Past Chaos

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.

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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 daughter was diagnosed with cancer.  That really opened the door to a new relationship between the divorced parents. Through cancer a new relationship emerged, not only for Denny and Jamie - but it also developed and repaired the relationship between Jamie and Amanda, Denny's new wife.

Denny, Amanda, and Jamie not only co-parent, but share life experiences and philosophies with each other and their listeners on their podcast.

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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.  

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.

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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.

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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. 

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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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.
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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 years.
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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.

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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.

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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.  
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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 ladies to discuss divorce, co-parenting, and child custody.  Renee gives us insight into the legal aspect of child custody and offers advice on how she believes couples can create a peaceful co-parenting agreement without attorneys or judges involved.

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.  

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.

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 survive this buried secret?

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.

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.