About this episode

A conversation about co-parenting challenges and healing after divorce with guest Sal.

When Co-Parenting Keeps You on Edge: Finding Peace After Divorce with Sol I sat down with Sal for a deeply honest conversation about divorce, co-parenting, healing, and what it takes to stop living in constant reaction mode. In this episode, I explore what life can feel like after a relationship ends, especially when you still have to stay connected as parents. Sal shares how overwhelm, conflict, and self-doubt shaped his early days after divorce, and how he slowly began to rebuild trust in himself. Along the way, we talk about boundaries, isolation, emotional triggers, and the quiet inner work that can change how you show up for your kids and for yourself. What struck me most is how Sal turned a painful personal experience into something practical for other co-parents. I’m sharing how that idea took shape, why emotional distance can matter so much in high-conflict communication, and what many people miss about the real weight of co-parenting. If you’re parenting through separation, supporting someone who is, or trying to understand how healing and neurodivergent traits can intersect with stress, this conversation will give you a lot to think about. About the Guest Sol is a…

People in this episode

Host: Reid

Guest: Sal

Topics covered

• co-parenting
• divorce
• healing
• emotional triggers
• boundaries
• neurodivergent traits

Keywords

• co-parenting
• divorce
• stress
• emotional distance
• communication
• self-doubt
• trust
• conflict

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Best Interest

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