Several of our 2023 expert panelists have come together in this Roundtable discussion to talk about the topic of Keeping Marriage Intimate and Strong when Current Statistics are Stacked Against You. Our conversation in this episode is centered around the contributing factors leading to relationship struggles. We then move into a discussion about how the institution of marriage and its meaning has shifted over the years. The experts conclude this episode by sharing their top three daily practices for maintaining a strong union with their partner.

Our second HER Health Collective Roundtable of 2023 features the following HER Expert panelists:

• Erin Baute -  Behavior and business strategist with background in human development, behavior change and organizational psychology

• Jessika Shields - Founder and CEO of Stronger Mind Stronger Youth, licensed educational psychologist and school psychologist. 

• Maris Feeley - Full-Spectrum Doula, Childbirth Educator, Co-Owner and Director of Carolina Birth & Wellness 

• Kyrsten Spurrier - Owner of the Perinatal Pelvis in Hillsborough, North Carolina, providing pelvic floor therapy and maternal wellness

• Katherine Andrew - Registered dietitian out of Raleigh, NC, seeing clients all over the country, focusing in digestion and hormone health

• Veronica Kemeny - Licensed clinical social worker and one of the founders of Anchor Perinatal Wellness, based in Raleigh, NC

To connect with any of our experts, please go to our website directory

Today’s episode includes a discussion of the following topics:

• Introduction of the HER Expert Panelists participating in this Roundtable.

• Current statistics on divorce. 

• The most common relationship struggles our experts see with clients, patients, or even among their own circle of friends. 

• The contributing factors that make not just divorce, but also dissatisfaction in long-term relationships so prevalent. 

• Whether or not parenthood plays a role in the ending of marriage and long term relationships.

• Experts discuss how the institution of marriage and its meaning has shifted over the years.

• Benefits of marriage.

• Experts share their top three daily practices for maintaining a strong union with your partner.

Episode Chat Notes and Resources:

HER Circle Member:   Is anyone on the panel trained in FairPlay method? That would be helpful to hear about!

Veronica Kemeny, LCSW, PMH-C (she/her/hers):   Not trained but aware.

Maris Feeley (she/her):   A book my clients have been reading & recommending lately - "How Not To Hate Your Husband After Having Kids" - half comic memoir, half reflection on marriage dynamics postpartum & how to address them

Erin Baute (she/her):   @zawnvillines - an IG account that has really egalitarian views on marriage.

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