Married After Kids

Ep. 210: Why Moms Step In (And Why It’s Hurting You, Your Spouse, and Your Marriage)


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Have you ever found yourself prepping everything before you leave the house—or swooping in to “just fix it” when your partner handles a parenting moment differently than you would? It might feel helpful or necessary in the moment, but over time, it can quietly erode your partnership and leave you feeling more like a manager than a teammate.

In this episode, I’m breaking down the hidden cost of stepping in too often, why it happens (hint: it’s not just about your spouse), and how you can begin to shift this pattern in a way that benefits everyone in your family.

This isn’t about blame—it’s about awareness, relief, and building the kind of marriage where you feel held, supported, and safe to let go a little.

Tune in to discover:

  • The deeper reasons why moms step in, even when they don’t want to
  • What stepping in too often teaches your partner (and why it’s not helping)
  • The emotional weight of always being “on” and how it builds resentment
  • The powerful mindset shift that helped me finally stop doing it all
  • Conversations that build real partnership instead of more to-do lists

 

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