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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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Wondering How to Rekindle a Relationship After Children? 3 Stages to “Cure” Lack of Intimacy after Baby | Ep. 34

Wondering How to Rekindle a Relationship After Children? 3 Stages to “Cure” Lack of Intimacy after Baby | Ep. 34

Are you feeling a distance between you and your partner after welcoming your little one? You're not alone. In this week’s episode, we delve into the real struggles of rebuilding intimacy after baby.

00:43:59  |   Sun 01 Dec 2024
Balancing Motherhood and Career: Overcoming Mom Guilt and Finding Purpose | Work Life Balance Mom | Ep. 33

Balancing Motherhood and Career: Overcoming Mom Guilt and Finding Purpose | Work Life Balance Mom | Ep. 33

Are you struggling to balance motherhood and career aspirations? You’re not alone. In this emotionally charged episode, we sit down with childbirth educator and doula, Hannah Gill, to unpack the deep…

00:51:27  |   Sun 24 Nov 2024
Feeling Left Out as a Dad? 4 Steps to Reconnect for a Happy Marriage after Baby | Fatherhood | Ep. 32

Feeling Left Out as a Dad? 4 Steps to Reconnect for a Happy Marriage after Baby | Fatherhood | Ep. 32

Parenthood changes everything, doesn’t it? Suddenly, life revolves around the baby, and for many dads, it can feel like they’ve been pushed into the background.

If you’ve ever felt sidelined, like …

00:37:35  |   Sun 17 Nov 2024
Resentment in Marriage: How Parenthood Brings up Old Wounds and Unresolved Issues | Fatherhood | Ep. 31

Resentment in Marriage: How Parenthood Brings up Old Wounds and Unresolved Issues | Fatherhood | Ep. 31

Resentment can be a silent weight in many relationships, and for parents, it often feels intensified.

In this episode, we dive into the roots of resentment in marriage, exploring how parenthood can…

00:45:35  |   Sun 10 Nov 2024
Worried About Your Wife's Fatigue? 4 Causes of Mom Burnout & Practical Ways to Support Her | Episode 30

Worried About Your Wife's Fatigue? 4 Causes of Mom Burnout & Practical Ways to Support Her | Episode 30

Curious about why your partner is so exhausted despite the help you offer?

This episode delves into the unseen layers of mom fatigue and provides compassionate strategies to help you support her be…

00:47:47  |   Sun 03 Nov 2024
Preparing for Motherhood? Cultivating a Flexible Mindset to Get Ready for a Baby | Embracing Change in a Blended Family | Coaching Session with Lexi | Ep. 29

Preparing for Motherhood? Cultivating a Flexible Mindset to Get Ready for a Baby | Embracing Change in a Blended Family | Coaching Session with Lexi | Ep. 29

Today's episode is another coaching session, where we discuss how to mentally prepare for motherhood and the arrival of a new family member.

Join me as I coach Lexi, a mom-to-be and stepmom of 2, t…

00:55:26  |   Sun 27 Oct 2024
The 3 Most Common Communication Issues in Relationships and Marriage after Baby and How to EASILY Fix them | Marriage Problems and Solutions | Episode 28

The 3 Most Common Communication Issues in Relationships and Marriage after Baby and How to EASILY Fix them | Marriage Problems and Solutions | Episode 28

Feeling disconnected in your relationship after having kids? You’re not alone.

In this episode, we get real about the communication struggles that many couples face after becoming parents. Parenthood…

00:35:13  |   Sun 20 Oct 2024
Having an Identity Crisis as a Parent? 6 Strategies to Finding Yourself after Motherhood and Fatherhood to Maintain Your Marriage after Children | Matrescence | Patrescence | Episode 27

Having an Identity Crisis as a Parent? 6 Strategies to Finding Yourself after Motherhood and Fatherhood to Maintain Your Marriage after Children | Matrescence | Patrescence | Episode 27

Feeling lost in motherhood / fatherhood? You’re not alone.

In this episode, we have a warm but honest conversation regarding the struggle to keep a sense of self while being the best parent we can b…

01:06:27  |   Sun 13 Oct 2024
Feeling Unsupported as a Mom? Is it gaslighting or oversensitivity? Real Mom Support vs Expectations | Matrescence

Feeling Unsupported as a Mom? Is it gaslighting or oversensitivity? Real Mom Support vs Expectations | Matrescence

Have you ever felt unsupported as a mom?

Motherhood is tough, but what makes it even harder is when societal expectations are disguised as support.

If you’ve ever asked yourself, "Am I being too se…

00:25:46  |   Sun 06 Oct 2024
COACHING SESSION #1: Healing from Generational Sacrifice [Motherhood expectations | Working Mom | Mom Burnout] | Episode 25

COACHING SESSION #1: Healing from Generational Sacrifice [Motherhood expectations | Working Mom | Mom Burnout] | Episode 25

In this heart-opening episode, you’ll witness a live coaching session with Devan, a mother of two young children, who vulnerably shares her struggles around juggling motherhood, work, and personal fu…

00:53:09  |   Sun 29 Sep 2024
Feeling Loneliness in Motherhood? Here's why! [Gender Roles, Parenthood & Identity] | Episode 24

Feeling Loneliness in Motherhood? Here's why! [Gender Roles, Parenthood & Identity] | Episode 24

In today’s episode, we dive deep into the fascinating topic of the 'othering' of mothers, exploring how motherhood often creates a distinct separation from womanhood and even fatherhood.

Inspired …

00:39:01  |   Sun 22 Sep 2024
Healing Generational Trauma: Nervous System Regulation in Parenthood with Holly Logan | Episode 23

Healing Generational Trauma: Nervous System Regulation in Parenthood with Holly Logan | Episode 23

In this heartwarming episode, I welcome special guest Holly Logan, a master’s prepared nurse and family nurse practitioner, to explore the vital topic of nervous system regulation in parenthood.

Hol…

01:01:09  |   Sun 15 Sep 2024
Fostering Compassionate Family Culture to Promote Emotional Wellbeing | Cultivating Compassion in Parenthood Series (#5) | Episode 22

Fostering Compassionate Family Culture to Promote Emotional Wellbeing | Cultivating Compassion in Parenthood Series (#5) | Episode 22

Join me in this episode as we discuss how we can establish healthy family dynamics based on sturdy and explicit family values.

Learn how to create a positive family environment that nurtures emotion…

00:22:16  |   Sun 08 Sep 2024
Cultivating Compassion in Children [How to teach a child empathy, kindness and compassion] | Episode 21

Cultivating Compassion in Children [How to teach a child empathy, kindness and compassion] | Episode 21

Do you ever wonder how to teach your child to be more compassionate and kind?

In this episode, we dive into the heart of raising empathetic children by exploring the powerful role modeling plays in t…

00:16:27  |   Sun 01 Sep 2024
Compassionate Communication for Couples: Building Stronger Relationships after Parenthood [Cultivating Compassion in Parenthood Series #3] | Episode 20

Compassionate Communication for Couples: Building Stronger Relationships after Parenthood [Cultivating Compassion in Parenthood Series #3] | Episode 20

Do you ever feel like parenthood has impacted how you connect with your partner? 

In this episode, I break down how we can foster compassionate communication in our relationship, even when we’re exh…

00:34:18  |   Sun 25 Aug 2024
Cultivating Self-Compassion as a Parent: Overcoming Perfectionism and Parental Guilt [Cultivating Compassion in Parenthood Series] | Episode 19

Cultivating Self-Compassion as a Parent: Overcoming Perfectionism and Parental Guilt [Cultivating Compassion in Parenthood Series] | Episode 19

Do you find that though you may be quite good at comforting friends, you are very harsh on yourself and your perceived parental failings?

Might you possibly be carrying the belief that if you are ha…

00:18:24  |   Sun 18 Aug 2024
The Power of Compassion in Parenting: Nurture Yourself, Your Partner, and Your Children [Cultivating Compassion in Parenthood Series] | Episode 18

The Power of Compassion in Parenting: Nurture Yourself, Your Partner, and Your Children [Cultivating Compassion in Parenthood Series] | Episode 18

Do you ever find yourself overwhelmed with guilt, feeling like you’re too hard on yourself as a parent or partner? Trust me, you’re not alone. 

In this first episode of the special August series on …

00:17:04  |   Sun 11 Aug 2024
The Compassion Gap: Why we can’t let go of our parental expectations though we can support parent friends (Mom Guilt | Dad Guilt) | Episode 17

The Compassion Gap: Why we can’t let go of our parental expectations though we can support parent friends (Mom Guilt | Dad Guilt) | Episode 17

Are you struggling with mom guilt or dad guilt and finding it hard to be kind to yourself even though you are kind to other parent friends?

In this episode, I dive deep into:

 

🔹 The roots of paren…

00:23:56  |   Sun 04 Aug 2024
Struggling with Self-Criticism as a Parent? 6 Steps to Overcome Parental Guilt and Shame (Mom Guilt | Dad Guilt) | Episode 16

Struggling with Self-Criticism as a Parent? 6 Steps to Overcome Parental Guilt and Shame (Mom Guilt | Dad Guilt) | Episode 16

Do you have a voice in your head telling you are not enough?

Do you, too, have these days where you feel like you are failing at parenthood?

Are there days that you feel you were not cut out to be …

00:23:20  |   Sun 28 Jul 2024
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From "It Takes a Village" to Raising Children Alone (How rigid parenting may be contributing to parental burnout) | Episode 15

Remember when we had a village to support us in our parenting journey?

Do you, too, wonder how the tables have turned so that we are now shamed for wanting help from our kin, being told that "It's ou…

00:30:49  |   Sun 21 Jul 2024
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