Coparenting Beyond Conflict: High-Conflict Divorce and Custody Strategies
A podcast for parents navigating the hardest kind of co-parenting—when every message feels like a minefield and peace feels out of reach. Whether you’re dealing with a narcissistic ex, coercive control, or the exhaustion of family court battles, Coparenting Beyond Conflict is your lifeline. You’re not alone, and you’re not powerless.
Each episode delivers practical strategies, clinical frameworks, and real-world tools to help you protect your kids, disengage from emotional chaos, and establish lasting boundaries—even if your co-parent never changes.
🔗 Learn more & resources: https://bestinterest.app/coparenting-podcast
🎧 What You’ll Learn
- De-escalation tactics to defuse hostile exchanges and eliminate drama in text messages and emails (including BIFF communication).
- Parallel parenting strategies designed for high-conflict custody schedules and rigid parenting plans.
- Legal and mediation navigation to help you make sound decisions alongside family law attorneys and divorce coaches.
- Boundary frameworks to protect your nervous system and support your children's emotional well-being.
- Tech tools and AI moderation that filter toxic communication before it reaches you.
You’ll hear actionable guidance from leading clinical experts (including Dr. Ramani Durvasula, Wendy Behary, and Tracy Malone), family law professionals, and parents who have successfully walked this path.
🎙 About Your Hosts
Sol Kennedy is a co-parent, father of two, and the founder of BestInterest (bestinterest.app)—the first AI-powered co-parenting app built to support families in high-conflict situations. After years of facing the realities of high-conflict co-parenting firsthand, Sol founded this podcast to empower other parents to reclaim control and prioritize healing.
Reneé Lee is a co-parent and Emmy Award-winning journalist with over a decade of experience anchoring live broadcasts across major markets including Phoenix, San Diego, and the Pacific Northwest. Skilled at asking incisive questions and navigating high-pressure conversations, she brings her veteran broadcast background to BestInterest as spokesperson for co-parents and co-host of the Coparenting Beyond Conflict podcast, dedicated to helping families cut through noise and foster healthier dynamics.
💬 Real Tools. Real Stories. Real Change.
Subscribe to Coparenting Beyond Conflict on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app to start shifting from constant defense to genuine stability. New episodes drop bi-weekly.
Watch: Full video interviews stream at https://bestinterest.app/youtube
DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute legal, psychological, or medical advice. Please consult a licensed family law attorney or mental health professional regarding your specific situation.
Coparenting Beyond Conflict: High-Conflict Divorce and Custody Strategies
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