Co‑Parenting After Divorce: How an Active Duty Military Dad Makes It Work

About this episode

The episode features a military dad discussing the challenges and strategies of co-parenting after divorce.

Co‑Parenting After Divorce As A Military Dad | Real Talk Around The Campfire | And Adventures From Our Guys Trip To Nevada In this episode, we sit down around the campfire with our good friend Mike, a divorced military dad who gets brutally honest about co‑parenting after divorce, serving his country, and still trying to be the best dad he can be. If you’re a military dad, a divorced dad, or just a father trying to hold it together through chaos…this one’s for you. 💬 In this episode we get into: How he learned to co‑parent after divorce without trashing his ex Balancing active duty life with being a present father Dealing with guilt, anger, and identity after a military divorce The mindset shifts that helped him heal and move forward Why “Divorced… but still Dad” is the hill he’s willing to die on. This isn’t a lecture, it’s a guys’ trip conversation – raw, unfiltered, and full of those “yo, I thought I was the only one” moments. For the dads who need this: If you’ve ever wondered: “How do I co‑parent with my ex without constant drama?” “Can I still be a good dad while I’m active duty or deploying?” “What does healthy co‑parenting after divorce even look like?” …you’re going to…

People in this episode

Hosts: Doug Yocco, Brian Johnson, Mike Deutman, Bryan Ostendorf

Guest: Mike

Topics covered

• co-parenting
• military dad
• divorce
• fatherhood
• active duty
• emotional challenges

Keywords

• co-parenting tips
• military divorce
• fatherhood
• active duty parenting
• emotional healing

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Dad Livin'

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