107 - How to Reconnect with Your Partner Without Turning Them into a Project
The Life Coach for Working Moms PodcastShow Notes
You're great at planning the things that matter. The calendar, the meals, the kids' activities. So why does your relationship keep getting whatever time is left over, which is usually none?
In this episode, we're tackling a question that comes up often in coaching: Is it okay to set a goal around my marriage? If the idea of being intentional about your relationship feels weirdly clinical, or you're worried about turning your partnership into a project, this one's for you.
You'll hear why wanting to reconnect isn't a sign something is broken, why scheduling connection time isn't unromantic (it's just realistic), and how to think about your relationship the same way you'd think about carving out one-on-one time with your kids: with intention, not perfection.
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🔗 Links & Resources:
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Episode 106 - The Mental Load: Why Your Brain Won't Turn Off at Night
Sex Talks: The Five Conversations That Will Transform Your Love Life
1:1 Coaching with Katelyn
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