Patience in Progress

Patience in Progress

By Melanie, Shelly & KarissaEducationSelf-ImprovementKids & Family
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Patience in Progress episodes

  • Fighting For Your Kids in a Broken System
    What happens when co-parenting isn’t cooperation but control?
    In this episode, we continue Darren’s story and unpack the reality of high-conflict co-parenting. From emotional manipulation to court system frustrations, this conversation exposes the unseen battles many parents face behind closed doors.
    We explore how children are affected, how narratives get twisted, and what it takes to keep fighting when it feels impossible.
    If you’ve ever questioned your sanity, your role, or your strength in a toxic co-parenting situation? Then this episode is for you.
    33 min
  • Reclaiming My Life After Divorce
    In Part 2 of this series on Patience in Progress, we dive into what happens when a toxic marriage finally breaks, but the chaos doesn’t stop. From manipulation and control to high-conflict court battles and emotional exhaustion, this episode uncovers the reality of trying to separate from someone who refuses to let go of control.
    This episode also sheds light on something people don’t talk about enough.....the aftermath the loneliness, the mental toll, the identity shift, and how easy it is to fall into another unhealthy relationship when you haven’t had time to heal.
    If you’ve ever wondered why leaving a toxic relationship feels harder than staying… this conversation will help you understand why.
    If you’re in it right now, feeling defeated, overwhelmed, or questioning yourself, you are not alone.
    40 min
  • Let's Talk About Cancer
    Cancer changes everything.......not just for the person diagnosed, but for everyone who loves them.
    In this episode, we share our personal experiences with cancer, from the moment of diagnosis to the reality of treatment, fear, family, and resilience. We talk about the emotional highs and lows, the unexpected humor that sometimes gets you through, and the strength it takes to keep going.
    If you or someone you love is facing cancer, this conversation is a reminder that you’re not alone.
    35 min
  • Love, Lies, and Narcissism
    In this episode of Patience in Progress, we go beyond the surface and into the reality that so many people experience but don’t always have the words for. What starts as connection, chemistry, and excitement can slowly turn into confusion, control, and emotional exhaustion.
    We talk about the red flags that are easy to overlook in the beginning… the subtle shifts that make you question yourself… and how, over time, you can lose your voice, your confidence, and even your sense of reality.
    Whether you’ve lived this, are currently in it, or want to better understand someone who has been through it—this episode brings awareness, validation, and truth to a topic that often stays hidden.
    You’re not crazy. You’re not alone. And your experience matters.
    27 min
  • Let's Talk About Cancer
    Cancer changes everything.......not just for the person diagnosed, but for everyone who loves them.
    In this episode, we share our personal experiences with cancer, from the moment of diagnosis to the reality of treatment, fear, family, and resilience. We talk about the emotional highs and lows, the unexpected humor that sometimes gets you through, and the strength it takes to keep going.
    If you or someone you love is facing cancer, this conversation is a reminder that you’re not alone.
    35 min
  • Parenting In a Digital World
    Social media isn’t just part of our kids’ lives anymore, it’s their world.
    In this episode, we talk about the real impact social media is having on teenagers: comparison, cyberbullying, anxiety, and the pressure to chase likes and validation. We share personal experiences as parents trying to figure out how to protect our kids while still giving them room to grow.
    We also discuss monitoring phones, online predators, algorithms, and why teaching our kids their self-worth matters more than any number of followers.
    Parenting in the digital age isn’t easy, but conversations like this matter.
    29 min
  • Starting Over, or Starting Fresh?
    What if “starting over” isn’t the end… but the beginning of something better?
    In this episode of Patience in Progress, Mel and Karissa hold down the fort (sorry, Shel 😘) and dive into what it really means to start over. In this episode we have menopause brain moments, forgotten laptops… to pillow meltdowns and career pivots… to divorce, addiction, and rebuilding life in your 40'; nothing is off the table.
    We talk about:
    The fear that comes with starting over
    Why discomfort is often a sign of growth
    Reframing “failure” into fresh beginnings
    Career changes, divorce, and emotional maturity
    Letting go of the future you thought you’d have
    Gratitude as a tool to shift your mindset
    Through honest stories, humor, and hard-earned wisdom, we remind ourselves that starting over doesn’t mean you failed, it might mean you’re finally building something healthier, stronger, and more aligned.
    Because sometimes it’s not “starting over.”
    It’s starting fresh......
    29 min
  • Can I opt out of being an adult?
    Remember when you thought adulthood meant freedom, money, and no curfew?
    Yeah… same.
    In this episode of Patience & Progress, we’re talking about what our teenage selves believed adult life would look like, and the reality check that followed. From paying registration every year (WHY?!) to learning insurance doesn’t cover everything, we’re unpacking the funny, frustrating, and humbling parts of growing up.
    We also dive into:
    Parenting adult kids
    The things we swore we’d never say (but now do)
    Breaking generational patterns
    Why no one prepares you for how much your heart can hurt as a parent
    And why maybe… ignorance is bliss when you’re young
    If you’ve ever looked at your life and thought, “This is not what I pictured,” you’re not alone.
    Let’s laugh about it together.........
    32 min
  • Addiction, Betrayal & Survival - Special Interview Part 2
    In this Part 2, we pick up right where we left off going deeper into the aftermath of addiction and the choices that come when survival becomes the priority.
    Lisa opens up about boundaries, self-preservation, and the moment when empathy has to coexist with hard decisions. This part of the conversation explores what healing looks like when trust has been broken, and how choosing yourself doesn’t mean you failed, it means you survived.
    We talk about:
    When compassion turns into self-sacrifice
    The difference between supporting someone and losing yourself
    What healing looks like after addiction and betrayal
    If you’ve ever loved someone in active addiction or had to walk away to protect your own peace, this episode is for you.
    32 min
  • Addiction, Betrayal & Survival - Special Interview
    In this first part of our special interview, we sit down for an honest, unfiltered conversation about what addiction leaves behind, not just for the person struggling, but for the people who love them.
    Lisa shares her story of loving someone through addiction, navigating betrayal, and surviving the emotional fallout that comes with broken trust, confusion, and hope that keeps getting tested. This isn’t a polished recovery story—it’s real life, told in real time.
    We talk about:
    What it’s actually like to live beside addiction
    How betrayal shows up in ways you don’t expect
    The emotional toll of staying, hoping, and trying to hold everything together
    This conversation was too important to rush; we decided to make it into two episodes. Make sure you don't miss out on this amazing interview!
    34 min

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We are revamping our mission and podcast. With this new idea our goal is to still focus on the how to's of navigating through life, what we have personally been through, but also this is a space for…