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The Stories We Tell Ourselves: Repairing Conflict After Parenthood Begins
Conflict after a baby is inevitable, but it doesn’t have to break your relationship. In this episode, Chelsea and Mike go deeper than their Babies & Bumps workshop to unpack the real difference between couples who thrive and those who drift apart: Repair.
You’ll hear:
- Why conflict itself doesn’t predict divorce, but failure to repair does (thanks, John Gottman).
- How rupture in relationships is like a muscle tear — painful, but with repair, it builds strength.
- The dangerous stories we tell ourselves about our partners and the antidote of curiosity.
- Practical tools like code words, repair steps, and “the story I’m telling myself…” to stop resentment from spiraling.
- Why humility and vulnerability matter more than being right.
If you’ve ever felt like parenting is heavier because you’re not on the same team or you want to make sure your teamwork is solid before the baby arrives, this episode is for you.
🔗 Links & Resources Mentioned:
The Invisible Load: How to See it, Share it + Stop Resentment Before it Starts
You Can't Fix a Relationship From Fight or Flight: Conflict, Co-Regulation + Repair
Prep for Us Coaching — October Cohort Interest Call
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By Chelsea SkaggsConflict after a baby is inevitable, but it doesn’t have to break your relationship. In this episode, Chelsea and Mike go deeper than their Babies & Bumps workshop to unpack the real difference between couples who thrive and those who drift apart: Repair.
You’ll hear:
- Why conflict itself doesn’t predict divorce, but failure to repair does (thanks, John Gottman).
- How rupture in relationships is like a muscle tear — painful, but with repair, it builds strength.
- The dangerous stories we tell ourselves about our partners and the antidote of curiosity.
- Practical tools like code words, repair steps, and “the story I’m telling myself…” to stop resentment from spiraling.
- Why humility and vulnerability matter more than being right.
If you’ve ever felt like parenting is heavier because you’re not on the same team or you want to make sure your teamwork is solid before the baby arrives, this episode is for you.
🔗 Links & Resources Mentioned:
The Invisible Load: How to See it, Share it + Stop Resentment Before it Starts
You Can't Fix a Relationship From Fight or Flight: Conflict, Co-Regulation + Repair
Prep for Us Coaching — October Cohort Interest Call