From Legal Nightmares to Parenting Peace: Lessons from a Divorce Pro with Paulette Rigo

In this episode of Co-Parenting Beyond Conflict, host Sol welcomes Paulette Rigo, founder of Better Divorce Academy, who shares her personal journey through divorce and her transition into divorce coaching. Paulette discusses the common challenges faced by co-parents post-judgment, the importance of effective communication, and the emotional complexities involved in navigating new relationships after divorce. She emphasizes the need for self-reflection and learning from past mistakes to foster healthier co-parenting dynamics and personal growth.

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Keywords
co-parenting, divorce, mediation, parenting plans, emotional well-being, family dynamics, communication, divorce coaching, child development, self-reflection

Takeaways

• Paulette Rigo's journey into divorce coaching stemmed from her own challenging experience with divorce.
• Co-parents often face emotional and logistical challenges after legal judgments are finalized.
• Effective communication is crucial for successful co-parenting, especially when dealing with parenting plans.
• Children's adaptability to divorce varies; understanding their perspective is essential.
• Self-reflection is key to personal growth and avoiding past mistakes in future relationships.
• Divorce is a significant change, not a failure, and should be approached with a growth mindset.
• The B-I-F-F method can help manage communication with a difficult co-parent.
• Maintaining emotional well-being is vital during and after divorce.
• Revisiting parenting plans regularly can help accommodate changing circumstances.
• Building a support team, including mental health professionals, can aid in co-parenting success.

Sound Bites
"I believe in love. I believe in marriage."
"The emotional part is a huge shift."
"Divorce is not about blame, it's about change."
"Keep your wits about you."
"The best tool I can teach people is B-I-F-F."

Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Co-Parenting Challenges
05:14 Paulette's Journey to Divorce Coaching
10:19 Common Co-Parenting Challenges
16:46 Navigating New Relationships and Change
22:44 Learning from Divorce: The Importance of Self-Reflection

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