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. 247 - The Fifth Shift: Why Women Feel So Tired and What Needs to Change
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The truth is—most modern women aren’t just working one shift. They’re working five.
Between managing households, raising kids, and keeping marriages afloat, it’s no wonder women are exhausted. In this episode, I share what the shifts are and I break down the concept of The Fifth Shift—the invisible labor of maintaining the health and connection of a marriage—and why it’s time to stop carrying it alone.
You’ll learn:
What the five “shifts” of modern motherhood and marriage actually are
Why the fifth shift (managing your marriage) often falls on women
How outdated conditioning still shapes relational imbalance today
Why partnership isn’t about being 50/50—it’s about awareness, capacity, and collaboration
Practical examples of how to rebalance responsibilities at home and in your marriage
You’ll walk away feeling seen, validated, and empowered to start creating more balance—without guilt or resentment.
If you’re ready to identify what needs to shift in your relationship so you can feel supported again, grab the Marriage 360 Review. It’ll help you assess your relationship, spot the imbalance, and open the door to real change.
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