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In this episode, we’re diving deep into a topic that often gets misunderstood—boundaries in marriage. If you've ever felt resentful, disrespected, or just plain burned out in your relationship, there's a high chance that a boundary is either missing or unclear.

Tune in to hear me share:

• What boundaries actually are (hint: they’re not ultimatums or punishments!)
• Why healthy communication boundaries prevent recurring conflict
• 5 key types of boundaries every couple needs:
  1. Emotional
  2. Time
  3. Conflict
  4. Family & In-law
  5. Digital & Privacy
• Real-life examples of what healthy vs. unhealthy boundaries look like
• How to tell if a boundary is missing (and what to do about it)
• Tips for setting boundaries without starting a fight

Whether you’re feeling like roommates or are simply ready to level up your relationship, this episode will help you reconnect and protect your peace.

Ready to get support? Book a clarity call with me here!

Thank you for listening!

If you resonated with this episode and you're ready to break the cycles you've noticed in your marriage, reach out by booking a clarity call to become a client! https://michellepurta.as.me/clarity

Connect and send a message letting me know what you took away from this episode: @michellepurtacoaching and follow me on threads @michellepurtacoaching!

If you would like to support this show, please rate and review the show, and share it with people you know would love this show too!

Additional Resources:

• Ready to put a stop to the arguments in your marriage? Watch this free masterclass - The #1 Conversation Married Couples Need To Have (But Aren't)
• Want to handle conflict with more confidence? Download this free workbook!
• Wanna make communication feel easy and stop feeling like roommates so you can bring back the romance and excitement into your marriage? Learn more about how coaching here!

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If you are raising gluten-free kids or suspect your child may need to transition into the gluten-free lifestyle, in this episode I chat with Carrie Saunders from The Gluten-Free Engineer to discuss how she has navigated life learning she has Celiac late in life and as a mom of 3 boys who all have Celiac disease.

During the episode, she shares her personal and parenting journey from years of misdiagnosis to becoming an empowering resource for families navigating the gluten-free lifestyle.

If you’re a busy mom dealing with mystery symptoms in your child (or yourself), or just starting to suspect gluten could be a culprit, this episode will give you clarity and practical tips to help you thrive in this new lifestyle.

What We Cover:

• Signs and symptoms of Celiac in both adults and children
• Why gluten may be affecting your child’s mood, sleep, skin, and behavior
• How going gluten-free changed their family’s health (and their entire kitchen!)
• Navigating school events, parties, and restaurants as a gluten-free family
• The emotional side of diagnosis: grief, overwhelm, and reclaiming joy
• Easy gluten-free swaps and Carrie's crowd-pleasing chocolate cake recipe

Connect with Carrie!

Listen to her podcast The Gluten Free Engineer!

Join her FB Group The Gluten Free Engineer!

Subscribe to her YouTube channel for delicious recipes! I personally recommend checking out her chocolate cake, it is SO good!

Thank you for listening!

If you're ready to break the cycles you've noticed in your marriage, reach out by booking a clarity call to become a client! https://michellepurta.as.me/clarity

Connect and send a message letting me know what you took away from this episode: @michellepurtacoaching and follow me on threads @michellepurtacoaching!

If you would like to support this show, please rate and review the show, and share it with people you know would love this show too!

Additional Resources:

• Ready to put a stop to the arguments in your marriage? Watch this free masterclass - The #1 Conversation Married Couples Need To Have (But Aren't)
• Want to handle conflict with more confidence? Download this free workbook!
• Wanna make communication feel easy and stop feeling like roommates so you can bring back the romance and excitement into your marriage? Learn more about how coaching here!
  
  

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Are your kids the center of your world—but your marriage feels more like a roommate situation?

In this episode, we're talking about one of the hardest but most important truths for moms to hear: your marriage has to be a priority—even after kids.

It’s so easy to pour everything into motherhood and assume your relationship can wait. But the truth is, every time you put your marriage on the backburner without circling back to reconnect, you're creating more distance—and that gap only grows with time.

Tune in to learn:

• Why your marriage should come before your kids (yes, really)
• How society glorifies child-centered parenting and why it's hurting your relationship
• What your kids actually need from you and your partner

If your marriage has lost its spark and you’re ready to shift the dynamic, this is your sign to do something about it—starting now.

Create your marriage vision here!
Book a clarity call to get personalized support here!

Thank you for listening!

If you resonated with this episode and you're ready to break the cycles you've noticed in your marriage, reach out by booking a clarity call to become a client! https://michellepurta.as.me/clarity

Connect and send a message letting me know what you took away from this episode: @michellepurtacoaching and follow me on threads @michellepurtacoaching!

If you would like to support this show, please rate and review the show, and share it with people you know would love this show too!

Additional Resources:

• Ready to put a stop to the arguments in your marriage? Watch this free masterclass - The #1 Conversation Married Couples Need To Have (But Aren't)
• Want to handle conflict with more confidence? Download this free workbook!
• Wanna make communication feel easy and stop feeling like roommates so you can bring back the romance and excitement into your marriage? Learn more about how coaching here!

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Can you be a high-achieving woman and still have a thriving, supportive marriage? Absolutely. In this episode, I am joined by Christian Life Coach Melanie Birkey to talk about what it really takes to balance ambition and marriage in a modern relationship. Melanie shares her personal journey of overcoming burnout, healing limiting beliefs, and redefining what partnership looks like when both partners are driven and raising a family.

Whether you're trying to balance entrepreneurship, motherhood, marriage—or all three—this conversation will give you the mindset shifts and practical tools to break free from outdated roles, create your own family systems, and honor both your success and your softness.

What You’ll Learn:

• Common marriage challenges ambitious women face—and how to overcome them
• How to stop performing old roles that no longer fit you
• The key to partnership when gender roles are reversed or redefined
• How to master yourself to improve your marriage—without waiting for your partner to change
• Ways to manage energy and burnout through receiving and softening
• Navigating judgment from your community and choosing authenticity over approval

Connect with Melanie:

Facebook group: Faith, Freedom & Fulfillment
Website: www.melaniebirky.com
Sign up for her Changing the Relationship with Yourself Challenge here!

Thank you for listening!

If you resonated with this episode and you're ready to break the cycles you've noticed in your marriage, reach out by booking a clarity call to become a client! https://michellepurta.as.me/clarity

Connect and send a message letting me know what you took away from this episode: @michellepurtacoaching and follow me on threads @michellepurtacoaching!

If you would like to support this show, please rate and review the show, and share it with people you know would love this show too!

Additional Resources:

• Ready to put a stop to the arguments in your marriage? Watch this free masterclass - The #1 Conversation Married Couples Need To Have (But Aren't)
• Want to handle conflict with more confidence? Download this free workbook!
• Wanna make communication feel easy and stop feeling like roommates so you can bring back the romance and excitement into your marriage? Learn more about how coaching here!

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Tired of conversations with your partner turning into arguments? In this episode, I break down one of the most powerful marriage communication strategies: pivoting. Discover how to recognize when things are going sideways and exactly what to do instead. This skill is a game-changer for couples who want respectful communication, a stronger partnership and deeper connection.

This episode gives you a sneak peek into the tools my coaching clients learn to break the argument cycle.

If you’re a married mom who’s ready to improve communication and feel more like a team again, this is a must-listen.

Download the Conflict to Connection Guide to start transforming your communication today!

Thank you for listening!

If you resonated with this episode and you're ready to break the cycles you've noticed in your marriage, reach out by booking a clarity call to become a client! https://michellepurta.as.me/clarity

Connect and send a message letting me know what you took away from this episode: @michellepurtacoaching and follow me on threads @michellepurtacoaching!

If you would like to support this show, please rate and review the show, and share it with people you know would love this show too!

Additional Resources:

• Ready to put a stop to the arguments in your marriage? Watch this free masterclass - The #1 Conversation Married Couples Need To Have (But Aren't)
• Want to handle conflict with more confidence? Download this free workbook!
• Wanna make communication feel easy and stop feeling like roommates so you can bring back the romance and excitement into your marriage? Learn more about how coaching here!

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Add understanding your period to the list of things I wish I learned before my 30s.

In this episode I was joined by Anna Sneed, co-founder of The Agenda Period, to talk about the revolutionary tool every woman should be using: cycle syncing.

If you've ever felt like you're a different person each week or wished your husband just got what you needed—this episode is a must-listen.

Anna explains how understanding your cycle isn't just helpful for personal wellbeing—it’s a marriage-saving, self-awareness, self-acceptance tool! In this conversation, she breaks down the four phases of your cycle, how each one affects your energy, communication, productivity, and emotional needs—and how you can use that knowledge to set your partner and family up for success.

Resources Mentioned:

• Get the Cycle Syncing Sticker
• Download The Agenda Period App
• Free Period Planning Guide

Connect with Anna:

IG: @annasneed_empowermentcoach/@theagendaperiod

Thank you for listening!

If you resonated with this episode and you're ready to break the cycles you've noticed in your marriage, reach out by booking a clarity call to become a client! https://michellepurta.as.me/clarity

Connect and send a message letting me know what you took away from this episode: @michellepurtacoaching and follow me on threads @michellepurtacoaching!

If you would like to support this show, please rate and review the show, and share it with people you know would love this show too!

Additional Resources:

• Ready to put a stop to the arguments in your marriage? Watch this free masterclass - The #1 Conversation Married Couples Need To Have (But Aren't)
• Want to handle conflict with more confidence? Download this free workbook!
• Wanna make communication feel easy and stop feeling like roommates so you can bring back the romance and excitement into your marriage? Learn more about how coaching here!

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Do you ever walk away from an argument with your husband thinking, “Why did I say that?” or “Why didn’t I speak up for myself?” In this episode, I’m sharing the #1 shift that helps you feel more confident and calm during arguments—so you can stop reacting and start communicating in a way that creates a deeper connection and strengthens your partnership.

Whether you tend to shut down, blow up, or over-accommodate, you’ll learn how to ground yourself before engaging so that you can advocate for your needs without escalating the situation.

Tune in to hear:

• Why you may feel disempowered during conflict—and how it shows up
• The 3 common responses (attack, withdraw, people-please) and their impact
• How to feel grounded, clear, and confident before you speak
• How empowered communication helps you argue less and connect more

Download the Conflict to Connection Guide to help you put this into action!

Thank you for listening!

If you resonated with this episode and you're ready to break the cycles you've noticed in your marriage, reach out by booking a clarity call to become a client! https://michellepurta.as.me/clarity

Connect and send a message letting me know what you took away from this episode: @michellepurtacoaching and follow me on threads @michellepurtacoaching!

If you would like to support this show, please rate and review the show, and share it with people you know would love this show too!

Additional Resources:

• Ready to put a stop to the arguments in your marriage? Watch this free masterclass - The #1 Conversation Married Couples Need To Have (But Aren't)
• Want to handle conflict with more confidence? Download this free workbook!
• Wanna make communication feel easy and stop feeling like roommates so you can bring back the romance and excitement into your marriage? Learn more about how coaching here!

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Feeling overwhelmed by the endless to-do list, mental load, and invisible labor of motherhood? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to keep doing it all on your own. In this episode, I’m joined by Hannah Morgan, founder of Heron House Management, to dive deep into practical, system-based solutions that help moms stop burning out and start building support—both inside and outside the home.

We’re talking about real strategies for sharing the load, how to get your partner more involved without micromanaging, involving your kids and why outsourcing household management is not a luxury—it’s a smart move.

Tune in to hear us chat about:

• Why doing everything yourself isn’t sustainable—or necessary
• How to shift from manager to true co-CEO of your household
• Systems and tools that help reduce stress and increase productivity at home
• How hiring a virtual house manager can help you reclaim your time and energy
• What to do when your partner says, “Just give me a list”
• The truth about the dollar value of the invisible work you’re already doing

Whether you’re a working mom, stay-at-home mom, or somewhere in between, this episode will show you how to offload the mental load so you can stop surviving and start thriving.

🔗 Resources Mentioned: Fair Play Method

Connect with Hannah:

Website: Heron House Management

Podcast: De-Stress the Nest

IG: @heronhousemanagement

Thank you for listening!

If you resonated with this episode and you're ready to break the cycles you've noticed in your marriage, reach out by booking a clarity call to become a client! https://michellepurta.as.me/clarity

Connect and send a message letting me know what you took away from this episode: @michellepurtacoaching and follow me on threads @michellepurtacoaching!

If you would like to support this show, please rate and review the show, and share it with people you know would love this show too!

Additional Resources:

• Ready to put a stop to the arguments in your marriage? Watch this free masterclass - The #1 Conversation Married Couples Need To Have (But Aren't)
• Want to handle conflict with more confidence? Download this free workbook!
• Wanna make communication feel easy and stop feeling like roommates so you can bring back the romance and excitement into your marriage? Learn more about how coaching here!