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Parenthood and maintaining a healthy relationship are ambitious endeavors. Being fully aware, you armed yourself with all the latest books, articles, podcasts, and resources, committed to being present and strong for your family. Yet, despite embracing every piece of advice and strategy in your search for reassurance, there are times you find yourself wondering why the harmony, connection, and closeness you envisioned seem out of reach. If this rings true, let me tell you: it’s not you! It’s what they didn’t tell you. The parenting guidance and strategies we read online lack depth. They hardly ever address the transition into parenthood and the profound impact this has on our identity, partnerships, and ability to show up as the parent we wish to be for our children. But guess what? We’re about to turn that around. Hi there, I’m Markella Kaplani. A clinical-counseling psychologist, a parenthood and relationship Coach, a matrescence coach and facilitator, a former special educator, and a parent myself. In my 15+ years in counseling and coaching, I know this to be true: once a parent is truly supported, not only through being given techniques to overcome parenting challenges, but on a personal and relational level, then the entire family can thrive. So, welcome to the Parenthood and Relationship Podcast! Here, we learn to grow individually, normalizing and validating the processes of matrescence and patrescence (i.e. struggling with identity, mom guilt, dad guilt, postpartum rage, work-life balance, etc). We also grow together by unraveling how parenthood affects marriage and what stands in the way of following the actionable parenting strategies that we know are helpful. So, if you’re feeling ready, let me hold your hand while we tackle intriguing, yet difficult topics, with compassion and curiosity. Interested to know more? - Reach out via email at info@markellakaplani.com with your questions, and - Visit www.markellakaplani.com to access FREE resources and check out ways to work with me personally. Let’s do this! --- 🔎 Is Parenthood Making or Breaking Your Relationship? FIND OUT NOW! https://www.markellakaplani.com/couplesquiz 🖥 Reconcile the ’old’ identity with the ’new’ Grab your FREE Matrescence Mini-Course https://www.markellakaplani.com/videoseries 👥 Join our Circle: www.facebook.com/groups/parenthoodandrelationship/ 🤝 Would you like a more personalized touch? I can offer Parenthood and Relationship Coaching. info@markellakaplani.com www.markellakaplani.com Book an introductory session to explore our chemistry and whether I am the right fit for you: http://tidycal.com/markellakaplani/intro-session
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Are you struggling to balance motherhood and career aspirations? You’re not alone. In this emotionally charged episode, we sit down with childbirth educator and doula, Hannah Gill, to unpack the deep identity shifts moms face.
From grappling with mom guilt to redefining success, Hannah’s story speaks to anyone who has felt torn between being present for their children and pursuing their own passions.
Together, we explore:
- The unspoken pressures moms face as they try to “do it all.”
- How unresolved childhood dynamics and birth trauma influence our adult decisions.
- Why compassionate self-reflection is key to overcoming internal conflicts.
Hannah also shares her journey from experiencing a traumatic C-section to transforming that pain into a meaningful career helping other women. Her vulnerability will leave you inspired to navigate your own struggles with grace.
Today, we find out:
🌟 Why balancing motherhood and career feels so overwhelming
🍼 How birth experiences can shape our identity
💔 What happens when we prioritize everyone but ourselves
💡 Practical ways to reconnect with your true self
Whether you’re a mother wrestling with mom guilt, a dad seeking to understand your partner better, or someone navigating your own identity shift, this episode offers a wealth of insights.
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Hannah Gill
Hannah Gill is a childbirth educator, doula, and passionate advocate for empowering women through informed birth choices. Based in Indiana, she specializes in supporting women pursuing vaginal births after cesareans (VBACs) and helping them reclaim their sense of agency during the birthing process. Through her work, podcast, and educational resources, Hannah inspires women to trust their inner strength and make confident, informed decisions.
Website: https://thehannahgill.com
Free First 3 Steps to VBAC Guide: https://thehannahgill.com/firststeps
VBAC Guide for Doulas: https://thehannahgill.com/newdoulatips
Self-study version of my program VBAC Is Your Birth Right: https://thehannahgill.com/course
Motherhood Flow Podcast: https://thehannahgill.com/podcast
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Learn more about motherhood psychology by listening to Episode 1 on Matrescence and fatherhood psychology by listening to Episode 4 on Patrescence
FREE COURSE on MATRESCENCE: https://www.markellakaplani.com/videoseries
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Markella Kaplani, M.A.
Clinical-Counseling Psychologist
Parenthood & Relationship Coach
www.markellakaplani.com
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