After the First Marriage Podcast

How can gossip be a good thing in a marriage? What are some of the powerful benefits as well as dangers of gossiping in relationships? Where does the interest in gossiping come from?

In this podcast episode, I speak with Frank McAndrew about the upside of gossip.

In this podcast we cover:

• What is gossip?
• Gossip in evolution
• Gossip in marriage
• How is gossip a social skill?

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Is your current partner or a previous partner that you still have to work with a narcissist? What really is a narcissist? Is it possible for a narcissist to change?

In this podcast episode, I speak with Wendy Behary about what to do when your ex is a narcissist.

In this podcast we cover:

• What does narcissism really mean?
• Do you currently have a narcissistic partner or had a previous partner who was a narcissist?
• What to do if a stepparent is a narcissist

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How do you work towards the best interests of the children in a co-parenting agreement? What can you do with your ex to make sure you have a stable yet flexible co-parenting agreement? What happens to the agreement when the family expands to allow for new in-laws?

In this podcast episode, I speak about co-parenting with Dr. Katrina Kuzyszyn-Jones.

In this podcast we cover:

• Things for divorcing parents to consider
• To have a parent-coordinator or not?
• Involving the kids in co-parenting decisions
• Co-parenting situations in expanded families post-divorce

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How can you release the stress of feeling like you need to always be perfect? How does perfectionism hold you back more? Can your values guide you out of the people-pleasing maze?

In this podcast episode, I speak with Kathryn Ely about imperfectly navigating divorce.

In this podcast we cover:

• Focus on what you value
• 3 Types of perfectionism to be wary of
• Releasing perfectionism allows you to be in the present

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How can a football metaphor give you usable relationship advice? Are you hindering or aiding your relationship by working with assumptions? How can you utilize shortcuts in your relationship effectively?

In this podcast episode, I speak about the pros and cons of talking shortcuts.

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Have you heard of the prisoner's dilemma? Is there a way to go through a separation so that it can end as a win-win for both partners? How can you make sure that you both get your needs met?

In part 4 of this 4 part series focusing on communicating with your ex, I talk about cooperation, getting needs met, and reaching agreements.

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What advice can Mister Rogers give us about relationships and communication? Can you discuss a topic with your ex while drawing strength from your core values? Why is it important to see the humanity in your ex and know that you're sharing the same goals?

In part 3 of this 4 part series focusing on communicating with your ex, I talk about speaking.

In this podcast we cover:

• Maxum of quantity
• Maxum of quality
• Maxum of relation
• Maxum of manner
• Deep and simple

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Are you a good listener? Do you often get interrupted, or perhaps do you find yourself interrupting your ex? How can you polish up your listening skills to improve the communication between yourself and your ex?

In part 2 of this 4 part series focusing on communicating with your ex, I speak about how to be a good listener.

In this podcast we cover:

• Tips for being a good listener
• Why some people have trouble listening
• How you can signal to your partner that you're listening

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Do you need to communicate with your ex? How can you discuss a topic with your ex without becoming riled up or frustrated? What can you do to keep calm and on track with the conversation?

In part 1 of this 4 part series focusing on communicating with your ex, I speak about conditions for an amicable divorce.

In this podcast we cover:

• Conditions for an amicable divorce discussion

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