Nourishing The Mother

Sometimes, being in relationship feels heavier than doing it all on your own.In this episode, Julie shares a raw revelation: while solo parenting her girls, managing sport schedules, interstate travel, and two national award wins — she realised that, in some ways, it actually felt easier than being in partnership.We unpack why long-term relationships can feel harder than parenting solo, what this means for intimacy, and the practical ways couples can shift from tension and resentment into connection and play again.In this episode we discuss:- Solo time and the deep relishing of quiet space on your own.- Balancing the perception that relationship should feel easier with the reality that partnership carries a cost and a toll.- Navigating the constant negotiation of another person’s needs, parenting style, and household preferences.- How different attachment styles can surface in different seasons of life and impact intimacy, closeness, and connection.- Giving yourself permission to be brutally honest about your