15. How to Keep the Spark Alive After Kids – Tips from a Relationship Psychologist

In this honest and practical episode, Bree and Gia are joined by Relationship Psychologist Dr Stuart Naughten, who Bree credits with helping save her marriage!

Together, they unpack what really happens to romantic relationships after kids arrive and how to weather the inevitable “cyclone” of change that parenthood brings. With warmth, humour, and honesty, Dr Naughten offers practical tools to help couples reconnect, communicate, and stay close, even when the wheels fall off.

Whether you’re knee-deep in nappies, raising temperamental teens, or just juggling the chaos of family life, this episode is a must-listen for anyone who’s trying to stay in love while raising little humans.

🎧 What You’ll Hear

• Why parenthood shakes up even the strongest relationships
• The common “wobbles” couples experience after kids
• How to stay emotionally connected when time and energy are in short supply
• Communication traps (and how to avoid them)
• Why love languages really matter

You’ll laugh, nod in recognition, and walk away with fresh insight into your own relationship dynamics.

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🔗 Connect With Dr Stuart Naughten

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⚠️ A Gentle Reminder

Mum Mind Unpacked is here to inform, connect, and support, but it’s not a substitute for professional medical or psychological advice.
If you’re struggling, please reach out to:
• Lifeline 13 11 14
• PANDA (Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia) 1300 726 306

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Until next time — motherhood is hard, but you’re not alone. We see you. 💛

🔍 Keywords
Dr Stuart Naughten, Relationship Psychologist, Marriage Counsellor, Couples Therapy, Communication, Parenting, Intimacy, Connectedness, Love Languages, Parenthood, Relationship Advice, Surviving Parenthood Together