Listen "EP 4: Part 1 - Stronger Together: Thriving as a Couple While Raising Kids with Dr Liz Jenkins."
Episode Synopsis
Today I had the pleasure of interviewing an old friend, Dr Liz Jenkins. She helps couples reconnect, repair, and reignite their love, quickly transforming their relationships or marriages into their early years' connection and passion. Married for 37+ years, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and a Certified Connection Coach.
Questions covered:
How do relationships typically change after couples have children?
Why do so many couples struggle to maintain intimacy and connection during the parenting years?
What are some common misconceptions about romance and partnership after becoming parents?
How can mums navigate feelings of resentment or imbalance when one partner seems less involved with parenting or household responsibilities?
What’s the first step couples can take to start rebuilding their connection if they feel distant?
How can busy parents create space for intimacy when it feels like there’s no time or energy?
Many mums struggle to feel sexy or desirable after kids—how can they work through these feelings?
What are some red flags that indicate a couple may need to prioritise their relationship more?
Can you share a few small, daily habits or rituals that can help couples feel closer?
What are some creative or unexpected ways to plan date nights when time and resources are limited?
What’s the best piece of advice you give to parents struggling to rekindle their connection?
What’s one thing mums should stop doing that’s holding them back from feeling closer to their partners?
If a couple feels stuck, how do they know when it’s time to seek professional help?
Useful Links:
Perfectionism as a mum - Listen to episode
Blackwood Lingerie, Adelaide - https://www.blackwoodlingerie.com.au/
Dr Liz's FREE Couple's Connection Checklist: https://couplescheatsheet.com/couples-connection-cheat-sheet
FREE Love Languages Guide, a gamechanger that helps you both quickly understand and connect using the power of your love languages: https://learn.drlizjenkins.com/love-languages-guide
FREE Love Unlocked: Creative Date Nights for Couples at Home guide, packed with inspiring ideas and activities to deepen your connection and ignite passion in the comfort of your own space. https://bit.ly/CreativeDateNights
If you want to book a FREE COUPLE'S CONNECTION CALL to see which program may be a good fit for you...fill out the form on this page. Here's the link: https://drlizjenkins.com/apply
Questions covered:
How do relationships typically change after couples have children?
Why do so many couples struggle to maintain intimacy and connection during the parenting years?
What are some common misconceptions about romance and partnership after becoming parents?
How can mums navigate feelings of resentment or imbalance when one partner seems less involved with parenting or household responsibilities?
What’s the first step couples can take to start rebuilding their connection if they feel distant?
How can busy parents create space for intimacy when it feels like there’s no time or energy?
Many mums struggle to feel sexy or desirable after kids—how can they work through these feelings?
What are some red flags that indicate a couple may need to prioritise their relationship more?
Can you share a few small, daily habits or rituals that can help couples feel closer?
What are some creative or unexpected ways to plan date nights when time and resources are limited?
What’s the best piece of advice you give to parents struggling to rekindle their connection?
What’s one thing mums should stop doing that’s holding them back from feeling closer to their partners?
If a couple feels stuck, how do they know when it’s time to seek professional help?
Useful Links:
Perfectionism as a mum - Listen to episode
Blackwood Lingerie, Adelaide - https://www.blackwoodlingerie.com.au/
Dr Liz's FREE Couple's Connection Checklist: https://couplescheatsheet.com/couples-connection-cheat-sheet
FREE Love Languages Guide, a gamechanger that helps you both quickly understand and connect using the power of your love languages: https://learn.drlizjenkins.com/love-languages-guide
FREE Love Unlocked: Creative Date Nights for Couples at Home guide, packed with inspiring ideas and activities to deepen your connection and ignite passion in the comfort of your own space. https://bit.ly/CreativeDateNights
If you want to book a FREE COUPLE'S CONNECTION CALL to see which program may be a good fit for you...fill out the form on this page. Here's the link: https://drlizjenkins.com/apply