Rage Against Groundhog Day - Keeping Marriage Fun with Amberly Lambertsen

Mess and Meaning

Amberly Lambertsen is a certified family life educator, marriage coach, and host of the Prioritize Your Marriage podcast. In our chat, she shares candid personal insights and practical tips to help couples make their marriages a priority throughout every stage of life.

We also discuss inappropriate reels, postpartum diapers, and her kids’ obsession with hotel toilets as we brainstorm ways to reclaim the fun and spontaneity in our relationships, leverage our support networks, and set better boundaries to prioritize quality time.
Listen in as we explore:

· the transition to parenthood

· juggling higher education and parenting

· creative date ideas on a budget (some without childcare!)

· rituals of connection and transition rituals

· 2.5 tips for navigating the holiday season with intention
Links + Follow-ups:
Check out Amberly’s date night books, blog posts, and podcast at aprioritizedmarriage.com.

You can also find her on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.

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Looking for more ways to stay grounded in the good stuff?
Visit www.groundedingood.org for Dr. Kara's book, free newsletter, curated resources, and coaching offerings.
Disclaimer: This podcast is educational/preventive in nature and is NOT intended to be therapy. If you have relationship or mental health concerns, you can find qualified help on sites like BetterHelp or The Gottman Referral Network.
*Thanks to Alex Grohl for the intro/outro music.

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1. Preview (00:00:00)

2. Podcast Intro (00:00:47)

3. Guest Intro (00:01:25)

4. Transition to Parenthood (00:02:30)

5. Juggling Parenthood and Higher Ed (00:07:04)

6. Creative Date Night Ideas (00:15:19)

7. Transition Rituals (00:30:00)

8. Tips for an Intentional Holiday Season (00:49:56)

9. Final Thoughts (00:54:46)

10. Podcast Outro (00:55:20)