75. What to Do When a Baby Turns Your Relationship Upside Down

Before you can succeed at parenting, you must first succeed as a couple. Today’s episode is for all the new parents, soon-to-be parents, or wanna-be future parents like myself.  Today is an exciting day because I have not one but two guests joining me on the show. Kara Hoppe and Dr. Stan Tatkin join us on the show to discuss their new book Baby Bomb: A relationship survival guide for new parents. Baby Bomb is the resource you need when a new baby turns your life—and your romantic relationship—upside down.  Today we're chatting about...  How you and your partner can co-parent and co-partner as a solid and supportive team— while also cultivating mad love for each other Why Stan and Kara wrote Baby Bomb How a secure-functioning relationship is essential for raising happy, healthy kids Why it’s important to put the relationship before baby What couples can do when a new baby turns their life upside down Why babies don’t save marriages The importance of letting your partner know they are a priority Why it’s a benefit to step back as a new mom and receive care  How to communicate your needs better to your partner What to do when you're jealous of your own baby How to keep intimacy alive after baby The importance of meeting your own individual needs Grieving your pre-baby life Why it’s important your relationship is in good shape before baby  ____________________________ >>> CLICK HERE IF YOU'RE TIRED OF ANXIETY RUINING YOUR LIFE <<< ____________________________ COURAGEOUSLY.U SHOW NOTES:  https://courageouslyu.com/baby/   COURAGEOUSLY.U FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1416219115169393   COURAGEOUSLY.U INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/courageously.u/

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How can I heal my trauma? Why am I anxious? How can I bounce back from rejection? What can I do to heal my hormones? How do I find my path to my true self? What is a mother wound? How can I transcend grief? Why can’t I stop overthinking? What can I eat to beat depression? How can I thrive during stress? These are just a few of the big questions we will dive into on The Courageously.u Podcast. I’m your host Tara Bixby, and I’m on a mission to change the mental health narrative. I’m a licensed therapist, anxiety coach, mental health activist, and everyday girl. I’m basically the best friend you never knew you needed. Each week, I have courageous conversations with experts, authors, doctors, healers, and everyday humans like yourself. New episodes coming your way every Wednesday! Have a question or topic you'd like covered on the show? Be sure to send an email to hello@courageouslyu.com.