Bonds after Baby: Rebuild your marriage, reduce postpartum resentment & guard maternal mental health

By Evie Mpras, MS, LMFT

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You’ve started a family and you’re tired of facing conflict with your partner and loved ones. For the sake of you and your family you want to experience more support and connection. You’ve prepared in so many ways- the supplies, the toys, etc; and despite the fact that you’re doing all the things expected of you, you’re not enjoying enough of the loving connection you hoped for during this special time in your family. You’re sometimes feeling judged and misunderstood. Mom, I’m here to tell you that transitioning to parenthood sets relationships up to struggle. You aren’t alone! The problem is that most resources for Moms doesn’t address the power of healing family relationships. They don’t address how Moms and families can achieve relief much faster by improving connection. But we’re going to change that! Hi. I’m Evie. I’m a mom of two, wife, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, and fierce advocate of healthy family functioning. Everyone deserves peace and connection. Moms need more than individual survival tips & our kids need more than activities and toys. When couple relationships & family relationships improve, Moms (and everyone) enjoy more connection, more love, more support. That’s the kind of family dynamic we want to welcome our babies into. Marriage after baby is hard and marriage problems after baby are the norm. I’ve seen too many couples and families regret how much they fought and how lonely they felt, during what could have been a joyous time of bonding. Research and my clinical experience clearly shows that the healthier relationships are, the less anxiety, depression, & struggles parents and children experience. Having a baby is a FAMILY matter, not an individual matter. After helping countless moms, couples, and families start deeply connecting, I’ve learned what patterns hurt relationships and what makes things better. And I’m going to share my knowledge with you! Welcome to the Bonds after Baby podcast. Here you’ll get weekly support and coaching from me- This is going to be a place where you’re struggles will be understood, where you’ll get clarity on why it’s so hard, and receive actionable tips on how to get things to a better place. You can also listen with your partner, mother, mother-in-law, aunt- anyone who wants to learn with you! So grab your headphones and join me here- it’s time for you to enjoy more connection and less conflict during this special time in your family’s life. Want all the resources at your fingertips? I’ll be offering freebie goodies and coaching packages in the near future. Sign up for my email list at www.bondsafterbaby.com to get the goods.


Episode Date
The Pursue-Withdraw Sex Cycle: Reducing Pressure and Reconnecting in Marriage after Kids
Jul 17, 2026
Sex after Kids: How Addressing Emotional Safety & Healthy Communication Helps w/ Physical Intimacy
Jul 03, 2026
Postpartum Sex & Intimacy: What New Parents Should Know About Physical Intimacy After Kids
Jun 19, 2026
LGBTQ Parenting & LGBTQ Couple Relationships Postpartum: A Conversation with SC Nealy
Jun 05, 2026
What New Parents Should Know Before Baby: Mindset Shifts, Marriage Tips & the Postpartum Transition
May 29, 2026
Division of Labor: Tips for New Parents to Reduce the Invisible Load & Reduce Resentment in Marriage
May 15, 2026
Returning to Work after Parental Leave: Get Emotional Needs met through Spouse Support
May 08, 2026
From Relationship Conflict to Emotional Intimacy in Early Parenthood: My Roadmap to Reconnect
Apr 24, 2026
From Flooding to Co-Regulation for Parents: How Couples Calm Each Other’s Nervous Systems
Apr 17, 2026
Managing Reactivity as New Parents: Nervous System Regulation and Emotional Safety
Apr 10, 2026
From Marriage Conflict to Shared Ownership: Fixing Division of Labor as New Parents
Apr 03, 2026
Postpartum Relationship Struggles: How to End the Silent Treatment Loop as New Parents
Mar 27, 2026
Struggling with In-Laws & Family Patterns? How to Set Boundaries & Strengthen Your Parenting Team
Mar 20, 2026
How to ask for Parenting Support & Emotional Support in a Way Your Partner Can Actually Hear
Mar 13, 2026
Mom Rage: How a Partner's Emotional Availability Can Pull You Out of a Shame Cycle
Mar 06, 2026
How to Escape Survival Mode and Restore Postpartum Intimacy with One Soulful Question
Feb 27, 2026
Postpartum Loneliness: Build emotional intimacy as new parents and feel seen by your partner again
Feb 20, 2026
Postpartum Anxiety: How healthy relationships can help you find relief in the motherhood transition
Feb 13, 2026
Struggling With Postpartum Resentment? 3 Ways to Feel Like a Team and Rebuild Family Connection
Feb 06, 2026
Need Help Dealing with Political Stress? How to Calm the Nervous System for Yourself and Your Kids
Jan 30, 2026
What Experts Don’t Tell You About Maternal Health: Pregnancy and Postpartum Support You Deserve
Jan 23, 2026
My Take on the Oprah Podcast re: Family Cut-Offs; I Have Opinions.
Jan 16, 2026
3 Co-Parenting Tips for the New Year: Tap into the Strengths you Already Have!
Jan 09, 2026
Parents Holiday Guide: Make Space for the Joy AND the Pain
Dec 04, 2025
One Powerful Mind Shift for Couples! Triumph Through Struggle
Nov 21, 2025
Birth Trauma Series- Episode 4 Interview with TranquilitybyHehe Doula Hehe Stuart!
Nov 06, 2025
Birth Trauma Series 3- Husband/Partner Experiences with Birth Trauma & Interview with Adam Angel
Oct 30, 2025
Birth Series Episode 2- The Skills Couples Really Need to Prepare for Birth: Processing Birth Trauma
Oct 22, 2025
Sharing My Birth Story to Destigmatize Trauma- Birth Series 1
Oct 02, 2025
We Need to Adapt Better- Moms, Couples, & Families Loosening Up
Sep 16, 2025
My Summer in Greece: What Community Does for Moms
Sep 09, 2025
Grandparent Roles: Answering Listener Questions about Tensions with Grandparents
Aug 25, 2025
How It Hurts Relationships When We Don't Ask For Help
Aug 18, 2025
Family Vacation: Being Intentional about Family Connection, Asking for Help & Cultivating Joy
Aug 04, 2025
It's OK to Have Mixed Feelings Towards Children & Loved Ones
Jul 28, 2025
Most Common Regrets I Hear From Parents
Jul 21, 2025
Preparing for Baby Checklist: What to Discuss with Your Partner
Jul 14, 2025
How Family Relationships Affect Postpartum Anxiety & Depression
Jul 07, 2025
Identify Your Family's Strengths & Growth Areas
Jun 30, 2025
How Shame Spirals Hurt You & Your Relationships
Jun 23, 2025
Realistic Expectations for Moms & Parents in Survival Mode
Jun 16, 2025
Stop Avoiding Conflict in Your Family
Jun 09, 2025
Why My Unique Approach is Effective
Jun 02, 2025
Mom Stress is not a You Issue, It's a Family Issue
Jun 02, 2025
Welcome to Bonds after Baby!
Jun 02, 2025