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Honey, We Need to Chat

Honey, We Need to Chat

By: Honey We Need to Chat
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Honey, We Need to Chat is the podcast for couples who want to fight less, connect more, and actually enjoy talking again. We’re Amy and Blair, a real-life couple sharing honest conversations, relatable stories, and practical tools to help you navigate conflict, deepen communication, and build a relationship that feels good, not just looks good. We dive into wild Reddit threads, expert interviews, real-life coaching, and hard-earned lessons, offering fresh insights and actionable steps you can use today! Because when communication dies, bad things happen. So... let’s chat!Honey, We Need to Chat Relationships Social Sciences
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  • 55. How to Navigate Painful Conversations in Relationships
    Jul 7 2025

    Struggling with blunt comments, sarcastic jabs, or misunderstood intentions in your relationship?

    This episode of Honey, We Need to Chat cuts straight to practical tools and honest insights to decode hidden messages, manage emotional triggers, and navigate tough conversations effectively.

    Break negative patterns and reconnect with your partner. Perfect for couples ready for clear, constructive communication.


    ✨ In this episode:

    • How emotional triggers affect your reactions

    • Tips to decode hidden meanings behind harsh words

    • Tools to break negative communication cycles


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    49 mins
  • 54: Mental Load from the Other Side: What the “Receiver” is Really Thinking | REDDIT STORIES
    Jun 30 2025

    In this eye-opening episode of Honey, We Need to Chat, Amy and Blair dive deep into the other side of the mental load conversation, exploring what it might feel like to be the partner on the receiving end, from real life stories.


    Are they really ignoring the invisible labour… or just overwhelmed in their own way?


    Featuring real Reddit stories and brutally honest forum comments, this episode unpacks emotional labour, communication breakdowns, unspoken contracts, resentment, parenting stress, and gender dynamics in relationships.
    Whether you're the one carrying the mental load or the one being asked to step up, this episode will stretch your understanding and help you navigate these tensions with more curiosity, compassion, and clarity.

    📌 Topics Covered:
    • What is mental load, really?
    • Why your partner might shut down or seem defensive
    • The myth of 50/50 mental labour
    • “Optional martyrdom” and emotional overfunctioning
    • How to build mental load literacy in your relationship

    🔁 Don’t forget to listen to our original episode on Mental Load for foundational context!




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    🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts.

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    📥 Get free tools + coaching support: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠honeyweneedtochat.com⁠⁠


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    45 mins
  • 53. When Mental Load Leads to a Stand-Off | How to Move Forward When Your Partner Shuts Down
    Jun 23 2025

    You finally brought up the mental load. You found the words. You mustered the courage. And then… nothing. Maybe they shut down. Maybe they pushed back. Maybe the conversation just fell flat.

    In this powerful follow-up to our original Mental Load episode, we unpack what happens when that invisible labour finally gets named, but the conversation doesn’t land.

    Whether you're met with defensiveness, silence, or a flat-out dismissal, this episode walks you through what to do when your partner isn’t ready to engage.

    We cover:

    • What mental load really is (and how it differs from task load)

    • Why your partner might resist or shut down the conversation

    • How to zoom out and see the bigger system at play

    • Practical tools to move forward—even if you're carrying it alone for now

    This isn’t about blame. It’s about building bridges, one small shift at a time. If you’ve ever said “I’ve tried to talk about it… but nothing changes,” this one’s for you.


    ➡️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Book a Free Clarity Session with Amy! ⁠⁠⁠⁠

    🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts.

    📺 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    📥 Get free tools + coaching support: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠honeyweneedtochat.com⁠⁠


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    56 mins
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