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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Lindsy shares how her co-parenting evolved over time with her adjusting her expectations of her co-parent. Also, her blended family has grown to include her current partner, second son, and stepson, and she shares what she had to learn and unlearn to make everything work.

Lastly, she describes the mutual respect the fathers of each of her children have for each other and why.

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In this juicy, enlightening episode, Sydney sits down with her friend Javonne — a resilient mom, co-parent, and woman committed to ongoing healing after divorce.

Javonne shares how she's reclaiming her peace by prioritizing rest, setting boundaries, and exploring healthier dynamics in her relationships — including what it means to be in a situationship that actually serves her.

We talk about:

• How she re-centered herself after emotional burnout
• What "rest" really means when you're a mom (e.g. ignoring dirty laundry)
• Why her current situationship feels like a step forward, not back

This conversation is raw, reflective, and deeply relatable for any parent trying to heal while still showing up for their kids.💬 Drop a comment and let us know how you're choosing yourself this season.📌 Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share with a fellow co-parent who needs this.#coparenting #healingjourney #momlife #situationships #exesandbabies #restisradical #divorce

What if the key to understanding your past relationships and building a truly thriving future lies in a place many men hesitate to go?

On this powerful episode of Exes & Babies, we sit down with an extraordinary veteran Haitian-American father, Jeffrey Hysons, who is a passionate advocate for men embracing therapy.

He shares his deeply personal journey, revealing how dedicated self-work provided him with the crucial insights to understand the breakdown of his previous relationship and prepared him for fathering a son with special needs.

Additional topics covered:

• Raising a son who has autism and is deaf

• Unlearning unproductive gender roles in a marriage

• Acclimating to civilian life after military

• Co-parenting internationally and across different US states

• Taking accountability

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In this Exes & Babies podcast episode, certified co-parent coach Sydney Swonigan, The Co-parent Whisperer, breaks down how to create boundaries for yourself and your co-parent before starting to date. She also questions Russell Wilson's decision to refer to himself as his stepson Future's "daddy". Listen to the end for a co-parent coach's love letter to all co-parents. Comment your thoughts, like and subscribe pretty please and thank you!

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TW: DV

In this final episode of season 2, we hope you enjoy learning about Monika and Keshona's love story as much as we did. Learn how the father's welcomed Keshona as another parent to their children and let us know what you thought in the comments.

Topics Include:

• Introducing your children to your new partner

• Blended LGBTQ Christian family

• Finding your power after DV