"I Don't Want to Have to Tell You What to Do": This One's for the Ladies Carrying the Mental Load

Have you ever announced something massive to the world, fully expecting it to break the internet, only to be met with complete radio silence?In this episode, Michelle is recapping the highly anticipated aftermath of her and Josh's first couples therapy session. While she expected her DMs to explode after opening up about getting professional help, she is sharing why she refuses to hide the messy, unfiltered reality of a normal, busy marriage. From showing up to the therapist's office without her wedding ring to getting a massive homework assignment she’s struggled to complete, Michelle is giving you the raw, behind-the-scenes scoop on what really happens when the "honeymoon" kid-free phase ends, and real life comes rushing back.Episode Chapters;00:00 Welcome to the Show00:30 Why We Started Therapy02:53 First Session Storytime04:50 Stigma and Breakthroughs07:45 Homework and Nonnegotiables09:24 Kids Return Reality Check11:49 The Babysitter Blowup14:20 Mental Load and Expectations17:25 Sharing Online and Inviting DMs19:10 Final Thoughts and OutroThis one's for the ladies carrying the mental load, navigating the hard conversations, and realizing that sometimes, you just need a professional to help translate what your husband is actually trying to say.If this episode resonated with you, take a moment to follow the podcast and share it with a friend who might need to hear this conversation too.And if you want to stay connected, you can find me on social media and on my website via the links below. I love hearing from you, so don’t be shy about jumping into my DMs.Let’s Connect!Follow Michelle Stokes on;LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/bombshell.by.michelleShop with Me: https://go.shopmy.us/join/michellestokesMentioned in this episode:Find Your Next HomeLooking to buy, sell, or invest in real estate? Click the link above to explore current listings, real estate services, and connect directly with Michelle and the Sold by Stokes Team!