Marriage, Motherhood & the Messy Middle; What happens when the therapist gets real
Carrie Cohen
66 episodes
3 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 59: If Your Body Doesn't Feel Safe in Your Marriage, No Amount of Communication will Fix it.
Marriage, Motherhood & the Messy Middle; What happens when the therapist gets real
15 minutes
8 months ago
Episode 59: If Your Body Doesn't Feel Safe in Your Marriage, No Amount of Communication will Fix it.
You’ve been told that better communication is the key to a better marriage. But what if that’s not the real issue? If your nervous system doesn’t feel safe in love, no amount of deep talks, therapy sessions, or communication strategies will fix the disconnect. In this episode, I’m breaking down: 🔥 Why communication alone won’t fix your marriage (and what will) 🔥 How your nervous system reacts to love—with fight, flight, or freeze responses 🔥 Why your body may be blocking connection—even thoug...
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...
