Dad Surviving Divorce

Father’s always seem to be rejected by children, we discuss the reasons and how to cope. Show Notes A common problem people experience in high conflict narcissistic divorces and custody is being rejected by your children. This is a very painful thing to experience and it is very hurtful when you feel your own children “rejecting” you. In this episode Duane discusses the reason this occurs and ways to help you cope with the frustration and disappointment when your children are used as weapons....

Break the Cycle with DSD 214: 213. Why are dad’s rejected? How to cope with the pain! — DSD Father’s always seem to be rejected by children, we discuss the reasons and how to cope. Show Notes A common problem people experience in high conflict narcissistic divorces and custody is being rejected by your children. This is a very

Slower learner | Take your life back after narcissistic abuse Show Notes DSD discusses the reality of it taking time to learn how futile it can be struggling to make a different in your life with a narcissistic ex. Duane shares how he continues to see people struggling with this concept. You get stuck in the mode EXPECTING justice and accountability....

Break the Cycle with DSD 212: 212. Slower learner | Take your life back after narcissistic abuse — DSD Slower learner | Take your life back after narcissistic abuse Show Notes DSD discusses the reality of it taking time to learn how futile it can be struggling to make a different in your life with a narcissistic ex. Duane

Taking care of yourself | hobbies are important! Show Notes In this episode Duane talks about the importance of having a hobby or something that you enjoy doing. He also talks about the struggles when you are down, depressed, and beaten with ways to push yourself to break yourself out of that downward spiral. He then fields questions from others on silver bullets, narcissists seeking control, being forced to spend time with the ex, and finally an update on his current medical situation....

Break the Cycle with DSD 211: 211. Taking care of yourself | hobbies are important! — DSD Taking care of yourself | hobbies are important! Show Notes In this episode Duane talks about the importance of having a hobby or something that you enjoy doing. He also talks about the struggles when you are down, depressed, and

Dealing with the pain is the only way to get through this Show Notes In this episode DSD starts with a clip from Brad Pitt talking about his experience of running from the pain and ultimately how he worked through it to take his like back! Duane has a discussion with the audience about their experiences and ways to approach things…...

Break the Cycle with DSD 210: 210. You MUST deal with the pain! — DSD Dealing with the pain is the only way to get through this Show Notes In this episode DSD starts with a clip from Brad Pitt talking about his experience of running from the pain and ultimately how he worked through

A deep dive discussion on the struggles of letting go with an update and review of the redacted Order Sustaining Demurrer on my civil case. Show Notes In this episode DSD talks about the struggles and importances of learning to “let go”. We discuss how difficult it is to actually do, being forced to learn the “lesson”, recognizing when you’re being pulled back in, and notice when you are stuck in the rumination cycle....

Break the Cycle with DSD 209: 209. Letting go and update on civil case — DSD A deep dive discussion on the struggles of letting go with an update and review of the redacted Order Sustaining Demurrer on my civil case. Show Notes In this episode DSD talks about the struggles and importances of learning to

A discussion on how difficult it is to let of the past Show Notes The Healing Path: Navigate the path to healing with practical tips and strategies. Discover effective coping mechanisms and self-care practices to nurture your mental and emotional well-being. Support the Channel Donate through PayPal DSD Channel Memberships Participate in the show! During the show you can call in live at…...

Break the Cycle with DSD 208: 208. Getting Past Your Past — DSD A discussion on how difficult it is to let of the past Show Notes The Healing Path: Navigate the path to healing with practical tips and strategies. Discover effective coping mechanisms and self-care practices to nurture your mental and emotional

Alex on the news again & dealing with the stress of family court Show Notes Support the Channel Donate through PayPal DSD Channel Memberships Participate in the show! During the show you can call in live at 1 (424) 373-5483 1 (424) DSD-LIVE Web Interface - free dialing You can also leave a voicemail through the DSD website Table of Contents ...

Break the Cycle with DSD 207: 207. Alex on the news again & dealing with the stress of family court — DSD Alex on the news again & dealing with the stress of family court Show Notes Support the Channel Donate through PayPal DSD Channel Memberships Participate in the show! During the show you can call in live at 1 (424) 373-5483

Anxiety is a slow killer in narcissistic abuse Show Notes In this podcast DSD talks about the effectives of the constant anxiety and stress these situation put you under. He covers different techniques he has used to help him and other in dealing with this reality. Later in the podcast he takes a caller working through severe parental alienation and we discuss techniques on dealing with his minor and adult children....

Break the Cycle with DSD 206: 206. Anxiety is a slow killer in narcissistic abuse — DSD Anxiety is a slow killer in narcissistic abuse Show Notes In this podcast DSD talks about the effectives of the constant anxiety and stress these situation put you under. He covers different techniques he has used to help him and

Showing up is more important than you realize! Show Notes Although these situations are very complicated, stressful, and more frustrating then they really should be it is important to show up and be there for your children. In this podcast we discuss some examples of this with callers sharing their stories. Support the Channel Donate through PayPal DSD Channel Memberships…...

Break the Cycle with DSD 205: 205. Showing up is more important than you realize! — DSD Showing up is more important than you realize! Show Notes Although these situations are very complicated, stressful, and more frustrating then they really should be it is important to show up and be there for your children. In this podcast

Handling when older kids are alienated Show Notes In this podcast DSD continues yesterday’s topic discussing the ways to deal with older children who are in the throws of parental alienation. He also takes the same caller to deep dive in his situation and talk through scenarios and ways to help his children Support the Channel Donate through PayPal DSD Channel Memberships…...

Break the Cycle with DSD 204: 204. Handling when older kids are alienated — DSD Handling when older kids are alienated Show Notes In this podcast DSD continues yesterday’s topic discussing the ways to deal with older children who are in the throws of parental alienation. He also takes the same caller to deep dive

Don’t fall for the narc daughter-in-law’s trap! Show Notes Don’t fall for the narc daughter-in-law’s trap! Support the Channel Donate through PayPal DSD Channel Memberships Participate in the show! During the show you can call in live at 1 (424) 373-5483 1 (424) DSD-LIVE Web Interface - free dialing You can also leave a voicemail through the DSD website Table of Contents ...

Break the Cycle with DSD 203: 203. Don’t fall for the narc daughter-in-law’s trap! — DSD Don’t fall for the narc daughter-in-law’s trap! Show Notes Don’t fall for the narc daughter-in-law’s trap! Support the Channel Donate through PayPal DSD Channel Memberships Participate in the show! During the show you can call in live at 1 (424)

Can you “disarm” a narcissist? Show Notes In this podcast DSD tackles the question of HOW to disarm a narcissist or if it is even possible. He covers the blame shifting, understanding their “motivation”, no engaging and other techniques to minimize the effect of narcissistic attacks! Support the Channel Donate through PayPal DSD Channel Memberships Participate in the show! During the show you can call in live at…...

Break the Cycle with DSD 202: 202. Can you “disarm” a narcissist? — DSD Can you “disarm” a narcissist? Show Notes In this podcast DSD tackles the question of HOW to disarm a narcissist or if it is even possible. He covers the blame shifting, understanding their “motivation”, no engaging and other techniques to

Starting 2024 strong when dealing with Narcissists! Show Notes Duane starts the new year with a BANG covering topics on perspective, getting them out of your mind, removing chaos in your life, using exercise to minimize stress, focusing on where you want to go and building your support network! We Also have a few callers talking about their experiences and perspectives!...

Break the Cycle with DSD 201: 201. Starting 2024 strong when dealing with Narcissists! — DSD Starting 2024 strong when dealing with Narcissists! Show Notes Duane starts the new year with a BANG covering topics on perspective, getting them out of your mind, removing chaos in your life, using exercise to minimize stress, focusing on where

Dodging the narc rocks & taking your life back! Show Notes In this podcast DSD talks about how toxic narcissist person will continue to find ways to throw “rocks” at you and drag you back into the drama. It is important to recognize what is going on and to find ways to minimize the damage. Ultimately the best course of action is taking your life back and protecting yourself from their drama and chaos!...

Break the Cycle with DSD 200: 200. Dodging the narc rocks & taking your life back! — DSD Dodging the narc rocks & taking your life back! Show Notes In this podcast DSD talks about how toxic narcissist person will continue to find ways to throw “rocks” at you and drag you back into the drama. It is

Having an Un-Narc Christmas! Show Notes Hang out for a DSD Christmas livestream - take your life back and make the most of this difficult situation! Support the Channel Donate through PayPal DSD Channel Memberships Participate in the show! During the show you can call in live at 1 (424) 373-5483 1 (424) DSD-LIVE Web Interface - free dialing You can also leave a voicemail through the DSD website…...

Break the Cycle with DSD 199: 199. Having an Un-Narc Christmas! — DSD Having an Un-Narc Christmas! Show Notes Hang out for a DSD Christmas livestream – take your life back and make the most of this difficult situation! Support the Channel Donate through PayPal DSD Channel Memberships Participate in the show! During

Don’t play the narc “what if” game Show Notes In this show DSD covers a question/comment a listener had about ruminating about the past and asking “what if” thinking they could have done something “different” to have a better outcome or to not having this nightmare experience Support the Channel Donate through PayPal DSD Channel Memberships Participate in the show!...

Break the Cycle with DSD 198: 198. Don’t play the narc “what if” game — DSD Don’t play the narc “what if” game Show Notes In this show DSD covers a question/comment a listener had about ruminating about the past and asking “what if” thinking they could have done something “different” to have a better outcome

When do you fight unilateral narc medical decisions? Show Notes When do you fight unilateral narc medical decisions? Support the Channel Donate through PayPal DSD Channel Memberships Participate in the show! During the show you can call in live at 1 (424) 373-5483 1 (424) DSD-LIVE Web Interface - free dialing You can also leave a voicemail through the DSD website…...

Break the Cycle with DSD 197: 197. When do you fight unilateral narc medical decisions? — DSD When do you fight unilateral narc medical decisions? Show Notes When do you fight unilateral narc medical decisions? Support the Channel Donate through PayPal DSD Channel Memberships Participate in the show! During the show you can call in live at

Picking your battles with a narcissist Support the Channel Donate through PayPal DSD Channel Memberships Participate in the show! During the show you can call in live at 1 (424) 373-5483 1 (424) DSD-LIVE Web Interface - free dialing You can also leave a voicemail through the DSD website Table of Contents 🔗Links Mentioned During Show DSD Discord DSD Channel Memberships…...

Break the Cycle with DSD 196: 196. Picking your battles with a narcissist — DSD Picking your battles with a narcissist Support the Channel Donate through PayPal DSD Channel Memberships Participate in the show! During the show you can call in live at 1 (424) 373-5483 1 (424) DSD-LIVE Web Interface – free dialing You

Do we attracted narcissist? Show Notes Duane discusses the reasons why we seem to have so many toxic people in our lives. Support the Channel Donate through PayPal DSD Channel Memberships Participate in the show! During the show you can call in live at 1 (424) 373-5483 1 (424) DSD-LIVE Web Interface - free dialing You can also leave a voicemail through the DSD website…...

Break the Cycle with DSD 176: 195. Do we attracted narcissist? — DSD Do we attracted narcissist? Show Notes Duane discusses the reasons why we seem to have so many toxic people in our lives. Support the Channel Donate through PayPal DSD Channel Memberships Participate in the show! During the show you can

Supervised visitation and playing “the game” Show Notes The main topic of the show is dealing with supervised visitation and playing the game with the “professionals” to start to eek back time and success. This is a very trying time and emotionally draining but it is important that you jump through the flaming hoops and demonstrate that you are NOT the person your ex is claiming you are....

Break the Cycle with DSD 194: 194. Supervised visitation and playing “the game” — DSD Supervised visitation and playing “the game” Show Notes The main topic of the show is dealing with supervised visitation and playing the game with the “professionals” to start to eek back time and success. This is a very trying time

Winning feels like losing with a narcissist Show Notes When you're dealing with a toxic, drama-filled person, it can feel like even when you win, you lose. It's important to realize that going through this mess puts a ton of stress on you. Sometimes, we want a big, impressive victory to feel like things are finally turning around, but the emotional and mental toll makes it hard to see the progress....

Break the Cycle with DSD 193: 193. Winning feels like losing with a narcissist — DSD Winning feels like losing with a narcissist Show Notes When you're dealing with a toxic, drama-filled person, it can feel like even when you win, you lose. It's important to realize that going through this mess puts a ton of

Dealing with the impossible dealing with a narcissist Show Notes In this podcast Duane discusses the reality of dealing with the impossible scenario when dealing with a high conflict narcissistic ex. DSD talks about how they push you to your breaking point, holding on to what you think should happen, trying to force the “system” to work the way you think it should, accepting the reality of your situation, and choosing to “respond” differently to these situations....

Break the Cycle with DSD 192: 192. Dealing with the impossible... — DSD Dealing with the impossible dealing with a narcissist Show Notes In this podcast Duane discusses the reality of dealing with the impossible scenario when dealing with a high conflict narcissistic ex. DSD talks about how they push you to your

The stressors of dealing with toxic and narcissistic people Show Notes In this podcast we discuss the unique stressors of dealing with toxic people and the catastrophic thinking we can find ourselves in. We can also find ourselves getting advice on “letting things go” which is just almost impossible in our situations. Duane talks about techniques he has used to deal with his own personal struggles and way you can leverage that experience in your personal situation....

Break the Cycle with DSD 191: 191. The stressors of dealing with toxic and narcissistic people — DSD The stressors of dealing with toxic and narcissistic people Show Notes In this podcast we discuss the unique stressors of dealing with toxic people and the catastrophic thinking we can find ourselves in. We can also find ourselves getting advice

You have to set boundaries! Show Notes In this podcast Duane talks about the importance of having and setting healthy boundaries for yourself with toxic people AND your own children. He discusses the issues on how toxic people, including your children, will push and poke at you to “test” your boundaries or to even see if you have any at all....

Break the Cycle with DSD 190: 190. The importance of boundaries — DSD You have to set boundaries! Show Notes In this podcast Duane talks about the importance of having and setting healthy boundaries for yourself with toxic people AND your own children. He discusses the issues on how toxic people, including your

A narcissist is always “performing” Show Notes In this show Duane discusses the realities of performances and how they can quickly adapt to changing responses to continue their narrative and illusion. We discuss the underestimated ability to “fake it”, how when corned in a lie they are able to “get out of it”, their abilities to manipulator and control narratives and how important it is to NOT REACT to their drama and not feed into their continued delusions…...

Break the Cycle with DSD 184: 189. Narcissist's Performance — DSD A narcissist is always “performing” Show Notes In this show Duane discusses the realities of performances and how they can quickly adapt to changing responses to continue their narrative and illusion. We discuss the underestimated ability to “fake it”, how

Trust your gut when you feel things just aren’t right! Show Notes Oftentimes we ignore the signs and red flags of toxic situations and relationships. When we “look back” you can start to see those signs and “remember” when your gut was telling you something was wrong. In this podcast we discuss the signs and ways to approach “listening to your gut” and your body!...

Break the Cycle with DSD 188: 188. Trusting your gut when things don't feel right! — DSD Trust your gut when you feel things just aren’t right! Show Notes Oftentimes we ignore the signs and red flags of toxic situations and relationships. When we “look back” you can start to see those signs and “remember” when your

Reaching the point where you have no more F’s and energy to give! Show Notes In this podcast DSD talks about reaching that point when you change your perspective and shift your energy and focus toward yourself AND making your life better. Support the Channel Donate through PayPal DSD Channel Memberships Participate in the show! During the show you can call in live at…...

Break the Cycle with DSD 187: 187. No more "F's" to give! — DSD Reaching the point where you have no more F’s and energy to give! Show Notes In this podcast DSD talks about reaching that point when you change your perspective and shift your energy and focus toward yourself AND making your

Toxic narcissistic people thrive off of generating pain, misery, and controlling their target. Show Notes In this podcast we discuss how a toxic narcissistic relationship will push you to your breaking point. Even before the relationship ends the stress and torment can be too much to endure. Support the Channel Donate through PayPal DSD Channel Memberships Participate in the show!...

Break the Cycle with DSD 186: 186. Pushed to your breaking point — DSD Toxic narcissistic people thrive off of generating pain, misery, and controlling their target. Show Notes In this podcast we discuss how a toxic narcissistic relationship will push you to your breaking point. Even before the relationship ends the stress and

A high conflict narcissistic divorce can make you start to question your sanity and in this show we discuss the realities of this and ways around it. Show Notes Duane discusses the hardships of going through a high conflict narcissistic divorce and ways to deal with it while focusing on maintaining your sanity. He then takes viewer questions about the topic with advice on how to deal with it....

Break the Cycle with DSD 185: 185. Don't lose your sanity in a toxic divorce — DSD A high conflict narcissistic divorce can make you start to question your sanity and in this show we discuss the realities of this and ways around it. Show Notes Duane discusses the hardships of going through a high conflict narcissistic

A narcissist will always be looking for wedge issues to exploit. Parental alienation is always a concern Show Notes In this show Duane talks about the reality of how high conflict narcissistic ex’s will always be looking for wedge issues to exploit and use for parental alienation. Even when you feel like your relationship is strong with your children you must keep your guard up....

Break the Cycle with DSD 184: 184. Narcissists won’t stop | parental alienation is always a risk — DSD A narcissist will always be looking for wedge issues to exploit. Parental alienation is always a concern Show Notes In this show Duane talks about the reality of how high conflict narcissistic ex’s will always be looking for wedge issues