Dr. Morgan Cutlip, PhD in Psychology and highly sought-after relationship expert, knows what it feels like to lose yourself in motherhood, and she’s determined to help mothers navigate it better.
Throughout her career, she has helped hundreds of thousands of people worldwide learn how to form and maintain healthy relationships.
Dr. Morgan has been a featured relationship expert with Good Morning America, Teen Vogue, The New York Times, Women’s Health Magazine, MOPS International, Loveology, and Flo, the #1 app in health and fitness.
Her new book, Love Your Kids Without Losing Yourself, is available now!
Fun facts about Morgan
- I married my high school sweetheart, but we didn’t date the entire time. We reconnected on Myspace :)
- I auditioned for Natalie Portman’s part in Star Wars, clearly I didn’t get it.
Education
Masters in Human Development and Family Science (2006), The Ohio State University
Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology (2013) University of Akron
Line of expertise
- Burnout in motherhood
- The mental load
- Communicating needs
- Relationship communication
- Marriage after kids
- Committed relationships
Careers Highlights
Being able to share my book with the world and being a guest on Good Morning America.
Publications
Cutlip, M. (2023). Love Your Kids Without Losing Yourself. Nelson Books.
Cutlip, M. (in progress). The Mother Load: Helping Couples Unite to Tackle the Mental Load. Nelson Books.
Van Epp, J. & Van Epp Cutlip, M. (2016). Relationship Attachment Model (RAM) Programs: PICK and LINKS. In J. Ponzetti (Ed.), Evidence-based Approached to Relationship and Marriage Education (pp. 231-252). New York, NY: Routledge.
Van Epp Cutlip, M.C. (2013). A Qualitative Examination of the Relationship Attachment Model (RAM) with Married Individuals. Dissertation, The University of Akron.
Van Epp, M.C. (2011). An Investigation of the High Divorce Rate Among U.S. Female Soldiers. Final Report Prepared for the Office of the Chief of Chaplains, United States Army.
Van Epp, M.C., Futris, T.G., Van Epp, J.C., & Campbell, K. (2006). The impact of a premarital relationship education program on single Army soldiers. Family and Consumer Science Research Journal, 36, 328-349.
Van Epp, M.C. (2007). Spousal Support and PTSD: Implications for Interventions. Newsletter of Section VII of the American Psychological Association.
Van Epp, M.C. (2006). An exploration of the dating attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors of single Army soldiers and their perceived readiness to marry. Thesis approved April, 2006.
Futris, T.G., Van Epp, M.C., & Van Epp, J.C. (2005). The effectiveness of a premarital education program on single U.S. Soldiers: Premarital Interpersonal Choices and Knowledge (P.I.C.K.) Program. Final report prepared for Deputy under secretary of the Army, Operations Research.
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