Imperfectly Married the Podcast

What Parenting Revealed About Us

How does parenting affect your marriage? In this episode of Imperfectly Married, we talk honestly about the emotional weight of raising kids, parenting stress in marriage, communication struggles, different parenting styles, and how children can either strengthen or strain a relationship. We share real stories about parenting mistakes, conflict, exhaustion, emotional disconnect, and learning how to stay united as a couple while raising children.We also dive into protecting your marriage during parenthood, parenting adult children, letting go of control, healing from unhealthy family patterns, and why kids need grace more than perfection. If you’ve ever wondered how to balance marriage and parenting, stay emotionally connected after having kids, or stop parenting stress from damaging your relationship, this conversation is for you. Website: ⁠https://imperfectlymarriedpodcast.com/ ⁠Merch: https://imperfectlymarriedpodcast.com/store ⁠Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imperfectlymarried_thepodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@imperfectly_married

The Core Fear Driving Your Marriage Conflicts

What if your marriage arguments aren’t actually about the dishwasher, money, parenting… or even sex? In this episode of Imperfectly Married, Michael and Heather unpack how the Enneagram reveals the deeper fears driving conflict in marriage. Because underneath every argument is often something more vulnerable: fear of rejection, failure, losing control, being unseen, abandoned, or misunderstood. Through each of the nine Enneagram types, they explore how personality shapes the way we react in conflict — whether that looks like shutting down, pursuing harder, getting defensive, avoiding hard conversations, or trying to “win” the fight altogether. Website: ⁠https://imperfectlymarriedpodcast.com/⁠Merch: https://imperfectlymarriedpodcast.com/store⁠Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imperfectlymarried_thepodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@imperfectly_married

Let’s Talk About Sex: What’s Okay, What’s Not & Why No One Talks About It

What’s actually okay in the bedroom… and why does no one talk about it?In Part 2 of this honest conversation on sex and marriage, Michael and Heather move beyond the surface and dive into the real questions couples are quietly asking: How often is “normal”? What if our desires are different? Are toys, fantasies, or spicy novels helping our connection — or hurting it? Instead of approaching intimacy through rules and shame, they explore a deeper question: Is this drawing us closer together or creating distance between us?This episode is all about communication, curiosity, and building a healthy sexual relationship that strengthens connection instead of replacing it. From navigating mismatched libidos and rejection, to learning how to talk openly about desires and expectations, this conversation reminds couples that intimacy isn’t about perfection — it’s about continuing to choose each other with honesty, grace, and intentionality.Website: ⁠https://imperfectlymarriedpodcast.com/⁠Merch: https://imperfectlymarriedpodcast.com/store⁠Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imperfectlymarried_thepodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@imperfectly_married

Let’s Talk About Sex: Why Men & Women Experience Intimacy Differently

In this episode of Imperfectly Married, Michael and Heather have an honest, sometimes uncomfortable, but deeply important conversation about sex in marriage — and why it’s often more complicated than we expect. From mismatched desire and exhaustion, to emotional connection, past experiences, and even physical health, they unpack the real reasons intimacy can feel out of sync and difficult to navigate. They challenge common myths about sex, explore how culture shapes unrealistic expectations, and highlight one key truth: sex isn’t just physical — it’s deeply connected to emotional, relational, and even spiritual health. Whether you’re struggling to connect, feeling misunderstood, or just want to grow in this area of your marriage, this episode will help you start the conversation with more clarity, grace, and curiosity. Website: ⁠https://imperfectlymarriedpodcast.com/⁠Merch: https://imperfectlymarriedpodcast.com/store⁠Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imperfectlymarried_thepodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@imperfectly_married

One Year In: Marriage, Microphones & What We Didn’t See Coming

In this special anniversary episode of Imperfectly Married, Michael and Heather reflect on their first year behind the microphones — the highs, the hard conversations, the unexpected growth, and the moments that stretched their marriage in ways they didn’t anticipate. From navigating vulnerability and criticism, to learning how to communicate better in real time (even after recording episodes), they share honestly about what this journey has revealed — both on and off the podcast.This conversation is a reminder that growth in marriage doesn’t happen perfectly — it happens consistently. Whether it’s showing up after conflict, choosing curiosity over frustration, or doing the internal work that no one sees, this past year has reinforced one simple truth: staying committed to the process matters more than getting it right. If you’re in a season of growth, tension, or just trying to keep showing up, this episode will encourage you to stay the course — because even imperfect progress can lead to something really meaningful.Website: ⁠https://imperfectlymarriedpodcast.com/⁠Merch: https://imperfectlymarriedpodcast.com/store⁠Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imperfectlymarried_thepodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@imperfectly_married