The Parenting 411 Podcast
The Parenting 411 Podcast
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When it comes to parenting, “the days are long, and the years are short.” You treasure the journey, but when chaos erupts you need solutions. That’s where we come in. We deliver information parents need from sources they can trust. You’ll hear from authors, educators, and other professionals who bring knowledge and compassion in service of their calling to help parents and children thrive.
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The podcast delves into diverse parenting topics such as advocacy for children with learning differences, promoting family health without gym membership, and creative parenting through art. For instance, episodes on advocacy discuss navigating educational needs for children with IEPs while health episodes explore innovative strategies for managing family diets.
When it comes to parenting, “the days are long, and the years are short.” You treasure the journey, but when chaos erupts you need solutions. That’s where we come in. We deliver information parents need from sources they can trust. You’ll hear from authors, educators, and other professionals who bring knowledge and compassion in service of their calling to help parents and children thrive.
Today, I sit down with Dr. Arlayn Castle, a divorce and life rebuild strategist and founder of A Castle of Knowledge, about how working moms can function outwardly after separation or divorce while feeling disconnected inside. We discuss how suppressed anger, resentment, betrayal, and self-blame can linger through emotional triggers and influence daily decisions, including dating “out of pain.” Dr. Castle distinguishes “moving on” (external functioning) from “rebuilding” (intentional internal work) and explains why rebuilding happens AFTERdivorce, not during a troubled marriage. We also cover establishing a new baseline through values, boundaries, and intention, plus co-parenting practices that protect children from conflict and avoid blaming. Learn more about Dr. Castle at https://www.castleofknowledge.com
CHAPTERS
00:00 Working Mom Divorce Reality
03:34 Looking Fine Outside
11:20 When Friends Can’t Relate
13:07 Moving On Vs Rebuilding
16:49 Client Transformation Story
22:03 Long Marriage Different Grief
26:33 Staying For Kids Myth
28:53 Hurting Divorcee Dynamic
38:36 No Divorce Party
45:41 Co Parenting Narrative
01:00:20 Rebuilding Is Possible
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