EPISODE · Jun 19, 2025 · 1H 8M
Beyond the blame game- finding balance in parenting together
from Together- The Sacred We · host Michael Elliott and Courtney Wren
In this honest and highly practical episode of Together, Mike and Courtney unpack one of the most common—and triggering—topics in relationships: parenting conflict.Together, they explore the real roots of resentment, the role of masculine/feminine polarity in parenting, and how to move beyond blame into shared leadership and co-regulation.💡 Whether you’re co-parenting, solo parenting, or doing the deep healing of reparenting yourself, this conversation offers wisdom, strategy, and a whole lot of heart.🌀 You’ll learn:How traditional roles and polarity affect parenting harmonyWhy so many moms feel like they’re “doing it all”What biological AND cultural truths shape how we parentReal-world co-parenting strategies you can implement todayHow to restore respect, connection, and balance inside the Sacred WeChapters: 00:00 – Introduction to Sacred Relationships 01:15 – Today's Topic: Beyond the Blame Game 02:08 – Common Parenting Conflicts 03:27 – Understanding Gender Dynamics in Parenting 04:23 – The Impact of Parenting Styles on Children 08:12 – Polarization in Parenting Roles 15:49 – Biological Differences in Parenting 23:40 – The Role of Fathers in Child Development 37:26 – Co-Parenting Strategies 39:37 – Navigating Parenting Dynamics 40:16 – Balancing Boundaries and Nurturing 41:47 – The Role of the Masculine in Parenting 43:14 – Collaborative Parenting Strategies 57:41 – Practical Agreements for Co-Parenting 01:04:30 – Join Our Couples Community🎧 Listen now 🌿 Practice conscious partnership with us inside the Together Community → https://www.sacredrelating.com/👑Join the Initiated Man Waitlist → https://www.itsmikeelliott.com/initiated-man-waitlist🎙️Listen to our episode Killing The Nice Guy and The Nice Girlhttps://open.spotify.com/episode/4PFmUY8srPq31sdGtLHFUL?si=a602bf66f776420aDonation link 👇🙏🏼❤️🌏https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=VWHABJWZ749X4Email:[email protected]@courtneywren.comWebsite:www.sacredrelating.comwww.itsmikeelliott.comwww.courtneywren.comInstagram:@[email protected] MUSHROOM PRODUCTShttps://mindfulmeds.io/Get 15% off with promo code: TOGETHERTHE SKIN DEEP CARDShttps://shop.theskindeep.com/collections/allPromo Code: Together15
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In this honest and highly practical episode of Together, Mike and Courtney unpack one of the most common—and triggering—topics in relationships: parenting conflict.Together, they explore the real roots of resentment, the role of masculine/feminine polarity in parenting, and how to move beyond blame into shared leadership and co-regulation.💡 Whether you’re co-parenting, solo parenting, or doing the deep healing of reparenting yourself, this conversation offers wisdom, strategy, and a whole lot of heart.🌀 You’ll learn:How traditional roles and polarity affect parenting harmonyWhy so many moms feel like they’re “doing it all”What biological AND cultural truths shape how we parentReal-world co-parenting strategies you can implement todayHow to restore respect, connection, and balance inside the Sacred WeChapters: 00:00 – Introduction to Sacred Relationships 01:15 – Today's Topic: Beyond the Blame Game 02:08 – Common Parenting Conflicts 03:27 – Understanding Gender Dynamics in Parenting 04:23 – The Impact of Parenting Styles on Children 08:12 – Polarization in Parenting Roles 15:49 – Biological Differences in Parenting 23:40 – The Role of Fathers in Child Development 37:26 – Co-Parenting Strategies 39:37 – Navigating Parenting Dynamics 40:16 – Balancing Boundaries and Nurturing 41:47 – The Role of the Masculine in Parenting 43:14 – Collaborative Parenting Strategies 57:41 – Practical Agreements for Co-Parenting 01:04:30 – Join Our Couples Community🎧 Listen now 🌿 Practice conscious partnership with us inside the Together Community → https://www.sacredrelating.com/👑Join the Initiated Man Waitlist → https://www.itsmikeelliott.com/initiated-man-waitlist🎙️Listen to our episode Killing The Nice Guy and The Nice Girlhttps://open.spotify.com/episode/4PFmUY8srPq31sdGtLHFUL?si=a602bf66f776420aDonation link 👇🙏🏼❤️🌏https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=VWHABJWZ749X4Email:[email protected]@courtneywren.comWebsite:www.sacredrelating.comwww.itsmikeelliott.comwww.courtneywren.comInstagram:@[email protected] MUSHROOM PRODUCTShttps://mindfulmeds.io/Get 15% off with promo code: TOGETHERTHE SKIN DEEP CARDShttps://shop.theskindeep.com/collections/allPromo Code: Together15
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