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Sustainable Growth and Avoiding Burnout in the New Year

Join me in this first solo episode of 2025 as I challenge the conventional January goal-setting mindset. Instead of pushing yourself to achieve new year resolutions and goals, let's discuss the importance of honoring the winter season as a time for rest, reflection, and self-nurturing. Discover how aligning with nature's rhythms can lead to sustainable growth and prevent burnout. I'll share how to set realistic, intentional goals and plan for a positive year ahead and practical tips. Tune in for a refreshing perspective on starting the year with mindfulness and deliberate self-care.

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Empower Your Financial Future: Money, Self-Care, and Mindfulness in 2025

It's 2025, and I'm dedicating January to setting you up for your best year ever. This episode dives into financial empowerment with certified financial planner and money coach Megan Dwyer. We discuss the importance of our relationship with money and how to take control of our finances to feel more empowered. Learn why our childhood experiences impact our money mindset, why self-care and money management go hand-in-hand, and how emotions drive our financial decisions. Tune in for practical tips to improve your financial literacy, understand your emotions, and make aligned decisions for a better future. Don't miss this insightful conversation!

Connect with Meghan!
www.moneyisntscary.com
IG: @moneyisntscary
Money Isn't Scary Podcast

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If you resonated with this episode and you're ready to break the cycles you've noticed in your marriage, reach out by booking a clarity call to become a client! https://michellepurta.as.me/clarity

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Whether you're ready for 2025 or not, it's coming and there is no better time to start thinking about how you want 2025 to be different and better than the years past.

In this episode, I walk you through how you can reflect on how the past has gone so that you can step into 2025 and your future feeling like you have more clarity and direction.

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Conflict in marriage is inevitable, but arguments don’t have to be. In this episode, I dive into how slowing down during moments of tension can completely transform the way you and your spouse communicate. Whether you’re navigating misunderstandings, emotional reactions, or recurring disagreements, this mindset shift can lead to better conversations, deeper connection, and a stronger relationship. 

If you’ve ever wondered how to fight less and connect more or even how to navigate conflict in the quickest way possible, this episode is for you! 

Here's what I talked about:
- The importance of slowing down during moments of tension
- Listening to understand, not just to respond
- Practical tips for staying present and intentional during conflict

Download my free guide to transforming communication in your marriage here!

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If you resonated with this episode and you're ready to break the cycles you've noticed in your marriage, reach out by booking a clarity call to become a client! https://michellepurta.as.me/clarity

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• Wanna stop feeling like roommates and bring back the romance and excitement in your marriage? Learn more about how coaching here!

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Holiday-Proofing Your Marriage: Navigating Stress and Setting Boundaries

Are the holidays adding stress to your marriage? In this episode, I teamed up with my friend and fellow marriage coach, Nevart Willborn - the host of the Childproof Your Marriage Podast to discuss how the holiday season can affect your relationship and share practical tips for navigating this busy time of year. From setting boundaries with family to managing the mental load of gift-giving and activities, this conversation is packed with insights to help you maintain harmony with your spouse and peace of mind for yourself. Don't miss this episode if you're looking to holiday-proof your marriage and enjoy a joyful, less stress season.

Here's the breakdown of your conversation:
- Holiday Hustle: Balancing Responsibilities
- Navigating Holiday Events and Traditions
- Managing Holiday Stress and Expectations
- Delegating and Teamwork in Marriage
- Setting Boundaries and Self-Care
- Intentionality and Family Dynamics
- Navigating Family Obligations During Holidays
- Setting Boundaries with Family
- Handling Holiday Invitations and Saying No

Connect with Nevart!
IG: @nevartwillborncoaching
Website: https://www.nevartwillborn.com/

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If you resonated with this episode and you're ready to break the cycles you've noticed in your marriage, reach out by booking a clarity call to become a client! https://michellepurta.as.me/clarity

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• Want to handle conflict with more confidence? Download this free workbook!
• Wanna stop feeling like roommates and bring back the romance and excitement in your marriage? Learn more about how coaching here!

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Creating Lasting Change in Your Marriage

In this episode, I dive into why consistent, reliable, and stable changes in your marriage may not be happening and how to create it.

Here's what I go into!
- the cycle your marriage is in
- motivation to create change in your marriage
- taking ownership to create consistent growth

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If you resonated with this episode and you're ready to break the cycles you've noticed in your marriage, reach out by booking a clarity call to become a client! https://michellepurta.as.me/clarity

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• Wanna stop feeling like roommates and bring back the romance and excitement in your marriage? Learn more about how coaching here!

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Empowering Our Daughters: Understanding Womanhood and Menstrual Cycles

How can we effectively prepare for our daughters for womanhood? In this special episode of the Marriage and Motherhood podcast, I am joined by Tori Milner, a women's empowerment coach, teen mentor and menstrual cycle guide. Together, we dive into the crucial yet often overlooked topic of the transition of a girl becoming a woman and menstrual cycles and how we as moms of teen daughters or future teen daughters can use this as a way to help them feel empowered about their journey as a female and how we can connect even deeper with them through this process.

In our conversation, we talked about:
- Understanding our menstrual cycles
- The importance of cycle syncing
- Challenges faced by teenagers today
- Ways we can support teenagers
- Empowering our daughters
- Honoring the transition to womanhood
- Celebrating sexuality and motherhood
- Embracing menopause as a rite of passage
- Empowering teens with knowledge and support
- Navigating womanhood together

Connect with Tori!
instagram: @tori_milner
Website: https://torimilnercoaching.com/
Tori's upcoming course: https://bloomingwomen.org/
Email: [email protected]

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Are you finding yourself in frequent arguments and wondering if your communication with your partner is improving? In this episode, I dive into signs of progress in communication to look for and how to recognize when it's time to seek professional help. Tune in to learn how to move past resentment, enjoy your relationship, and build a stronger partnership.

Thanks for listening!

If you resonated with this episode and you're ready to break the cycles you've noticed in your marriage, reach out by booking a clarity call to become a client! https://michellepurta.as.me/clarity

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• Wanna stop feeling like roommates and bring back the romance and excitement in your marriage? Learn more about how coaching here!

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How Motherhood Changes Marriage

In this episode, I am joined by Hazel Walker, a licensed marriage and family therapist, and we explored how motherhood impacts marriages. Hazel shares her personal journey of navigating motherhood and how it led her to support other moms and couples through her therapy and coaching programs. If you're a mom and your marriage has taken a turn for the worst, you'll definitely want to listen to this!

Here's a peek into what we talked about:
- Challenges of Motherhood and Mental Health
- Impact of Motherhood on Marriage
- Setting Up Marriages for Success
- Prioritizing Yourself: A Non-Negotiable
- Division of Labor at Home
- Managing Household Standards
- Family Dynamics and Expectations
- Narrative Therapy in Relationships
- Self-Awareness and Communication

This episode is chock full of insight and tips. Enjoy it and let us know what you loved most about it!

Connect with Hazel!
Website: www.itsaparentlytime.com
IG: @itsaparentlytime

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In this episode, I was inspired from the changing seasons and use the symbolic significance of fall to invite you to reflect on what habits and thoughts are no longer serving your relationship. By letting go of these elements, you can make room for the growth and nurturing your marriage. Tune in for actionable steps to transform your partnership and make your marriage more enjoyable. If you need further support, feel free to reach out to me!

Thanks for listening!

If you resonated with this episode and you're ready to break the cycles you've noticed in your marriage, reach out by booking a clarity call to become a client! https://michellepurta.as.me/clarity

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• Want to handle conflict with more confidence? Download this free workbook!
• Wanna stop feeling like roommates and bring back the romance and excitement in your marriage? Learn more about how coaching here!