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The Sparkle Project is a feminist podcast for moms who are done carrying the weight of motherhood alone and are ready to connect with who they truly are - their sparkle, if you will.

So many of us feel overwhelmed not because we’re failing, but because we’re mothering inside a patriarchal system that expects us to give endlessly, stay quiet, and lose ourselves in the process. This space challenges those outdated expectations and embraces a more empowered, more supported, more self-honoring version of motherhood.

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The Impacts of Parenthood On Our Partnerships with Christie Sears Thompson

November 01, 2022 • Episode 17

This week's conversation with LMF therapist and relationship coach Christie Sears Thompson is all about how having children can impact our relationships with our partners, and what we can do to prevent or resolve issues that may arise. Many couples find that their relationships are strained in early parenthood, and Christie explains why this happens, and how she helps couples navigate this transitional time.

In this episode Christie and I talk about:

The value of caring for our relationships on our children
Identity loss as a new mom
Macro issues that impact the early motherhood experience
The impacts of adding another person (your child) to your relationship
Communicating expectations
The benefits of therapy on relationships

A little about our guest:
Christie is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Relationship Coach in Colorado with a passion for helping expectant and new parents not only survive but thrive during the transition to parenthood. As a mom and partner herself, she intimately understand the struggles of becoming a parent with your partner and how challenging it can be for everyone. Her goal is to help couples create the Partnerhood they desire as their family grows.

To connect with Christie, follow her on Instagram @thepartnerhood, or visit her website www.thepartnerhood.com.

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