Ep. 210: Why Moms Step In (And Why It’s Hurting You, Your Spouse, and Your Marriage)

Married After Kids

Have you ever found yourself prepping everything before you leave the house—or swooping in to “just fix it” when your partner handles a parenting moment differently than you would? It might feel helpful or necessary in the moment, but over time, it can quietly erode your partnership and leave you feeling more like a manager than a teammate. In this episode, I’m breaking down the hidden cost of stepping in too often, why it happens (hint: it’s not just about your spouse), and how you can begin to shift this pattern in a way that benefits everyone in your family. This isn’t about blame—it’s about awareness, relief, and building the kind of marriage where you feel held, supported, and safe to let go a little. Tune in to discover:

• The deeper reasons why moms step in, even when they don’t want to

• What stepping in too often teaches your partner (and why it’s not helping)

• The emotional weight of always being “on” and how it builds resentment

• The powerful mindset shift that helped me finally stop doing it all

• Conversations that build real partnership instead of more to-do lists

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