Hi there,
When we prepare to welcome a baby, we spend months obsessing over the details. We perfect the nursery, install the car seat, and write out detailed labor plans. But rarely does anyone ask: How do we prepare our relationship?
The truth is, bringing a tiny person home is a beautiful, world-altering event, but it’s also a changing shift for you as a couple.
Today, the fifth and final episode of our Pilot Series is officially live, and it is a conversation that every single parent needs to hear.
Episode 05: The Relationship Reframe After Baby
Guest: Dr. Tracy Dalgleish (Clinical Psychologist, Relationship Expert, and Author)
In this final pilot, our host Olivia sits down with Dr. Tracy to uncover what happens behind closed doors when the newborn exhaustion, resentment, and the mental load start creeping into a partnership.
In this episode, they dive into:
- Why the vast majority of couples experience a steep decline in relationship satisfaction in the first three years after birth, and what the other 33% do differently.
- A brilliant, playful tool you can use in the middle of a sharp moment to instantly hit "redo" and take back a snappy comment.
- Why learning to ask for help is a skill, and how to transition from "you vs. me" to "you and me against the problem".
- Why taking the pressure off sex for the first 12 months actually saves desire, and how 30-second hugs can physically rewrite your nervous system.
- An honest look at the invisible mental load (conceptualizing and planning) that often leaves one partner feeling like the manager of the household.
We Need Your Input for Season 1!
With today's release, all 5 pilot episodes of our debut season are officially out in the world! We have traveled through baby sleep, nutrition, maternal wellbeing, birth preparation, and now, relationships.
We are about to make the final decisions on the theme of our very first full season, and we want to build it entirely around you.
- What did you love the most?
- What do you want to hear a deep, dedicated dive into?
- What are the questions you are currently carrying?
Please hit reply directly to this email and let us know what you want to hear more of. Your feedback is exactly what guides our pipeline!
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A Soft Note: The Tiny Big Joys Book
If you want to take these similar conversations about pregnancy and birth to your bedside table, I am currently finalizing The Tiny Big Joys book, launching on June 23rd!
It is a companion for pregnancy and birth, blending my own unseen personal motherhood reflections with the most trusted guidance from my original Finnish expert series.
- Become a Pre-Reader: We are still accepting a few more pre-readers to receive an advance digital copy. All I ask is that you read it over the next couple of weeks and leave an honest review on Amazon on our June 23rd launch day. If you're in, just reply to this email with "Pre-reader"!
- Support the Show: Alternatively, simply purchasing a copy when it drops is one of the most powerful ways you can support our mission. Every single book purchase directly funds our ability to keep this podcast completely free and accessible for parents everywhere.
One Quick Favor Before You Go
Since we are right at the very beginning of this journey, we need your help to keep going. The algorithms don't know us yet, so the only way we can continue creating this content is with your active support.
If you have enjoyed the podcast over the last few weeks, please take 10 seconds today to:
- Press FOLLOW on Spotify or Apple podcasts or SUBSCRIBE on YouTube.​
- Share this episode with ONE friend—whether they are currently expecting or deep in the postpartum trenches.
Listen and watch the full shownotes of the new episode Now:
Thank you for being part of our beginning. Let's keep finding the magic in the small, beautifully imperfect moments together.
With warmth,
Paula & The Tiny Big Joys Team
Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare provider for guidance specific to your situation.
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