In this episode, April and Loren discuss moms that cuss. The ladies talk about their past co-parenting experience with their attorneys advising them to be "perfect" in front of the children. When April let a naughty word slip, John's head spun. They also talk about growing up and what types of language was appropriate in their homes. April and Loren also dive into the here and now. How do they handle swear words in each household? Does saying bad words make you a bad mom? Listen to what the ladi...
Jan 24, 2021•33 min•Season 3Ep. 87
In this episode, April and Loren discuss the ways they have sabotaged their relationships. Are we our own worst enemies? Find out how we answer that question. Listen as we discuss how the trauma from our past relationships affected the beginning of our co-parenting relationship. Also, we talk about how our past issues have molded us, as well as created walls that have made it very difficult to truly. find happiness in our current relationships. We also discuss how we have been able to break the ...
Jan 17, 2021•38 min•Season 3Ep. 86
In this episode, April and Loren discuss the possibility of having it all. As women, wives, and moms - can you really have it all, or does it come with a price? First, the women define what it means to have it all. Then, they discuss how to prioritize the things you want and how that fits in with your lifestyle. Listen as they rationalize what having it all means to them. Find out if they think it is truly possible to have it all. Support the show...
Jan 10, 2021•41 min•Season 3Ep. 85
In this episode, April and Loren discuss reasons why bio mom dislike stepmoms. They remember a time, not so long ago, when they disliked each other so much they could not stand being in the same room as one another. The women consider the different ways they reacted to circumstances during their custody battle and how they relate to how other bio moms feel about stepmoms. They also talk about how you should react when the biome does not like you. Support the show...
Jan 03, 2021•25 min•Season 3Ep. 84
In this episode, April and Loren take it back to the beginning. They discuss what led to them creating the relationship they have today. The women give a recap on what it took to develop the co-parenting dynamic they currently have. April and Loren also talk about how they all ended up living in the same neighborhood. Times were difficult in the beginning; they were not as blissful as they are today. The women open up about why they decided to be so raw and vulnerable in telling their story. Sup...
Dec 27, 2020•22 min•Season 3Ep. 83
In this episode, April and Loren teach you ways to fight with your spouse. Well, maybe not so much how to fight - but how to disagree in a healthier way. The women discuss their marriages and the ways they argued in each of them. They discuss all the unhealthy aspects of the disagreements they faced during their previous marriages, as well as how they have managed not to bring those into their current relationships. April and Loren talk about ways to argue in a more productive manner, in hopes o...
Dec 20, 2020•40 min•Season 3Ep. 82
In this episode, April and Loren discuss finding your sanity during this pandemic. They talk about how hard it has been to find an outlet and a release while working, owning a business, being wives, and taking care of all the children during this chaos. Joining them to shed some clarity on the chaos is Josephine Atluri. Josephine is an expert in meditation and in overcoming adversity to find joy. Through her unique journey on her path to become a mom of five, Josephine weathered many ups and dow...
Dec 13, 2020•35 min•Season 3Ep. 81
In this episode, April and Loren discuss why moms shame themselves into feeling like they aren't a good enough mom. They also talk about how they tend to allow one of their children in particular, to set the standard for how they parent in their households. The women share an incident from recently where they felt like horrible moms and what led up to them threatening to sell one of their kids to the circus. Thanks to Himalaya for sponsoring this episode of the “Co-Parenting Past Chaos” podcast....
Dec 06, 2020•46 min•Season 3Ep. 80
In this episode, April and Loren discuss finding your thanks and discovering your clarity through the chaos of a coparenting relationship. The women remember their bitter custody battle and how they could have changed their mindset early on to prohibit so much animosity. They offer three steps that you can follow in order to find clarity through the chaos. This episode is sponsored by Free Lunch Coffee. Use our coupon code "family" at checkout to save 10% on your order. To find out more about Fr...
Nov 29, 2020•35 min•Season 2Ep. 79
In this episode, April and Loren discuss how their views on bonus parent involvement has evolved since they began coparenting. Loren explains how her opinions have changed the most. In the beginning, she believed that April should not have such a leading role in the parenting decisions. Now that their relationship has grown, and they have become best friends, Loren admits that she is absolutely on board with April's involvement. April admits that she has also learned things from Loren that has h...
Nov 22, 2020•40 min•Season 2Ep. 78
In this episode, April and Loren discuss the difficulties of parenting and co-parenting a child that looks and acts just like your ex. They recall their experiences with each child they have that highly resembles their ex husbands. The women talk about how hard it was to heal and move forward while parenting tiny versions of the person that broke their hearts. Thanks to Himalaya for sponsoring this episode of the “Co-Parenting Past Chaos" podcast. Himalaya Ashwagandha is designed to help your bo...
Nov 15, 2020•29 min•Season 2Ep. 77
In this episode, April and Loren discuss turning tragedy into triumph in your co-parenting relationship. Joining them to tell their amazing story of rising above the chaos and creating a positive co-parenting relationship are Denny, Jamie, and Amanda from the "Thank God Cancer Saved Our Divorce" podcast. Denny and Jamie are two divorced parents that had to set aside their differences and learn to co-parent when there was so much at stake. Tragedy struck their lives when Denny and Jamie's young d...
Nov 08, 2020•55 min•Season 2Ep. 76
In this episode, April and Loren discuss the shame and stigma behind being married multiple times. The women talk about how they felt each time they got divorced, as well as why they have felt shamed. They also recall the times when they feel the most embarrassment from their multiple times down the aisle. Support the show
Nov 01, 2020•31 min•Season 2Ep. 75
In this episode, April and Loren discuss how easy it can be to compare your current relationship with those from the past. They talk about jealousy and how it was a major contributing factor to the cause of their bitter custody battle. The women tell us how they were able to overcome comparison and jealousy in order to build a stronger relationship with not only their significant others, but between the two of them as well. If you would like to sign up for the "d-course" with Ms. Rene Bauer, cli...
Oct 25, 2020•33 min•Season 2Ep. 74
In this episode, April and Loren discuss how they managed to keep the spark in their relationships while going through a bitter custody battle and blending their family. They discuss how hard it can be to maintain the romance in your marriage when dealing with a mentally and an emotionally draining court case. A huge thank you to Podcorn for sponsoring this episode. Fin out more information at www.podcorn.com Support the show...
Oct 18, 2020•35 min•Season 2Ep. 73
In this episode, April and Loren discuss the difficulties of parenting naughty children. They talk about their current situation of coparenting and how it is affecting their ability to be at the top of their game in motherhood. The ladies give a glimpse into their raw lives of being "bad moms" and how uncomfortable it once was to admit their faults as mom and stepmom. A HUGE thanks to USUAL wines for sponsoring this episode. You can shop for yours now at www.usualwines.com. Be sure to use our co...
Oct 11, 2020•41 min•Season 2Ep. 72
In this episode, April and Loren discuss how to overcome lies that were told in the beginning of a relationship and move on to your happy ever after. They talk about how the end of Loren's second marriage intertwined with the beginning of April's third marriage. Most importantly, how they were able to look past all the negatives in order to reach forgiveness and find their happy place, all while maintaining the friendship they were building between them. A big thank you to USUAL wines for sponso...
Oct 04, 2020•36 min•Season 2Ep. 71
In this episode, April and Loren discuss how to not kill your ex - not in a literal manner, of course! The women talk about their marriages and divorces and the things they could have done differently before saying, "I DO" to ensure a healthier relationship. Also, what they could have done to have a more civil divorce. They reveal how they wish things were handled during the difficult times and advise other women on empowering themselves during divorce. Thanks to Himalaya for sponsoring this epi...
Sep 27, 2020•45 min•Season 2Ep. 70
In this episode, April and Loren discuss events that are currently happening in their co-parenting relationship. They talk about how they are going through a transition and the dynamic is changing since both dads left for military training and orders. The women compare how different this situation would be if it was happening three years ago when they were going through their bitter custody battle. A very special thank you to Reel Paper for sponsoring this episode! Join us in the pursuit of envi...
Sep 20, 2020•38 min•Season 2Ep. 69
In this episode, April and Loren discuss then and now - the big compromise that changed their co-parenting dynamic forever! The women discuss when they came to the decision to utilize the same nanny for their children, in both of their homes. Joining them to discuss this topic is their wonderful nanny, Kayla. A very special thank you to Reel Paper for sponsoring this episode! Join us in the pursuit of environmental sustainability by reducing waste and helping make the world a cleaner place for o...
Sep 13, 2020•26 min•Season 2Ep. 68
In this episode, April and Loren discuss half and step siblings and the relationships they have. The women talk about growing up not knowing some of their siblings and not having the ability to develop the relationships and bonds they would have liked. They reveal that those bonds have since grown as adults. Joining them is a very special guest, April's half brother that she did not meet until two years ago. They discuss how their relationship developed and has evolved in the last couple of year...
Sep 06, 2020•40 min•Season 2Ep. 67
In this episode, April and Loren discuss finding their voices. In honor of Women's Equality they each talk about the point in their lives when they realized it was time to speak up and not be ashamed of what each of them had to say. Being such advocates of women's empowerment, the ladies offer advice on what they feel is important in finding your own voice and feeling empowered. The women also discuss how finding your voice correlates with marriage, divorce, and co-parenting. A huge thanks to Re...
Aug 30, 2020•41 min•Season 2Ep. 66
In this episode, April and Loren discuss co-parenting from a male perspective. They have a little help from John - April's husband and Loren's ex-husband - as well as Loren's boyfriend, Jake. The men give their opinions and advice on what they feel are important aspects of building a positive co-parenting relationship. A big thank you to USUAL wines for sponsoring this episode. You can shop for yours now at www.usualwines.com. Be sure to use our special discount code "CHAOS" to receive our speci...
Aug 23, 2020•50 min•Season 2Ep. 65
In this episode, April and Loren discuss emotional affairs. Loren talks about her experience with emotional affairs. April confesses that she fears she may have had an emotional affair without even knowing she was. The women are joined by one of their close friends, Heather, as she discusses how an emotional affair ultimately ended her marriage. A big thank you to USUAL wines for sponsoring this episode. You can shop for yours now at www.usualwines.com. Be sure to use our special discount code "...
Aug 16, 2020•40 min•Season 2Ep. 64
In this episode, April and Loren discuss their 5 steps to staying out of court for a custody battle. April talks about how she was able to decide both custody agreements outside of court when her marriages ended. Loren goes into detail about what she thinks went wrong during the custody battle between her and John. The women are joined by fellow podcaster and family law attorney, Miss Renee Bauer. Renee is the host of the Happy Even After Podcast, and also has her own law firm. She joins the lad...
Aug 09, 2020•57 min•Season 2Ep. 63
In this episode, April and Loren discuss the struggles of being a single mom. They each talk about their separate journeys through single motherhood, both the highs and lows. Support the show
Aug 02, 2020•35 min•Season 2Ep. 62
In this episode, April and Loren discuss reasons they convinced themselves they were unlovable. They recall instances from their childhoods and previous marriages that developed insecurities that resurfaced later in life. The women open up about their personal insecurities and offer advice to other women on how they can stop convincing themselves that they are not enough. Support the show
Jul 26, 2020•34 min•Season 2Ep. 61
In this episode, April and Loren discuss the secrets of John and Loren's marriage. More specifically, the secret child that John had with another woman, a few short months before he and Loren were married. Joining the women, John tells a first-hand account of the relationship he had with the woman that later carried his child, unbeknownst to Loren. In the most jaw-dropping episode yet, secrets are told, hearts are shattered, and lies are brought to light. Will their co-parenting relationship sur...
Jul 19, 2020•48 min•Season 2Ep. 60
In this episode, April and Loren discuss being a Mistress. Previously, Loren has opened up about the beginning of her relationship with John. Before the two of them were married, she was John's Mistress. On the flip side of that, when April was married to Jerry, he had a few 'secrets on the side' during their relationship. The women talk about the negative effects of being a mistress and the damage that having a mistress does to the other woman. Support the show...
Jul 12, 2020•38 min•Season 2Ep. 59
In this episode, April and Loren discuss a topic that is normally off limits in a marriage. However, they enjoy breaking the rules, so why not go all out. The women discuss what happens with the relationship you have with your in-laws after a divorce. They talk about their personal experiences with both previous marriages, as well as their hopes for the future. Support the show
Jul 05, 2020•43 min•Season 2Ep. 58
