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Insightful, helpful, and practical
I LOVED this podcast!! It helped give me feedback and advice and guidance that put my child first. That helped me understand better what likely is going on for my child, and helped me have language for how to empathize, have compassion for, and create even more safety for my child in a situation that is so hard. And although it’s painful when a child chooses to live with another parent, the advice and feedback here, helped me see and focus on my child, which strengthened our relationship even though he’s choosing to live at his dad’s house. Thank you Rick and diane for all you do - for your advice and feedback that centers on the child, and that helps a parent create connection and safety with their child, despite seemingly impossible circumstances.
Time can sometimes heal the protective alienator
Timing is indeed everything especially with parenting plans.
Episode 3 in this series offered a look at a Mother’s place, even her circle of friends’ place in her own Alienator role. A regime around her and her child helped her make the alienation behaviors worse.
She feels less stressed and more free and it took 8 years.
Easy to understand how he was a threat for a while. Moving away is so harsh.
Episode 3 of the Alienation series of podcast episodes is a vivid story of a woman who has learned a lot about herself.
Essential Listening for Divorced Parents
This show is so unbelievably helpful. The answers to coparenting dilemmas are found in these episodes.
- #1podcastlistener
- March 10, 2024
Wish I found you sooner
I am currently binge listening to your podcast starting with titles most relevant to me, then listening from Episode 1 forward. I am in a high conflict custody battle trying to negotiate a settlement to avoid arbitration. I live in Georgia, and there is GAL and custody evaluator involved in my case. The case will go to arbitration if it does not settle. In less than 12 episodes, I was able to come up with potential resolutions to two issues thanks to your podcasts. You are transparent, practical, and explain things very clearly in layman terms. Thank you for doing this! Also, thank you for explaining why Rick does not talk as much as Diane. I wondered about why he did not talk as much. I find Diane's voice calming as well as Rick's voice. What really surprised me was I found I actually turn to listen to a podcast as I find them therapeutic after a run in with my eventual ex spouse. I told my therapist all about you as she specializes in narcissists. Thank you and please keep doing this and sharing info on your other projects. (BTW, on the podcast I listened to on the way to work today, you explained why reviews are so important, so I am sitting outside of my office writing one for you!)
Great advice and information!
As a child of divorce, I’ve enjoyed this show. I think their advice is spot-on and helps parents to keep their kids out of the middle. That is so important. Love both of the hosts as well!
- lgargala
- Sept. 25, 2023
True eye opener
Hit the nail right on the head of many topics! Very helpful on handling many topics and co parenting. Have been listening to multiple episodes a day to get caught up!! Keep them coming. Thank you!
Keeping me grounded
Thank you so much for the show. I have listened to every episode at least twice. It has helped me stay sane through my custody battle. Although I sometimes leave feeling discouraged (because of the realities of addressing parental alienation in the court system), I come away with realistic and practical knowledge for how to best move forward. I think my case would be a great study for the new show. I will send an email with the details. Thank you so much! I can’t tell you how much the show has helped me. I would love to contribute to your new cause in anyway I can. No child or parent should ever have to experience alienation. It is the most heartbreaking thing I’ve ever been through, and I wouldn’t wish it on anyone. Keep up the great work!
Helpful
Very helpful for dealing with different issues that arise with coparenting and narcissistic types
- jjjjiris
- Aug. 26, 2023
Worthy Advice
I’m so impressed by the content of your podcast. Your willingness to be open and honest about your assessment of co- parenting issues especially high conflict is refreshing. It is obvious that you are well educated and experienced with updated approaches to delicate and important issues in family dynamics. It’s realistic real life advice and guidance. You tell it like it is and although you don’t mince words your advice is centered on the family in particular the children without using a one shoe fits all approach. This is what divorced families need honesty, sage advice and compassion not a know it all self serving community of power and money hungry “ professionals” telling them and guilting them in what to do. Thank you so much for dedicating yourselves to facilitating what is truly in the best interest of the children. So grateful ❤️
Best podcast out there for dealing with high conflict co-parents
This podcast has extremely relevant, topical advice for parents who are dealing with a toxic co-parent. They talk about real-life situations and provide extremely high-quality suggestions. Listen to the podcast with an open mind and your toxic co-parenting situation WILL change for the better. I know mine has.
Also, I love Diane and Rick’s voices. They sound like young parents (maybe in their early 40’s?) who are best friends that talk to each other about various parenting situations and discuss what each other would do, giving each other the best advice they can. I feel like I’m part of the conversation talking with good friends, which makes me feel not so isolated dealing with my extremely toxic co-parent.
- 1RSK087
- June 23, 2023
A godsend to co-parents dealing with a narcissistic ex
Bravo!! A must-listen for anyone wanting to put their kid(s) first AND establish healthy boundaries all around. “Structured consistency” is my new favorite phrase, and making it abundantly clear to my children that, no matter what, they are LOVABLE. So many gems in every episode - I go back and re-listen all the time. Thank you!
- ocean_dweller_415
- April 4, 2023
Great podcast!!! Sooo informative!!!
This podcast is full of helpful information on co parenting and provides the listeners with great advice!!
- rose c tha haitian mama
- Feb. 26, 2023
I get lots out of your podcasts, however...
Offering 'benefit of doubt' to behaviour that looks, seems and sounds abusive, passively lets abuse continue where that is happening. Post separation abuse is actually what a lot of your podcast is really about. So why do you keep making excuses for abusive behaviour? Any decent parent will be willing to step up and self-reflect. Unfortunately there are heaps of parents who are not able to love their own kids more than they hate their ex spouse and are just using the shared care of children as part of a systematic pattern of post separation abuse. I would like to hear more acceptance of this and if nothing else, advocacy for all "professionals in this space" to better understand the dynamics of power and control. How about you interview Dr Emma Katz? Dr Evan Stark.
I would love you to offer some suggestions for dealing with a co-parent that uses the tactic of breadcrumbing when it comes to 'shared' care and sharing health & medical information.
There should be no excuse for abuse right? (Except if you a post-separation that is, then its just accepted as normal, to be expected, disappointing but learn to accept it.) This is what I hear.
I refer to it as free therapy
I love this podcast. I jokingly tell others it’s saved me hours in therapy. So many great tips, viewpoints, thoughts that I wish I had known sooner. I’ve listened to most of the episodes, even the ones that don’t necessarily apply to my scenario, and every one has some nugget of wisdom that helps me be a better parent. All we want is what’s best for our children. Sometimes the other parent makes it difficult. Diane and Rick really help out things in perspective.
Robin Graine, Divorce Mediator
Excellent information. Helpful. Presented in a professional yet friendly format. I always learn something new from this podcast … and I do this kind of work for a living! Thanks for your high level content.
- Appfreak12345
- Sept. 29, 2022
The Holy Grail of Coparenting Podcasts!
I’ve listened to just about every coparenting podcast out there. This one is hands-down the best!Their instruction and advice is easy to follow, common sense, and really effective. Also I love Diane’s voice! She sounds very professional, reassuring, and experienced. So happy I found this!
- acarpenter88
- Sept. 26, 2022
Tough but NEEDED Messages
Diane and Rick do such a great job being very real about really difficult life situations. It’s not always easy to listen, but that’s mostly because what they’re saying is necessary. I appreciate their compassion and empathy as they talk though these topics and offer applicable advice.
- JT Allen
- July 1, 2022
Calm but Urgent
I enjoy the episode highlights up front. Focused me on the topic to come. The roughly 30-minute show was a perfect length for my morning commute.
My good friend is in a rough co-parenting relationship and I heard this show might be a great fit for him. The episode “Nothing Left to Give” didn’t disappoint!
I loved Diane and Rick’s calm but urgent temperaments, and I’m always amazed when hosts can navigate through tense subjects like they did in this show where a husband was showing more loyalty to his first wife than his second. The insights Diane and Rick offered would help any co-parents struggling with the same situation.
- Jodwriter
- July 1, 2022
Helpful and practical
Such a powerful format to help couples think things through without the emotional tension that can block solutions when you are caught up in the thick of it!
- Jen Rogers, Stepfamily Coach
- June 27, 2022
I LOVE this format of taking questions from listeners
Diane and Rick do an amazing job of getting to the heart of the matter on such divergent topics faced while coparenting. I relate to so many listeners who send in great questions and the expert advise is game changing! Best coparenting podcast I have heard yet. Thank you!!
- Great Source for Divorce!
- June 24, 2022
What a great resource!
This is a great resource! Practical and engaging while creating space for challenging and emotional topics.
- heathersjoy
- June 14, 2022
Kudos from a divorce coach
This podcast does a great job of taking specific topics and examples of real life co parenting issues and breaking them down in an easy to listen to manner! As a divorce coach, I’m always looking for tools to pass along to my clients and this will definitely be one of them! Thanks for your work!
- PUGLIFE5,000
- May 10, 2022
Pretty good
Some good info. I wish Rick would speak more. He hardly says anything, just agreeing with Diane, who has a way of speaking that for some reason is really grating. Sounds like she’s falling asleep.
- targetUser
- May 8, 2022
A godsend to co-parents dealing with a narcissistic ex
Bravo!! A must-listen for anyone wanting to put their kid(s) first AND establish healthy boundaries with a toxic, controlling co-parent. “Structured consistency” is my new favorite phrase, and making it abundantly clear to my children that, no matter what, they are LOVABLE. Thank you!
- ocean_dweller_415
- April 14, 2022
Excellent, detailed and dives into the tricky questions
This podcast is excellent! Years of expertise and having worked with many real world co parenting dilemmas give this podcast substance. Not only will you receive expert insight, the co-hosts also demonstrate how they evaluate an issue and come to a conclusion. You will learn how to evaluate and approach future issues as they arise. This is golden, especially since each situation is unique in itself. I highly recommend this podcast! They tackle the complicated, tricky, gray area with thought-out discussion and evaluation. Thank you!
- HollyMc93
- March 14, 2022
Hi Diane & Rick!!
Thank you so much for making this incredible podcast. It’s been such a help to me and my family. I can’t wait to listen to many more episodes to come.
- Nicole D Browning
- Feb. 14, 2022
Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!
Hi Diane and Rick,
I just wanted to say thank you from the bottom of my heart for creating the Co Parenting Dilemma podcast. I've recently experienced a tough case and utilized many sources of support in our community. The podcast has proved an invaluable resource to me as a therapist and my clients, and all the people they are sharing it with too.
Warmly,
MK
- Titus A.E.
- Feb. 7, 2022
Great for Divorce Attorneys and their clients!
I am a Gwinnett, GA divorce and family law attorney. I have personally witnessed the amazing work done by Diane Dierks for co-parents in our community. I am thrilled that she now has a podcast. I have encountered literally every single issue discussed in the podcast in my practice and have loved listening to the insight in this podcast. The advice is invaluable and will help me advise my clients in the future on difficult coparenting topics. People pay top dollar for this kind of advice, and I am stoked that I can listen for free and share the episodes with my clients. Thank you for creating this podcast!! Keep them coming!!
- divorcesbydanielle
- Aug. 11, 2021
Excellent insights and solutions
This is a long needed podcast for divorcing parents. Excellent insights and solutions. Fair balance of the issues of post divorce parenting and the needs of the children. Wd
- NorthGA
- Aug. 1, 2021