58-Navigating High-Conflict Co-Parenting With Marisol Vasquez: Tips for Success

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03/05/25 • 37 min

Discover the art of thriving amidst the challenges of high-conflict co-parenting in this engaging episode featuring insights from Marisol, a co-parenting coach with firsthand experience. Uncover practical strategies for maintaining your identity as a parent while ensuring your kids have a balanced relationship with both parents. We delve into the importance of stepping back and letting kids navigate their time with their other parent, alongside the emotional hurdles that come with independence.
As we explore the fine line between emotional support and parental roles, Marisol encourages parents to prioritize self-worth and re-engage with their interests outside motherhood. Communicating effectively with an ex-partner is another essential aspect we cover, introducing techniques to reduce emotional upheaval during difficult discussions.
Finding a supportive community during these tough times can make all the difference; Marisol shares details about resources that uplift and empower single parents. Tune in to learn how to not just survive but flourish as a co-parent, reinforcing the message that you are not alone on this journey. Together, we can foster healthier relationships and, ultimately, a better environment for the children we love.

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1 in 3 is intended for mature audiences. Episodes contain explicit content and may be triggering to some.

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If you are in the United States and need help right now, call the national domestic violence hotline at 800-799-7233 or text the word “start” to 88788.
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57-Resilience and High-Conflict Co-Parenting: Marisol's Journey Through Adversity

Navigating the stormy seas of high-conflict co-parenting is no easy feat, and today I have Marisol sharing her compelling journey. Imagine juggling not one, but two custody and child support cases, all while facing the emotional upheaval of multiple court hearings and even bankruptcy. Marisol's story is a testament to resilience, offering listeners a raw glimpse into the challenges of dealing with high-conflict co-parents and the emotional toll such situations take on both parents and children.
Our conversation takes a deep dive into the heart-wrenching realities of domestic violence and its impact on custody arrangements, especially during sensitive times like holidays. Marisol opens up about the struggle to prioritize her children's needs over lingering resentment, a challenge many in similar situations will resonate with. We explore the often toxic dynamics where manipulation and abuse make cooperation seem impossible, and Marisol bravely discusses personal experiences of verbal abuse and stigma, highlighting the emotional distress it caused for her children.
We wrap up with empowering strategies for co-parents to focus on their children's futures amidst adversity. Marisol shares invaluable insights on navigating these difficult dynamics, emphasizing the importance of strategic decision-making to create a nurturing environment. Join us for this eye-opening episode as we uncover ways to safeguard relationships with children, offering hope and guidance for those tackling the complexities of high-conflict co-parenting.

Marisol's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/marisolvasquez

Marisol's 1in3 profile: https://www.1in3podcast.com/guests/marisol-vasquez-ms/

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https://www.instagram.com/marisolvasquezofficial/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredmomscircle

1 in 3 is intended for mature audiences. Episodes contain explicit content and may be triggering to some.

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If you are in the United States and need help right now, call the national domestic violence hotline at 800-799-7233 or text the word “start” to 88788.
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Cover art by Laura Swift Dahlke
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59-Domestic Violence AUTHOR and WARRIOR: Emma Jean Rowin; Part 1

Emma Jean Rowin survived an abusive marriage that culminated in her ex-husband becoming an active shooter. Her powerful memoir "When Things Collapse" chronicles this journey, but more importantly, reveals the subtle pathway that led her there - the very pathway many dismiss with "I would never stay in an abusive relationship."
Through reading passages from her book, Emma Jean transports us to her college years when the relationship began. We witness the seemingly small moments that were actually major warning signs: a boyfriend who breaks up with her repeatedly as punishment for minor disagreements, who throws a full drink at her friend over a harmless joke, who creates emotional chaos that somehow felt like passion to a young woman whose own parents modeled a passionless marriage.
What makes this conversation particularly insightful is the exploration of why smart, capable people remain in toxic relationships. Both Emma Jean and host Ingrid reflect on how their family backgrounds created blind spots, how the intense chemistry masked manipulation, and how the absence of relationship education in the 1990s left them navigating dangerous waters without a map. They unpack the psychology behind staying - how victims absorb blame, make excuses, and gradually accept increasingly problematic behavior as normal.
For anyone who has ever judged someone for not leaving, this episode provides crucial perspective. For those currently questioning their own relationships, it offers validation and recognition. And for everyone else, it serves as a reminder that abuse doesn't announce itself with violence - it sneaks in through charm, intensity, and moments of connection that make the red flags easier to dismiss.
The conversation beautifully illustrates how modern awareness around mental health and relationship dynamics provides tools previous generations lacked, while acknowledging there's still much work to be done in educating young people about healthy relationships. Listen as Emma Jean shares her story with courage and clarity, reminding us that understanding how people enter these relationships is the first step toward helping them find their way out.

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