In this honest and highly practical episode of Together, Mike and Courtney unpack one of the most common—and triggering—topics in relationships: parenting conflict.
Together, they explore the real roots of resentment, the role of masculine/feminine polarity in parenting, and how to move beyond blame into shared leadership and co-regulation.
💡 Whether you’re co-parenting, solo parenting, or doing the deep healing of reparenting yourself, this conversation offers wisdom, strategy, and a whole lot of heart.
🌀 You’ll learn:
How traditional roles and polarity affect parenting harmony
Why so many moms feel like they’re “doing it all”
What biological AND cultural truths shape how we parent
Real-world co-parenting strategies you can implement today
How to restore respect, connection, and balance inside the Sacred We
Chapters:
00:00 – Introduction to Sacred Relationships
01:15 – Today's Topic: Beyond the Blame Game
02:08 – Common Parenting Conflicts
03:27 – Understanding Gender Dynamics in Parenting
04:23 – The Impact of Parenting Styles on Children
08:12 – Polarization in Parenting Roles
15:49 – Biological Differences in Parenting
23:40 – The Role of Fathers in Child Development
37:26 – Co-Parenting Strategies
39:37 – Navigating Parenting Dynamics
40:16 – Balancing Boundaries and Nurturing
41:47 – The Role of the Masculine in Parenting
43:14 – Collaborative Parenting Strategies
57:41 – Practical Agreements for Co-Parenting
01:04:30 – Join Our Couples Community
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