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Episode 64 | Why Parenthood Strains Relationships: How Couples Recover and Reconnect with Eli Weinstein
In this episode of Mpowered Living, Ann Sheu sits down with therapist Eli Weinstein to explore one of the most common—but least talked about—challenges couples face:
Why relationships often feel harder after having kids.
Parenthood brings joy, but it also introduces sleep deprivation, shifting roles, and an invisible mental load that can leave couples feeling disconnected, reactive, and overwhelmed. Eli breaks down why this happens and how couples can move from blame and frustration to true partnership.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
• Why the transition into parenthood often creates…
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