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Past Chaos

April and Roy, stars of TLC’s “You, Me & My Ex” and the hosts of Past Chaos, take you on a journey through marriage, divorce, coparenting and so much more! Listen as this ex-wife and ex-husband discuss the trials, tribulations, and triumphs they encountered while they built a positive relationship and productive communication after divorce. These two exes can be like oil and vinegar, but at the end of the day they share a very strong bond – parenthood. Together they want to build a community of blended families that focus on putting the children’s needs above their own. Parenting presents its own challenges, add in filming a reality television show – you have yourself a whole new set of issues. Unfortunately, divorce happens, but it does not have to place lasting and damaging effects on children. Past Chaos was created in hopes of shedding light on positive co-parenting and advocating for better communication for the parents of children in broken homes. April and Roy hope you will join them on this adventure of proving that blended is better! Past Chaos is a weekly podcast that is available wherever you prefer to listen. Please subscribe.

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Can You Survive The Pain Of Divorce Apr 04, 2021

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In this episode, April and Loren continue the saga of the early stages of their relationship. April opens up about the dark place she was in during the end of her relationship to Roy. Loren also details how she was feeling on the other side of the fence, having some of the same emotions.
The women discuss the loneliness and heartache they felt at such a dark time in their lives. They also talk about the beginning of unpredicted relationships that brought them a shred of hope for the future.
April and Loren answer a question they get asked repeatedly, in hopes of finally setting the record straight.
A big THANK YOU to Usual Wines for sponsoring this episode. To find out more about them, visit their website at www.usualwines.com. Don't forget to use our code "CHAOS" for a special discount.

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Are You Struggling Through A Divorce? Mar 28, 2021

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In this episode, April and Loren continue the saga of their love story. They discuss how they met for the first time and their feelings on first impressions of each other.
The women recount the emotional struggles they were dealing with while both of their marriages were ending.
April talks about the start of her friendship with John, while Loren relives what it was like dealing with that on her side of the fence.
A big THANK YOU to Usual Wines for sponsoring this episode. To find out more about them and to order your first bottle, visit their website at www.usualwines.com.
Don't forget to use our cod "CHAOS" for a special discount.

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How to Cope When Cheating Produces a Child Mar 21, 2021

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In this episode, April and Loren discuss the most sensitive, yet craved topic listeners always inquire about...the love child.
The women go into uncomfortable detail on the bombshell dropped in the first year of marriage for Loren and John, and how this still affects their entire family.
April discusses her recent spike in irritability, which leads the women down the road of medication for anxiety, stress, and medication.
Can your marriage recover after cheating results in a child? Listen to what the ladies have to say about it in this episode!

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Are You Ready For a Second Marriage Mar 14, 2021

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In this episode, April and Loren discuss their second marriages. Loren goes into detail about the shame she felt in the beginning of her relationship to John. April talks about the similarities between her marriage to Roy and the marriage of Prince Harry and Megan.
The women discuss the courage it takes to admit your own faults that contribute to the demise of a relationship.
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Does Divorce Affect Future Relationships? Mar 07, 2021

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In this episode of Co-Parenting Past Chaos, April and Loren discuss their first marriages. They talk about how those relationships and divorces set the tone for their future relationships. They also discuss the impact that marrying young had on their self-worth.
Thank you to Podcorn for sponsoring this episode. To find out more about them please visit their website at www.podcorn.com.

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Does Childhood Trauma Affect Adulthood Decisions? Feb 28, 2021

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In this episode of Co-parenting Past Chaos, April and Loren go back and dissect the very first blog they ever wrote. The women dive into more details about the events from their past and how that has shaped them as mothers and allowed them to build such a strong co-parenting bond.
April tells us how she keeps John walking the line. Loren divulges how she is in too deep in an argument with her boyfriend and why it's too late to back down now.
Listen as the women give their advice on the importance of building a strong bond with each other as friends, moms, and co-parents, in order to raise their children to have the amazing lives they deserve.

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The Difficulties of CoParenting Feb 21, 2021

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In this episode of Co-parenting Past Chaos, the women discuss the difficulties of coparenting in two separate homes.
Loren gives us an insight into just how petty she is willing to be when pushed to the limit, and April reveals whether or not she supports Loren's reaction to the situation.
The women also talk about how hard it is to deal with transitions and the struggles they have with their children's behavior. April and Loren gives us their tips on how they are able to successfully co-parent with several parents while living in different homes.

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Should You Be Friends With Your Husband's Ex? Feb 14, 2021

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In this episode, April and Loren discuss WHY they became friends and what makes their relationship work. They have been getting a lot of questions about their friendship lately, so they decided to explain their situation in detail.
The women also give their take on the new Britney Spears documentary and how it relates to their high-conflict custody battle. Loren tells us why she went through John's phone, and April makes a confession about her first marriage and her secret internet searches.

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How Misery Loves Company in Co-Parenting Feb 07, 2021

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In this episode, April and Loren discuss how misery loves company in divorce and co-parenting. The women dissect their divorces and how miserable they attempted to make their exes throughout the process.
April and Loren also go into the miserable aspects of their bitter custody battle and give examples of how they let their misery dictate their actions.
Listen as the ladies give tips on how to combat the misery you go through during these difficult times and learn to choose happiness instead.

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How Conflicting Parenting Styles Affect Blended Families Jan 31, 2021

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In this episode, April and Loren discuss how having different parenting styles have affected the blending of their families. They remember their bitter custody battle and the aftermath it had with their children and the relationships between them.
The women divulge which one of them has gone rogue in their parenting dynamic and discuss ways to reel that person back in.
April and Loren also talk about the type of mothers they are and how it affects their relationships with their significant others.

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