Episode 46: “I Feel Like My Life has Changed and Yours Hasn’t” with Erin & Stephen Mitchell

Episode 46: “I Feel Like My Life has Changed and Yours Hasn’t” with Erin & Stephen Mitchell @couples.counseling.for.parents Having kids changes your relationship. If you have ever felt misunderstood, disconnected, exhausted, and resentful towards your partner- you’re not alone- and this episode is for you! Join Rachael and Erin & Stephen Mitchell, husband and wife duo & authors of the new book Too Tired to Fight, as they talk all about relationships, specifically relationships AFTER kids. Here’s what they discuss inside this episode: How and why having kids can change your relationship  Erin & Stephen share about their own relationship experience and struggles after kids The biggest struggles people have right after having a baby and why How to regulate your own emotions so you can communicate effectively with your partner Resentment- how to handle it and what to do about it  How to connect when you’re feeling exhausted & disconnected  Does all conflict have to be “bad”? When might it be time for therapy? Reshaping your frame of what connection is Sex & intimacy after kids  Will bed sharing ruin your marriage? The inspo behind their new book- Too Tired To Fight and how they wrote it together And so much more relationship advice! Erin and Stephen are the cofounders of Couples Counseling for Parents, a company focused on providing access to research-informed, psychologically sound online education for couples. Both have a clinical education—Stephen, a PhD in medical family therapy, and Erin, a master’s degree in counseling psychology—and they have a combined 23 years of experience providing counseling and education. They have been married for 16 years and have three kids. Mentioned in this episode: Too Tired to Fight: PREORDER NOW! Couples Counseling for Parents: The Podcast Erin and Stephen’s website for their workshops & membership: https://couplescounselingforparents.com/  Erin’s Instagram: @couples.counseling.for.parents If you enjoyed this episode, please rate 5⭐️ and write us a review! ⬇️ ✨For sleep support and resources, visit heysleepybaby.com and follow @heysleepybaby on Instagram! 😴☁️🤎✨ Rachael is a mom of 3, founder of Hey, Sleepy Baby, and the host of this podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices