19 - Embracing the High Road: Co-Parenting for a Positive Future with Darlene Taylor

Episode Title: 19 - Embracing the High Road: Co-Parenting for a Positive Future Guest: Darlene Taylor, Co-Parenting Coach, Author, and Family Development Specialist

Episode Summary: In this episode, Melissa Farag sits down with Darlene Taylor, a co-parenting coach and author of It’s Not About Us: A Co-Parenting Survival Guide to Taking the High Road. Melissa and Darlene discuss how taking the high road can lead to healthier co-parenting relationships and happier families post-divorce. Darlene shares her journey, from her own co-parenting struggles to moving across the country to maintain a positive relationship with her ex-husband and their daughter. She emphasizes the importance of separating partner and parent roles, modeling healthy relationships for children, and setting boundaries with friends and family members who may have negative influences on co-parenting dynamics.

Darlene highlights practical advice for navigating divorce and co-parenting while maintaining a child-centered focus. Melissa and Darlene also explore options for divorcing couples, such as utilizing collaborative professionals, mediation, and hiring a co-parenting coach to facilitate an amicable transition for the family.

Key Topics Covered:

• The transformative power of divorce and how it can become a vehicle for growth
• Importance of the high road in co-parenting and maintaining a positive relationship with the other parent
• The role of friends and family and how they can support or hinder a positive co-parenting journey
• Practical steps for a child-centered divorce, including open communication, mediation, and understanding the long-term impacts on children
• Insights into using a divorce concierge service and building a team of supportive professionals

Affirmation of the Week: “The difficult relationships in my life are the perfect mirror for me to look more closely at my own behavior.” – Reflect on how challenging relationships can reveal areas for personal growth and healing.

Resources Mentioned:

• Darlene Taylor’s Book: It’s Not About Us: A Co-Parenting Survival Guide to Taking the High Road
• High Vibe Mediation and Podcast: Find Melissa Wheeler-Farag on Instagram and YouTube for more content on navigating divorce and maintaining high vibrations.
• Vesta Divorce Concierge: A holistic approach to divorce offering services such as life coaching, financial planning, and real estate support.
• Guided Journal: Darlene also offers a guided journal on Amazon to complement her book and assist with personal reflection and co-parenting goals.

How to Connect with Darlene:

• Website: https://darlenetaylor.com/
• "It's Not About Us" Book: https://amzn.to/3Ua9gn2
• "It's Not About Us" Guided Journal: https://amzn.to/3U9L8RA
• Instagram: @thedarlenetaylor
• TikTok: @thedarlenetaylor

How to Connect with Melissa:

• Website: High Vibe Mediation
• Instagram: @highvibemediation and @highvibedivorce
• YouTube: High Vibe Divorce Channel

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