In this episode of The Women’s Mental Health Podcast, we explore the growing trend of sleep divorce—when couples choose sleeping separately in marriage to prioritize rest and mental well-being. Join Randi Owsley, LMSW, and Jessica Bullwinkle, LMFT—two seasoned psychotherapists with over 22 years in the women’s mental health field—as they unpack how relationship and sleep are deeply connected, why separate beds might actually strengthen intimacy, and how to navigate couples sleep issues without shame. If you're tired (literally) of sacrificing your sleep for your relationship, this one’s for you.

Get information on Love, Boundaries, and Sleep: Let’s Talk Sleep Divorce and learn practical coping skills and tools to help navigate sleep divorce for married couples. Discover how to talk to your partner about sleeping separately without damaging intimacy, and explore the surprising benefits of separate bedrooms in relationships. This episode offers valuable insights into sleep and emotional wellness for women, while also addressing the real impact of sleep struggles and marriage stress. Whether you're curious, conflicted, or just exhausted, you'll find supportive resources to help manage the mental health impact of poor sleep in couples—all with compassion and a bit of humor.

In upcoming episodes, we’ll dive deeper into the emotional and relational layers of sleep and wellness, covering essential topics like the benefits of separate bedrooms in relationships, how sleep and emotional wellness intersect for women, and the growing challenges of sleep struggles and marriage stress. We’ll also explore the mental health impact of poor sleep in couples, the role of boundaries in sleep and relationships, and practical sleep hygiene tips for moms and partners. Expect honest conversations about managing resentment over different sleep habits and the unique lens of sleep divorce and postpartum mental health. If you're craving rest and connection, these episodes are for you.

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In this episode of The Women’s Mental Health Podcast, we explore weaponized incompetence—how emotional labor and the mental load are quietly crushing women behind closed doors. Join licensed therapists Randi Owsley, LMSW and Jessica Bullwinkle, LMFT as they unpack why so many women feel alone, burned out, and stuck carrying the emotional weight in their relationships. Whether you're the default parent, navigating relationship stress, or trying to reclaim your identity, this episode offers relatable insights and coping tools to protect your mental health and prioritize self-care.

Get information on weaponized incompetence—a subtle yet damaging form of emotional manipulation where one partner avoids responsibility by pretending they’re incapable. Learn more about coping skills and tools you can use to manage emotional labor and protect your mental well-being. Whether you're feeling burned out from carrying the mental load in relationships or struggling to set boundaries, you'll find practical resources to help you regain balance, reduce resentment, and prioritize your own self-care.

In upcoming episodes of The Women’s Mental Health Podcast, we’ll dive deeper into powerful and often overlooked topics that impact women every day. We’ll unpack the realities of emotional labor and the mental load, explore coping skills for stress and overwhelm, and talk candidly about relationship burnout. Expect honest conversations about self-care that actually works, what it means when women feel alone, and how to navigate identity struggles in motherhood, career, and beyond. If you're craving validation, support, and real tools to feel more like you again—you won’t want to miss what’s coming.

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In this episode of Women's Mental Health Podcast, we dive deep into the powerful role of reflective functioning and how it impacts women’s mental health. Join Randi Owsley, LMSW, and Jessica Bullwinkle, LMFT, as they explore how reflective functioning helps with emotional regulation, coping with narcissistic relationships, and healing from trauma. If you’ve ever felt lost or disconnected, this episode is packed with practical insights and tools to help you understand yourself better and find your path to emotional healing.

By developing reflective functioning skills, you can gain insight into your own thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Reflective functioning in therapy for women offers a supportive space to process difficult emotions, manage relationship dynamics, and cultivate stronger, healthier connections. Whether you're navigating reflective functioning for better relationships or seeking tools to cope with emotional challenges, resources like therapy and self-help guides can provide the support needed to foster emotional growth and healing.

In upcoming episodes of Women's Mental Health Podcast, we will explore a range of powerful topics designed to help you navigate emotional challenges and foster personal growth. We'll dive into building self-awareness through reflective functioning, offering insights on how this skill can enhance your emotional intelligence and improve relationships. Our goal is to provide you with reflective functioning techniques for women’s mental health that can empower you to understand yourself better, manage emotional difficulties, and cultivate stronger, more resilient relationships. Tune in for practical advice and resources you can use on your journey to healing and self-discovery.

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