Ep.60: Relationship Changes & Challenges in Parenthood with Elly Taylor

Can We Talk About This?

Elly Taylor, an experienced relationship counsellor and perinatal researcher, shares her insights on why 92% of parents experience increased conflict and why 67% feel less happy in their relationships during the first year of parenthood. With over 25 years experience, Elly combines her extensive knowledge, insight, and personal journey to create a world-first relationship-developmental framework for couples and now trains professionals using this needed framework. In this episode, Elly offers actionable advice for couples navigating the tumultuous early years of parenting.

We explore the surprising truths about relationship changes after having children, the common struggles couples encounter, and how to reconnect and grow stronger together. Elly addresses the emotional rollercoaster that comes with new parenthood, talking about everything from socio-cultural difficulties, disconnection, expectations, transition differences between men and women, mental health, intimacy challenges and just so much more.

Whether you're a new parent or preparing for parenthood, this episode is packed with wisdom and support from one of the leading experts in the field.

Don't miss out on this invaluable episode with Elly Taylor!

For more resources and support:

Buy Becoming Us: The Couples Guide to Parenthood book: https://becomingusfamily.com/the-book

Get support for your relationship: https://becomingusfamily.com/parenthood

Becoming Us Counsellor Directory: https://becomingusfamily.com/meet-our-facilitators

For professionals working with couples: https://becomingusfamily.com/preparing-parents-for-parenthood

Becoming Me Again (for mothers): https://becoming-us-training.thinkific.com/courses/becoming-me-again