Ep. 17 Why Good Relationships Struggle After Kids with Licensed Psychologist Dr. Bahaur Amini (Pt. 1)

About this episode

The episode discusses the struggles couples face in their relationships after having a baby, featuring insights from psychologist Dr. Bahaur Amini.

Today we're getting real about relationships after introducing a new bundle of joy. Having a baby is truly magical- it's a love you've never quite experienced and comes with so many of your highest of highs- but it would be a disservice not to acknowledge some of the lows that can come along with it. A baby can turn a “power couple” into two exhausted teammates who can’t stop bickering and don’t even recognize themselves. It can be one of the loneliest feels because not many people want to ad...

People in this episode

Host: Tayla Burke

Guest: Dr. Bahaur Amini

Topics covered

• relationships
• parenting
• challenges after childbirth
• communication
• couples dynamics

Keywords

• relationships
• parenting
• new parents
• communication
• couples
• psychology
• challenges

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