My guest on this episode of the Gotcha Mama podcast is mom, wife, and super smart, no-nonsense marriage coach for moms, Michelle Purta.

Michelle gives some amazing advice on how to navigate a healthy marriage with little kids running around the house.

She is on a mission to help moms empower themselves to create the marriage they want, so they can have a thriving relationship. Even while raising young kids.

She believes that you can have the partnership, connection, and joy that you desire as a mom.

I thought it was timely that the original release date for this episode is right after Valentine’s Day. Valentine’s Day happens to be one of my least favorite holidays. ‘Cause it’s a sham, my friend! It’s really is just a ploy by card and candy companies to make more money.

You should genuinely show and tell people how much you love and appreciate them EVERY. DAY. OKAY? Okay. Cue conversation about effective communication and connection in your marriage…

We haven’t talked much about marriage on the show yet, and well, it’s TIME!!

More about the guest

Michelle Purta is happily married and she and her husband have two boys – one who is her stepson, with a little girl on the way this Spring.

She’s passionate about helping moms become happier in their marriage using a life coaching approach.

Her parents didn’t have healthy communication or a solid foundation together. And as a result, Michelle carried that example into every relationship she had.

Once she became a mom, she quickly lost herself, like many moms do. And found her marriage becoming disconnected.

For years, she put in a lot of inner work to unlearn what she observed in her childhood in her parent’s relationship. She deeply wanted her children to have a strong foundation to work from. And to enjoy her marriage.

Now she empowers moms to be happier in their marriages by being authentically themselves!

Michelle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/herconnectedfamily

Website: www.michellepurta.com

We talk about

• Why she decided to become a marriage coach for moms
• How to realistically prioritize your marriage WHILE raising little kids 
• Examples of healthy boundaries and why they are so important in a marriage 
• Practical tips for engaging in meaningful connection with your spouse even when you’re exhausted
• Ways you can keep moving forward and continue to grow within your marriage once you get to a healthy place

Links & Resources

Marriage & Motherhood Facebook Group

More about the Gotcha Mama Podcast:

The Gotcha Mama Podcast is where we share honest stories of the joys and struggles of mom-life with young kids.

Each week host Amanda Bennett interviews a mom about topics ranging from awkwardly making mom friends, to chasing BIG dreams and finding purpose, to managing crippling anxiety and depression. You’ll hear stories from moms like you with the purpose to inspire, encourage, and entertain you.

We understand that motherhood can be lonely and make you doubt yourself. The Gotcha Mama Podcast exists to let you know that you are not alone as a busy mom of young kiddos, no matter what you’re dealing with.

The show is all about tearing down our insecurities as moms by honestly sharing our stories and a little of what we’ve learned along the way.

We believe it’s a whole lot better riding the rollercoaster of motherhood together!

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