48: The Impact of Parenting on Relationships with Autumn Fowler
Update: 2024-10-31
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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! 
Connect with Kristine:
- Email - kristine@mamaprojectllc.com
 - Instagram - @birth.injury.coach
 - YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@kristine.mamaproject
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