The Marriage & Motherhood Podcast
If you're a mama whose marriage has become increasingly disconnected and difficult after kids, this podcast is for you. Join host Michelle Purta each week as she has open and honest conversations about what it takes to have a successful and healthy marriage focusing on healthy communication and deep connection.
While mom life can feel rewarding, it can also feel like losing yourself. You trade in your self care for self sacrifice and your marriage takes a backseat or no seat at all as you juggle this crazy life where it feels like all you do is chores, take care of the kids, and work.
Well, here is the space where you get to be reminded that you don't have to choose between being a good mom and having a great marriage. Being happily married is a skill and skills can be learned, so tune in weekly to get your dose of how to upgrade your experience of marriage through motherhood!
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The Marriage & Motherhood Podcast
Ep. 245 - Planning the Holidays as a Team: The Conversation Every Couple Needs
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You don’t have to dread the holidays.
Most couples enter the holiday season with good intentions—but end up buried under the mental load, family expectations, and endless to-do lists that leave them feeling resentful and disconnected.
In this episode, I'm sharing the exact conversation you can have with your partner to plan the holidays as a team instead of as stressed-out parents. You’ll learn how to align your values before diving into logistics, set realistic expectations, and avoid repeating the same stressful patterns every year.
You’ll also hear sample scripts, boundary phrases, and a complete 12-point agenda for planning your holiday season—from setting your vision and budget to dividing responsibilities and protecting couple time.
By the end, you’ll have everything you need to turn the holidays into a season that strengthens your marriage, not one that tests it.
In this episode:
- Why holiday stress magnifies your current relationship dynamics
- How to use Michelle’s P.E.A.C.E. Method to plan with your partner
- The 12 key conversation points every couple should cover
- How to set boundaries with family (without guilt)
- What to do differently this year to feel calm, connected, and aligned
Resources mentioned:
- Download the The Holiday Planning Conversation Agenda PDF here!
- Watch the The #1 Conversation Couples Need to Have (Free Masterclass) here!
- Book a Clarity Call here!
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