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The Parenthood and Relationship Podcast | Matrescence | Relationship after baby | Motherhood life

The Parenthood and Relationship Podcast, hosted by clinical-counseling psychologist and parenthood coach Markella Kaplani, offers a deep exploration of the emotional and psychological challenges of becoming a parent. Diving into topics like matrescence, patrescence, and the loss of identity, this podcast is designed to provide holistic, compassionate insights for those looking to navigate the complex dynamics of parenthood and relationships. With weekly 10-minute episodes focused on personal growth, overcoming parental guilt, and strengthening family bonds, it invites listeners to join a supportive community dedicated to personal and relational fulfillment.

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Update frequency
every 7 days
Average duration
32 minutes
Episodes
75
Years Active
2024 - 2025
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Unhappy Marriage After Baby? Rebuilding Emotional Closeness in Parenthood Using Love Languages | Ep. 54

Unhappy Marriage After Baby? Rebuilding Emotional Closeness in Parenthood Using Love Languages | Ep. 54

What if the problem isn’t your partner… but that you’re both trying to love each other in old ways that no longer fit?

In this gentle and reflective episode of The Parenthood and Relationship Podca…

00:17:38  |   Sun 20 Apr 2025
When Love Gets Lost in Translation: Navigating Mismatched Love Languages in Parenthood | Ep. 53

When Love Gets Lost in Translation: Navigating Mismatched Love Languages in Parenthood | Ep. 53

You’re doing your best—making lunches, folding laundry, handling bedtime routines.

Yet, something feels off. Your partner seems distant, and despite your efforts, the emotional connection is missi…

00:19:48  |   Sun 13 Apr 2025
Love Language Not Working Anymore? How Parenthood, Stress, and Identity Shifts Change Emotional Needs in Marriage and Long-Term Relationships | Ep. 52

Love Language Not Working Anymore? How Parenthood, Stress, and Identity Shifts Change Emotional Needs in Marriage and Long-Term Relationships | Ep. 52

Have you ever thought, “Why doesn’t love feel the same anymore?”
Maybe you used to love hugs, long talks, or sweet texts… but now, you just want someone to do the dishes or give you five minutes alon…

00:23:10  |   Sun 06 Apr 2025
Postpartum Identity Crisis? How to Reignite Joy and Purpose in Small Doses | Ep. 51

Postpartum Identity Crisis? How to Reignite Joy and Purpose in Small Doses | Ep. 51

There’s a version of you that no one sees anymore—not because she’s gone, but because life got so loud and she got so quiet.

In today’s episode, we sit down with that forgotten part of you and whis…

00:17:28  |   Sun 30 Mar 2025
Got Pelvic Floor Pain After Birth? Uncovering Hidden Postpartum Trauma & The Effect on Our Relationship with Lynn Schulte | Ep. 50

Got Pelvic Floor Pain After Birth? Uncovering Hidden Postpartum Trauma & The Effect on Our Relationship with Lynn Schulte | Ep. 50

Have you ever wondered if your back pain, discomfort during intimacy, or even that nagging feeling that “something’s just off” might be rooted in your birth experience — even if it happened years ago…

00:52:50  |   Sun 23 Mar 2025
Reinvent Yourself After Parenthood: Embracing The Identity Shift | Matrescence | Paretrence | Ep. 49

Reinvent Yourself After Parenthood: Embracing The Identity Shift | Matrescence | Paretrence | Ep. 49

Have you ever caught yourself thinking, “Who even am I anymore?”

 

Between sleepless nights, endless responsibilities, and taking care of everyone else, you may feel like you got lost somewhere along…

00:14:51  |   Sun 16 Mar 2025
Why Parenthood Feels So Lonely (Even When You're Never Alone) | ReDiscovering You Series [⅔] | Ep. 48

Why Parenthood Feels So Lonely (Even When You're Never Alone) | ReDiscovering You Series [⅔] | Ep. 48

Have you ever felt lonely even with your partner sitting across from you or your child snuggled in your arms? Parenthood changes everything—including how connected you feel in your relationships.

M…

00:25:08  |   Sun 09 Mar 2025
Feeling Lost After Kids? How to Rediscover Yourself in Parenthood | Matrescence | Patrescence | Ep. 47 | [Rediscover You Series 1/3]

Feeling Lost After Kids? How to Rediscover Yourself in Parenthood | Matrescence | Patrescence | Ep. 47 | [Rediscover You Series 1/3]

You know that moment—you’re cleaning up after your kids, scrolling on your phone, and suddenly it hits you: “Who even am I anymore?”

Maybe you used to have hobbies, dreams, and interests. But now, yo…

00:31:01  |   Sun 02 Mar 2025
From Crisis to Connection: Andrea Smith on Navigating Parenting & Marriage Challenges | Ep. 46

From Crisis to Connection: Andrea Smith on Navigating Parenting & Marriage Challenges | Ep. 46

Parenting can push even the strongest marriages to their limits. In this deeply moving episode, Andrea Smith opens up about navigating parenthood stress while facing family challenges that tested her…

00:49:28  |   Sun 23 Feb 2025
Rethinking Parenthood: Emotional Resilience and Balance in Parenting | Gentle Parenting | Ep 45

Rethinking Parenthood: Emotional Resilience and Balance in Parenting | Gentle Parenting | Ep 45

In this episode, we explore the drastic changes in parenting styles over the years. The shift from the tough love approach of past generations to today's hyper-aware and overly-involved parenting has…

00:32:58  |   Sun 16 Feb 2025
Perfect Parent Syndrome? Attachment Theory on the Dangers of Perfect Parenting vs. Good Enough Parenting | Learn Positive Parenting Tips | Ep. 44

Perfect Parent Syndrome? Attachment Theory on the Dangers of Perfect Parenting vs. Good Enough Parenting | Learn Positive Parenting Tips | Ep. 44

We all want to do our best as parents, but perfect parenting might not be the gift we think it is. In fact, striving to be a perfect mother or a perfect father can actually create struggles for our k…

00:31:17  |   Sun 09 Feb 2025
Communication Breakdowns After Baby: Why Couples Stop Talking & How to Fix It | Ep. 43

Communication Breakdowns After Baby: Why Couples Stop Talking & How to Fix It | Ep. 43

Feeling distant from your partner after having a baby? You’re not alone. Many couples struggle with communication breakdowns after becoming parents, leaving them feeling disconnected, unheard, and ev…

00:49:24  |   Sun 02 Feb 2025
Overcoming Motherhood Rage: The Matrescence Journey to Healing with Sami Evanson | Ep. 42

Overcoming Motherhood Rage: The Matrescence Journey to Healing with Sami Evanson | Ep. 42

Motherhood can be beautiful, but it can also bring unexpected challenges like postpartum rage—a raw and often unspoken aspect of the matrescence journey. In this heartfelt episode, we dive deep into …

00:56:59  |   Sun 26 Jan 2025
Feeling Anxious After Baby? How to Recognize and Manage Postpartum Anxiety | Ep. 41

Feeling Anxious After Baby? How to Recognize and Manage Postpartum Anxiety | Ep. 41

Postpartum anxiety affects 1 in 5 mothers, yet many don’t realize what’s happening. You’re not alone, and you’re not failing. Anxiety in new parenthood can feel like an unrelenting fire alarm, keepin…

00:33:23  |   Sun 19 Jan 2025
Signs of Drifting Apart in a Relationship: 6-Step Framework to Bridge the Emotional Distance in Parenthood | Ep. 40

Signs of Drifting Apart in a Relationship: 6-Step Framework to Bridge the Emotional Distance in Parenthood | Ep. 40

Are you worried that your relationship is drifting apart after becoming parents? You’re not alone. Parenthood changes everything, including the way we connect with our partners. In this episode, I di…

00:32:41  |   Sun 12 Jan 2025
Reparent Yourself: Befriending Your Inner Critic to Achieve Gentle Parenting & Heal Generational Trauma | Ep. 39

Reparent Yourself: Befriending Your Inner Critic to Achieve Gentle Parenting & Heal Generational Trauma | Ep. 39

Parenthood isn’t just about raising kids – it’s about rewriting your relationship with yourself.

In this transformative episode, we explore how gentle parenting starts from within.

If you’ve ever…

00:49:39  |   Sun 05 Jan 2025
Motherhood, Boundaries, and Breaking Generational Patterns: Identity, Anxiety, & Letting Go of Control with Gavie Remaly | Coaching Session #4 | Ep. 38

Motherhood, Boundaries, and Breaking Generational Patterns: Identity, Anxiety, & Letting Go of Control with Gavie Remaly | Coaching Session #4 | Ep. 38

In this coaching session, we explore the complexities of motherhood, identity shifts, and breaking generational patterns with Gavie Remaly, boundaries advocate and host of The Blissfully Bold Podcast

00:57:08  |   Mon 30 Dec 2024
The 4 Types of Connection & Ways to Rekindle the Romance with Dr. Adam Dorsay | Ep. 37

The 4 Types of Connection & Ways to Rekindle the Romance with Dr. Adam Dorsay | Ep. 37

In this insightful episode, we dive into the art of cultivating connection with Dr. Adam Dorsay, licensed psychologist, executive coach, and author of Super Psyched. This conversation is packed with …

01:11:14  |   Sun 22 Dec 2024
5 Steps to Reset Parental Burnout | Parenting Burnout Symptoms & Treatment | Ep. 36

5 Steps to Reset Parental Burnout | Parenting Burnout Symptoms & Treatment | Ep. 36

Parenting is one of the most fulfilling roles, but let’s face it—it’s also one of the most exhausting. If you’ve ever felt completely drained or like you’re barely keeping up, you might be experienci…

00:36:16  |   Sun 15 Dec 2024
How to be a Great Parent: Forgive YOUR Parents Using my 5-Step Formula! | Effective Parenting | Ep. 35

How to be a Great Parent: Forgive YOUR Parents Using my 5-Step Formula! | Effective Parenting | Ep. 35

Do you ever feel like old wounds from your childhood and resentment toward your parents are getting in the way of you being a great parent?

Many people struggle with the question of how to forgive …

00:43:03  |   Sun 08 Dec 2024
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