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EPISODE · May 14, 2026 · 30 MIN

Ep.17 - Building the “Home Team”: Parenting Without Losing Your Marriage

from Shared Light · host JR and Dustie Rodriguez

This episode dives into the messy, beautiful evolution from couple to family. JR and Dustie reflect on their unexpected journey into parenthood, the tension between their very different upbringings, and the seasons where survival mode took over. Through humor, honesty, and hard‑won insight, they share how they rebuilt connection, created a united parenting approach, and learned to lead their family as one team—without losing themselves or each other.TakeawaysParenting challenges impact relationshipsCommunication and teamwork are essential in parentingMaintaining connection and prioritizing the relationship is crucialChapters00:00 Navigating Parenthood and Relationship Dynamics08:27 Parenting Styles and Conflict Resolution22:35 Intentional Connection and Prioritizing the Relationship30:48 Building a Unified Family Team

This episode dives into the messy, beautiful evolution from couple to family. JR and Dustie reflect on their unexpected journey into parenthood, the tension between their very different upbringings, and the seasons where survival mode took over. Through humor, honesty, and hard‑won insight, they share how they rebuilt connection, created a united parenting approach, and learned to lead their family as one team—without losing themselves or each other.TakeawaysParenting challenges impact relationshipsCommunication and teamwork are essential in parentingMaintaining connection and prioritizing the relationship is crucialChapters00:00 Navigating Parenthood and Relationship Dynamics08:27 Parenting Styles and Conflict Resolution22:35 Intentional Connection and Prioritizing the Relationship30:48 Building a Unified Family Team

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