48: The Impact of Parenting on Relationships with Autumn Fowler

This is a must-listen for all parents! The transition to parenthood is one of the most challenging times on couples. Have you struggled with any of the following?:Fair division of labor, carrying the mental load, the roommate phase, prioritizing your relationship, making time for date nights, etc? Then this episode is for you! In this episode I talk to Relationship Therapist & Coach, Autumn Fowler of @thenestcounselling_ about the following topics. About Autumn (00:00) How to prepare your relationship for parenthood (02:00) Common struggle couples face (04:00) The roommate phase (06:00) Intimacy & Sex as new parents (11:00) Feeling shame (15:00) Frequency of Sex & expectations (19:00) Why most couples seek counseling (21:00) Setting boundaries with family members (23:00) Q&AHow important are date nights? (24:00)Making time for self care (29:00) Getting rid of mom guilt (31:00) When you aren't on the same page (34:00) The division of labor (38:00) When couples should seek counseling (42:00) Releasing the stigma of counseling (44:00) Advice for first time parents & parents with littles (46:00) Follow Autumn on IG @thenestcounseling_. Head to her website nestcounseling.ca and use code MamaProject10 for 10% off any of her services! Connect with Kristine:Email - [email protected] - @birth.injury.coachYouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@kristine.mamaprojectSubscribe to receive my weekly emails - https://mamaproject.myflodesk.com/mailinglist