Season 2, Episode 13 - Survival Mode Series, Part 6 (You Handled That Perfectly™ Podcast)

The first five episodes of our relationship series covered: ✔️ Feeling Dismissed ✔️ Mood Unpredictability ✔️ Walking Away or Going Silent During Conflict (Stonewalling) ✔️ Checking Your Phone During Conflict ✔️ Carrying the Mental Load Alone In Episode 6 of You Handled That Perfectly, we're stepping back to look at the bigger picture. What do all of these relationship challenges have in common? For many couples, the answer is survival mode. In this recap episode, we're connecting the themes from our first five episodes and exploring how chronic stress, invisible responsibilities, emotional exhaustion, and feeling unsupported can shape the way we show up in our relationships. We talk about: What survival mode looks like in marriage Why small issues can create big reactions Emotional shutdown, resentment, and hyper-independence The nervous system's role in conflict Why support changes everything How couples can move from surviving to partnering If you've listened to the first five episodes, this conversation helps bring those topics together in a way that may completely change how you view relationship conflict. 🎙️ Follow along with You Handled That Perfectly for more real conversations about motherhood, relationships, business, mental load, and life in your 30s and 40s. If this episode hit home, don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more real conversations you can actually relate to. And remember - You Handled That Perfectly. 💖