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Most parents are trying to heal what they didn’t receive growing up, but in the process, many are wondering if we’ve lost some of the resilience previous generations had.

In this episode, I'm joined by writer and creative entrepreneur Alice Park for a thoughtful conversation about parenting, resilience, emotional connection, and what modern families are navigating today.

Together, we explored:

• The difference between Tiger Mom parenting and gentle parenting
• Why many parents are trying to find a healthier middle ground
• Why modern parenting can feel emotionally exhausting
• Overcommitment, burnout, and protecting your family’s peace
• Raising kids who actually want a relationship with you later in life

Connect with Alice:
Instagram: @alicepark
The Crane Mother Substack
Her Photography Work: https://parkstudios.co/

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Just because you're talking things through with your partner, doesn't guarantee you're going resolve things.

If you and your partner keep having the same conversations on repeat, this episode will help you understand why.

So many couples think the issue is that they “just need to communicate more.” But what often happens is this:

You try to talk.
The conversation gets emotional.
Someone feels criticized.
Someone shuts down or gets defensive.
You both get exhausted.
And eventually… you stop talking about it.

Not because the issue is resolved.
But because you’re emotionally drained.

In this episode, I break down why so many conversations never actually lead to resolution and what’s truly missing underneath repetitive conflict patterns.

Tune in to hear me share:
• Why avoidance often comes from emotional exhaustion, not lack of care
• The difference between expressing feelings and actually resolving conflict
• How “me vs you” thinking keeps couples stuck in repetitive cycles
• Why emotional safety matters during difficult conversations
• The shift that helps couples move from surviving conversations to solving problems together
• Questions to ask yourself before and during conflict to create more productive conversations

If your conversations with your partner feel heavy, repetitive, or emotionally draining, this episode will help you start approaching conflict differently so you can feel more connected, supported, and like a true team again.

Resources Mentioned

• Download the Conflict to Connection Guide here!

For more personalized support, book a clarity call to learn how marriage coaching can help you here!

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The way you talk to your kids becomes the way they talk to themselves.

Most parents are trying their best to raise kind, confident, emotionally healthy kids and without realizing it, the words we use and how we say them can either build connection or create distance.

In this episode, I sit down with parenting expert Cara Tyrrell to unpack how everyday communication shapes your child’s identity, emotional safety, and willingness to open up to you. Not just now, but as they grow too.

This conversation will help you parent with more intention, more confidence, and more connection and all without feeling like you have to be perfect.

Inside this episode, we cover:

• Why “not listening” is often misunderstood, how to build deep trust with your kids from an early age, and how small shifts in your language can completely change your relationship.
• Why connection (not control) is the foundation of effective parenting 
•  The Core 4 relationship builders every child needs 
•  What’s really happening when your child acts out or shuts down 
•  Why only 7% of communication is verbal — and what matters more 
•  How subconscious speech patterns from your own childhood show up in parenting 
•  Simple ways to regulate yourself before responding to your child 

If you’ve ever thought:
 “I just want my kids to talk to me”
 “I don’t want to mess this up”
 “I want a better relationship than I had growing up”

This episode is for you.

Love this episode? Buy her new book 

Connect with Cara:

Website: https://www.caratyrrell.com
Podcast: Transforming The Toddler Years
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cara-tyrrell/
IG: @core4parenting

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If you're raising littles, you know exactly what it means to be touched out.

In this episode, I am joined by Molly Ryden from Mommy Needs Me Time and we discuss the concept of being 'touched out'—the physical and emotional exhaustion that parents, especially mothers, often experience.

Tune in to hear Molly discuss the causes and effects of being constantly touched by children and how it can impact your mental health and marriage and what you can do to support yourself whenever you reach that point so that it doesn't have to negatively impact your most important relationships anymore.

Connect with Molly!
IG: @mamaneeds.metime
https://www.mamaneedsmetime.com/

Join Molly's Mom Squad: https://www.mamaneedsmetime.com/mom-squad

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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

Connect and send a message letting me know what you took away from this episode: @michellepurtacoaching and follow me on threads @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 make communication feel easy and stop feeling like roommates so you can bring back the romance and excitement into your marriage? Learn more about how coaching here!

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We often hear how important communication is in marriage, but did you know there's something even more important than communication?

In this episode, I'm diving into why respect needs to be prioritized as the key ingredient. As marriage becomes more challenging after becoming parents, respect is often the first to go. We start to become more lax with how we communicate and take our stress out on our partners. So tune in to hear why respect needs to be reprioritized in your marriage and how to weave in respect so that your marriage can grow and become resilient against life's challenges.

Thank you for listening!

Ready to gain more clarity around what areas your marriage can improve in? Grab the Marriage 360 Assessment workbook!

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

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

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• 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 make communication feel easy and stop feeling like roommates so you can bring back the romance and excitement into your marriage? Learn more about how coaching here!

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Navigating Infertility and Maintaining Your Sense of Self

In this episode, I am joined by my new friend Rachel, an infertility coach, who shares her personal journey of overcoming infertility through surrogacy and adoption. Rachel discusses the complex emotional challenges associated with infertility and how it impacts daily life and relationships. In this conversation, Rachel provides practical advice for managing the emotional challenges of infertility and how to still experience joy while you're still going through something so trying.

Sign up for Rachel's Reset Week: https://www.rachelpm.com/sy2y-reset

Connect with Rachel!
Website: https://www.rachelpm.com/
Instagram: @rachel_mangahas
Threads: @rachel_mangahas
Podcast: It's How You Carry It

Thank you 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

Connect and send a message letting me know what you took away from this episode: @michellepurtacoaching and follow me on threads @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 make communication feel easy and stop feeling like roommates so you can bring back the romance and excitement into your marriage? Learn more about how coaching here!

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If you feel like the only way you can get more partnership in the home is by nagging, this episode is for you!

In this episode, I am addressing the all so relatable challenge of how to get more partnership without having to resort to nagging. Turns out, nagging is not at all effective and can actually cause more harm than good so tune in to hear me share practical strategies for initiating productive conversations, managing expectations, and creating a balanced household dynamic.

Thank you 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

Connect and send a message letting me know what you took away from this episode: @michellepurtacoaching and follow me on threads @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 make communication feel easy and stop feeling like roommates so you can bring back the romance and excitement into your marriage? Learn more about how coaching here!

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Mother's Day is just around the corner, so I thought it would be fitting to share an episode about you and your wellbeing!

In this episode, I am joined by Tiffany Lewis to discuss the impact of self-care on all aspects of life, including motherhood and marriage. Tiffany shares her personal journey as a busy mom of three, entrepreneur, and founder of a stationary brand she created to help millennial women.

In this conversation, we talked about misconceptions about self-care and Tiffany's 3 non-negotiable habits that she does on a daily basis to help set her day up for success!

Connect with Tiffany:
www.taylorandjessie.com
IG: @taylorandjessie.co

Thank you 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

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

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• 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 make communication feel easy and stop feeling like roommates so you can bring back the romance and excitement into your marriage? Learn more about how coaching here!

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In this episode, I'm diving into ways you can start seeing positive changes in your marriage without even involving your husband. The work we do on ourselves is just as important as the work we do with our partner, so if you want to try something new and start viewing self care in a different light - check out this episode! 

Thank you 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

Connect and send a message letting me know what you took away from this episode: @michellepurtacoaching and follow me on threads @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 make communication feel easy and stop feeling like roommates so you can bring back the romance and excitement into your marriage? Learn more about how coaching here!

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In this episode, I have Brigid Tebaldi, Birth Trauma Healing Coach, share what birth trauma is and how birth trauma can manifest in different ways and impact women's trust in their bodies and their overall well-being.

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Connect with Brigid:
www.loretowellness.com
www.instagram.com/brigid.tebaldi

Thank you 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

Connect and send a message letting me know what you took away from this episode: @michellepurtacoaching and follow me on threads @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 make communication feel easy and stop feeling like roommates so you can bring back the romance and excitement into your marriage? Learn more about how coaching here!

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