Blog

Break the Cycle with DSD 227: 227. The Hardest Part of Admitting They’re a Toxic Narcissist

Break the Cycle with DSD 227: 227. The Hardest Part of Admitting They’re a Toxic Narcissist
Dad Surviving Divorce
Dad Surviving Divorce
Break the Cycle with DSD 227: 227. The Hardest Part of Admitting They’re a Toxic Narcissist
Loading
/

There’s a moment in every unhealthy relationship where something doesn’t sit right. But the hardest part isn’t what they’re doing. It’s realizing you might be with someone who is toxic — and not wanting to believe it. In this video,

Break the Cycle with DSD 226: 226. Why Reaching Out to a Toxic Ex Always Fails

Break the Cycle with DSD 226: 226. Why Reaching Out to a Toxic Ex Always Fails
Dad Surviving Divorce
Dad Surviving Divorce
Break the Cycle with DSD 226: 226. Why Reaching Out to a Toxic Ex Always Fails
Loading
/

Breaking no contact after years of silence can feel like closure — until it isn’t. In this video, I share a real experience of reaching out to a toxic ex after five years, and how that single moment revealed something

Break the Cycle with DSD 225: 225. I Realized I’ve Been Teaching Manifestation All Along (Just Without the Woo)

Break the Cycle with DSD 225: 225. I Realized I’ve Been Teaching Manifestation All Along (Just Without the Woo)
Dad Surviving Divorce
Dad Surviving Divorce
Break the Cycle with DSD 225: 225. I Realized I’ve Been Teaching Manifestation All Along (Just Without the Woo)
Loading
/

For years on this channel, I’ve talked about things like limiting beliefs, absolute thinking, black-hole thinking, and what it really takes to rebuild your life after a major disruption.Recently, while exploring the work of teachers like Dr. Joe Dispenza, David

Break the Cycle with DSD 224: 224. The More You Try to Control It, the Worse It Gets

Break the Cycle with DSD 224: 224. The More You Try to Control It, the Worse It Gets
Dad Surviving Divorce
Dad Surviving Divorce
Break the Cycle with DSD 224: 224. The More You Try to Control It, the Worse It Gets
Loading
/

There was a time when I believed that if I could just control the outcome—say the right thing, explain it better, try harder—everything would finally get better.But the harder I tried to force the situation, the worse it became.In this

Break the Cycle with DSD 223. Never Make Decisions When You’re Sick (Here’s Why Doing Nothing Is Smart)

Break the Cycle with DSD 223. Never Make Decisions When You’re Sick (Here’s Why Doing Nothing Is Smart)
Dad Surviving Divorce
Dad Surviving Divorce
Break the Cycle with DSD 223. Never Make Decisions When You’re Sick (Here’s Why Doing Nothing Is Smart)
Loading
/

When you’re sick, exhausted, or run down, your brain does not function normally.Fatigue amplifies fear.Stress hormones spike.Catastrophic thinking takes over.Suddenly, everything feels urgent, permanent, and hopeless — and that’s when people make decisions they later regret.In this video, I explain:

Break the Cycle with DSD 222: 222. Why You Feel Stuck After Narcissistic Abuse (It’s Not Your Fault)

Break the Cycle with DSD 222: 222. Why You Feel Stuck After Narcissistic Abuse (It’s Not Your Fault)
Dad Surviving Divorce
Dad Surviving Divorce
Break the Cycle with DSD 222: 222. Why You Feel Stuck After Narcissistic Abuse (It’s Not Your Fault)
Loading
/

If you’ve been out of a narcissistic relationship for months or even years and still feel stuck, confused, or emotionally drained—this video is for you.Healing from narcissistic abuse doesn’t follow a normal timeline. You didn’t just lose a relationship. You

Break the Cycle with DSD 221. When Children Start Questioning a Parent’s Behavior — A Healthy Response

Break the Cycle with DSD 221. When Children Start Questioning a Parent’s Behavior — A Healthy Response
Dad Surviving Divorce
Dad Surviving Divorce
Break the Cycle with DSD 221. When Children Start Questioning a Parent’s Behavior — A Healthy Response
Loading
/

When children begin to realize that something about a parent’s behavior doesn’t feel right, it can be confusing, frightening, and isolating — especially if they don’t know how to talk about it safely.In this video, we talk about how to

Break the Cycle with DSD 220: Letting Go of a Narcissist: The Hard Truth That Brings Peace

Break the Cycle with DSD 220: Letting Go of a Narcissist: The Hard Truth That Brings Peace
Dad Surviving Divorce
Dad Surviving Divorce
Break the Cycle with DSD 220: Letting Go of a Narcissist: The Hard Truth That Brings Peace
Loading
/

Letting go after narcissistic abuse is one of the hardest — and most necessary — steps in healing.If you’ve been stuck waiting for closure, explanations, or accountability from a narcissist, this video is for you. In this presentation, I break

Break the Cycle with DSD 221: 219. How to Co-Parent Minimally with a Narcissist Playing the Perfect Parent

Break the Cycle with DSD 221: 219. How to Co-Parent Minimally with a Narcissist Playing the Perfect Parent
Dad Surviving Divorce
Dad Surviving Divorce
Break the Cycle with DSD 221: 219. How to Co-Parent Minimally with a Narcissist Playing the Perfect Parent
Loading
/

Are you constantly made to look like the “uncooperative” parent while your ex plays the perfect one on paper? You’re not alone. In this video, we dive deep into what it’s like to co-parent with a toxic or narcissistic ex

Break the Cycle with DSD 218: 218. Should I Tell My Child the Truth About Their Narcissistic/BPD Parent?

Break the Cycle with DSD 218: 218. Should I Tell My Child the Truth About Their Narcissistic/BPD Parent?
Dad Surviving Divorce
Dad Surviving Divorce
Break the Cycle with DSD 218: 218. Should I Tell My Child the Truth About Their Narcissistic/BPD Parent?
Loading
/

If you’re co-parenting with someone who has narcissistic or BPD traits and you’re in a 50/50 custody situation, this podcast is for you. A listener asked: “My son is 3.5 years old—do I say anything about his mom, or just