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Family lawyer and reform advocate Maryam Manteghi returns to expose how judicial bias and outdated court practices are systematically failing abuse survivors. She reveals why educated victims face unique challenges, how false equivalencies between mothers and fathers ignore basic science, and why the groundbreaking Alawalia case could revolutionize financial justice for domestic violence survivors. From strategic timeline building to leveraging tort law, Maryam shares advanced tools every advocate should know to build stronger cases and push for trauma-informed reform.

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Family lawyer and UN advocate Maryam Manteghi joins to expose how coercive control and digital surveillance are reshaping family court. She explains why many victims aren’t believed, how “reactive abuse” is used against women, and why timelines not snapshots help judges see the full pattern. From hidden devices to trauma-informed reform, Maryam shares the tools every survivor and advocate should know to build safer, stronger cases.

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Co-parenting coach Jay Skibbens reveals his extraordinary journey of discovering through DNA tests that none of his three children were biologically his - and why he chose to remain their father. After years of toxic co-parenting and a devastating paternity fraud discovery, Jay transformed his pain into purpose, becoming a leading voice for divorced parents navigating high-conflict situations.

Jay shares raw insights about being raised by a single mom without knowing his father, the addictive nature of toxic relationships, and the moment he discovered the truth about his children's paternity when they were 3 and 18 months old. Despite the betrayal, he legally formalized his role as their father and now coaches hundreds of divorced moms through similar co-parenting challenges, offering a unique perspective as someone who's "been to hell" and found a way forward.

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When trust breaks down, even good intentions can start to feel like control.
In Part 2 with Zach Watson, we explore how couples can rebuild trust by replacing reminders with real ownership, and why running a simple “boring meeting” can change everything.

Zach explains how to close the communication loop, set boundaries that stick, and turn recurring frustrations into shared systems that actually work. We unpack why “chore play” misses the point, how culture still rewards men for doing the bare minimum, and what it really takes to balance visible and invisible labor at home.

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When the mental load starts to pile up, even the strongest relationships begin to crack.
Zach Watson joins us to unpack how small, unseen responsibilities, remembering appointments, managing the household, anticipating needs that add up to burnout and resentment.

He shares the real story behind his viral Mental Load series, how he and his wife rebuilt trust after separation, and what the Fair Play Method taught him about equity, empathy, and accountability.
We dive deep into how to stop “helping” and start owning 100%, close the “last 20%” gap, and finally share the mental and emotional weight that keeps most couples stuck.

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In this episode, we sit down with therapists Rebecca Webster and Pablo Alvarez of Connection Counselling to break down how attachment styles (anxious, avoidant, disorganized, secure) show up during separation and divorce, and what actually helps. We cover emotional regulation vs flooding, why boundaries matter, and why not bad-mouthing the other parent is non-negotiable if you want secure, resilient kids. You’ll hear practical guidance on co-parenting, the danger of using kids as emotional support, litigation vs mediation, and how to avoid panic decisions (like giving up decision-making) when you’re dysregulated.

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Celebrity relationships spark the conversation, but this episode focuses on real-life divorce. We cover how professionals should stay neutral (realtors, accountants, teachers, coaches), why sale proceeds often sit in trust without a signed separation agreement, and how to protect privacy and reduce conflict. You’ll hear practical tips on selling the matrimonial home, managing expectations about equity, handling school catchment issues, sharing info with kids’ coaches/teachers, and setting clear co-parenting communication so children aren’t caught in the middle.

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Back-to-school can be one of the hardest times for divorced parents navigating co-parenting and custody schedules. This episode unpacks how to handle teacher emails, homework, extracurriculars, and sick-day pickups while keeping kids out of the conflict. Learn what to add to your parenting plan so school routines run smoothly in two homes and co-parenting after divorce feels less overwhelming.

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