Marriage, Motherhood & the Messy Middle; What happens when the therapist gets real
Carrie Cohen
66 episodes
4 days ago
Sometimes life flips the script with a single call. Carrie gets candid about becoming a full-time caregiver overnight, canceling a dream trip, and learning to lead with nervous system wisdom instead of hustle. We explore how sudden shifts trigger fight, flight, and, if unmanaged, the slide into shutdown—and how to use simple, compassionate practices to climb back toward safety. This is practical, lived psychology: choosing the next true step, protecting capacity, and honoring the grief that c...
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Sometimes life flips the script with a single call. Carrie gets candid about becoming a full-time caregiver overnight, canceling a dream trip, and learning to lead with nervous system wisdom instead of hustle. We explore how sudden shifts trigger fight, flight, and, if unmanaged, the slide into shutdown—and how to use simple, compassionate practices to climb back toward safety. This is practical, lived psychology: choosing the next true step, protecting capacity, and honoring the grief that c...
Episode 50: The Perfectionism Trap: How It’s Sabotaging Your Marriage and What to Do About It
Marriage, Motherhood & the Messy Middle; What happens when the therapist gets real
18 minutes
1 year ago
Episode 50: The Perfectionism Trap: How It’s Sabotaging Your Marriage and What to Do About It
Is your need for perfection quietly destroying your relationship? In this eye-opening episode, I'm diving deep into the hidden connection between perfectionism, anxiety, and the health of your marriage. If you've ever felt exhausted trying to maintain the "perfect" relationship or found yourself constantly critiquing your partner (or yourself), this conversation is for you. Together, we'll explore: The surprising way perfectionism creates an anxiety cycle in relationships (and why trying hard...
Marriage, Motherhood & the Messy Middle; What happens when the therapist gets real
Sometimes life flips the script with a single call. Carrie gets candid about becoming a full-time caregiver overnight, canceling a dream trip, and learning to lead with nervous system wisdom instead of hustle. We explore how sudden shifts trigger fight, flight, and, if unmanaged, the slide into shutdown—and how to use simple, compassionate practices to climb back toward safety. This is practical, lived psychology: choosing the next true step, protecting capacity, and honoring the grief that c...
