When a single text can hijack your nervous system, “being strong” isn’t a mindset - it’s a skill you can hone and strengthen. We go behind the scenes of protective parenting and my simple three-step framework (knowledge, capacity, and advocacy) and shine a light on the quiet, invisible work that makes it all come together. Through a powerful client story, we trace the journey from sleepless, fear‑soaked message drafting to calm, clear responses - WITH healthy boundaries, and without the drama spiral.

We unpack why capacity is the missing link, and you’ll hear how neuroplasticity turns tiny pauses into durable safety.  Subtle shifts add up: a steadier heart rate when notifications land, fewer compulsive rewrites, and a growing ability to set boundaries without collapsing. That’s the bridge between knowing and doing  - especially when you're under pressure from a former partner, family, or even your own legal team.

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About Danielle Black:

Danielle Black is a respected authority in child-focused post-separation parenting in Australia. With over twenty years’ experience in education, counselling and coaching - and her own lived experience navigating a complex separation - she helps parents advocate strategically and protect their children’s safety and wellbeing.

Learn more at danielleblackcoaching.com.au
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This podcast is for educational purposes only and not legal advice. Please seek independent legal, medical, financial, or mental health advice for your situation.