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When was the last time you felt truly seen in your relationship—not appreciated for what you do, but known for who you are?

In today’s Dear Katie episode, we’re diving into a season that so many high-achieving couples quietly struggle through: perimenopause, shifting family roles, and the identity shake-up that comes with it. If you’ve spent years raising kids, managing a home, and holding everything together… only to suddenly feel invisible, overwhelmed, or like a stranger in your own life—this episode will hit home.

Katie unpacks why this phase isn’t just hormonal—it’s an identity transformation. Backed by research and grounded in real relationship dynamics, she explains why anxiety, disconnection, and “grumpiness” aren’t personality flaws—they’re signals. Signals that something deeper needs attention.

You’ll also hear a powerful reframe around your partner: what looks like disinterest may actually be confusion and fear of making things worse. And most importantly, Katie gives you practical, doable steps to start shifting the dynamic today—without blowing up your relationship.

This episode is for women navigating this transition and for the partners who want to better understand and support them.

Listen to the episode: Men, Perimenopause & Partnership: How to Show Up with Laurence Finn

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Ever found yourself quietly wondering, “Should I stay… or should I go?” If you’ve been in a long-term relationship, you’re not alone—and you’re definitely not broken for asking the question.

In this honest, real-talk episode, Katie sits down with breakup and divorce coach Monika Braglewicz to unpack what it actually means to “save” a marriage—and what to consider if you’re thinking about ending one.

Monika brings both professional expertise and deeply lived experience to this conversation. As an accredited Practitioner Coach, she supports clients through major relationship transitions—from disconnection to divorce. But her work isn’t just theoretical. After navigating her own difficult divorce, financial hardship, and even rebuilding her life from homelessness, Monika understands firsthand the resilience it takes to start over—and the clarity needed to decide what’s truly right for you.

Together, Katie and Monika explore the seasons that shake even strong relationships: midlife identity shifts, parenting transitions, and the slow drift into feeling like roommates instead of partners.

You’ll learn:

• Why communication (even saying “I don’t know how I feel”) is where it all begins
• The difference between healthy compromise and self-sacrifice
• Why giving your relationship 3–4 months of intentional effort can bring real clarity
• How to know if you genuinely want to stay—or if you’ve already checked out
• What people don’t realize about the emotional weight of ending a relationship

This episode isn’t about rushing a decision. It’s about helping you slow down, get honest, and choose your next step with clarity—not regret.

Connect with Monika:

https://www.coachwithmonika.com/

www.linkedin.com/in/monikabraglewicz

https://www.instagram.com/monikabraglewicz_coach/

Reclaim Your Future, A 6-Session Healing & Growth Programme: https://www.coachwithmonika.com/services#ReclaimYourFuture

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You’re not arguing about the dishes. Or the laundry. Or who forgot to book the car appointment (again).

If you’re really honest… it’s the same argument on repeat—just wearing a different outfit.

In this episode, Katie breaks down why high-achieving couples keep having the same fight over and over—and why it has nothing to do with love or commitment. The real issue? You were never taught how to navigate conflict in a way that actually creates connection.

We’re diving into the hidden layers beneath recurring arguments, including how your family of origin shaped your conflict style, why your “success skills” backfire in relationships, and the deeper emotional needs that are often hiding under surface-level frustrations.

Katie also unpacks the critical difference between solving problems and building connection (hint: they are not the same), and why most couples get stuck trying to apply logic to something that is fundamentally emotional.

Most importantly, you’ll walk away with practical tools you can use immediately to start shifting the dynamic—even if your partner isn’t on board yet.

Because here’s the truth: breaking the cycle doesn’t require a perfect conversation or a relationship overhaul. It requires new skills, practiced consistently.

If you’re tired of feeling like roommates—or like you’re stuck in the same conversation on loop—this episode is your starting point.

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