What happens when you're fortunate enough to be raised by co-parenting rockstars, only to find yourself navigating the complexities of a "not-so-stellar" co-parenting dynamic in your own adult relationship?

In this incredibly candid episode, Kassie Hollman shares her unique journey. She grew up with divorced parents who mastered the art of harmonious co-parenting, prioritizing their children's well-being above all else. But when Kassie later became a stepmom to a child in a high-conflict co-parenting situation, she faced a starkly different reality.

Tune in to discover Kassie's powerful insights on healthy family dynamics, personal growth, and setting crucial boundaries.

Episode Timestamps:

0:00 - Welcome Kassie! From Atlanta to Seattle & a Doctorate in Organizational Change

3:15 - The "Lucky" Divorce: How Kassie's Parents Prioritized Their Kids

7:40 - Christmas Traditions & Seamless Transitions Between Homes

11:20 - "Catfish Wins Every Time": How Kassie Chose Which Parent to Stay with

13:25 - Meeting Her Stepmom & Setting the "Not Your Mother" Boundary

17:00 - The Secret Texts: Her Parents Still Communicated About Their Kids

20:15 - Stepmom Insights: Kassie's Experience Dating a Co-Parent

23:45 - The Court-Ordered Pickups & Unhealthy Dynamics

26:00 - Why Kassie Stayed Out of the Drama (and You Should Too!)

28:30 - The Impact on Her Relationship & The Hard Decision to Leave

32:10 - Finding Happiness & The Role of a Good Therapist

34:05 - Advice for Co-Parents & Being Shielded from Conflict

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After a decade of staying silent, former NBA player Bobby Ray Jones Jr., aka Yoga Bob, vulnerably shares his traumatic story of being falsely accused of domestic violence by his co-parent and how fathers can de-escalate these type of situations.

Yoga Bob also discusses:

• The personal toll of being arrested under false allegations and his journey to healing.
• Managing conflict with a co-parent that has narcissistic tendencies.
• How his NBA career prepared him for co-parenting conflict.
• His mission to bring yoga to Compton, the importance of his morning routine, and his yoga business.
• His excitement for the next phase of his relationship with his daughter as they live together for the first time while she enters college.

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