Ep. 61 - How's Your Marriage Really Doing? Jocelyn Freeman Helps us Build Connection & Resolve Conflict

Ep. 61 - How's Your Marriage Really Doing? Jocelyn Freeman Helps us Build Connection & Resolve Conflict

Author: Local Moms Network December 16, 2025 Duration: 40:39
Moms, be honest…how’s your relationship going?In today’s MomCast, we’re steping back from the day-to-day of mom life and dive into something just as important (if not more!): our marriages. We spend so much energy on parenting that our partnerships can easily slip to the bottom of the priority list.Our guest is Jocelyn Freeman, one half of the marriage-psychologist duo behind Meet the Freemans. Jocelyn and her husband, Aaron, coach couples around the world and are known for breaking down real-life relationship scenarios on Instagram. Jocelyn got us very clear on what actually strengthens a marriage and the work it takes for that to happen.We learn some incredibly practical, eye-opening tools to get us started, plus:* how holding a weekly family meeting can keep you and your partner aligned on needs, feelings, and expectations* what a “love deposit” is and why building a surplus creates relationship security* whether it’s ever okay to go to bed angry (the answer may surprise you)* why commiserating about our marriage can often turn into complaining…and something much more harmful* why mentioning divorce during conflict shuts down important conversations and keeps couples from resolving the real issuesMake sure to follow Jocelyn @meet_thefreemans and check out her website www.meetthefreemans.comYou can also hear more from Jocelyn and Aaron on their podcast "Empowered Couples"Find us at www.thelocalmomsnetwork.comIG: @thelocalmomsnetworkEmail: demetra@thelocalmomsnetwork.comPodcast facilities provided by the Digital Factory of NBCUniversal at Stamford Studios.

Hosted by Demetra Ganias-a writer and mother of three who’s navigating the same daily realities-MomCast is a conversation from the trenches of modern parenting. This podcast, from the Local Moms Network, moves beyond simple tips to explore the nuanced, often unspoken layers of family life, culture, and society that shape our days. Demetra guides honest talks with both leading experts and fellow moms who get it, tackling questions about child development, personal identity, and the balancing act that rarely feels balanced. The dialogue here is less about perfect answers and more about shared understanding, offering perspectives that resonate whether you’re in the car line or stealing a quiet moment. It’s a space where the complexities of raising kids intersect with everything else, acknowledging that motherhood is as much about the world we’re preparing our children for as it is about the snack currently ground into the car seat. Tune in for a genuine, sometimes messy, but always connecting look at this defining chapter. You’ll find a sense of community in this podcast, a feeling that someone is putting words to your own experience, making the journey feel a little less solitary and a lot more seen.
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