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 52: Why Traditional Marriage Advice Fails & What You Really Need.
Marriage, Motherhood & the Messy Middle; What happens when the therapist gets real
16 minutes
12 months ago
Episode 52: Why Traditional Marriage Advice Fails & What You Really Need.
Are date nights, communication exercises, and scheduled intimacy leaving you feeling more disconnected than ever in your marriage? You’re not alone—and it’s not your fault. In this episode, I uncover why traditional marriage advice often backfires for strong, high-achieving women. We’ll dive deep into the real reasons you’re pulling away and why strategies like love languages and “just talk it out” miss the mark. Instead, I’ll show you what actually works to create lasting connection, startin...
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...
