About the Episode:
Parenting can bring enormous joy but it can also put significant strain on relationships.
In this episode, Dr. Whitney sits down with registered clinical counselor Martina Nova, author of Same Page Parenting, to talk about one of the most common challenges couples face after having children: getting on the same page.
They discuss the invisible mental load that many parents (especially mothers!) carry, why conversations about parenting and division of labor often go sideways, and how couples can communicate more effectively when emotions run high.
The conversation also explores how family-of-origin experiences shape parenting decisions, how to repair conflict in front of kids in healthy ways, and why raising neurodivergent children can add additional layers of stress and complexity to relationships. This episode offers practical tools and thoughtful insights for couples who want to parent as a team even when things feel messy.
About Our Guest:
Martina Nova is a registered clinical counselor based in Vancouver, British Columbia, a parenting therapist, and the author of Same Page Parenting.
Through her clinical work with individuals and couples, Martina noticed a common pattern: many parents deeply love each other but struggle with the emotional and invisible labor that parenting brings.
Her book, Same Page Parenting, helps couples make the invisible mental load visible and provides practical tools for communicating about parenting values, dividing responsibilities more fairly, and navigating conflict in healthier ways. Martina is also a mom and co-parent herself, bringing both professional expertise and lived experience to her work with families.
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