I Went to Therapy to Save My Marriage — Here's What It Actually Saved

Were You Told to Co-Parent With Your Abuser? | Vanessa Reiser

When family court feels like a battleground and your reality is questioned at every turn, it's easy to doubt your own strength. Bridget sits down with Vanessa Reiser, LCSW - therapist, author, and two-time Iron Man who ran 285 miles across New York in a wedding dress to raise awareness about narcissistic abuse - to talk about what it actually takes to survive high-conflict co-parenting. This is not a conversation about hope and healing in the abstract. It's strategy, psychology, and hard truth. In this episode: • Why co-parenting with a high-conflict personality is not a realistic expectation • How toxic co-parents collateralize information to use against you in court • The nervous system impact of ongoing litigation and re-traumatization • Why engaging with a high-conflict ex only fuels their behavior • How to build fact-versus-fiction awareness in your children early • What therapy documentation can actually do for your case • Why radical acceptance is a survival skill, not a surrender Vanessa brings clinical expertise and her own experience navigating stalking, court orders, and coercive control, making her one of the most credible voices in this space. Follow the podcast so you never miss an episode built to help you stay regulated, strategic, and protected. Subscribe so you never miss an episode. New content drops weekly. Follow me on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach_bridgetb/ [https://www.instagram.com/coach_bridgetb/] Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@coach_bridgetb [https://www.tiktok.com/@coach_bridgetb] Visit My Website: https://www.breakingbadasscoaching.com/ [https://www.breakingbadasscoaching.com/] Book a Strategy Call — Primary conversion point for 1:1 coaching: https://coachbridgetbreakingbadasscoaching.as.me/schedule/6cf70ccb [https://coachbridgetbreakingbadasscoaching.as.me/schedule/6cf70ccb] Join the Custody Warrior Collective — Community membership for ongoing support: https://www.skool.com/custody-warrior-collective/about [https://www.skool.com/custody-warrior-collective/about] 📥 Download the Free Documentation Tracker: breakingbadasscoaching.com/tracker [http://breakingbadasscoaching.com/tracker] ⚠️ DISCLAIMER: The content shared is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or mental health advice. Always consult with a qualified professional. Viewer discretion is advised.

Everything I Wish I Knew Before Family Court | Coach Bridget B’s Top Lessons

Family court doesn't respond to emotions. It responds to evidence, documentation, and credibility. In this special recap episode, Bridget shares some of the most important lessons every protective parent needs to know, from DARVO and BIFF communication to effective documentation and courtroom strategy. If you're navigating a high-conflict custody case, this episode will help you focus on what matters most: building a case based on facts, consistency, and credibility, not emotional reactions. You'll learn: • Why family court and justice aren't always the same thing • How DARVO tactics are used against protective parents • The BIFF communication method and why it matters • Common mistakes that can damage your credibility in court • Why following court orders matters • The difference between emotional arguments and persuasive evidence If this episode hit something real for you, don't keep it to yourself. Share it with someone who's still in the middle of it and needs to hear that the work is worth it. Subscribe so you never miss an episode. New content drops weekly. Follow me on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach_bridgetb/ [https://www.instagram.com/coach_bridgetb/] Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@coach_bridgetb [https://www.tiktok.com/@coach_bridgetb] Visit My Website: https://www.breakingbadasscoaching.com/ [https://www.breakingbadasscoaching.com/] Book a Strategy Call — Primary conversion point for 1:1 coaching: https://coachbridgetbreakingbadasscoaching.as.me/schedule/6cf70ccb [https://coachbridgetbreakingbadasscoaching.as.me/schedule/6cf70ccb] Join the Custody Warrior Collective — Community membership for ongoing support: https://www.skool.com/custody-warrior-collective/about [https://www.skool.com/custody-warrior-collective/about] 📥 Download the Free Documentation Tracker: breakingbadasscoaching.com/tracker [http://breakingbadasscoaching.com/tracker] ⚠️ DISCLAIMER: The content shared is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or mental health advice. Always consult with a qualified professional. Viewer discretion is advised.

5 Lessons That Will Change How You Show Up in Court

You are being evaluated as a witness, not judged as a human being. That distinction changes everything about how you prepare. In this episode, Bridget breaks down 5 lessons that will change how you show up in court. What actually happens on the stand, why cross-examination is strategy not attack, and how to stay regulated, credible, and court-ready under pressure. You’ll discover: ● Why nervous system regulation directly affects your credibility on the stand ● Practical grounding techniques you can use during testimony ● The buzzwords that are quietly undermining your case in family court ● How to document parenting time interference without ever saying "alienation" ● Why proactive communication protects you more than reactive messaging ● Red flags that signal GAL bias, and what grounds exist to challenge a report If this episode resonated, follow the podcast and share it with someone who needs to hear it. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach_bridgetb/ [https://www.instagram.com/coach_bridgetb/] Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@coach_bridgetb [https://www.tiktok.com/@coach_bridgetb] Visit My Website: https://www.breakingbadasscoaching.com/ [https://www.breakingbadasscoaching.com/] Book a Strategy Call — Primary conversion point for 1:1 coaching: https://coachbridgetbreakingbadasscoaching.as.me/schedule/6cf70ccb [https://coachbridgetbreakingbadasscoaching.as.me/schedule/6cf70ccb] Join the Custody Warrior Collective — Community membership for ongoing support: https://www.skool.com/custody-warrior-collective/about [https://www.skool.com/custody-warrior-collective/about] 📥 Download the Free Documentation Tracker: breakingbadasscoaching.com/tracker [http://breakingbadasscoaching.com/tracker] ⚠️ DISCLAIMER: The content shared is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or mental health advice. Always consult with a qualified professional. Viewer discretion is advised.

If you are Co-Parenting With a Toxic Ex, you need to hear THIS

Phone calls with your kids in high-conflict co-parenting situations are rarely just about the children. In this episode, Coach Bridget B breaks down how high-conflict exes weaponize communication to provoke emotional reactions, maintain control, and create chaos during custody disputes. You’ll learn how to handle missed or blocked calls, what to do when your child says they don’t want to talk, how to document communication issues properly, and why staying calm and neutral matters both emotionally and legally. This episode is for protective parents navigating family court, emotional abuse recovery, and the exhausting reality of co-parenting with a high-conflict individual. Topics include: ● Missed and blocked phone calls ● Narcissistic co-parenting tactics ● Child-centered communication ● Documentation for family court ● BIF responses ● Emotional regulation during custody conflict ● Protecting your child from adult conflict Bridget has navigated high-conflict custody, represented herself in court, and rebuilt her life from the inside out. She's been exactly where you are. If this episode resonated, follow the podcast and share it with someone who needs to hear it. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach_bridgetb/ [https://www.instagram.com/coach_bridgetb/] Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@coach_bridgetb [https://www.tiktok.com/@coach_bridgetb] Visit My Website: https://www.breakingbadasscoaching.com/ [https://www.breakingbadasscoaching.com/] Book a Strategy Call — Primary conversion point for 1:1 coaching: https://coachbridgetbreakingbadasscoaching.as.me/schedule/6cf70ccb [https://coachbridgetbreakingbadasscoaching.as.me/schedule/6cf70ccb] Join the Custody Warrior Collective — Community membership for ongoing support: https://www.skool.com/custody-warrior-collective/about [https://www.skool.com/custody-warrior-collective/about] 📥 Download the Free Documentation Tracker: breakingbadasscoaching.com/tracker [http://breakingbadasscoaching.com/tracker] ⚠️ DISCLAIMER: The content shared is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or mental health advice. Always consult with a qualified professional. Viewer discretion is advised.

I Went to Therapy to Save My Marriage — Here's What It Actually Saved

Healing isn't something you start after the battle is over. Bridget started therapy while still inside the abuse, and that decision changed everything. In this episode, Bridget shares what 14+ years of therapy actually gave her: language for what she was living through, her instincts back, a container for grief, and the foundation that eventually became her coaching work. This isn't a feel-good recap. It's a honest look at what the inside work requires, and why skipping it will undermine every legal strategy you're building. You’ll Learn: ● Why you don't have to be safe to start healing ● How therapy became part of her legal strategy, not separate from it ● What emotional dysregulation actually costs you in family court ● The moment she stopped asking permission to trust herself ● Why naming patterns of behavior reduces their power over you ● How she learned to separate her identity from the court battle ● What "healing is not linear" looks like in real life Bridget has navigated high-conflict custody, represented herself in court, and rebuilt her life from the inside out. She's been exactly where you are. If this episode resonated, follow the podcast and share it with someone who needs to hear it. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach_bridgetb/ [https://www.instagram.com/coach_bridgetb/] Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@coach_bridgetb [https://www.tiktok.com/@coach_bridgetb] Visit My Website: https://www.breakingbadasscoaching.com/ [https://www.breakingbadasscoaching.com/] Book a Strategy Call — Primary conversion point for 1:1 coaching: https://coachbridgetbreakingbadasscoaching.as.me/schedule/6cf70ccb [https://coachbridgetbreakingbadasscoaching.as.me/schedule/6cf70ccb] Join the Custody Warrior Collective — Community membership for ongoing support: https://www.skool.com/custody-warrior-collective/about [https://www.skool.com/custody-warrior-collective/about] 📥 Download the Free Documentation Tracker: breakingbadasscoaching.com/tracker [http://breakingbadasscoaching.com/tracker] ⚠️ DISCLAIMER: The content shared is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or mental health advice. Always consult with a qualified professional. Viewer discretion is advised.