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The Marriage & Motherhood Podcast

The Marriage & Motherhood Podcast

By: Michelle Purta
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If you're a mama whose marriage has become increasingly disconnected and difficult after kids, this podcast is for you. Join host Michelle Purta each week as she has open and honest conversations about what it takes to have a successful and healthy marriage focusing on healthy communication and deep connection.

While mom life can feel rewarding, it can also feel like losing yourself. You trade in your self care for self sacrifice and your marriage takes a backseat or no seat at all as you juggle this crazy life where it feels like all you do is chores, take care of the kids, and work.

Well, here is the space where you get to be reminded that you don't have to choose between being a good mom and having a great marriage. Being happily married is a skill and skills can be learned, so tune in weekly to get your dose of how to upgrade your experience of marriage through motherhood!

If you resonate with the show and you're ready for support, book a free clarity call here: https://michellepurta.as.me/clarity

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Website: www.michellepurta.com
IG: @michellepurtacoaching

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Episodes
  • Ep. 203 - Feeling Empowered During Conflict
    Jun 4 2025

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    Do you ever walk away from an argument with your husband thinking, “Why did I say that?” or “Why didn’t I speak up for myself?” In this episode, I’m sharing the #1 shift that helps you feel more confident and calm during arguments—so you can stop reacting and start communicating in a way that creates a deeper connection and strengthens your partnership.

    Whether you tend to shut down, blow up, or over-accommodate, you’ll learn how to ground yourself before engaging so that you can advocate for your needs without escalating the situation.

    Tune in to hear:

    • Why you may feel disempowered during conflict—and how it shows up
    • The 3 common responses (attack, withdraw, people-please) and their impact
    • How to feel grounded, clear, and confident before you speak
    • How empowered communication helps you argue less and connect more

    Download the Conflict to Connection Guide to help you put this into action!

    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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    16 mins
  • Ep. 202 - The Busy Mom's Guide To Doing It All with Hannah Morgan
    Jun 3 2025

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    Feeling overwhelmed by the endless to-do list, mental load, and invisible labor of motherhood? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to keep doing it all on your own. In this episode, I’m joined by Hannah Morgan, founder of Heron House Management, to dive deep into practical, system-based solutions that help moms stop burning out and start building support—both inside and outside the home.

    We’re talking about real strategies for sharing the load, how to get your partner more involved without micromanaging, involving your kids and why outsourcing household management is not a luxury—it’s a smart move.

    Tune in to hear us chat about:

    • Why doing everything yourself isn’t sustainable—or necessary
    • How to shift from manager to true co-CEO of your household
    • Systems and tools that help reduce stress and increase productivity at home
    • How hiring a virtual house manager can help you reclaim your time and energy
    • What to do when your partner says, “Just give me a list”
    • The truth about the dollar value of the invisible work you’re already doing

    Whether you’re a working mom, stay-at-home mom, or somewhere in between, this episode will show you how to offload the mental load so you can stop surviving and start thriving.

    🔗 Resources Mentioned: Fair Play Method

    Connect with Hannah:

    Website: Heron House Management

    Podcast: De-Stress the Nest

    IG: @heronhousemanagement

    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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    39 mins
  • Ep. 201 - The 2 Words That Are More Impactful Than "I Love You" in Marriage
    May 29 2025

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    Are you craving deeper emotional connection, more intimacy, and stronger partnership in your marriage—especially while juggling motherhood?

    In this episode we’re diving into why “thank you” is more powerful than “I love you” when it comes to keeping your marriage strong and satisfying.

    Many women feel unseen and unappreciated by their spouses, especially under the weight of parenting and daily responsibilities. But did you know that gratitude—not just communication or love—is one of the strongest predictors of marital satisfaction?

    Whether you’re a mom feeling burnt out from doing it all or a wife longing to feel valued by your husband, this episode gives you practical ways to bring appreciation into your marriage. You'll also learn how to ask for gratitude without sounding like you're complaining or nagging.

    🎧 Listen in to discover:

    • Why “I love you” might not be enough to feel emotionally connected
    • How expressing (and receiving) appreciation impacts your relationship
    • The research-backed link between gratitude and marital satisfaction
    • Easy, daily ways to express gratitude that go beyond the basics
    • How to ask for appreciation in a way that builds intimacy—not tension

    If you want your marriage to feel more like a team—more respectful, connected, and joyful—this episode is a must-listen.

    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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    21 mins
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These are relevant & important topics that I have been so grateful to find & share with my fellow married Mama friends. Thank you for sharing on these topics & promoting the difficult conversations!

So relatable

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