From Triggered to Secure: Healing Relationship Cycles as a Busy Mom with Julie Menanno

Do you feel like you and your partner keep having the same fight—just on repeat? In this episode of the Mama Work It Podcast, we’re joined by Julie Menanno, licensed therapist, attachment expert, and author of the bestselling book Secure Love. Julie breaks down why couples get stuck in negative relationship cycles, how attachment styles show up in everyday moments, and what working moms can do to create more secure, loving relationships—even in the middle of busy, stressful seasons. Motherhood, career demands, and mental load can amplify old attachment wounds, making small conflicts feel bigger than they are. Julie explains how understanding attachment helps shift relationships from blame and frustration to compassion and connection. This episode is a must-listen for working moms who want healthier communication, fewer blowups, and deeper emotional safety at home. What You'll Learn in This Episode: What negative relationship cycles are and why couples repeat them How attachment styles show up during stress and conflict Why motherhood often activates attachment wounds How to interrupt negative cycles in real time Small shifts that create more secure attachment What a secure relationship actually feels like How to build emotional safety without perfection Key Takeaways: The problem isn't your partner-it's the cycle Attachment patterns can be understood and changed Security is built through repair, not avoidance Small changes in communication create big shifts over time Who This Episode is For: ✔️ Working moms feeling disconnected in their relationships ✔️ Women navigating repeated arguments or emotional distance ✔️ Moms curious about attachment styles and secure love ✔️ Couples wanting healthier communication without blame To connect with Julie and/or purchase her book, Secure Love: https://www.thesecurerelationship.com/ https://www.instagram.com/thesecurerelationship/ https://open.spotify.com/show/356M9yOm8lNwOfBAHctAWq https://www.youtube.com/@juliemenanno https://amzn.to/4tjM1pH This episode is being sponsored by AquaTru, the countertop water purifier tested & certified to remove 84 contaminants, including chlorine, lead, forever chemicals, and microplastics. Go to AquaTru.com now for 20% off (your purifier) using promo code MAMA  AquaTru even comes with a 30-day best-tasting water guarantee. 🎧 Listen now and subscribe to the Mama Work It Podcast for honest conversations about motherhood, work, and relationships. Don't forget to become a VIP newsletter subscriber here: www.mamaworkit.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices