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EPISODE · Jun 23, 2026 · 46 MIN

Ep. 303 - Marriage and Fatherhood with Mike Mendez

from Marriage & Motherhood - How To Reconnect With Your Spouse After Kids · host Michelle Purta, Mike Mendez

Let us know how you enjoyed this episode!Part of having a healthy partnership in marriage is understanding each other.As women, we often assume we have more challenges than men once we become parents but that doesn't negate any challenges that they may experience.In this episode, I am joined by Men's Coach and previous client of mine, Mike Mendez to chat about common struggles that men experience like the  invisible pressures they carry.Pressure to provide. Pressure to succeed. Pressure to stay strong. Pressure to put everyone else's needs ahead of their own.We discuss the inherited beliefs many men carry about work, money, fatherhood, and success, how those beliefs impact marriage, and what happens when men finally give themselves permission to question the scripts they've been living by.If you've ever wondered what is happening beneath the surface for your husband, this episode is for you.Things we discuss:- The pressure many men feel to be providers- How financial anxiety impacts marriage- Why success doesn't always lead to fulfillment- The inherited scripts that shape our decisions- The emotional struggles men often keep hidden- Why awareness is the first step toward changeConnect with Mike:https://mikemendezcoaching.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@mikemendezcoachinghttps://www.facebook.com/mikemendezcoachingThanks for listening!Connect and send a message letting me know what you took away from this episode: @michellepurtacoachingIf 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!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)Support the show

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