Co-parenting is never easy, but when tensions run high, conflict can take over and create lasting emotional damage—especially for your children. In this episode, we’re joined by Dorcy Pruter, Founder and CEO of the Conscious Co-Parenting Institute, to explore the complexities of co-parenting in high-conflict situations, the dangers of parental alienation, and how you can become the best parent possible for your child's well-being.

Dorcy is a leading expert in reunification coaching and co-parenting education, helping parents and children stay connected during and after difficult divorces. Her mission? To end parental alienation by providing parents with the tools they need to navigate custody disputes, heal from past trauma, and foster a positive, healthy relationship with their children.

In this episode, we discuss:

✅ How Dorcy's personal experience with parental alienation shaped her career

✅ Parental alienation and how it develops in high-conflict divorces

✅ The “chosen” vs. “allied” parent dynamic

✅ How past emotional wounds can drive toxic co-parenting behaviors

✅ Protecting your children: Why it’s critical to avoid involving kids in adult issues

✅ Recognizing warning signs of alienation

✅ What to do if you’re being alienated

✅ Practical advice for creating a peaceful, stable environment for your children

✅ How to introduce a step-parent without causing unnecessary conflict or resentment

If you're struggling with a difficult co-parenting relationship, worried about parental alienation, or simply want to ensure your child grows up feeling loved and secure, this episode is a must-listen.

Learn more about Dorcy at https://consciouscoparentinginstitute.com/

Check out all of Dorcy's helpful programs here: https://consciouscoparentinginstitute.com/programs/

Access her "Reconnecting After Divorce" FREE Guide here: https://enroll.dorcyinc.com/reconnecting-after-divorce-guide

Stay tuned for more empowering conversations!