{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/695f029d4c8cfced7fb3c21d/695f02b424334d02346b6917?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The Divorce Myth: What Actually Harms Children vs. What Helps Them Heal with Michelle Dempsey-Multack","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/695f029d4c8cfced7fb3c21d/8e40c9bfba9be0ae6d455e98c03ce7cd.png?height=200","description":"<p>Whitney interviews Michelle Dempsey-Multack about how to protect children during divorce and co-parenting. They debunk the myth that divorce inherently harms children, exploring how the quality of the divorce experience—not the divorce itself—determines the impact on kids. The conversation includes practical strategies for healthy co-parenting, introducing new partners, and handling difficult conversations with children.<br>Whitney Goodman is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and the founder of Calling Home, a membership community that helps people navigate complex family dynamics and break harmful cycles.<br><a href=\"https://callinghome.co\"><u>Join the Family Cyclebreakers Club⁠⁠</u></a></p>\n<p>Follow Whitney on Instagram | sitwithwhit</p>\n<p>Follow Whitney on YouTube | @whitneygoodmanlmft</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://sitwithwhit.com/toxic-positivity\"><u>⁠⁠Order Whitney’s book, Toxic Positivity⁠⁠</u></a></p>\n<p>This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute </p>\n<p>for professional mental health advice.</p>\n<p>00:00 Debunking Divorce Myths: It's About How You Handle It</p>\n<p>02:45 Staying Together for the Kids vs. Healthy Single Parenting</p>\n<p>08:00 How to Have a Good Divorce: Separating Emotions from Parenting</p>\n<p>13:14 Speaking Poorly About the Other Parent and Its Long-Term Impact</p>\n<p>20:16 Balancing Protection with Facilitating Relationships</p>\n<p>33:11 Introducing New Partners: Timing and Red Flags</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href=\"https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices\">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a></p>","author_name":"Calling Home"}