When the Ex Brings Someone New

This week, River and Michele unpack how a wave can catch you even after a few years of divorce when you least expect it.

When your ex shows up to a kid's event… and they're not alone—it can stir up a surprising wave of emotions. Whether you're co-parenting peacefully or navigating a complicated past, seeing your former partner with someone new in front of your children can hit deep. In this episode, Michele and River hold space for the raw, unfiltered feelings that come up—jealousy, grief, insecurity, and even relief—and explore the process of these emotions with grace, boundaries, and self-awareness.

We discuss how to stay grounded in your own worth, protect your child’s emotional safety, and move forward without letting old wounds run the show. This is about healing in real time and learning to live out loud, even when it’s hard.

 

Thanks for listening, it means a lot!

Michele + River