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How to Stop Feeding the Fire of High-Conflict Divorce divorce empowerment high conflict divorce high conflict marriage high conflict personality Mar 26, 2025

Navigating a high-conflict divorce can feel like you're stuck in an endless game of tug-of-war. Imagine being in a situation where every interaction with your high-conflict ex feeds into their need for conflict, draining your emotional energy and prolonging the divorce process. But what if you could...

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Quit the Tug-of-War: How to End the High Conflict Divorce Battle divorce empowerment high conflict divorce high conflict marriage high conflict personality Mar 22, 2025

Divorce, especially in high-conflict situations, can feel like an endless emotional tug-of-war. In this solo episode, Karen dives into the struggles of trying to control a soon-to-be ex during divorce proceedings, whether it's about co-parenting, finances, or decision-making. Engaging in these battl...

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HC Divorce Demystified: Difficult Conversations Around Divorce: Telling Spouse, Kids, Friends and Family with Zach Brittle & Laura Heck difficult conversation divorce conversations high conflict demystified high conflict divorce high conflict marriage laura heck telling your spouse zach brittle May 29, 2024

 

In today’s episode, we are going to navigate through some of the most heart-wrenching conversations that come with the decision of divorce as we delve into the delicate art of communicating about divorce with your spouse and children, as well as your wider circle of family and friends.

Broach...

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HC Divorce Demystified: Child Advocacy: The Guardian ad Litem Journey with Your Kids with Elle Barr elle barr family disputes family law guardian ad litem high conflict demystified high conflict divorce demystified high conflict marriage high-conflict custody battles May 29, 2024

In the turbulent seas of high-conflict custody battles and family disputes, a Guardian ad Litem (GAL) serves as a lighthouse, guiding decisions in the best interest of the children involved. It’s crucial to understand when a GAL is needed, and what their role is. 

This podcast delves into the circ...

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HC Divorce Demysitifed: Breaking the News: Strategies for Discussing Divorce with Your Kids with Christina McGee, MSW christina mcghee co-parenting high conflict demystified high conflict divorce high conflict marriage parenting expert May 29, 2024

Telling your kids and you’re getting a divorce is scary and hard.  The world as they know it is about to forever change and feel like it is falling apart.  In many cases regardless of the conflict between the parents, they can rally for the sake of the kids.  In deeply high conflict situations, t...

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HC Divorce Demystified: Affluence and Adversity: Financial Intricacies At The Crossroads of High Conflict and High Net Worth Divorce with Patrick Kilbane, CDFA hc divorce demystified high conflict divorce high conflict marriage high net worth high net worth divorce patrick kilbane Apr 23, 2024

Navigating a high conflict, high net worth divorce is exceptionally challenging, blending intricate financial issues with intense emotional tensions. The stakes are high with substantial assets in play, demanding informed and strategic planning to ensure your financial stability after the divorce...

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HC Divorce Demystified: Best Client Practices in Successful High Conflict Divorce with Brett Ward, Esq. brett ward high conflict demystified high conflict divorce high conflict marriage Apr 02, 2024

In the tumultuous journey of a high-conflict divorce, mastering the art of picking and choosing your battles is not just about preserving your peace; it's a strategic approach to safeguard your finances and emotional well-being. By learning when to engage your attorney and when to step back, you ...

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HC Divorce Demystified: Diffuse Tension and Resolve Conflict During High Conflict Divorce with Hesha Abrams hc divorce demystified high conflict divorce high conflict marriage minimize conflict Mar 22, 2024

I am thrilled about today’s conversation with Hesha Abrams, a brilliant mediator, negotiator and author of Holding The Calm, a book jam packed with strategies to minimize conflict, settle disputes and create a safe space for the most thorniest of individuals to feel heard and seen so they can fin...

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HC Divorce Demystified: Navigating the Storm: The Psychological Battlefield of Divorcing a Sociopath or Narcissist with Kerrie Droban-Zhivago divorcing a  narcissist high conflict demystified high conflict divorce high conflict marriage narcissism Mar 18, 2024

I’m excited to share today’s conversation with you as my guest, Kerrie Droban-Zhivago, offers profound insights into the minds of sociopaths, psychopaths, and narcissists. For those of you undergoing high-conflict divorces, understanding these characteristics is crucial. As you know, these person...

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JBD Team Talks: How to Tell The Kids in High Conflict Divorce high conflict divorce high conflict marriage how to tell the kids jbd team talks Feb 18, 2024

Telling the children about your impending divorce is always a fragile, emotional conversation. The general rule is both parents tell the children together, refer to the decision as mutual and assure them that they are loved and their lives with continue with limited change.

However, when facing ...

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Special Guest: Divorce, Faith, and Three Little Hearts - One Man's Journey Through Divorce, Dating and Single Parenting with Chris Espinoza dating after divorce high conflict marriage men's divorce recovery single parenting Jan 30, 2024

 

Join me as I speak to a Christian man about his journey through a high conflict marriage where he owns his part in the dissolution and shares the challenges of parallel parenting post divorce. Chris Espinoza of Men's Divorce Recovery speaks deeply about his recovery and healing journey and the...

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JBD Team Talks: Change the High Conflict Deflect, Defend and Apologize Dynamic with Lisa Brick high conflict divorce high conflict marriage Oct 25, 2023
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If you've found yourself avoiding conversations with your spouse after being blamed or attacked for insignificant events, accused of things you haven't even thought of doing, ignored, or had the topic changed before anything you said/asked was addressed, you are living with so...

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