Do you ever feel like sharing your feelings with your spouse only leads to defensiveness, frustration, or being completely misunderstood? Like you’re trying to express something real and vulnerable, but instead you end up managing their reaction or feeling more alone than before? You're not broken (and neither is your marriage) but this episode explains exactly what’s getting in the way of the emotional safety and connection you crave.

In this episode, I’ll walk you through one of the most common (and least talked about) dynamics that makes emotional validation feel impossible in marriage, and how you can change it.

Tune in to discover:

• What the “I failed” filter is, and how it sabotages connection
• Why your spouse may not be validating you, even if they think they are
• A realistic mindset shift around what validation actually looks like
• The biggest validation trap couples fall into (and how to get out of it)
• Scripts to use when you want to feel heard, and when your partner needs to feel cared for

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Real talk: Marriage after kids can feel like one more thing you don’t have time or energy for. Between work, parenting, logistics, and exhaustion, even the thought of improving your marriage can feel overwhelming. But here’s the truth: your marriage doesn’t need more time or money—it needs intention, consistency, and the right tools (even just a few minutes a day can make a huge difference).

In this episode, I’m sharing how to shift your marriage without adding anything more to your plate. You’ll learn exactly how to connect with your spouse in powerful, bite-sized ways that actually fit into your busy life.

Tune in to discover:

• Why time and money aren’t actually what’s holding your marriage back
• What to do when “I don’t have time” becomes the default response
• One-minute connection tools you can use (that are backed by science!)
• How to create emotional safety without big conversations or grand gestures
• What really needs to happen for you to prioritize your marriage every single day

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

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

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You know I always keep it real with you, and this episode is no different—my marriage is in a rut. Not in crisis, not in shutdown, but just… off. More bickering, more distance, less connection. And if I’m being honest, it’s been really hard.

In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on what’s going on, why I think we got here, and what we’re doing to climb out of it. Because ruts are part of every relationship, and they don’t mean your marriage is broken. But they do require intention, support, and some solid tools to move through them.

If you’ve ever felt like your marriage was stuck in a harder season, I hope this one gives you encouragement and the clarity to take a step forward.

Tune in to discover:

• Why even strong couples end up in ruts (and what causes them)
• What “safe haven abuse” is and how it shows up in everyday stress
• Why systemic stress after big life transitions (like having kids) can tank your connection
• The daily habits and conversations that help us reset and reconnect
• A brand new tool I created to help you build (or rebuild) the emotional support system your marriage needs

The Us System: *Coming soon*

FREE Marriage Shutdown Checklist: https://marriedafterkids.com/marriage-shutdown?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=links&utm_campaign=MSoptin

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