EP 194: "They Always Say The Ex is Crazy" Feat. THE EX
So What Now? with Carla and Dex
Idea to Launch Productions
4.8 • 592 Ratings
🗓️ 15 August 2023
⏱️ 54 minutes
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Summary
You've also probably been told that THE EX IS CRAZY…Well lets talk to the ex!
Now we have to navigate the tricky waters of "co-parenting" ourselves. Today's episode of Pivot with Purpose offers a raw and authentic conversation with my special guest, Erica - my son's brother's mom - as we share our personal journey towards co-parenting. Our commitment to nurturing a bond between our boys may have been fraught with challenges, but it has led to a healthy relationship that we're proud to share.
A crucial part of our journey involved healing, understanding, and finding common ground. Erica and I don't shy away from discussing the heartache that comes with a complicated family dynamic, and how setting boundaries was key to our healing process. We also break down how we consciously removed chaos from our lives, each taking our unique path towards growth and strengthening our resolve to foster a positive environment for our boys. You'll learn how we both have grown from our past experiences, and how they shaped the women we are today.
Lastly, we will explore the power of generosity and the joy of utilizing our unique gifts. Drawing strength from the Bible verse Luke 6:38, we delve into how choosing love over hate has been instrumental in our healing process. Erica, now a successful culinary chef, sheds light on her journey and the fulfillment she finds in her work. This episode is a testament to the power of patience, understanding, and mutual respect in co-parenting. So join us for an honest and open conversation about navigating intricate family dynamics.
"sometimes when we talk, you relive things, right, but as part of the healing process"
"I take things personal and, um, yeah, I gotta know that, um, everything doesn't deserve a reaction"
06:05 - Co-Parenting Concerns and Finding Reassurance
0:15:00 - The Beginnings of a Beautiful Bond
0:20:29 - Shared Healing and Smiling
0:26:19 - Crazy Reactions and Mutual Understanding
0:31:47 - Intentional Growth and Dealing With Chaos
0:36:14 - Success, Power, and Communication
0:42:35 - Dealing With Control and Parenting Issues
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| 0:00.0 | This week on Pivot with Purpose. |
| 0:07.7 | I don't even know how I was supposed to start the show. |
| 0:09.3 | I have my son's, brothers, mom. |
| 0:13.0 | There's the Erica. |
| 0:13.7 | Everyone's looked for for the past 10 years. |
| 0:15.8 | You guys are probably like, oh, y'all are some messy bitches. |
| 0:19.2 | The fact that you picked up the phone and you called me, woman to woman, we needed to sit down. |
| 0:23.8 | I was tired of whatever, you know, story I was fed. |
| 0:27.9 | Yeah, because he's only going to tell you what he wants you to know. |
| 0:31.2 | And I'm always going to be the evil one. |
| 0:34.0 | I'm always going to be the bad guy. |
| 0:35.6 | It was hard because I felt like you didn't understand |
| 0:38.2 | why or what my reasons were. There were things that had already, you know, transpired that made me |
| 0:45.1 | feel uneasy. They don't treat me that way. That's never going to happen with me. |
| 0:49.4 | You thought I was crazy? This happened 10 years ago, right? And it sucks that we have that in common, right? |
| 0:56.2 | Fucking sucks. |
| 0:57.0 | It was abuse. |
| 0:57.9 | But nobody saw that. |
| 1:03.6 | Hey friend. |
| 1:04.7 | You're listening to Pivot with Purpose. |
| 1:06.4 | This is my show where I pivoted from shit I'm 30 where I was dreading turning 30. |
| 1:12.1 | I had a failed marriage, |
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