What if the biggest co-parenting battle you’re fighting…isn’t with your ex, but with your own ego?
In this episode of The Divorce Revolution Podcast, I sit down with the brilliant Michelle Dempsey-Multack—certified divorce and co-parenting specialist, podcast host, and author—for a raw, honest conversation about what putting your kids first actually looks like. We talk about the reality of co-parenting with someone who triggers you, how to quiet your ego when your child says they miss the other parent, and why being flexible is sometimes more important than being “fair.” We also dive into the overuse of the word “narcissist,” the self-awareness it takes to stop projecting pain onto your kids, and why your feelings don’t always need to lead the way.
If you’ve been navigating high-conflict co-parenting, feeling resentful, or struggling with the emotional weight of it all, this episode is for you.
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Become a Certified Co-Parenting Coach: https://michelledempsey.com/become-a-divorce-coach/
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What We Discuss:
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Why your divorce isn’t about “good vs. evil”—it’s about good vs. ego
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What putting your kids first really means (and what it doesn’t)
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The self-awareness required to co-parent from a healed place
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Why the term “narcissist” is often misused—and how that harms your kids
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How to hold boundaries without turning your child into a pawn
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When it’s time to seek real training before trying to help others heal
Find more from Michelle Dempsey-Multack:
Website: https://michelledempsey.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themichelledempsey/
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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@msambershaw