Feb 24 2025 36 mins
Are you and your partner navigating the twists and turns of parenthood while trying to keep your relationship strong?
In this episode I sit down with perinatal clinical psychologist, Dr. Naomi Gibson, to explore the emotional shifts and challenges couples face after bringing a new baby into their lives.
In this heartfelt conversation, we delve into effective strategies to maintain connection and intimacy amidst the chaos of parenting. Whether you’re preparing for your first child or managing a bustling household, this episode is packed with insights that will help you strengthen your partnership and build a thriving family.
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- BONUS VIDEO
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Dr. Naomi Gibson is a Clinical Psychologist specialising in the ‘perinatal period’- from pregnancy to childbirth and all aspects of the transition to parenthood. She was trained as a psychologist in the UK and is now living and working in Amsterdam since a move with her family during the pandemic.
She is particularly interested in the ways that couple relationships shift and change (for better or worse!) once kids come along, and is passionate in supporting couples to navigate these changes and strengthen their bond during this transformative stage of life.
She recently launched Stick Together- Conversation Cards for New Parents, which are a set of 40 beautifully designed question cards crafted to bring partners closer together, as they navigate parenthood.
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