When your co-parent’s behaviour never seems to change, it’s easy to believe that peace will only come once they start doing things differently.
But waiting for that moment keeps you stuck - exhausted, reactive, and powerless.

In this episode, Danielle unpacks what actually changes your life when the chaos doesn’t stop: radical acceptance and building inner capacity.
You’ll learn how to stop burning energy trying to hold your ex to account, what “dropping the rope” really means, and how to reclaim calm for yourself and your children - even when the other parent refuses to evolve.

Danielle also shares an important, trauma-informed clarification: coaching isn’t counselling.
If trauma responses are still dominating daily life, professional therapy - especially trauma-specific approaches like EMDR - is the essential first step.
Coaching then becomes the rocket fuel - the action-based framework that helps you strategise and  rebuild, once your nervous system is ready.

In this episode:

• Why radical acceptance isn’t “giving up” - it’s reclaiming power
• How capacity is built through daily nervous-system practices
• When coaching helps … and when counselling must come first
• Why documentation still matters - without emotional re-engagement
• What “dropping the rope” looks and feels like in real life
• How protecting your peace protects your children

If you’ve ever wondered how to stop being triggered by your co-parent’s behaviour and start leading from clarity instead of chaos, this episode will help you find that steady ground.

Disclaimer:
This podcast provides general information only.
It is not legal advice, counselling, or a substitute for individual coaching.
Always seek professional guidance specific to your situation.

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.