The High Conflict Co-Parenting Podcast

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Episode 306: Growing Through Conflict with author Dana Caspersen Mar 06, 2025

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In this episode, Brook Olsen welcomes conflict engagement specialist and bestselling author Dana Caspersen to discuss how conflict can be an opportunity for growth rather than a problem to avoid. Dana shares insights from her book Conflict Is an Opportunity and explores how our mindset and belief systems shape the way we handle difficult situations.

They dive into the power of shifting attention, practical tools for breaking old conflict habits, and an exercise designed to help reframe conflict dynamics. Whether you're navigating co-parenting challenges or everyday disagreements, this episode offers valuable strategies to engage with curiosity and create positive change.

Learn more about Dana Caspersen at his website: https://www.danacaspersen.com/

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Episode 299 Getting Ahead of The Holiday Chaos with Michelle Mitchell Nov 08, 2024

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In this episode Brook and Michelle take another deeper dive into the subject of preparing for and dealing with the stresses of the holidays. When dealing with high conflict co-parentis it is important to have an open mindset of solving the problems out front and deep understanding of how you are stuck trying to fit a square peg in a round hole. Challenging your beliefs about what is important vs what solves the problem and takes the children out of the chaos isn't easy. Listen to Brook and Michelle in this episode in order to get some fresh and deeper perspective. Enjoy!!!

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Episode 242 Overcoming Power Differentials Costs and Benefits Revised May 30, 2023

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In this episode Brook and Michelle discuss the variety of ways we get stuck in power differential when trying to navigate financial and custody fights, both old and new. The stickiness of the battle or the lack of information, outside forces often keeps us from finding off ramps to the fight that keep the children stuck and you from moving on. There or costs and benefits to each approach and the options all need to be investigated early so you can direct the solutions. Enjoy!!!!

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Episode 240 The Reflection Pool May 12, 2023

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In this episode Brook talks about the need to periodically stop and reflect on where we have been, the journey we have traveled to this point and the mistakes and success we have experienced. This is an important part of our growth that takes us away from our own narcissism and allows us to see the world through the eyes of others and to see ourselves in a clearer light. The reflective process is also about where we have been distracted from our goals and helps us move more effectively into the future. Enjoy!!!

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Episode 229 A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing An Exploration of Covert Narcissism and the Chaos it Elicits Feb 24, 2023

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In this episode Brook and Michelle discuss the behaviors and signs that come along with the Covert Narcissists defensive presentations. This is an extensive and interesting discussion that deserves listening to multiple times. As always this information is meant to help our listeners identify behaviors so as not to get caught in the engagement with them and not for the listener you go into judgment but a greater understanding.

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Episode 224 Connecting With Your Children Through Positive Anticipation Jan 20, 2023

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In this episode Brook and Tony discuss the importance of connecting with you children and creating strong connections and secure attachment. When children experience parents that are narcissistic in nature they need a parent that can meet them and have a settled environment The process that Brook and Tony lay out in this podcast will go a long way In creating just that.

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Episode 218 The Disengagement Dilemma Dec 09, 2022

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In this episode Brook and Michelle discuss how the disengagement process brings up strong emotions of anxiety, fear and confusion and how to begin to be with the process. They give examples of differing situation that can help understand what disengaging means and how to find solutions you might not otherwise discover.

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Episode 52 What's Yor Story Morning Glory Sep 13, 2019

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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. If you are finding these podcast of value and would like to continue receiving this free content, commercial free please consider donating using the Donate button on your podcast page. Enjoy!!!

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Episode 38 The Flypaper Effect (Don't Touch It) Jun 07, 2019

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In this episode Brook and Charlie discuss the Flypaper Effect. How High Conflict Personalities attract us into and get us entangled in conflict, in such a way that it feels like we just can't release ourselves from the flypaper. If you are finding these podcast of value and would like to continue receiving this free content, commercial free please consider donating using the Donate button on your podcast page. Enjoy!!!

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Episode 32 Anxiousness Apr 26, 2019

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In this episode Brook and Charlie discuss how anxiousness is often the root cause or nexus in the creation of the conflict cycle and how the anxiousness of a parent transfers to that of their children. This is an episode no one should miss. If you are finding these podcast of value and would like to continue receiving this free content, commercial free please consider donating using the Donate button on your podcast page. Enjoy!!! Please feel free to leave comments and rate this episode.

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