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.
Do you constantly wonder how to be the perfect mother? Has it become your life’s mission to balance motherhood and career? Or are you a stay-at-home mom feeling the pressure to be perfect because you…
Are you constantly seeking the "perfect" way to parent?
📖 Do you find yourself trying to be the informed parent you envisioned but utterly confused with the conflicting advice you get from parentin…
Ever felt sidelined by your partner after becoming parents? 🚸
Do they no longer ask what you need or appreciate what you do? 💔
Does love feel taken for granted?
In this episode of the Parenthood a…
Does becoming a mom mean that we have to lose ourselves and our passions?
🎙️ For many of us who thought that our multi-faceted interests would fade as we stepped into motherhood on account of our dee…
Dealing with toddler tantrums can feel overwhelming, but there are gentle, effective strategies to help.
In this episode, we explore:
👉 Understanding the triggers behind an emotional meltdown
👉 Th…
Parenthood and the responsibilities of parenting change us and define our relationship with our partners from the time we become parents.
This is not synonymous with having relationship problems af…
Can great joy come with a deep sense of loss?
In this episode, we begin the conversation around processing grief and loss in motherhood.
The transition into motherhood comes with hidden grief; mo…
In today’s episode we talk about the effects of play on child development. More specifically, we get into how play impacts child development.
We first see the different types of play, how each helps…
It is quite common for couples to lose their edge as they enter parenthood.
If you have even felt like your relationship has changed after having kids or that the parenting challenges are getting in…
As mothers, we are quite familiar with feelings of guilt and inadequacy, which can deeply impact our emotional well-being and relationships. This episode unpacks the nuances of mom guilt versus mom s…
Becoming a father is a process, and this has a name: patrescence. Men, just like women, go through a massive transformation in their identity as they step into fatherhood.
Because this is not acknowl…
In this episode, we reflect on how our changing identity and internal struggle with our inner child influence our parenting and potentially lead to us acting in ways we are not proud of despite our b…
Do you ever wonder how relationships change after having kids?
How does parenthood affect marriage?
In today’s episode, we discuss how to save your marriage from parenthood; at the very least we …
Welcome to the first episode of "The Parenthood & Relationship Podcast," where we discuss the profound transformation of parenthood and how this affects us as individuals and as a couple.
The topi…
Looking for a haven for understanding the complex dynamics of becoming a parent and evolving relationships? You’ve arrived!
The Parenthood and Relationship Podcast delves into the psychology of pa…