Podcast

High Conflict Hell

Relationships, Society & Culture

Stories about high-conflict relationships, child custody battles, family court, divorce, co-parenting, and toxic dynamics told by two single moms navigating the chaos in real time.

Episodes can be listened to in any order — each one explores a different story, situation, or moment from life in high-conflict parenting and family court.

All content produced for the High Conflict Hell podcast is owned and operated by High Conflict Hell LLC. This content is for informational and storytelling purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or use of this content without permission from High Conflict Hell LLC is prohibited.

Episodes
92
Releases
Twice a week
Typical length
47 min
On air since
2025
Latest episode
21 hours ago

Episodes

92 episodes, newest first

  1. Veronica Rodriguez: Wiretapping & the Costs in Criminal and Family Court

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    Women are told to document everything. Save the messages. Record the threats. Bring proof. But what happens when that proof gets used against you?

    We discuss Veronica Rodriguez, who reported an alleged sexual assault and then faced a Pennsylvania wiretapping prosecution over her recording.

    Drawing on conversations with Veronica and the recording’s transcript, we discuss her account of a date with physician Fahad Pervez, the response from authorities, and the felony convictions that followed. We examine victim blaming, the scrutiny of her sexual history, and how a woman seeking protection became the defendant.

    Then we bring the conversation into family court, domestic violence, and child custody. What does the treatment of women in criminal court tell us about what happens in other courtrooms—especially when mothers bring evidence of threats or abuse? JeniLynn shares her own experience of presenting documented threats and still having her fear dismissed.

    From secret recordings and two-party consent laws to credibility, accountability, and Veronica’s pursuit of a pardon, we ask: How are women supposed to prove what happened when collecting the evidence can become the crime?

    Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and discussion purposes only and is not legal advice. Check your state and local laws to understand recording requirements, applicable exceptions, and how the legal system works in your area. Consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice about your specific situation.

    Content includes discussion of sexual assault, domestic violence, and suicide. Disputed allegations are discussed as allegations, and commentary reflects the hosts’ opinions and information available at recording.

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    45 min
  2. Matthew Farwell & Sandra Birchmore: Pregnancy’s Leading Killer… Men

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    Sandra Birchmore was 12 when she joined the Stoughton Police Explorers program. At 23, she was pregnant and found dead. Former Massachusetts police officer Matthew Farwell is now on trial, accused of killing her to conceal years of sexual abuse. Her story raises disturbing questions about grooming, abusive relationships, and who the justice system actually protects.

    We unpack the Sandra Birchmore case, Matthew Farwell’s text messages, allegations of police misconduct, and the Massachusetts investigation that preceded federal charges. We discuss coercive control, domestic violence, pregnancy-associated homicide, and the institutions entrusted with protecting women and children.

    True crime tells us more than what happened in one case. How sexual abuse allegations are investigated, how victims are treated, and whose stories are believed in criminal court can tell us a lot about what happens in other courtrooms—especially family court.

    Drawing on our own experiences with divorce and child custody battles, we discuss what happens when mothers raise concerns about their children’s safety and face parental alienation allegations, financial penalties, and pressure to comply. When the system dismisses evidence of abuse or protects people in positions of power, the consequences reach far beyond a single criminal case.

    Disclaimer: At the time of recording, Matthew Farwell’s trial was ongoing, and he had not been convicted. All allegations and disputed facts discussed remain alleged. This episode includes commentary and personal opinions for informational and entertainment purposes only. It is not legal advice.

    https://www.parentingplan101.com/

    https://apps.apple.com/us/app/docufam-custody-event-log/id6761786386

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    46 min
  3. Nevada: A Three-Year-Old, Youth Soccer, and the Law

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    A three-year-old soccer star. A dad recording his son. And police at the field. This week we discuss Nevada’s removal from a youth soccer league in Winter Park, Florida, following a dispute over livestreaming—and why this story raises bigger questions about race and youth sports, parental behavior, and police involvement.

    We examine racism in youth sports, implicit bias, and the consequences of calling police on a Black family over a sideline dispute. When parents say they’re protecting their children, whose safety matters—and who gets treated like a threat?

    Then we tackle sexism in youth sports, the treatment of female coaches, and what children learn when adults defend aggressive behavior instead of addressing it. From girls’ soccer to league leadership, we question who gets heard, who gets protected, and how expensive pay-to-play sports affect access and opportunity.

    We also explore how youth sports strain family relationships and high-conflict co-parenting. Disputes over extracurricular activities, parenting schedules, soccer fees, and forgotten equipment can become weapons in family law cases. When parents fight over who pays and who shows up, children carry the consequences.

    From family law to criminal law, this episode examines how everyday conflicts escalate—and how race, gender, money, and power shape the response. Everyone says youth sports are about the kids. When did letting them play youth sports become this complicated?

    Not legal advice.

    https://www.parentingplan101.com/

    https://apps.apple.com/us/app/docufam-custody-event-log/id6761786386

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    44 min
  4. Kamarie Holland & the Cost of Protecting Men: Misandry or Survival

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    A five-year-old is murdered. Her mother goes to prison. The perpetrator gets the death penalty. Her father faces child endangerment charges. The Kamarie Holland case raises difficult questions about child custody, family court, and accountability—and who the justice system actually protects.

    This week on High Conflict Hell, we discuss Kamarie Holland, Jeremy Williams, and what happens when a family court custody arrangement becomes part of a criminal case. We examine the questions surrounding the prosecution of Kamarie’s father: What did he know? Did he have reason to believe his daughter was in danger? And what does punishing a grieving parent accomplish?

    For parents navigating divorce, co-parenting, and high-conflict custody disputes, the expectations can feel impossible. Encourage your child’s relationship with the other parent. Follow the parenting plan. Recognize every warning sign. Protect your children—but don’t get accused of keeping them away. We discuss the tension between supporting parental relationships and protecting children, especially when courts judge decisions after something goes terribly wrong.

    Then we ask: Misandry or survival? When women speak about domestic violence, sexual assault, and male violence against women and children, why does the conversation so often shift to men’s feelings? We unpack misogyny, self-protection, and the backlash women face for naming patterns of abuse.

    We also discuss the role of family members, friends, and partners who defend abusive behavior. “He’s a good guy.” “My brother would never.” “You know he loves his kids.” How do loyalty, denial, and victim blaming help protect someone’s reputation while leaving women and children exposed to harm? And what should believing and supporting survivors actually look like?

    During Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we connect the cases making headlines with the dynamics that play out in everyday relationships: dismissed threats, ignored boundaries, pressure to stay silent, and a system that too often reacts after the damage is done. From intimate partner violence to failures in family court, we’re asking why protecting women and children still comes second to defending the men around them.

    Not legal advice. Commentary and opinions.

    https://www.parentingplan101.com/

    https://apps.apple.com/us/app/docufam-custody-event-log/id6761786386

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    38 min
  5. Heather Thompson Day & Seth Day: Child Abuse Allegations and the “Man of God” Defense

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    Heather Thompson Day and Seth Day built a public platform around Christian faith, relationships, and parenting. Now, child abuse allegations raise serious questions about what happened behind closed doors. In this episode of High Conflict Hell, we discuss the allegations against the Christian author and former youth pastor, their bond hearings, and Heather’s reaction to the accusations involving their teenage daughter.

    We break down the reported timeline, two prior CPS investigations, and the allegations that Heather attempted to conceal her daughter’s injuries. We discuss what these circumstances raise about mandated reporting, child protection, and how a family’s reputation can influence the way people respond to warning signs. The charges remain allegations, and both defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty.

    “But Your Honor, he’s a man of God.” Why does religious status get offered as proof of someone’s character? From the Duggars and Ruby Franke to other cases we’ve covered, we examine how religious authority, demands for obedience, and pressure to protect a public image can create opportunities for coercive control—and make speaking up harder for children and women.

    With personal stories, legal commentary, and our usual unfiltered opinions, we ask what protecting children actually looks like when the adults involved have powerful platforms. We talk about teaching kids to question authority, recognizing spiritual abuse, and why a polished Christian influencer brand should never replace accountability. Educational commentary and opinion only; not legal advice.

    https://www.parentingplan101.com/

    https://apps.apple.com/us/app/docufam-custody-event-log/id6761786386

    https://www.highconflicthell.com/

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    47 min
  6. Baby Angelita: What the Flock Happened in Monterey County, California?

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    A 14-year-old victim of incest. A murder warrant. And a press conference that left us asking: What the Flock? We break down Monterey County’s handling of the Baby Angelita case, its messaging about surveillance cameras, and why protecting a child seems to keep getting lost in the headlines.

    We examine Monterey County’s October 8 press conference, Sheriff Tina Nieto’s statements, and the decision to pursue a murder warrant before issuing an Amber Alert. What did officials explain—and why did their explanation leave us with even more questions?

    And what the Flock is going on with the cameras? We discuss the department’s promotion of Flock license plate readers, concerns about surveillance and privacy, and whether its public messaging centered the child’s safety or defending its own decisions.

    From victim blaming and coercive control to child sexual abuse and failures in family court, we discuss the broader patterns this case brings into focus. Everyone keeps talking about protecting children. What does that protection actually look like?

    Not legal advice. Commentary reflects the hosts’ opinions. Allegations discussed are not findings of guilt.

    https://www.parentingplan101.com/

    https://apps.apple.com/us/app/docufam-custody-event-log/id6761786386

    https://www.highconflicthell.com/

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    46 min
  7. Caleb Flynn’s Sentencing Sermon: His Daughters’ Words & the Mistress He Never Mentioned

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    Caleb Flynn was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for murdering his wife, Ashley Flynn. But before the sentence came down, the former American Idol contestant and Ohio worship leader delivered what sounded less like accountability and more like a Sunday sermon.

    This week on High Conflict Hell, we break down Caleb Flynn’s sentencing hearing, his continued claims of innocence, and the devastating victim impact statements written by his daughters, as the girls confronted their father about betrayal, his affair with Alleigha Botner, and the loss of their mother.

    We also discuss Ashley’s sister, Kayla Keyt, her husband, Matt, and Ashley’s parents, Todd and Jill Smith, who chose forgiveness while asking the court for the maximum sentence. What does forgiveness mean when someone has shattered your family? And how do you help children rebuild their lives when their father is responsible for their mother’s death?

    Then there’s the woman Caleb never mentioned: the other woman, Alleigha Botner. We revisit her trial testimony, the missing murder weapon, and the questions we still have—while distinguishing our personal theories from established facts. Botner has not been charged in Ashley’s death.

    From religious manipulation and infidelity to grief, parenting, and the lasting impact of domestic violence, this episode looks at what a murder conviction resolves—and what the family left behind must continue to carry.

    https://www.parentingplan101.com/

    https://apps.apple.com/us/app/docufam-custody-event-log/id6761786386

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    49 min
  8. Cornell 7 & Jane Doe: Cuckolds, Blame, and Bullshit

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    Megyn Kelly and Ashleigh Banfield—we have questions. Their coverage of Jane Doe and the Cornell 7 brings us straight into a conversation about sexual assault, victim blaming, and how the media shapes public opinion. On this episode of High Conflict Hell, we unpack the commentary, the backlash, and why a survivor’s response becomes the thing everyone wants to put on trial.

    We discuss the allegations in the Cornell University sexual assault lawsuit, the Snapchat group chat, and Jane Doe’s text messages. Why are people treating messages sent afterward as the final word on consent? We talk about intoxication, boundaries, and why consenting to one sexual encounter does not mean consenting to everyone—or everything—that follows.

    We also break down Title IX investigations, campus accountability, and criminal investigations. These are different processes with different consequences, and students shouldn’t need a law degree to understand what happens when they report sexual violence. Who is protecting students, who is protecting the institution, and who is left trying to navigate the system?

    Then there’s the question we can’t shake: Why do men close ranks while women question whether another woman deserves support? We discuss internalized misogyny, betrayal by trusted friends, and the demand for a “perfect victim.” Women need to bring that same energy to supporting each other—without requiring someone to respond to trauma exactly the way we imagine we would.

    Through personal experiences and an unfiltered discussion of consent, survivor support, and media responsibility, we ask why so much scrutiny lands on Jane Doe while the people and institutions she names face less. Cuckolds, blame, and bullshit—we’re talking about all of it. Cornell 7 & Jane Doe: Cuckolds, Blame, and Bullshit.

    https://www.parentingplan101.com/

    https://apps.apple.com/us/app/docufam-custody-event-log/id6761786386

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    1 hr
  9. Gypsy Rose Blanchard: Ken Urker’s Death & the Custody Battle Brewing Behind the Scenes

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    Gypsy Rose Blanchard and Ken Urker shared a daughter, Aurora. When Ken died on October 1, 2026, his death caught the nation’s attention—but behind the scenes, a custody conflict was building. This week we look at the personal relationship, breakup, and custody threats behind the headlines.

    We walk through Gypsy’s childhood abuse and discuss how that trauma may shape the way she handles conflict, love, and relationships. From her prison romances to her marriage to Ryan Anderson and reunion with Ken, documented on Lifetime’s Gypsy Rose: Life After Lock Up, we unpack the leaked prison calls, public scrutiny, and alleged threats over custody of Aurora.

    Where do criminal court and family law court cross paths? We discuss how a criminal conviction, allegations about a parent’s behavior, and private relationship conflicts can become part of a child custody battle. Bringing our own experiences with high-conflict relationships, co-parenting, and family court into the conversation, we explore what happens when heartbreak becomes a legal fight—and your parenting becomes everyone’s business.

    https://www.parentingplan101.com/

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    46 min
  10. Cornell Seven: “I Am Jane Doe.” Consent, Power & Victim Blaming in Court

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    The Cornell Seven case raises questions about sexual assault, consent, victim blaming, and the power dynamics that show up in relationships and the criminal justice system.

    This week on High Conflict Hell, we discuss the Cornell University lawsuit, Jane Doe’s allegations involving seven men and Chi Phi fraternity, the Snapchat group messages, and Tompkins County District Attorney Matthew Van Houten’s public response. We share our reactions to Cornell’s handling of the case and ask why a woman’s behavior becomes the focus when she reports sexual violence.

    We also discuss Kendall Danielle Francis’s Title IX case at Louisiana State University, where a finding of sexual assault and forcible rape was upheld while the football player’s suspension was reduced on appeal. Her account brings up another question: How are young women supposed to navigate university investigations and the separate criminal process without clear guidance?

    Then we connect these cases to our own experiences with abusive relationships, domestic violence, divorce, co-parenting, and child custody battles. We talk about betrayal by people you trust, boundaries being ignored, the pressure to protect a man’s reputation, and the experience of asking family court for safety only to find yourself defending your own credibility.

    This is a conversation about true crime, relationships, institutional accountability, and what happens after women speak up. We also discuss why men holding other men accountable matters—and why personal stories belong in these conversations.

    All views and commentary expressed are our opinions. This podcast is for discussion and informational purposes only and does not provide legal advice or create an attorney-client relationship. Allegations discussed are not criminal convictions.

    Content warning: Sexual assault, domestic violence, and child sexual exploitation.

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    1 hr
  11. Caleb Flynn Trial: Should His Mistress Be Charged? Could He Make a Redemption Album?

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    Caleb Flynn’s murder trial has put his affair, his former American Idol appearance, and his relationship with Alleigha Botner, a young woman from his church, under a national spotlight. But should Alleigha face charges because of the disturbing text messages she exchanged with Caleb about his wife, Ashley Flynn?

    This week on High Conflict Hell, I explain the Caleb Flynn case to my 70-year-old mom, whose TV law degree comes from Perry Mason, The People’s Court, and Judge Judy. I walk her through the affair, Alleigha Botner’s testimony, the text messages, and Caleb’s account of the night Ashley was killed. Then I ask her the question filling my comment section: Should Alleigha be charged?

    The case leads us into a bigger conversation about relationships and family dynamics. We discuss what it’s like to be the other woman, what changes when the man has children, and how a new partner can get pulled into a family conflict, or become a weaponized stepmom. We also talk about the age difference between Caleb and Alleigha, the influence a church leader can have, and why so much public anger is directed at her.

    And because Caleb Flynn was once on American Idol and his songs were played in court, we have one more question: Could he someday try to turn this case into a Christian music redemption album?

    It’s a mother-daughter conversation about the Caleb Flynn trial, Alleigha Botner, the death of Ashley Flynn, marriage, infidelity, religion, children, and who gets blamed when a family is torn apart.

    https://www.parentingplan101.com/

    https://apps.apple.com/us/app/docufam-custody-event-log/id6761786386

    https://www.highconflicthell.com/

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    44 min
  12. Kim Zolciak & Kroy Biermann: KJ Charged with 7 Felonies—While Kroy Had Primary Custody?

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    Real Housewives of Atlanta (RHOA) star Kim Zolciak and former NFL player Kroy Biermann have spent years locked in a high-conflict divorce and child-custody battle. After Kroy recently sought primary custody—accusing Kim of missing parenting time while she was working—the court temporarily suspended her time with the children. Just weeks later, their 15-year-old son, KJ Biermann, allegedly sexually assaulted a classmate. He has since been indicted on seven felony charges and is currently being prosecuted as an adult.

    We break down the disturbing timeline, Kim’s allegations that Kroy physically assaulted one of their children, the former girlfriend who reportedly described him as abusive, and Kim’s claim that the guardian ad litem dismissed the children’s concerns and branded them liars.

    We also examine pornography, sexual boundaries, parental accountability, custody evaluations, guardian ad litem bias, and what happens when family court punishes a mother for working while rewarding a father demanding control.

    This episode explores the brutal intersection of celebrity, money, toxic relationships, co-parenting, criminal allegations, and family court—and asks the question at the center of it all: Was this custody fight ever truly about protecting the children

    Jen & JeniLynn have both been through Family Court, high-conflict court cases, and with approach these issues with legal (JeniLynn's an Attorney) and a personal persepcitve. Not legal advice, dating advice, or life adivce.

    https://www.parentingplan101.com/

    https://apps.apple.com/us/app/docufam-custody-event-log/id6761786386

    https://www.highconflicthell.com/

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    44 min
  13. JP Miller & Mica Miller: Grooming, Pornography, Religion & Family Court

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    The Death of a Pastor's Wife, and the story of Mica Miller and her estranged husband, Pastor JP Miller, raises questions about grooming, coercive control, pornography, religion, domestic abuse, and the failures of family court.

    We examine allegations that Mica met JP when she was only 13 years old, that JP Miller was 15 years older than her, the power imbalance that followed, and how religious authority can be weaponized inside intimate relationships.

    We also discuss JP Miller’s sermons about sex, submission, and a wife’s obligation to her husband; the allegations made by Mica and those close to her; and the relationship between sexual coercion, technology, pornography, and control. How do abuse allegations get minimized when the accused is a powerful pastor—and why are women so often expected to prove their suffering while still living through it?

    Then we connect Mica Miller’s story to divorce, high-conflict relationships, domestic violence, co-parenting, and family court. This episode examines what happens when faith, marriage, sexuality, money, reputation, and institutional power collide—and why “just leave” is never as simple as it sounds.

    https://www.parentingplan101.com/

    https://apps.apple.com/us/app/docufam-custody-event-log/id6761786386

    https://www.highconflicthell.com/

    https://www.youtube.com/@highconflicthell

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    45 min
  14. Kim Zolciak’s Son KJ Biermann, Pornography & Parallel Parenting

    Show notes

    Kim Zolciak and Kroy Biermann’s 15-year-old son, KJ Biermann, is facing seven felony charges involving sexual-assault allegations....are Kim & Kroy Parallel Parenting? And if they are, how are they navigating this extreme family trauma?

    We discuss what investigators reportedly discovered on KJ's his phone, Kim’s public defense of her son, the children caught in the middle, and what happens when serious allegations collide with divorce, custody, and high-conflict co-parenting.

    Then we get into pornography on children’s devices, parallel parenting, gray rocking, toxic relationships, and communicating with a difficult ex. We examine rigid 50/50 custody schedules, conflict over everything from medical care to soccer cleats, and the emotional price children pay when a parenting plan matters more than their actual needs. Parallel parenting at it's finest.

    Finally, why a youth soccer league’s response felt painfully familiar. From abusive relationships and family court to co-parenting and the soccer field, women who speak up are still too often punished while aggressive men are protected.

    https://www.parentingplan101.com/

    https://apps.apple.com/us/app/docufam-custody-event-log/id6761786386

    https://www.highconflicthell.com/

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    53 min
  15. Lindsay Clancy, Total Hypocrisy, Family Court & the Internet

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    The Lindsay Clancy trial and the aftermath of the mistrial: the 11–1 jury split, the lone holdout juror, Patrick Clancy’s response, and whether Plymouth County District Attorney Tim Cruz will put Lindsay and her family through another trial. We also examine postpartum psychosis, maternal mental health, criminal responsibility, and what this case reveals about the way society judges mothers in crisis.

    Then we turn to the internet—and the controversy surrounding Total Hypocrisy, the “Be a Poll Worker” campaign, and the backlash over how women use their bodies and voices to demand attention for political issues. We talk about social-media outrage, online pile-ons, the Epstein files, and why women are criticized whether they stay quiet, speak up, cover up, or take ownership of their sexuality.

    From there, we connect these stories to relationships, marriage, co-parenting, and high-conflict family court. We discuss what happens when mental-health struggles are ignored inside a relationship—but later weaponized during divorce and child-custody battles—and how mothers can lose parenting time simply for seeking therapy, taking medication, or experiencing anxiety.

    Ultimately, this episode asks who gets compassion, who gets believed, and who gets punished. From the Lindsay Clancy mistrial to toxic relationships, postpartum mental health, custody disputes, and internet culture, we explore how quickly women are labeled unstable, difficult, or dangerous—and why speaking publicly may be one of the only ways to expose what is happening behind closed doors.

    https://www.parentingplan101.com/

    https://apps.apple.com/us/app/docufam-custody-event-log/id6761786386

    https://www.highconflicthell.com/

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    53 min
  16. Family Court Season: Sports, School & Lesbian Love

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    Back-to-school season is here, youth sports and extracurricular activities are in full swing, and "co-parenting" is back on its bullshit. This week, we’re talking about what goes on when kids change schools, how it affects child custody schedules, parenting plans, protection orders at children’s sporting events, school enrollment disputes, parental alienation accusations, financial abuse, and how high-conflict exes weaponize everything from soccer and ski lessons to therapy and dentist appointments. We also get into navigating difficult family relationships, supporting children through divorce, dating and finding love after divorce—and Jen’s birthday weekend filled with friendship, lesbian love, and plenty of High Conflict Hell.

    https://www.parentingplan101.com/

    https://apps.apple.com/us/app/docufam-custody-event-log/id6761786386

    https://www.highconflicthell.com/

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    50 min
  17. Birthday Presents: Lawyers Quitting, Weaponized Stepmoms & Family Court

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    We have a birthday around here, and apparently miracles do happen, because a lawyer is quitting. 🎂 We’re talking high-conflict co-parenting, family court, parenting relationships after divorce, new partners and step-parent dynamics, and what happens when an ex’s new relationship changes a co-parenting relationship that actually used to work. Plus, the emotional toll family court takes on parents and kids, why sometimes disengaging is the healthiest form of co-parenting, and whether small wins can actually mean there’s a little hope in High Conflict Hell.

    We also get into family court reform, women being blamed by the systems meant to protect them, and why changing the conversation—even one person at a time—actually matters. And because it’s my birthday: lawyers quitting, unexpected presents, kids meeting new partners, arcade competition, and for once…a week that didn’t completely suck. 🎂🔥

    https://www.parentingplan101.com/

    https://apps.apple.com/us/app/docufam-custody-event-log/id6761786386

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    47 min
  18. The Tate Brothers, The Manosphere, Lindsay Clancy, & The Unhinged Comment Section

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    Men can publicly rally behind the Tate brothers...but women expressing empathy for Lindsay Clancy are having their mental health, parenting, and even custody questioned.

    We’re talking about Andrew Tate and Tristan Tate, the men publicly supporting the Tate Brothers, and the very different reaction women are getting for expressing support or empathy for Lindsay Clancy during the Lindsay Clancy trial. We break down the manosphere, the double standards surrounding men and women online, and a family law attorney who says he is using women’s TikTok comments about Lindsay Clancy in custody cases to seek mental health evaluations and restrictions on parenting rights.

    Then we dig into a much bigger issue: how women’s mental health can be weaponized against them in family court.From postpartum mental health and psychiatric evaluations to custody battles, divorce, co-parenting, and allegations that a mother is “unstable,” we talk about what can happen when women speak publicly about their mental health—and why asking for help shouldn’t automatically become ammunition in a parenting or custody case.

    We also get personal about motherhood, marriage, divorce, emotional support, and what happens when the person who wasn’t there to help care for the children during the marriage suddenly demands 50/50 custody after separation.

    And because this is High Conflict Hell, somehow Zoloft, Lexapro, chlamydia, Crumbl Cookie, overpriced cookies, and a potential motion for water all make it into the episode.

    Not legal advice. Not mental health advice. Not advice on the manosphere.

    https://www.parentingplan101.com/

    https://apps.apple.com/us/app/docufam-custody-event-log/id6761786386

    https://www.highconflicthell.com/

    https://www.youtube.com/@highconflicthell

    https://www.instagram.com/highconflicthell/

    https://www.tiktok.com/@highconflicthell

    49 min
  19. Would You Rather: Divorce, Dating & Co-Parenting Chaos

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    This week we’re playing, Would You Rather: Divorce Edition and tackling the very real chaos of high-conflict co-parenting, divorce, custody exchanges, parenting plans, dating after divorce, new partners, family court, and co-parenting with a difficult ex.

    Would you rather your ex date your kid’s teacher—or your divorce attorney? Be 15 minutes late to every custody exchange—or 15 minutes early with the “I’m here. Where are you?” texts? Do all the invisible parenting work yourself—or have your ex suddenly start replying-all to every teacher email?

    We also get into introducing new partners to your kids, communication after divorce, high-conflict custody cases, parenting-plan provisions that can actually reduce conflict, legal fees, and why a good parenting plan is basically an insurance policy for the co-parenting relationship you hope never falls apart.

    And because it’s us, things eventually get more serious: the Lindsay Clancy trial, women and the court system, mental health, motherhood, and what happens when the systems we expect to protect families fail them.

    Come play Would You Rather: Divorce, Dating & Co-Parenting Chaos with us.

    Not legal adivce, theraputic adivce, or dating advice.

    https://www.parentingplan101.com/

    https://apps.apple.com/us/app/docufam-custody-event-log/id6761786386

    https://www.highconflicthell.com/

    https://www.youtube.com/@highconflicthell

    https://www.instagram.com/highconflicthell/

    https://www.tiktok.com/@highconflicthell

    51 min
  20. Dating After Divorce: The 6th Month Rule? Corn, Porn & Co-Parenting Chaos

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    Dating after divorce is complicated enough. Add kids, new partners, dating apps, exes, parenting plans, and high-conflict co-parenting, and suddenly your dating life can become everybody’s business—including family court.

    This week we’re talking about dating after divorce with kids: When should you introduce a new boyfriend or girlfriend to your children? Is the internet’s famous six-month rule actually realistic? How much say should your ex have in your dating life? And what happens when your co-parent’s dating choices start affecting your kids?

    Then we head straight into the chaos of online dating after divorce when an ex shows up in an “Are We Dating the Same Guy?” Facebook group. The comments open up a much bigger conversation about cheating, ghosting, gaslighting, dating multiple people, sexual health, and why women are increasingly turning to other women to figure out who they’re actually dating.
    And, of course, we bring it back to high-conflict divorce and family court—from the double standards moms face when they start dating to mental-health diagnoses being weaponized in custody battles, and the impossible line between someone’s “private life” and the behavior their children ultimately experience.
    Basically: dating after divorce, co-parenting, new partners, online dating, cheating, gaslighting, family court, custody battles, porn, weed—and somehow, corn.

    Not actual dating advice. No legal advice here. No theraputic adive here either. Thanks!

    https://www.parentingplan101.com/

    https://apps.apple.com/us/app/docufam-custody-event-log/id6761786386

    https://www.highconflicthell.com/

    https://www.youtube.com/@highconflicthell

    https://www.instagram.com/highconflicthell/

    https://www.tiktok.com/@highconflicthell

    51 min