Relationships While Parenting Speaker & Writer Catherine Topham Sly
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Relationships While Parenting Expert Speaker & Writer
Welcome to this page for both parents and professionals who are seeking guidance on how couples can nurture their relationships while raising children. As an experienced relationship coach and couples therapist, I’ve devoted my career to exploring the often complex dynamics that evolve within partnerships during parenthood.
This page features a collection of my contributions to various platforms. It includes podcasts I’ve been a guest on, articles where I’ve shared my expert advice, and interviews about the nuanced challenges of maintaining a healthy relationship while raising children – and the benefits to achieving it!
My mission is to empower couples to thrive in their relationships, by providing practical tools and strategies, which are realistically achievable while juggling the demands of parenting. Perhaps you’re navigating the initial adjustment period of welcoming a new family member. Or maybe you’re seeking to rekindle your connection, feeling like you’ve lost it somewhere in the whirlwind of parenting. Either way, you’ll find valuable resources here.
Please have a browse through the featured appearances below to find a conversation or article that addresses your current challenges. I hope you’ll find inspiration to strengthen your bond and develop a loving, supportive environment for your family.
If you’re a media representative, journalist, or podcast host, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. I’m keen to open up the conversation about the realities of couple relationships after children, and to spread awareness about the support that’s available. If you’re looking for expert commentary on relationship coaching, couples therapy, parenting, or post-kids relationship advice, I’d love to hear your ideas about how we can collaborate.
Relationships While Parenting Expert Podcast Appearances
Just Chill Parenting Podcast – 2025
Catherine Topham Sly speaks to sleep consultant Rosey Davidson about common challenges couples face and practical strategies for reconnecting – both emotionally and physically.
Curious Not Furious – 2024
Catherine Topham Sly speaks to parenting coach Louise Brooks about how you can tell when your relationship needs attention, how to talk to your partner about it and create more connection.
Sleep Like A Baby? – 2023
Catherine Topham Sly speaks to Hannah Clapham about sex, communication, and resentment after having a baby, including what’s normal, and what to do when you feel touched out.
A Dad’s Path – 2023
Catherine Topham Sly speaks to Will Braunstein about sex and relationships after parenthood, making time to connect, being proactive about sharing the load, and more.
Enough, The Podcast – 2022
Catherine Topham Sly speaks to coach, writer, and speaker Dr. Mandy Lehto about how to stop performing intimacy, so you can enjoy more pleasure and authentic connection.
The Motherhood Project – 2021
Catherine Topham Sly speaks to life and career coach Taylor Pangman about resolving arguments, dealing with disagreements on the biggest topics, and more.
Honesty Box on The Balance Club – 2021
Catherine Topham Sly speaks to broadcaster and presenter Alex Beard about a listener’s revelation: “The pandemic has killed my marriage.”
The Life Transformer Show – 2021
Catherine Topham Sly speaks to health and fitness coach Tara Hammett about communication and life balance for couples who are raising children together.
Pause Purpose Play – 2021
Catherine Topham Sly speaks to clinical psychologist and couples therapist Michaela Thomas about how you can enjoy more intimacy and reconnect sexually after kids.
Relationship-Smart Women – 2020
Catherine Topham Sly speaks to Nicole Mathieson about what happens to your relationship and sex life after you have kids and how to cope with change and stress.
A Mother’s Space – 2020
Catherine Topham Sly speaks to Kimberley Barnard about communication, the mental load, being the default parent, sex and intimacy, and more.
Notes From The Motherbox – 2020
Catherine Topham Sly speaks to Alexis Stickland and Becky Hands about the best ways to look after your relationship once you become parents.
Relationship Expert Therapist Interviews & Articles
Sex Toys For Couples And The Best Ones To Use With A Partner
Catherine Topham Sly speaks to Cosmopolitan about whether sex toys are good for couples and how to introduce them.
Making Time For Intimacy When You’re Tired And Busy
A 2-minute read from Catherine Topham Sly on making time for intimacy, including three practical takeaways.
How to stop arguing with your partner: Hit pause
Catherine Topham Sly speaks to GQ about how to stop fighting all the time, by getting to the bottom of what’s really going on.
The Birth Debrief: Reflecting on pregnancy, reframing birth, redefining post-partum
Catherine Topham Sly speaks to Illiyin Morrison about how couples can manage the transition to parenthood in ways that keep them connected.
Your Postnatal Body: A top-to-toe guide to caring for yourself after pregnancy and birth
Catherine Topham Sly speaks to Lyanne Nicholl about how the changes brought by pregnancy and birth impact our relationships and sex lives.
OK! Magazine
Catherine Topham Sly speaks to OK! Magazine columnist Lalala Let Me Explain about making big decisions and answering children’s questions.
Growing Vibrations Magazine
In issue 8 of GVM, Catherine Topham Sly writes about physical and emotional intimacy, and how each can be a route to the other for different people.
OK! Magazine
Catherine Topham Sly speaks to OK! Magazine columnist Lalala Let Me Explain about how to build confidence and self-esteem.
Anna Mathur Blog
Catherine Topham Sly shares her top 5 tips for improving communication with your partner, for psychotherapist Anna Mathur.
Mama Sex Book
Catherine Topham Sly speaks to Sarah Forbes about motherhood and sexuality.
Catherine answers the Mama Sex Six, including the biggest hurdles mothers are facing, what society at large is getting wrong, and her best sex advice for mothers.