Category: Parenting

Parallel Parenting Part Two

Parallel Parenting Part Two [Episode 312]

In today’s episode, we’re continuing my conversation with life coach Diana Swillinger on parallel parenting. We’re diving into some of the tough questions you’ve sent in, like how to manage parallel parenting without falling into parental alienation, what to do when parenting styles and rules differ across homes, and how to handle situations where your kids prefer one parent and refuse to visit the other.
We also talk about creating emergency plans to keep your children safe—both emotionally and physically. Whether you’re separated, divorced, or just trying to navigate a difficult co-parenting situation, this episode is full of insights to help you create a healthy, stable parenting environment for your kids.

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Parallel Parenting Part One

Parallel Parenting Part One [Episode 311]

In today’s episode, we’re diving into the topic of parallel parenting—what it means, why it matters, and how it can empower you as a mother to create a home filled with love and stability, even when co-parenting feels like a battlefield.

We explore how to rise above emotional manipulation, operate from a place of peace and truth, and model resilience for your children. Whether you’re navigating parallel parenting or seeking emotional clarity, this episode is full of practical wisdom and hope.

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When Coercively Controlling Fathers Sabotage Mothers' Relationships With Their Children

When Coercively Controlling Fathers Sabotage Mothers’ Relationships With Their Children [Episode 305]

In this deeply insightful episode, I sit down with Dr. Emma Katz to discuss the phenomenon of coercively controlling fathers sabotaging mothers’ relationships with their children. Dr. Katz introduces the term “child and mother sabotage” (CAMS) to replace the often co-opted term “parental alienation,” highlighting its roots in coercive control and its frequent targeting of mothers.
Dr. Katz explains how societal sexism plays a critical role in these dynamics, amplifying the harm done to mothers and perpetuating harmful stereotypes. She also touches on the challenges survivors face in escaping abuse and emphasizes the strength and resilience it takes to rebuild after experiencing coercive control.

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Can You Work Together with an Abuser?

Can You Work Together with an Abuser? [Episode 299]

In today’s episode, I answer a listener’s question about co-parenting with an abusive ex and challenge the idea of “working together” with abusers. You’ll learn the importance of shifting the focus away from the abuser and toward personal healing and growth.

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Hard Relationships With Our Parents and Our Adult Kids

Hard Relationships With Our Parents and Our Adult Kids [Episode 288]

I’ve been busy doing all the things recently, so I wanted to give you all the inside scoop on what I’ve been up to. This includes going to an intense Personality Hacker conference, running a twelve-week coaching intensive, and helping women in the private forum (which is a part of the Flying Free program – we’d love to have you join us!) with some parenting quandaries.

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Emotional and Spiritual Abuse Survivor Q&A

Emotional and Spiritual Abuse Survivor Q&A [Episode 282]

Here are some of the questions I answered in today’s episode:

– Should I tell my adult children and close friends about the hidden emotional abuse I’m experiencing?
– I feel guilty because we’re in the middle of the divorce process, but all of a sudden, my husband has started being nicer than he’s ever been!
– Why am I so afraid to tell my husband that I am done with the marriage?
– How do I avoid being triggered in a situation where my needs are being ignored or misunderstood?
– Is my husband abusive, or just selfish and immature?
– And MORE!

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