Tired of having the same fight on repeat with your partner?
One of you wants to hash it out right now, the other goes silent, and suddenly you’re not even arguing about the actual issue anymore.
You’re arguing about how you argue.
Sound familiar?
In this episode, Chelsea and Mike break down processing styles in marriage after baby—external vs. internal processors—and why these differences get louder when you’re tired, stressed, and stretched thin as new parents.
You’ll hear how this dynamic showed up in their own relationship, why stress and flooding make small clashes spiral, and the simple tools couples can use to break the demand–withdraw cycle.
Whether you’re an exhausted parent feeling stuck in the same arguments or a couple who wants to grow stronger after baby, this conversation will help you:
Understand your own processing style (and your partner’s).
Recognize the nervous system’s role in miscommunication.
Use 4 practical tools to calm conflict and reconnect as a team.
Because your baby deserves parents who don’t just survive parenthood, but thrive together.
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👉 Tune in now and start building healthier communication in your marriage after baby.
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