The High Conflict Co-Parenting Podcast

In this episode Brook and Charlie discuss how the Idealized Self Image (ego) gets in the way of disengaging and how, by recognizing our need to be seen in a certain way keeps us caught up in the conflict. Enjoy!!!

In this episode Brook, Charlie and Tony discuss the scary clown that is always just behind the door or curtain just waiting to jump out and try to reengage us. Enjoy!!!

In this episode Brook and Charlie discuss the importance of focusing on what it is that you are doing to solve the situation and relationship with you children and not focusing on what the other parent is doing. Enjoy

In this episode Brook and Charlie discuss the elements that go into The Three Rules. This isn’t just a repetition or mantra we do, it is actually a sequence and deepening into a process that progresses over time and that requires effort and intention. Enjoy!!!

In this episode Brook and Charlie Discuss the Break Up Sequences and how Leaving the relationship differs from Being Left. The discussion leads us into what are normal responses and where personality disorders and addiction can lead into becoming stuck in long cycles of conflict. Enjoy!!!

In this episode Brook and Charlie discuss the need to anticipate holiday challenges and to be proactive in dealing with them and not waiting for the last minute when it is too late. Enjoy!!!

In this episode Brook and Charlie discuss the perils of the stories we have and how they have distortions and how those distortions are created. When we get lost in the stories and can’t see the distortions of both our story and those of the other parent, we are headed to the abyss of conflict. Enjoy!!!

In this episode Brook and Charlie talk about the need for holding strong boundaries and the danger of intermittent reinforcement. Enjoy!!!

In this episode Brook and Charlie talk with Tony MacAlister, a former student in one of Brook’s Classes and a Certified High Conflict Instructor. Tony talks about his journey from the beginning of his custody battle, through the various stages of understanding the conflict process the current day as his journey continues. Enjoy!!!

In this episode Brook and Charlie are joined again with Eric Sjoberg as they discuss the concept of the Rat Tangle. The Rat tangle has a great deal to do with the unconscious parts of our beliefs and behaviors as it pertains to our ancestry and family of origin. Enjoy!!!

In this Episode Brook and Charlie talk about Rising from the Ashes of a High Conflict Relationship, Divorce or Custody Battle. Changing the internal chatter into a rising up into a totally new world. Enjoy!!!

In this episode Brook and Charlie have a two sided conversation about parents that want to move from the place they live where both parents are in near proximity to the children to another part of the state or country where visitation would be difficult. This is a really good conversation. Enjoy!!!

In this episode talk about nervous system activation and hypervigilance using the analogy of a barking dog. This episode will help you orient to the activation that comes from the other parent and be able to better manage that by entering into a conscious relationship with that part inside you. Enjoy!!!

In this episode Brook and Charlie discuss how Divorce and Custody actions self-generate conflict and how you can assess and get in front of the cycle. Enjoy!!!

In this episode Brook and Charlie have a conversation with Julie Mack Esq. getting an attorney’s perspective on working with high conflict cases. They look at the court system and some of the frustrations that come out of that arena as well as giving some ideas of what to expect from your attorney and ways to manage you expectations as well as your case. Enjoy!!!!