You’re in the same room, but it feels like miles apart.
You love your partner, but you feel more like co-managers than a couple.
Sound familiar?
In this episode, Chelsea and Mike get real about the signs of emotional disconnection that show up after having a baby, often quietly and gradually. From scorekeeping and silence to intimacy struggles and the nervous system overload no one warns you about, they unpack what drifting apart really looks like and why it’s not a sign you’re broken.
If you’re sitting on opposite ends of the couch, wondering how you got here—or how to get back—this episode is for you.
You’ll hear:
How emotional disconnect shows up in everyday life
Why resentment and avoidance don’t mean you’ve “fallen out of love”
Tools to start reconnecting without pressure or blame
A powerful reframe: “The story I’m telling myself is…”
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You’re not alone. And you don’t have to stay disconnected.
Tell us what you thought of the episode: chelsea@postpartumtogether.com