How Becoming Parents Changed Us

Brielle and Michael are back after a short break to fix their audio! This week they talk about how becoming parents to their son Roman (21 months) has changed them as individuals and as a couple. 00:00 Welcome back to the Ma-Honeys 00:18 Back after a break (goodbye, audio issues!) 01:04 Recording from home 01:20 Today's topic: how parenthood changed us 02:13 The biggest change: going from zero kids to one 02:40 Brielle: less independence, more structure 04:50 Michael: living and modeling your values 06:35 Sleep, schedules, and night wakings 08:30 More intention in our daily routines 09:33 Filling your cup: faith, prayer, and energy 11:30 Releasing expectations 12:20 The diaper blowout story 14:00 Learning joy from a toddler 16:50 Slowing down and being present 17:45 Mother's intuition and "what if I'm not a good mom?" 20:40 Brielle chasing her music dreams 24:10 Being an example for our kids 28:35 Honoring stay-at-home moms 30:40 Better communication as a couple 31:50 A word for those who aren't parents yet 33:20 Michael on becoming a dad later in life 36:35 The twin baby boys debate 38:07 Wrap-up If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a five-star review, and share it with a friend. Send us your comments, questions, or topics you'd like us to cover! CONNECT WITH US The Ma-Honeys: @ma_honeys.podcast Michael: @the.michaelmahoney Brielle: @brielle_colleen @brielle.colleen.music