Divorce with less conflict: Co-parenting, emotion regulation, and supporting your kids with Katherine Miller

Katherine Miller, author of The Emotionally Savvy Divorce and collaborative law professional, joins me to talk about what it actually means to navigate divorce in a way that reduces conflict, supports your well-being, and protects your children.

Together, we explore:

• The difference between reacting and responding, and how this shift can change the outcome of conflict.
• Why most divorce conflict is not actually about what you're fighting about, but what's underneath it.
• The concept of the "conflict trap" and why the same arguments repeat over and over.
• Simple strategies to pause in heated moments.
• How to communicate more effectively with a co-parent, even when they are not being collaborative.
• What collaborative divorce is and how it helps families reduce conflict and make more thoughtful decisions.
• Why "winning" in divorce often backfires, especially when children are involved.
• How to shift the dynamic with a high-conflict partner without escalating the situation.

This conversation is not just about divorce. It's about learning how to use your emotions as information, stay grounded under pressure, and respond in ways that align with your long-term goals.

LEARN MORE ABOUT MY GUEST:

🔗 Miller Law Group

📚 The Emotionally Savvy Divorce: Smart Negotiations for a Clean Break

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LEARN MORE ABOUT ME:

🔗 https://drsarahbren.com/

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ADDITIONAL REFERENCES AND RESOURCES:

👉 Navigating separation or divorce? Upshur Bren Psychology Group offers specialized support at every stage of the process, including therapy and coaching, parenting and co-parenting support, family therapy, and weekly divorce groups for women and children. Whether you're in the middle of a split or adjusting to a new family structure, our team is here to help you and your children feel steady and supported. Visit upshurbren.com to learn more or schedule a free 30-minute consultation call to find the right support for your family.

🔗 International Academy of Collaborative Professionals

CHECK OUT ADDITIONAL PODCAST EPISODES YOU MAY LIKE:

🎧 Listen to my podcast episode about busting divorce myths and breaking down the true effect it has on children Michelle Dempsey-Multack

🎧 Listen to my podcast episode about the legal considerations parents need to know with matrimonial attorney Lisa Zeiderman

🎧 Listen to my podcast episode about navigating high-conflict divorce while prioritizing your own needs and attachment relationships with Karen McMahon

🎧 Listen to my podcast episode about whether "nesting" during a divorce is better for your kids