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Sep 2025
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What No One Told You Would Change Your R...

Thrive Therapy - Colter Bloxom, Lauren Mokarry, and Cayla Bozovich
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This episode explores how having a baby reshapes a couple’s relationship in ways few anticipate, from sleep deprivation and shifting roles to unexpected emotional triggers. Rachel shares her own experiences of disconnection, especially after her second child, and normalizes the challenges couples face when intimacy and teamwork take a hit. She emphasizes adj ... Show More
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