60: How We Failed As New Parents with Steph and Alex.

Today, we're pulling back the curtain on our parenting - and let’s just say, it wasn’t all sunshine and Instagram-worthy moments.

This is a bunch of things we wish we knew when we first became parents...

With Alex's childhood blueprint and programming the *polar opposite* of mine, we had a lot to unlearn (and re-learn) when it came to navigating the chaos of parenthood together.

We talk about:

- How giving each other space saved us from spiralling arguments.

- Why you should never take your kids’ words, or your partner’s emotions, personally.

- Alex’s journey to taking accountability and breaking the cycle of reactive behaviour.

- My struggle to ask for help and express my feelings (spoiler: it wasn’t pretty).

- The power of understanding emotional hijacks and knowing when to step out of the situation

- How to “strike when the iron is cold.” to prevent shame, blame and basically more conflict.

We’ll also explore how his upbringing (where emotions basically didn't exist) impacted our dynamic and how we’ve worked to defuse problems before they explode into snapping and snowballing.

It’s real, raw, and maybe even a little uncomfortable—but if you’ve ever felt like you’re failing as a parent or partner, trust us, you’re not alone. Tune in for honest lessons, practical tips, and a whole lot of heart.

Hope you guys enjoy.

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