Married After Kids

Married After Kids

By Dr. Lindsay CavanaghSociety & CultureRelationships
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Married After Kids episodes

  • Ep. 31: The Tool For Defensiveness You Aren’t Going To Like

    Here’s the thing: this tool works every single time when it comes to defensiveness, yet so many people resist it - including my clients. But if you’re serious about building a stronger marriage where both your needs are met, this is one tool you can’t afford to skip. Ready to try the tool you’ve probably been avoiding but absolutely need?

     

    Tune in to discover:

    • A deep dive into defensiveness in relationships (with relatable personal examples)
    • The real reasons behind your defensiveness and how it shows up in your marriage
    • What makes this defensiveness tool completely maddening, yet so effective
    • How to approach conversations when you suspect your spouse might get defensive
    • Practical steps to increase trust, safety, and love in your marriage

     

    FREE TRAINING! The Three Secrets to a Happier Marriage: https://marriedafterkids.com/3-secrets

     

    Get your FREE EBOOK! 3 Ways To Connect More With Your Spouse (In 5 Min or Less): https://marriedafterkids.com/freebie


    Connect with me for a FREE Married After Kids Intervention Call: 

    https://marriedafterkids.satoriapp.com/offers/277730-married-after-kids-intervention-call


    Follow me on Instagram so you don’t miss a thing! www.instagram.com/marriedafterkids

    26 min
  • Ep. 30: Parenting and Loneliness

    We all know that feeling of being surrounded by people yet feeling completely alone—like no one truly sees or notices you. Parenthood can make it all too easy to lose yourself and your sense of joy. In this episode, we normalize those feelings and explore how to reconnect with who you are and what you need to feel more fulfilled.

     

    Tune in to discover:

    • The hidden shame of not knowing who you are or what you truly enjoy
    • The key to unlocking your unique path to feeling less lonely (hint: it’s different for everyone)
    • Practical steps to take when loneliness hits
    • Thought-provoking questions to help you discover and prioritize YOUR needs—not everyone else’s
    • The one crucial thing everyone should know about themselves (that no one else can tell you)

     

    FREE LIVE TRAINING! The Three Secrets to a Happier Marriage: https://marriedafterkids.com/3-secrets

     

    Get your FREE EBOOK! 3 Ways To Connect More With Your Spouse (In 5 Min or Less): https://marriedafterkids.com/freebie


    Connect with me for a FREE Married After Kids Intervention Call: 

    https://marriedafterkids.satoriapp.com/offers/277730-married-after-kids-intervention-call


    Follow me on Instagram so you don’t miss a thing! www.instagram.com/marriedafterkids

    31 min
  • Ep. 29: 5 Red Flags To Pay Attention To In Your Marriage

    If you're waiting for things to magically improve in your marriage once the kids are older or life calms down - think again. Change doesn’t just happen; it requires active, intentional effort. If you notice any of these red flags in your relationship, start acting on them today.

     

    Tune in to discover:

    • The misconception that everything will return to the way it once was “someday”
    • How you might be blocking your spouse from validating you without even realizing it
    • Whether your actions are truly justified when your spouse makes you mad - and vice versa
    • The one thing you should prioritize above all else to fuel your marriage (and it’s not about scheduling date nights)
    • How your assumptions about your spouse can shape your relationship and your happiness
    • What to focus on to ensure your marriage works for BOTH of you

     

    Sign up for my live FREE TRAINING! The Three Secrets to a Happier Marriage: https://marriedafterkids.com/3-secrets

     

    Get your FREE EBOOK! 3 Ways To Connect More With Your Spouse (In 5 Min or Less): https://marriedafterkids.com/freebie


    Connect with me for a FREE Married After Kids Intervention Call: 

    https://marriedafterkids.satoriapp.com/offers/277730-married-after-kids-intervention-call


    Follow me on Instagram so you don’t miss a thing! www.instagram.com/marriedafterkids

    34 min
  • Ep. 28: You’ve Done Everything Right and STILL Your Needs Aren’t Being Met

    You’ve asked for what you need. You’ve given examples. You’ve worked on your mindset. And yet, nothing in your relationship has changed. It’s heartbreaking to feel like you’ve tried everything, but don’t lose hope - this episode is your light at the end of the tunnel. There are still ways to create the marriage you desire!

     

    Tune in to discover:

    • How learned helplessness can sneak into your marriage and why it happens so often
    • What to do when you feel like it’s not even worth bringing up what’s bothering you anymore
    • The one major factor researchers found to avoid marriage shutdown
    • How to shift from "I’m never going to get what I need from my spouse " to "we just haven’t figured it out YET"
    • The key to using realistic thoughts
    • What more you can do when your needs still aren’t being met

     

    FREE TRAINING! The Three Secrets to a Happier Marriage: https://marriedafterkids.com/march-2024-webinar


    Get your FREE EBOOK! 3 Ways To Connect More With Your Spouse (In 5 Min or Less): https://marriedafterkids.com/freebie


    Connect with me for a FREE Married After Kids Intervention Call: 

    https://marriedafterkids.satoriapp.com/offers/277730-married-after-kids-intervention-call


    Follow me on Instagram so you don’t miss a thing! www.instagram.com/marriedafterkids

    29 min
  • Ep. 27: How To Have Fewer Fights With Your Spouse

    Conflict is a key aspect of maintaining a healthy relationship. 

     

    It doesn’t mean having screaming matches all the time. Instead, conflict can involve respectful disagreements and deep conversations that come from a loving place. If this seems completely foreign or impossible to you, then this episode is for you. Loving well is crucial, but in my opinion, fighting well is even more important.

     

    Tune in to discover:

    • The importance of identifying both your and your spouse's fighting styles
    • One essential question to ask yourself about conflict - especially if you find yourself having the same argument repeatedly
    • Tips for having effective and productive arguments
    • How to argue without getting defensive
    • What to do if you fall back into old, unhealthy patterns
    • Why establishing rules for conflict in your relationship is vital and what to consider when creating them

     

    FREE TRAINING! The Three Secrets to a Happier Marriage: https://marriedafterkids.com/march-2024-webinar

     

    Get your FREE EBOOK! 3 Ways To Connect More With Your Spouse (In 5 Min or Less): https://marriedafterkids.com/freebie

    Connect with me for a FREE Married After Kids Intervention Call: 

    https://marriedafterkids.satoriapp.com/offers/277730-married-after-kids-intervention-call


    Follow me on Instagram so you don’t miss a thing! www.instagram.com/marriedafterkids

    34 min
  • Ep. 26: The Thing That Completely Changed My Marriage

    This has the potential to completely change your marriage, just like it changed mine.

     

    I dare you to try this - it will make your marriage easier, happier, more fulfilling - all the good things! This is the go-to tool for making your marriage improve quickly and allowing you to feel better in your relationship. Get ready to dive in - trust me, you won’t want to miss this!

     

    Tune in to discover:

    • How to “do the work” in your marriage, even as a busy parent
    • Why waiting for someone else to make you feel better isn't the answer and how it takes away your control, preventing lasting results
    • Real-life scenarios that illustrate how changing the way you look at things can improve your relationship
    • The importance of taking control of your automatic thoughts and why they are often unhelpful
    • Practical tips to help you put this into practice regularly

     

    FREE TRAINING! The Three Secrets to a Happier Marriage: https://marriedafterkids.com/march-2024-webinar

     

    Get your FREE EBOOK! 3 Ways To Connect More With Your Spouse (In 5 Min or Less): https://marriedafterkids.com/freebie

    Connect with me for a FREE Married After Kids Intervention Call: 

    https://marriedafterkids.satoriapp.com/offers/277730-married-after-kids-intervention-call


    Follow me on Instagram so you don’t miss a thing! www.instagram.com/marriedafterkids

    35 min
  • Ep. 25: The Four Pitfalls To Avoid Divorce

    Are these 4 marriage killers lurking in your relationship? Discover the key pitfalls that predict divorce and learn how to address them to safeguard and strengthen your relationship. Don’t wait—tune in now to turn things around before it’s too late!

     

    In this episode, you’ll hear:

    • What types of negativity are undermining your marriage
    • The difference between complaints and criticisms
    • The lethal impact of contempt and how to counteract it
    • How we protect ourselves from getting hurt or being wrong
    • Why stonewalling is the deadliest pitfall
    • Essential tools to help you avoid divorce and how to implement them

     

    FREE TRAINING! The Three Secrets to a Happier Marriage: https://marriedafterkids.com/march-2024-webinar

     

    Get your FREE EBOOK! 3 Ways To Connect More With Your Spouse (In 5 Min or Less): https://marriedafterkids.com/freebie


    Connect with me for a FREE Married After Kids Intervention Call: 

    https://marriedafterkids.satoriapp.com/offers/277730-married-after-kids-intervention-call


    Follow me on Instagram so you don’t miss a thing! www.instagram.com/marriedafterkids

    30 min
  • Ep. 24: How To Start The Conversation With Your Spouse To Get Your Needs Met

    How do you start a conversation so that your spouse truly listens? And what should you do if their response isn’t what you hoped for? Here’s a hint: the WAY you have these conversations is more crucial than WHAT you actually say (a kind and loving tone makes all the difference!).

     

    Tune in to discover:

    • The significance of waiting to have the conversation if you can't approach it kindly
    • What you need clarity on before you start the discussion
    • An introduction to the “conflict burger”
    • How to work with your spouse's reactions to ensure your needs are met
    • What to do if your plan never gets set into motion after you’ve agreed on it

     

    FREE TRAINING! The Three Secrets to a Happier Marriage: https://marriedafterkids.com/march-2024-webinar

     

    Get your FREE EBOOK! 3 Ways To Connect More With Your Spouse (In 5 Min or Less): https://marriedafterkids.com/freebie


    Connect with me for a FREE Married After Kids Intervention Call: 

    https://marriedafterkids.satoriapp.com/offers/277730-married-after-kids-intervention-call


    Follow me on Instagram so you don’t miss a thing! www.instagram.com/marriedafterkids

    29 min
  • Ep. 23: The Most Underrated Tool To Help You Feel Better In Your Marriage

    If you aren’t doing what I discuss in this episode, you definitely won’t get your needs met by your spouse. This is the second episode in our mini-series on how to get your needs met by your spouse. I’m focusing on what we often do (or don’t do) that unintentionally gets in the way.

     

    Tune in to discover:

    • The two things I focus on when clients feel their needs aren't being met by their spouse
    • A wildly effective tool that will significantly impact not just your marriage, but all of your relationships
    • My top tip to avoid exploding at your partner or shutting down during an argument
    • Practical ways to calm down when emotions run high 
    • Immediate steps to start implementing these strategies right away!

     

    Mentioned in the Episode:

    • The Antidote to Divorce episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1vVi5KSBz4iSSBvAnCYFy6?si=e4q80edARbamyabQHdk3xg

     

    FREE TRAINING! The Three Secrets to a Happier Marriage: https://marriedafterkids.com/march-2024-webinar


    Get your FREE EBOOK! 3 Ways To Connect More With Your Spouse (In 5 Min or Less): https://marriedafterkids.com/freebie


    Connect with me for a FREE Married After Kids Intervention Call: 

    https://marriedafterkids.satoriapp.com/offers/277730-married-after-kids-intervention-call


    Follow me on Instagram so you don’t miss a thing! www.instagram.com/marriedafterkids

    29 min
  • Ep. 22: Getting Your Needs Met In Your Marriage Even If You’ve Tried Everything

    We all have needs. Whether you already know what those needs are but struggle to express them to your spouse, or you're unsure about what needs require fulfillment right now, this episode is for you. This is the first in a mini-series dedicated to helping you get your needs met. Let’s start with the FIRST STEP to take when your needs aren't being fulfilled by your spouse. Ready?

     

    Tune in to discover:

    • Where to start in order to get your needs met
    • The mindset shift required to effectively identify your needs
    • One crucial component that will make a big impact on the change you desire
    • An in-depth exploration of unmet needs to help you understand and articulate your own needs better

     

    FREE TRAINING! The Three Secrets to a Happier Marriage: https://marriedafterkids.com/march-2024-webinar


    Get your FREE EBOOK! 3 Ways To Connect More With Your Spouse (In 5 Min or Less): https://marriedafterkids.com/freebie


    Connect with me for a FREE Married After Kids Intervention Call: 

    https://marriedafterkids.satoriapp.com/offers/277730-married-after-kids-intervention-call


    Follow me on Instagram so you don’t miss a thing! www.instagram.com/marriedafterkids

    30 min

About Married After Kids

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Married After Kids is a podcast dedicated to strengthening marriages for parents after having kids. Hosted by Dr. Lindsay Cavanagh, psychologist turned marriage coach, this podcast discusses all the…

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