Married After Kids

Dr. Lindsay Cavanagh
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Married After Kids is a podcast dedicated to strengthening marriages for parents after having kids. Hosted by Dr. Lindsay Cavanagh, psychologist turned marriage coach, this podcast discusses all the ways children can challenge your marriage, while also offering effective, evidence-based solutions to help make marriages stronger and more enjoyable, which makes parenting and life so much easier. Married After Kids will completely transform how you look at marriage and give you the tools to have the marriage you want and need.

  1. 13h ago

    Ep. 135: Back to School Systems Your Marriage Needs

    Back to school doesn't just change your kids' routines. It can completely change the rhythm of your marriage too. In this episode, I'm sharing the three systems my spouse and I intentionally revisit when we move from summer into the school routine. Because without even realizing it, new schedules can create new expectations, mental load imbalances, and patterns that quickly become "just the way we do things." We'll talk about how to get ahead of the friction before resentment builds, stay connected when your schedules suddenly get busier, and communicate about what you need before the small annoyances turn into bigger fights. Tune in to discover: • The back to school systems that can protect your marriage • How new routines create responsibilities you never consciously agreed to • Why getting ahead of the mental load matters before resentment builds • How to stay connected when school and activities take over your schedule • What to communicate early so small frustrations don't become fights Leave a review for a chance to win The Us System!  Let’s Connect! Book a FREE Married After Kids Intervention Call Check out my 60 Min Marriage Shutdown Breakthrough Call Follow me on Instagram so you don’t miss a thing!  FREE Resources:  • Marriage Shutdown Checklist • The 3 Secrets to a Happier Marriage Video • 3 Ways To Connect More With Your Spouse (In 5 Min or Less) E-Book

  2. Sep 7

    Ep. 134: Anxious Attachment and the Mental Load: What You Can Actually Do About It

    If mental load fights feel much bigger than the task in front of you, anxious attachment may be part of the reason. In this episode, I'm taking a closer look at how anxious attachment can show up around the mental load and why these patterns can leave you feeling overwhelmed, unsupported, and stuck. If you've ever wondered why a forgotten task or an uneven responsibility can hit so hard, this conversation will help you understand what's really happening underneath the fight. But this isn't just about understanding the pattern. I'm sharing practical shifts that can change how you carry, communicate about, and respond to the mental load so you can start creating something healthier for yourself and your marriage. Tune in to discover: • Why mental load fights can feel so personal with anxious attachment • The pattern that keeps you doing more while resenting it • Why "they should just know" can create even more disconnection • What needs to happen before productive mental load conversations can happen • How to start changing the cycle without trying to fix everything at once Leave a review for a chance to win The Us System!  Let’s Connect! Book a FREE Married After Kids Intervention Call Check out my 60 Min Marriage Shutdown Breakthrough Call Follow me on Instagram so you don’t miss a thing!  FREE Resources:  • Marriage Shutdown Checklist • The 3 Secrets to a Happier Marriage Video • 3 Ways To Connect More With Your Spouse (In 5 Min or Less) E-Book

  3. Aug 31

    Ep. 133: Which Attachment Style Is Running Your Mental Load Fights?

    You may think you're fighting about the mental load, but the real argument could be happening underneath it. In this episode, I'm breaking down how your attachment style can shape the way you experience, manage, and fight about the mental load in your marriage. Because when one spouse sees help as a sign of love while the other sees the exact same situation as pressure, criticism, or a threat to their independence, better communication alone may not solve the problem. We'll look at anxious, dismissive avoidant, fearful avoidant, and secure attachment to understand why the same mental load can feel completely different to each person. You'll also learn why the calendars, lists, and systems you've tried may keep failing and what needs to happen underneath the logistics before you can actually create lasting change. Tune in to discover: • How your attachment style shapes the way you carry the mental load • Why your spouse may experience the exact same responsibilities completely differently • The hidden fears fueling resentment, defensiveness, and withdrawal • Why better communication and better systems aren't always enough • What secure attachment can teach you about handling the mental load together Leave a review for a chance to win The Us System!  Let’s Connect! Book a FREE Married After Kids Intervention Call Check out my 60 Min Marriage Shutdown Breakthrough Call Follow me on Instagram so you don’t miss a thing!  FREE Resources:  • Marriage Shutdown Checklist • The 3 Secrets to a Happier Marriage Video • 3 Ways To Connect More With Your Spouse (In 5 Min or Less) E-Book

  4. Aug 24

    Ep. 132: What Your Marriage is Teaching Your Children

    Your kids are paying attention to your marriage, even when you think they aren't. In this episode, I'm taking an honest look at what research tells us about how marriage and parental conflict can impact children. We talk about why conflict itself isn't necessarily the problem, what kids are actually picking up on at home, and why the way you communicate with your spouse matters far beyond your relationship. This isn't about guilt or creating a perfect marriage for your kids. It's about understanding how the emotional climate in your home affects them, what healthy conflict can look like, and why working on your marriage may be one of the most meaningful things you can do for your entire family. Tune in to discover: • What your children are learning from your marriage • Why conflict itself isn't necessarily harmful to kids • How tension and unresolved conflict affect the emotional climate at home • What research reveals about marriage, parenting, and children's well-being • Why changing how you communicate can positively impact your kids Leave a review for a chance to win The Us System!  Let’s Connect! Book a FREE Married After Kids Intervention Call Check out my 60 Min Marriage Shutdown Breakthrough Call Follow me on Instagram so you don’t miss a thing!  FREE Resources:  • Marriage Shutdown Checklist • The 3 Secrets to a Happier Marriage Video • 3 Ways To Connect More With Your Spouse (In 5 Min or Less) E-Book

  5. Aug 17

    Ep. 131: Your Health Is At Risk

    When you think about living a longer, healthier, happier life, you probably think about exercise, nutrition, sleep, or genetics. But decades of research point to something else entirely. In this episode, I'm diving into findings from the Harvard Study of Adult Development and what they mean for your marriage after kids. We explore what decades of research reveal about living a longer, healthier, happier life, why marriage so easily gets pushed to the bottom of the priority list after becoming parents, and why getting support shouldn't be something you wait to do until your relationship is falling apart. Tune in to discover: • The surprising connection between your marriage and your long-term health • What decades of Harvard research reveal about the biggest predictors of health and happiness • Why marriage gets deprioritized so easily after having kids • How the stress of parenthood can impact your relationship over time • Why taking care of your marriage isn't a luxury Leave a review for a chance to win The Us System!  Let’s Connect! Book a 60 Minute Marriage Shutdown Breakthrough Call Follow me on Instagram so you don’t miss a thing!  FREE Resources:  • Marriage Shutdown Checklist • The 3 Secrets to a Happier Marriage Video • 3 Ways To Connect More With Your Spouse (In 5 Min or Less) E-Book

  6. Aug 10

    Ep. 130: Is Social Media Making Marriage After Kids Harder? with Dr. Morgan Cutlip

    Social media has changed the way we parent, the expectations we place on ourselves, and even the way we experience our marriages. But what if the constant comparison and pressure to "do it all right" are making family life feel harder than it needs to be? In this episode, I'm joined by relationship expert and bestselling author Dr. Morgan Cutlip to explore how social media influences modern parenting, mental load, and marriage after kids. Together, we unpack why so many parents feel overwhelmed, how unrealistic expectations create unnecessary pressure, and practical ways to build a healthier relationship with both your partner and your social media feed. Tune in to discover: • How social media shapes your expectations of marriage and parenthood • Why comparison fuels overwhelm and disconnection • Practical ways to protect your relationship from unrealistic standards • How to reconnect when life after kids feels out of balance • Why authenticity matters more than perfection for healthy families Connect with Dr. Morgan Cutlip: • Website: https://drmorgancutlip.com/ • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmorgancutlip Leave a review for a chance to win The Us System!  Connect with Lindsay: Book a FREE Married After Kids Intervention Call Check out my 60 Min Marriage Shutdown Breakthrough Call Follow me on Instagram so you don’t miss a thing!  FREE Resources:  • Marriage Shutdown Checklist • The 3 Secrets to a Happier Marriage Video • 3 Ways To Connect More With Your Spouse (In 5 Min or Less) E-Book

  7. Aug 3

    Ep. 129: The Painful Lie I Believed About My Marriage

    One belief about your marriage can shape every conversation, every disagreement, and every moment of disconnection. But what if that belief just wasn't true? In this episode, I'm sharing one of the most painful lies I believed during the hardest season of my own marriage and how it kept us stuck in Marriage Shutdown. We explore why our brains are wired to believe this story, how it changes the way we interpret our spouse's actions, and the practical shifts that helped us reconnect and begin moving forward. Tune in to discover: • The lie that kept me stuck in Marriage Shutdown • Why your brain may be convincing you it's true • How this belief fuels conflict and disconnection • Simple ways to rebuild trust and connection daily • How to stop solving the wrong problem in your marriage Leave a review for a chance to win The Us System!  Let’s Connect! Book a Marriage Shutdown Breakthrough Call Follow me on Instagram so you don’t miss a thing!  FREE Resources:  • Marriage Shutdown Checklist • The 3 Secrets to a Happier Marriage Video • 3 Ways To Connect More With Your Spouse (In 5 Min or Less) E-Book

  8. Jul 27

    Ep. 128: I Don't Have a Name For This Dynamic Other Than Marriage Shutdown

    One partner feels like they have to carry everything. The other feels like nothing they do is ever enough. Over time, both people start pulling away, resentment grows, and the marriage begins to shut down. In this episode, I'm unpacking a relationship pattern I see over and over again with the couples I coach. We explore how this dynamic develops after having kids, why neither partner intentionally creates it, and the practical shifts each person can make to stop the cycle before it leads to burnout, disconnection, or divorce. Tune in to discover: • The dynamic that creates marriage shutdown • Why one partner feels like they can't opt out • How resentment and burnout fuel disconnection • What each spouse can do to break the cycle • Why changing your side can transform your marriage Leave a review for a chance to win The Us System!  Let’s Connect! Book a FREE Married After Kids Intervention Call Check out my 60 Min Marriage Shutdown Breakthrough Call Follow me on Instagram so you don’t miss a thing!  FREE Resources:  • Marriage Shutdown Checklist • The 3 Secrets to a Happier Marriage Video • 3 Ways To Connect More With Your Spouse (In 5 Min or Less) E-Book

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Married After Kids is a podcast dedicated to strengthening marriages for parents after having kids. Hosted by Dr. Lindsay Cavanagh, psychologist turned marriage coach, this podcast discusses all the ways children can challenge your marriage, while also offering effective, evidence-based solutions to help make marriages stronger and more enjoyable, which makes parenting and life so much easier. Married After Kids will completely transform how you look at marriage and give you the tools to have the marriage you want and need.

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  • Creator
    Dr. Lindsay Cavanagh
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    135
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 null All Rights Reserved.
  • Show Website
    Married After Kids

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