Top 10 Signs You're in a Good Parent Anxiety Spiral (Co-Parenting Edition)

Top 10 Signs You're in a Good Parent Anxiety Spiral (Co-Parenting Edition)

Co-parenting with a high-conflict, narcissistic, or toxic ex doesn't just make you worry about your kids — it can quietly turn normal parental concern into a full-blown anxiety spiral. In this episode of The Breakdown, Livi North breaks down the top 10 signs you're in a "good parent anxiety spiral" — and why almost all of them trace back to just three things: anxiety, guilt, and self-doubt. You'll learn: — Why "being responsible" can secretly be anxiety in disguise — How to tell strategic documentation from compulsive rumination — Why constant availability isn't the same as being a stable parent — What each emotional driver actually needs (not more monitoring — steadiness) The goal isn't to be a perfect parent. It's to stop spiraling and start parenting from steadiness. ⚠️ Disclaimer: This is general information, not legal advice. Every state, agreement, and situation is different — talk to a licensed attorney about your specific case. 🔗 Book a strategy session with me: unfuckyourcoparenting.com📱 Follow me: Instagram:   / unfuckyourcoparenting   [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbDRWeFB0M2FFZl9kUF9yZGxtbERsQk1rckVod3xBQ3Jtc0tuMXdFVHM4eEtuNFBfWXlTR0ROSG03QVplUUlHUHVackR3eUIzTW45Yk53NEhoT0Z6M0hXMlJabXRLLUtKeWFoaEwzSGxvbmxyMFZ2NmNJZ2lFN1Zia3JHd2xhc3VBWHdRX1Rla084ZjV4eFhVOU1Xaw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Funfuckyourcoparenting&v=Ho-Tm2S6Fto] TikTok:   / unfuckyourcoparenting   [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbV9Dc2dvZVNOOGxVREVXT0JkUTE2am1HM01Hd3xBQ3Jtc0tuWHNDTUxCbjF2QW5DWmlFNVg4VVBaLTY5UllRdnZVdF9kYzhod2dmVGJBZlZqeXdDNzBkbzdQcE5zSWQzWW1SdTF4WWZFMEVQT1JmQjJYUGVqZVI4SkV5X0tiaWdMM3E1SlZSN0lRZXBqbHVBSEVoQQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tiktok.com%2F%40unfuckyourcoparenting&v=Ho-Tm2S6Fto] YouTube:    / @unfuckyourcoparenting   [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIDgjZz8OFBW6Z09_N40mlQ] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbHY2SWJqQXFzQUhIX0dDdGtSdndRdFZwelp3QXxBQ3Jtc0ttb0duV2pOdGFrcVFBbjJQOEo0dXI4SndKcFRrTk9kQnNpNUY4a1V0NlpUQTUtUUNNdFBIa2dtZTZjeUFaeXlYcmxzN0NzQjFoVTVBb1ZIM2g4WVhoUkJxSnY0bXFNWTVvaVdaaEg5M0pFMnlFN1FWVQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fprofile.php%3Fid%3D61585974789212&v=Ho-Tm2S6Fto]This show is educational and experiential, not legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for legal decisions.

12 Co-Parenting Battles You Should NEVER Fight (Save Your Energy)

Five minutes late to an exchange should not ruin your whole week, but with a high-conflict co-parent it somehow does. In this episode I walk you through 12 things that are genuinely not worth your energy, why some of them are actually bait designed to drain you, and how I tell the difference between annoying and actually serious. I'll give you a simple filter, Safety, Schedule, School, Sanity, that you can run any situation through in seconds, plus the exact scripts I give my own clients for what to say in the moment. If you're dealing with a high-conflict ex, a narcissistic co-parent, or just trying to protect your peace through custody chaos, this one is for you.  🔗 Book a strategy session with me: unfuckyourcoparenting.com [http://unfuckyourcoparenting.com] 📱 Follow me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unfuckyourcoparenting [https://www.instagram.com/unfuckyourcoparenting] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@unfuckyourcoparenting [https://www.tiktok.com/@unfuckyourcoparenting] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UNFUCKYourCoparenting [https://www.youtube.com/@UNFUCKYourCoparenting] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61585974789212 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61585974789212] This show is educational and experiential, not legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for legal decisions.

Coaching Couch: Father Fought Pro Se After 280 Days Without His Daughter | Corey’s Custody Story

In this episode of The Coaching Couch, Livi North talks with Corey, a father who survived a four-year custody battle after his daughter was taken out of state and he went 280 days without seeing her. Corey shares what happened when his co-parent relocated with their daughter, why he first hired an attorney, how he later represented himself for much of the case, and what it took to prepare for mediation, GAL involvement, trial, false allegations, and ongoing high-conflict co-parenting. This conversation is not about pretending family court is fair or easy. It is about what happens when a parent stops reacting, starts documenting, learns the system, and stays focused on the child instead of the chaos. We talk about emotional control, narcissistic traits, pro se custody strategy, the importance of evidence, supporting a child’s relationship with both parents, and why Corey says the experience forced him to find “superpowers” he did not know he had. If you are facing a high-conflict custody battle, representing yourself, or trying to stay grounded while fighting for your child, Corey’s story is one you need to hear. Book a Strategy Call or submit a question for The Coaching Couch: unfuckyourcoparenting.com DM and Follow for more @unfuckyourcoparenting on Instagram TikTok Facebook YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts

Pt 2: Inside I Love You, My Narcissist — with Producer/Director Ali & Stephanie Schmall

In Part 2 of this Coaching Couch interview, Livi North continues her conversation with Ali and Stephanie Schmall, the producer and director behind I Love You, My Narcissist. This episode goes deeper into the emotional reality of making a film about narcissistic abuse, the survivor stories that shaped the project, and why reactive abuse is so often misunderstood. Ali and Stephanie discuss the personal impact of creating the film, the scenes that were hardest to make, and why psychological abuse can make victims look like the problem — especially in court, family conflict, and public settings. We also talk about why charming abusers are so difficult for outsiders to recognize, how survivors are often dismissed when they try to explain what happened, and why films like I Love You, My Narcissist matter so much. If you have ever wished people could see the pattern instead of judging one reaction, this conversation is for you. Watch I Love You, My Narcissist and use code LIVI1 for 15% off. https://stream.alefcinestream.com/checkout/i-love-you-my-narcissist/purchase?code=livi1 Book a Strategy Call: unfuckyourcoparenting.com

10 Parenting Plan Mistakes to Avoid with a High-Conflict Co-Parent

Parenting plans are supposed to create structure, predictability, and peace. But when you are dealing with a high-conflict, narcissistic, or toxic co-parent, vague parenting plan language can become the exact thing that keeps you stuck in constant conflict. In this episode of Unfuck Your Co-Parenting, Livi North breaks down 10 common parenting plan clauses that sound reasonable in theory but often become chaos in real life. We’re talking about phrases like “parents will cooperate,” “reasonable notice,” “mutual agreement,” unlimited phone access, right of first refusal, morality clauses, ambiguous makeup time, and other language that can be twisted, weaponized, or used to keep you defending yourself. This episode is especially for parents who are negotiating a custody agreement, preparing for mediation, modifying a parenting plan, or realizing that their current agreement leaves way too much room for interpretation. The goal is not to write the prettiest parenting plan. The goal is to write one that actually works with the co-parent you have — not the fantasy version everyone wishes they would become. This episode is not legal advice. Always consult an attorney about your specific agreement and jurisdiction. Book a strategy call: https://unfuckyourcoparenting.com/book-your-call [https://unfuckyourcoparenting.com/book-your-call] high-conflict co-parenting, narcissistic co-parenting, parenting plan, custody agreement, parallel parenting, toxic ex, divorce support, custody tips, co-parenting with a narcissist, parenting plan mistakes, family court, mediation, custody modification, divorce strategy