Episode 29·Newborn·5:53
The Weekly Check-In That Changed Our Relationship
Transform your partnership with a structured weekly check-in.


The Weekly Check-In That Changed Our Relationship
Transform your partnership with a structured weekly check-in.
Hear the full episode in the app →Explore the transformative power of a structured weekly check-in to strengthen your relationship amidst the chaos of parenting.
In this episode
When parenting transforms your relationship into a logistical struggle, a structured weekly check-in can bring you back together. Sophie discusses how the routine of checking in can shift you from survival mode to feeling like a team again. This mini-podcast dives into the importance of predictability and emotional safety that these sessions can create.
Three ideas to start your check-in
- Begin with two specific appreciations for your partner.
- Use the 'Radical Responsibility' formula to address conflict: 'I felt [emotion] when [action], and what I need is [action].'
- Finish by planning the week, including solo-time for each partner.
- relationships
- parenting
- communication
- marriage
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