Why Couples Drift Apart and How to Reconnect w/ Therapist Zara Arshad

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, we dive into one of the most important, and often unspoken, challenges in relationships: staying emotionally connected, especially after becoming parents.Joined by our guest Zara Arshad, MSc, RP, CC-PMH, couples therapist, authour and @the.couples.couch on instagram, we unpack why so many couples struggle with communication, intimacy, and emotional regulation once life gets busier and more demanding. She explains how relationship problems don’t live inside individuals, but within the dynamic between them — and why learning to understand triggers, name emotions, and relate as co-parents is key to long-term connection.Together, the conversation explores practical ways to rebuild closeness, intimacy, and connection from seeking support early to focusing on small, everyday acts of love that strengthen resilience over time. The episode closes with a powerful reminder: the way we care for our relationships doesn’t just shape our partnerships, it models emotional health for our children and helps us find more bliss in the present.Join us on the journey to finding your bliss. ✨Follow along on socials @anandaelixirsDiscover Shroom Soda® at anandaelixirs.comFind Zara at https://myottawatherapist.com/ and at @the.couples.couch