Have you ever wondered why a good relationship can still leave you feeling stressed, overwhelmed or limited by the person you love?
Sometimes the tension isn’t a sign that something is wrong with your relationship—it may be what happens when two full lives run into the limits of one shared life.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
1. Why two capable people who love and support each other can still begin to feel limited by one another.
2. Why you may see your own compromises more clearly than your partner’s—and how both of you can sincerely believe you’ve given up more.
3. One simple question to help you see what may actually be underneath the stress and overwhelm you’re feeling toward your partner.
Take 10 minutes to understand what may really be underneath the stress and overwhelm in your relationship—you’re worth it.
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About the Host:
MJ Murray Vachon, LCSW, is a seasoned clinician, educator, and host of the podcast Creating Midlife Calm, recognized by Maria Shriver as a “Listen of the Week.” Over the past 40 years, MJ has led more than 50,000 therapy sessions and developed the Inner Challenge mental wellness program and the Inner Challenge Master Class, practical tools for emotional regulation, self-awareness, and resilience taught for more than 30 years in junior high schools and at the University of Notre Dame for freshman football players. Through her podcast, teaching, and coaching, MJ helps people build calmer lives, stronger relationships, and healthier communities.
Creating Midlife Calm is a podcast designed to guide you through the challenges of midlife, tackling issues like anxiety, low self-esteem, feeling unworthy, procrastination, and isolation, while offering strategies for improving relationships, family support, emotional wellbeing, mental wellness, and parenting, with a focus on mindfulness, stress management, coping skills, and personal growth to stop rumination, overthinking, and increase confidence through self-care, emotional healing, and mental health support.
