Kids First Co-Parenting with Dr. Royster
Dr. Karalynn Royster
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The podcast for moms raising secure kids after divorce & separation, even when their ex makes everything harder.
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S1E26 Season 1 Finale: Thank You and See You Soon
Twenty-six episodes. Thousands of listeners. Moms sharing this podcast with their sisters, their friends, the woman down the street who just got served papers. Season 1 of this podcast has been one…
S1E25 What custody evaluators do & What they are looking for
If you have a custody evaluation coming up or you've just been told one has been ordered this episode is a must listen.Custody evaluations are one of the most high stakes (and stressful) moments in…
S1E24 Why You Are Not Bad With Money: with financial expert & best-selling author, Leah Hadley
Money is one of the most powerful tools used in high conflict divorce and coparenting dynamics. For many women: the narrative that they are "bad with money" is not a personal failure: it is a story…
S1E23 The Stepfamily Reset with Alexandra Harrison, LCSW
In this insightful interview, child psychologist & co-parenting coach, Dr. Karalynn Royster, and Licensed Clinical Social worker, Alexandra Harrison LCSW, explore the complexities of stepfamily…
S1E21 Divorce Coaching: The Strategic Layer Between Therapy and Legal Counsel with guest, Andra Davidson
In this episode, Dr. Karalynn Royster and divorce coach Andra Davidson explore the emotional landscape of divorce, effective co-parenting strategies, and how to turn challenging experiences into…
S1E21 Gaslighting in Co-Parenting: How to Anchor Your Child in Reality
Dr. Karalynn Royster delves into the impact of gaslighting and manipulation on children in high-conflict co-parenting situations. The podcast introduces the Anchor Method as a framework for…
S1E21 What is the National Association for Single & Divorced Families (NASDF) with co-founder Joy Read
Send a textWhen the floor drops out after a separation, most parents don’t need platitudes; they need a lifeline. We sit down with Joy Reed from the National Association for Single and Divorced…
S1E20 Why your kid won't become your ex (Even if you're terrified they will)
Send a textWe face the quiet fear many moms hold: will my child turn out like my ex. We explain why mimicry isn’t destiny, how processing experience shapes character, and how one steady adult can…
S1E19 Why “Just Ignore It” Is Terrible Advice for Kids in High-Conflict Homes
Send a textWe look at why “just ignore it” fails kids in high-conflict homes and show how brief, blame-free validation protects their trust and nervous system. We share practical scripts to name the…
S1E19 Beyond the “Best Lawyer” List: Questions to Hire the Right Fit
Send a textWe walk through how to decide if your attorney is the right fit by focusing on your next 60 to 90 days, your case’s unique needs, and the communication systems that keep you steady. We…
S1E18 Holiday Series: Coping With Holiday Grief After Divorce
Send a textWe explore how to face holiday grief and ambivalence when the kids are with a co-parent and the house feels too quiet. We share a clear plan to cope ahead, micro-skills for spirals, and…
S1E17 Holiday Series: But You Get Two Christmases”-Grief, Joy, And Mixed Feelings For Kids
Send a textWe explore how to support kids through holiday ambivalence without putting them in the middle, and why naming, validating, and coping rituals reduce stress for both kids and parents. We…
S1E16 BONUS: Inside A Therapist-Led Divorce Recovery Group, an interview with Dr. Kristen Hick
Send a textWe explore how a therapist-led, process-oriented divorce recovery group helps women move through grief, confront shame, and build real co-parenting skills when conflict runs high. Join us…
S1E15 Holiday Series: How To Handle Nosy Relatives And Protect Your Kids On Thanksgiving
Send a textHoliday tables can be tender ground when you’re parenting from two homes. We dig into practical, child-first strategies to keep Thanksgiving calm and drama-free, and be connected to the…
S1E14 What the heck is Nesting?
Send a textThe kids stay home, the parents rotate—simple to say, hard to do well. We unpack nesting with straight talk on what it is, when it helps, and how to make it work without sliding back into…
S1E13 Pioneering Co-Parent Communication: An Interview with Sol Kennedy founder of Best Interest
Send a textA single notification shouldn’t hijack your nervous system. When co-parenting gets high-conflict, though, even a short text can set off a cascade of stress that steals focus from your…
S1E12 The Five Decision Framework: A strategy to make tech decisions in Co-Parenting
Send a textCourt-ordered FaceTime, late-night pings, and surprise speakerphone moments can turn tech into a battleground—unless you have a plan built for high-conflict co-parenting. We break down a…
S1E11 Protecting Your Kids from Gaslighting in High-Conflict Co-Parenting
Send a textEver watched your child’s face twist with confusion? Up at night worrying about gaslighting and how to protect your child from the exact dynamics you experienced? We’re tackling the quiet…
S1E10 Balancing Act: Youth Sports in Divided Families (Bonus Interview with Dr. Alec Baker)
Send a textWhat happens when the already intense world of competitive youth sports collides with the complexities of co-parenting after divorce? Dr. Alec Baker, a psychologist specializing in both…
S1E9 What You Need to Know When Your Ex Manipulates Your Child's Reality
Send a textEver wondered if your child is being gaslit by their other parent? Manipulated into questioning their own reality? You're not alone, and you're not being paranoid.Gaslighting - that subtle…
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Kids First Co-Parenting with Dr. Royster has published 28 episodes since July 2025, covering topics in Health & Fitness, Kids & Family.
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