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In this episode of the Marriage and Motherhood podcast, I dive into the power of adopting a mindset of curiosity within marriage. Learn practical ways to implement curiosity in your relationship to foster deeper emotional and physical intimacy, prevent recurring arguments, and grow together as a couple.

Tune in to hear about:
- the impact of criticism in marriage
- the cycle of unresolved conflict
- how curiosity can fix your marriage
- how to apply curiosity in daily life

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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Additional Resources:

• Ready to put a stop to the arguments in your marriage?  Watch this free masterclass - The #1 Conversation Married Couples Need To Have (But Aren't)
• Join the Marriage & Motherhood community
• 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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Does life feel like you've been riding the struggle bus and you just don't know when it'll be your turn to get off of it?

When life feels hard, it might mean that you are not living in alignment with yourself and a great way to figure that out is to identify what your core values are!

In this episode of the Marriage and Motherhood podcast, I am joined by Kristen Odegaard about the significance of understanding and living by your core values.

Tune in to hear us chat about:
- understanding core values
- overcoming people pleasing
- navigating relationships and boundaries
- parenting and core values

Connect with Kristen!
https://www.coachwithkristen.com
https://www.facebook.com/coachwithkristen
https://www.instagram.com/kristen.odegaard.coaching/

Thanks for listening!

Connect and send a message letting me know what you took away from this episode: @michellepurtacoaching

If you would like to support this show, please rate and review the show, and share it with people you know would love this show too!

Additional Resources:

• Ready to put a stop to the arguments in your marriage?  Watch this free masterclass - The #1 Conversation Married Couples Need To Have (But Aren't)
• 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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In this episode, I dive into a simple yet powerful two-step process essential for growth and improvement in life, marriage, and parenting.

Without these two steps, change will be much harder than it needs to be.

Tune in to hear me share:
- the importance of knowing what you want
- the 2 step process that you need to start doing now for a happy marriage
- taking control of your life and marriage

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Connect and send a message letting me know what you took away from this episode: @michellepurtacoaching

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Ep. 71 - Healthy Communication Habits To Start Practicing Apple Spotify

Additional Resources:

• Ready to put a stop to the arguments in your marriage?  Watch this free masterclass - The #1 Conversation Married Couples Need To Have (But Aren't)
• Join the Marriage & Motherhood community
• 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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In this collaborative episode of the Marriage and Motherhood Podcast and the Childproof Your Marriage Podcast, two marriage coaches (Nevart and I) explore the question of whether boundaries and ultimatums are different or the same.

This is Part 2 of our 2 part series, listen to episode 132 to check out part 1!

Hear us talk through the definitions, similarities and differences.

Listen in to hear us chat about:
- Understanding Boundaries
- Defining Ultimatums
- Boundaries vs Ultimatums: Key Differences
- Understanding Healthy Boundaries
- Strategies for Effective Communication
- Healthy vs. Unhealthy Communication
- Respect and Boundaries
- The Importance of Mutual Respect

Connect with Nevart!
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/reprioritizeyourmarriage/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nevartwillborncoaching/
Youtube Channel - https://youtube.com/@nevartwillborncoaching?si=QQRHSUZo-HZQ6-9g
Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/4R2Dr1gQLRq8FXhOTfOUx3?si=71d2ce1b601847c3
Website: https://www.nevartwillborn.com/

Thanks for listening!

Connect and send a message letting me know what you took away from this episode: @michellepurtacoaching

If you would like to support this show, please rate and review the show, and share it with people you know would love this show too!

Additional Resources:

• Ready to put a stop to the arguments in your marriage?  Watch this free masterclass - The #1 Conversation Married Couples Need To Have (But Aren't)
• Join the Marriage & Motherhood community
• 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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Is love enough for marriage after kids?

In this episode I explore the question of whether love alone is enough to maintain a strong marriage after having kids and dive into the changes that happen after we become parents and tips on how to navigate the transition to parenthood while keeping the marriage strong and thriving.

Tune in to hear me share:
- the impact of parenthood on marriage
- challenges of the early stages of parenthood
- communication and conflict in marriage
- the importance of demonstrating love
- core pillars of a strong marriage
- tips for strengthening your marriage

Thanks for listening!

Connect and send a message letting me know what you took away from this episode: @michellepurtacoaching

If you would like to support this show, please rate and review the show, and share it with people you know would love this show too!

If you enjoyed this episode, then you'll love these too:

Ep. 94 - Setting Your Marriage Up For Success This Year
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Ep. 93 - Why Is Marriage So Hard After Kids?
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Ep. 87 - Doing Things For Your Partner Isn't Enough To Feel Connected
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Ep. 71 - Healthy Communication Habits To Start Practicing Apple Spotify

Additional Resources:

• Ready to put a stop to the arguments in your marriage?  Watch this free masterclass - The #1 Conversation Married Couples Need To Have (But Aren't)
• Join the Marriage & Motherhood community
• 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!

Let us know how you enjoyed this episode!

In this episode, I am joined by fellow marriage coach, Nevart Willborn, to have a very honest conversation about how we define boundaries.

This is a two part episode, so stay tuned for the next one where we compare boundaries to ultimatums!

Tune in to hear us chat about:
- the importance of boundaries in relationships
- what are boundaries
- emotional boundaries
- implementing and communicating boundaries
- empowerment through boundaries
- assertiveness: the healthy middle
- setting and maintaining boundaries
- personal responsibility in relationships

Connect with Nevart!
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/reprioritizeyourmarriage/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nevartwillborncoaching/
Youtube Channel - https://youtube.com/@nevartwillborncoaching?si=QQRHSUZo-HZQ6-9g
Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/4R2Dr1gQLRq8FXhOTfOUx3?si=71d2ce1b601847c3
Website: https://www.nevartwillborn.com/

Thanks for listening!

Connect and send a message letting me know what you took away from this episode: @michellepurtacoaching

If you would like to support this show, please rate and review the show, and share it with people you know would love this show too!

Additional Resources:

• Ready to put a stop to the arguments in your marriage?  Watch this free masterclass - The #1 Conversation Married Couples Need To Have (But Aren't)
• Join the Marriage & Motherhood community
• 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!

Let us know how you enjoyed this episode!

If you've ever wondered what sleeping separately from your spouse would do to your marriage, this episode is for you!

Inspired by a woman's FB post, I'm diving into what sleeping separately can do for your marriage if you find yourself choosing between sleep or your marriage.

Tune into episode 131 to hear me discuss:
- how sleeping in the same room is a social norm
- what sleeping arrangements have to do with your marriage
- how to make sleeping separately improve your marriage

Get started on creating your family vision here!

Thanks for listening!

Connect and send a message letting me know what you took away from this episode: @michellepurtacoaching

If you would like to support this show, please rate and review the show, and share it with people you know would love this show too!

If you enjoyed this episode, then you'll love these too:

Ep. 94 - Setting Your Marriage Up For Success This Year
Apple Spotify
Ep. 93 - Why Is Marriage So Hard After Kids?
Apple Spotify
Ep. 87 - Doing Things For Your Partner Isn't Enough To Feel Connected
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Ep. 71 - Healthy Communication Habits To Start Practicing Apple Spotify

Additional Resources:

• Ready to put a stop to the arguments in your marriage?  Watch this free masterclass - The #1 Conversation Married Couples Need To Have (But Aren't)
• Join the Marriage & Motherhood community
• 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!

Let us know how you enjoyed this episode!

In this episode of the Marriage and Motherhood podcast, I am joined by health expert, Casey Everhart to talk about the importance of eating breakfast and how you can still enjoy carbs by focusing on making your meals rich in this ONE ingredient - PROTEIN.

If you want to feel happier and more energized, tune in to hear us talk about:
- importance of protein
- balancing carbs and protein
- daily nutrition tips
- prioritizing self-care as a busy mom
- finding time for yourself
- the importance of mental health
- creative ways to exercise as a mom
- setting boundaries and prioritizing self-care

Connect with Casey!
Instagram - @caseyrosecoaching
Website - caseyrosecoaching.com

Want to kickstart your health journey with Casey? Check out her 12 Week Transformational Challenge here!

Thanks for listening!

Connect and send a message letting me know what you took away from this episode: @michellepurtacoaching

If you would like to support this show, please rate and review the show, and share it with people you know would love this show too!

Additional Resources:

• Ready to put a stop to the arguments in your marriage?  Watch this free masterclass - The #1 Conversation Married Couples Need To Have (But Aren't)
• Join the Marriage & Motherhood community
• 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!

Let us know how you enjoyed this episode!

In this episode of the Marriage and Motherhood podcast, Michelle continues her series on the things she wished she knew before having kids and how parenthood impacts marriage. She addresses the overwhelming responsibilities and pressures of raising children, and how these changes affect marriages.

Tune in to hear me chat about:
- the overwhelm and pressure of parenthood
- adjusting to life with kids
- financial stress
- communication and intimacy challenges
- societal expectations
- creating a fulfilling family vision
- the importance of self-care and support

Get started on creating your family vision here!

Thanks for listening! Make sure you check out part 1 and 2 of the series too!

Connect and send a message letting me know what you took away from this episode: @michellepurtacoaching

If you would like to support this show, please rate and review the show, and share it with people you know would love this show too!

If you enjoyed this episode, then you'll love these too:

Ep. 94 - Setting Your Marriage Up For Success This Year
Apple Spotify
Ep. 93 - Why Is Marriage So Hard After Kids?
Apple Spotify
Ep. 87 - Doing Things For Your Partner Isn't Enough To Feel Connected
Apple Spotify
Ep. 71 - Healthy Communication Habits To Start Practicing Apple Spotify

Additional Resources:

• Ready to put a stop to the arguments in your marriage?  Watch this free masterclass - The #1 Conversation Married Couples Need To Have (But Aren't)
• Join the Marriage & Motherhood community
• 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!

Let us know how you enjoyed this episode!

In this episode of the Marriage and Motherhood podcast, I welcome back Marisa Lonic, founder of Mama Work It and Marisa Lonic Coaching and Consulting to discuss the transformative benefits meditation can have on your life, marriage, motherhood and work.

Tune in to hear us chat about:
- the power of meditation
- benefits of meditation in daily life
- how to start meditating
- building a consistent meditation habit

Download Marisa's free habit accountability resource here!

Check out her other episode about time management here!

Listen to her recent episode about meditation on her podcast here!

Connect with Marisa!
IG: @letmamaworkit
Website: www.mamaworkit.com

Thanks for listening!

Connect and send a message letting me know what you took away from this episode: @michellepurtacoaching

If you would like to support this show, please rate and review the show, and share it with people you know would love this show too!

Additional Resources:

• Ready to put a stop to the arguments in your marriage?  Watch this free masterclass - The #1 Conversation Married Couples Need To Have (But Aren't)
• Join the Marriage & Motherhood community
• 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!