48: The Impact of Parenting on Relationships with Autumn Fowler

Mama Project Podcast | Pregnancy, Postpartum, Motherhood

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&A

• How 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!
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