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.
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.
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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…
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 …
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 …
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 …
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…
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 …
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…