144. I Can’t Do This Alone, and Other Lies We Tell Ourselves About (Co)parenting
Release Date: 07/10/2024
168. Navigating Co-Parenting with Confidence (Encore)
Co-Parenting with Confidence
Today we start our look back at some of the most popular episodes of Co-Parenting with Confidence. In this encore of episode #1, Mikki introduces her journey as a life coach and co-parent, sharing her personal experiences and insights on navigating the challenges of divorce and co-parenting. She emphasizes the importance of mindset, self-awareness, and emotional regulation in becoming a confident co-parent. The episode outlines key pillars of co-parenting, including the power of belief, recognizing choices, and being present with the co-parent in front of you. What You’ll Learn: ...
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Announcement: Embracing Change - A Summer Pause
Co-Parenting with Confidence
Just a quick message to let you know that I'm taking a short summer break. My son and I are embarking on a new journey and I need to step back from the podcast temporarily. BUT over the next few weeks, we'll be releasing encores of my most popular episodes. Be sure to tune in for episodes you may have missed OR for a refresher on the challenges of co-parenting. Email me: DM me on Instagram: Subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with anyone who might need a fresh perspective on co-parenting! For more information go to my website here: © 2021 - 2025 Mikki Gardner Coaching
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167. When Stress Steals Your Clarity: How to Come Home to Yourself
Co-Parenting with Confidence
If stress has left you overwhelmed, disconnected, and unsure of your next step — this episode is for you. We unpack why so many women feel stuck in survival mode and how real, lasting change doesn’t come from controlling others or chasing the next quick fix — it comes from coming home to yourself. You’ll learn how your nervous system holds the key to building true inner capacity, helping you rewire your reality, and how breath, stillness, and emotional processing are potent tools for reclaiming peace and power. This is an invitation to stop outsourcing your energy, anchor into your...
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166. The Wake-Up Call: Stop Waiting for Life to Slow Down
Co-Parenting with Confidence
This episode is for the woman who is doing it all — the one who looks like she's thriving on the outside but feels like she's drowning on the inside. You tell yourself you don’t have time for therapy, coaching, movement, or rest. You’ve become so used to tending to everyone else’s needs that you’ve forgotten what it feels like to choose yourself. But here’s the truth: life won’t slow down until you do. In this episode, we look at the turning point — the decision to stop arguing for your limitations and start reparenting yourself with the love, boundaries, and truth...
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165. The Haircut and the Healing: Reclaiming Who You’re Becoming After Divorce
Co-Parenting with Confidence
After divorce, we’re often so focused on survival — holding everything together for our kids, managing co-parenting, and keeping up appearances — that we forget we’re allowed to change. In this episode, I share a personal story about the worst haircut of my life — how it became a symbol of my lowest point, and why I avoided cutting my hair for 10 years. What started as a simple act of self-care became a wound I carried far longer than I realized. Until now. This is a conversation about shedding outdated identities, releasing the fear of becoming someone new, and learning to choose...
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164. From Betrayal to Balance: Co-Parenting After Infidelity
Co-Parenting with Confidence
Infidelity can leave deep wounds — but it doesn’t have to define your future or your parenting. In this episode, we explore what it really takes to move forward after betrayal, not just for yourself, but for the well-being of your children. We’ll talk about why slowing down is the first courageous step — giving yourself space to feel, process, and begin the inner healing work. You’ll learn your greatest tool for reclaiming peace, breaking reactive patterns, and building a more grounded co-parenting dynamic. Because healing isn’t about pretending the past didn’t happen; it’s...
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163. Parenting with Purpose: Trusting Your Inner Wisdom in Difficult Moments
Co-Parenting with Confidence
In this episode, we explore how tuning into your inner wisdom and core values can be your greatest guide in parenting and co-parenting — especially during times of conflict or stress. When emotions run high, it’s easy to react rather than respond. But by reconnecting with your deeper sense of self and what truly matters, you can parent from a place of clarity, confidence, and calm. We’ll discuss practical ways to cultivate self-trust, regulate your nervous system, and make decisions that align with your values, even in challenging situations. Whether you’re co-parenting after divorce...
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162. You Are the Key to a Healthier Future
Co-Parenting with Confidence
No matter what has happened in the past, you have the power to create a healthier, happier future for yourself and your kids. In this short but powerful pep talk, I’ll remind you that your past does not define you — your choices today do. We’ll talk about how your energy shapes your child’s future, why self-compassion is the first step to healing, and how small shifts can create a big impact. If you’ve been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or doubting yourself as a parent, this episode is for you. Take a deep breath — you’ve got this. If this episode resonated with you, share it with...
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161. Reset, Rewire, Reconnect: Using Nervous System Regulation & Breathwork to End Negative Patterns
Co-Parenting with Confidence
Divorce is stressful, but staying stuck in the same reactive patterns makes co-parenting even harder. In this episode, we explore how nervous system regulation and breathwork can help you break free from cycles of frustration, anxiety, and emotional overwhelm. Learn practical techniques to shift out of survival mode, improve communication, and create a calmer, more connected co-parenting experience. Whether you’re feeling triggered by your ex, overwhelmed by single parenting, or just exhausted from the emotional rollercoaster, this episode will give you the tools to reset, rewire, and...
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160. Finding Your Way Forward After Divorce: Healing, Hope & Co-Parenting with Clarity
Co-Parenting with Confidence
Divorce can feel like an emotional roller coaster — grief, anger, relief, and fear all rolled into one. When you’re newly separated and carrying the weight of trauma, how do you keep moving forward? And how do you leave space for things to get better, including your perspective on your co-parent? In this episode, we explore the messy, unpredictable journey of healing after divorce. We’ll talk about managing emotional ups and downs, finding stability in small daily actions, and shifting your mindset to allow for a better future — even if you can’t see it yet. Whether you’re...
info_outlineEver find yourself constantly triggered by the other parent, struggling to stick to your gym routine, or feeling overwhelmed by solo parenting? You're not alone. When faced with major life changes and transitions, we often look to our past and convince ourselves we can't handle it alone.
In this episode, join me as I unpack the lies we tell ourselves about our limitations and abilities. Discover how to shift your mindset, embrace a more empowered perspective, and unlock your potential for healing and growth.
If you are ready to transform your co-parenting and truly heal in a way that creates personal freedom, confidence and strength, book a Breakthrough Call with me so we can determine if coaching is the next right step for you.
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