In this episode, Charlotte and Fay get honest about the side of co-parenting that doesn’t always make the highlight reel. After exploring the positives of co-parenting in Episode 3, this conversation dives into the harder truths; the emotional toll, the loneliness, the power struggles, and the mental load that often goes unseen.

With raw vulnerability, they reflect on their own experiences navigating separation, mismatched parenting styles, and the tough handovers that can leave everyone emotionally drained. They discuss the importance of tuning into children’s emotional needs while also acknowledging their own. As always, Charlotte and Fay include ways they have coped during these co-parenting struggles, to help, support & inspire Mums listening to this episode.

This is a necessary follow-up to the previous episode here bthat focuses on the positive parts of co-parenting :https://art19.com/shows/mama-on-a-mission/episodes/4e499ffe-fdc6-4ad0-92dc-dbb8d427e0cd

Charlotte and Fay hold space for both truths, reminding listeners that it’s okay to feel the weight and still choose to show up with love.

Chapters

00:00 Moans & Manifestations

Navigating Co-Parenting Challenges

06:09 Emotional Struggles of Separation

10:47 Coping with Children's Emotional Needs

15:14 The Impact of Different Parenting Styles

22:47 Managing Mental Load and Responsibilities

27:30 Comparing Family Dynamics

33:05 Handling Tough Handoffs and Emotions

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