 Why intimacy and quality time are not a luxury, but a necessity—and how to bring them back

These warning signs are common, but they don’t have to be your norm. Chelsea shares practical steps you can take today to start healing, reconnecting, and rebuilding a relationship that feels good again.

💬 Want to feel heard, seen, and supported in your partnership again? Download the Private Audio Series covering resentment, the mental load, and sex drive—a powerful, behind-the-scenes guide to the real relationship topics no one talks about:
👉 Top 3 Relationship Stressors (and Solutions) Audio Series

If sleep deprivation is straining your relationship, you’re not alone. In this powerful episode of Better Relationships After Baby, Chelsea chats with pediatric sleep consultant Alexa Lee about the hidden ways baby sleep impacts your connection, communication, and overall family dynamic.

You’ll hear:
🛏️ How unmet sleep needs can lead to conflict, resentment, and burnout in couples
🛏️ The most common sleep myths and why they’re adding pressure to parents
🛏️ How to build a shared approach to sleep that works for your child and your partnership
🛏️ How to navigate different sleep philosophies without constant arguments

This isn’t just a sleep episode—it’s a relationship episode. Because when one person isn’t sleeping, the whole relationship feels it. Learn how to protect your connection while supporting your child’s developmentally-appropriate sleep.

If you or someone you know is looking to improve sleep in your home, Alexa offers her services virtually and you can learn more about her offerings and approach to sleep at: ⁠www.alexaleesleep.net

✨ Want support for the sleep-related stress and teamwork gaps in your home?

Download the Communication Scripts for Couples—your go-to guide for handling the most common relationship hurdles (without starting another 10pm argument).
👉 www.postpartumtogether.com/communication-scripts

Tired of being the default parent while your partner sips cocktails and chats it up at family gatherings? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to keep doing holidays that way. In this episode of Better Relationships After Baby, Chelsea introduces the concept of “shift work” for parenting during the holidays—a simple, game-changing strategy that helps both partners feel seen, supported, and sane.

You’ll hear:
🎄 Why the holidays often amplify inequality in parenting roles
🎄 How shift work can reduce resentment and increase respect between you and your partner
🎄 Real-life examples of what this can look like at parties, family dinners, or full-day events
🎄 What to do if your partner resists the idea—and how to co-create a better plan

The goal? A holiday season that actually feels joyful, not just exhausting. This is the practical, relationship-centered parenting advice you didn’t know you needed.

✨ Want more tools to build a stronger, more balanced partnership? Download the Spring Clean Your Relationship guide and uncover the habits and patterns that need to go—so you can move into the new year feeling connected and aligned.
👉 www.postpartumtogether.com/spring-clean

Learn more about working with me as your coach on a free call: calendly.com/chelseaskaggs/coaching-exploration

You’ll learn:
🐶 How to prepare your pet before baby arrives
🐶 What your pet’s body language is telling you—and how to respond
🐶 Ways to ease pet anxiety with desensitization and structured interaction
🐶 How to balance affection and avoid relationship strain as your household grows
🐶 The long-term benefits of raising kids with pets, including fewer allergies and more empathy

Whether you’re a dog mom, cat lover, or somewhere in between, this episode helps you feel more confident and connected as you grow your family.

✨ Feeling overwhelmed by all the transitions that come with new parenthood? Download my Spring Clean Your Relationship guide and clear out the patterns that aren’t working—so you can reconnect, reset, and grow together.
👉 www.postpartumtogether.com/spring-clean

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Want to raise kind, aware, change-making kids? It starts with what happens under your own roof. In this episode of Better Relationships After Baby, Chelsea breaks down why strong, connected family relationships are the real foundation for meaningful advocacy. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the state of the world but unsure where to start, this episode is your reminder that lasting impact begins at home.

You’ll learn:
🏡 How your family values shape your children’s empathy and awareness
🧠 Why emotional safety at home is essential for resilience and advocacy
🗓️ The power of weekly check-ins to build trust and shared goals
🪞 How children model their understanding of relationships and justice through what they see in you
💬 Tips for creating intentional connection and open communication

If you want to show up as a grounded, values-driven parent and partner—this episode is your roadmap.

✨ Want help aligning your family’s goals and values? Grab my 5 Ready-to-Use Communication Scripts—designed to help you ditch the disconnect and speak with clarity, even in tough conversations.
👉 www.postpartumtogether.com/communication-scripts

Interested in how coaching can help build your family foundation? Let's discuss! https://calendly.com/chelseaskaggs/coaching-exploration

Worried that dismantling the patriarchy means losing something? You’re not alone—but you might be asking the wrong question. In this episode of Better Relationships After Baby, Chelsea dives into what’s actually at stake for men when we move beyond outdated gender roles—and what’s possible when we do.

Let’s talk about:
👥 How shedding toxic masculinity leads to deeper, more satisfying relationships
🧠 The mental health toll of rigid gender expectations—and how to break free
💬 How female partners can support men through this evolution with love and respect
🛠️ The real freedom found in shared power, vulnerability, and emotional expression

Whether you're a man ready for change or a woman hoping to support your partner through this shift, this episode will give you the language and tools to move forward together.

🎧 PLUS: Download my Private Audio Series on resentment, the mental load, and sex drive—three key areas impacted by gender roles and power dynamics in relationships.
👉 www.postpartumtogether.com/audio-series

In this episode, Chelsea speaks with a previous client, Jenny, who opens up about the key conversations that saved her relationship, how coaching helped her understand her partner in a new light, and why she now wishes she had started this work sooner.

This is a must-listen for anyone who feels like they’ve tried everything but still can’t seem to get through to their partner.

Learn more about coaching with me: chelseaskaggs.com/home

Grab my (free) Talk Like a Team guide:

https://chelseaskaggs.ck.page/communication

Connect with Jenny: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenny-gugliemotto-carl-9598709/

Change is hard—especially in relationships. Our brains are wired to crave certainty and familiarity, even if it’s not serving us anymore. In this episode of Better Relationships After Baby, we explore how to gently hack your mindset to allow growth and connection in your relationship, especially during the big identity shifts that come with parenthood.

You’ll learn:

Why your brain resists change—and how to work with it, not against it

How visualization and curiosity open the door to better connection

The role of clear communication and shared vision in transforming your partnership

How to stop clinging to the “old normal” and start co-creating something better

This episode is for anyone who feels stuck in old patterns but knows something more is possible. Change doesn’t have to feel impossible—it just needs the right mindset shift.

✨ Want a free tool to start communicating like a team today? Grab the Talk Like a Team workbook:

chelseaskaggs.ck.page/communication

💬 Ready to take the next step with support? Book a free coaching call:

calendly.com/chelseaskaggs/coaching-exploration