New Modern Mom Podcast Toolkit Series: Strengthening Partner Communication
Running your home like the powerhouse operation it needs to be takes more than shared calendars and crossed fingers — it takes intentional, consistent communication. That’s what we’re tackling in this Toolkit Series episode of The New Modern Mom Podcast.
In this episode, Barbara Mighdoll dives deep into one of the most powerful tools in any working mom’s arsenal: the weekly partner meeting. It’s not just about coordinating calendars or divvying up chores — it’s about transforming your relationship from survival mode into a supportive, intentional partnership that can handle the chaos of career and parenting. Drawing from her own experience and powerful insights from two previous guests, Hitha Palepu and Jeanelle Teves, this episode delivers a proven framework for making your home life feel less reactive and more aligned.
Whether you’ve tried weekly check-ins and abandoned them, or you’re just now realizing the shared Google Calendar isn’t cutting it, this episode is packed with concrete steps to help you communicate better, plan smarter, and create a more peaceful rhythm at home. Bonus: You’ll walk away with a full meeting agenda ready to plug-and-play.
🧩 The real reason communication with your partner breaks down — and how weekly meetings solve it: Discover how a structured approach to checking in with your partner can prevent conflict, reduce mental load, and increase mutual empathy.
🗂 A 5-point meeting agenda that’s been tested in busy households: Barbara walks through her personal weekly sync structure — from what to ask, how to delegate, and why this cadence can completely change your week.
💬 Why emotional check-ins matter just as much as logistics: Learn how making space for emotional connection can stop resentment in its tracks and protect the bond behind your co-parenting efforts.
🛠 How to identify the tasks that fall through the cracks and finally solve for them: You’ll get a simple homework assignment that helps surface the recurring "oh crap" moments that sabotage your schedule.
📅 How to think bigger than just the week ahead with quarterly and annual planning rituals: Get inspired by rituals like a New Year’s Day goal walk that help couples align on the big picture and stay on the same page throughout the year.
This episode isn’t just another chat about communication — it’s a practical blueprint to reduce stress, share the mental load, and feel like you’re truly in this together. Listen now, take notes, and start running your home like the aligned organization it should be.
For exclusive bonus tools and takeaways, subscribe to the newsletter: newmodernmom.com/subscribe
Follow Hitha:
Follow Jeanelle:
Follow Barbara:
About New Modern Mom: You know the dream of having it all – a thriving career, an active social life, present time with your kids, and adventures in travel. But how the F can we actually do it all? Host Barbara Mighdoll chats with other working mom executives on the raw truth behind their support systems, self-identity shifts, productivity, infertility and pregnancy loss, mom guilt, partner dynamics, childcare and even imposter syndrome. We’re exploring how these incredible women are translating their professional superpowers into their personal lives. Because we believe you can have it all, you just cannot do it all. Together, we’re building the playbook for the new modern mom.
The New Modern Mom Podcast is produced by Barbara Mighdoll, Ali Alquiza, and Em Roberts.