What does “equal-ish” look like when you’re no longer a couple? This was a question Kate and Rachel have been pondering for a while. 

In this powerful conversation, mediator and parent coordinator Traci Cherrier joins Rachel and Kate to unpack the emotional and practical realities of co-parenting after separation. From navigating the grief cycle to shifting from intimate communication to business-like collaboration, Traci offers grounded, compassionate guidance for families in transition. But there was so much of the conversation that we can all take into our journey to be more equal-ish. 

We explore:

• Why one partner may already be “ahead” in the grief process

• The difference between cooperative and parallel parenting

• How to move from a victim mindset to empowered decision-making

• Why documenting agreements clearly can reduce future conflict

• And the most important question mediators ask couples at odds

At the heart of it all is one powerful idea: even when your relationship changes, your shared hopes for your children can become your glue.

This episode is essential listening for anyone navigating separation — or supporting families who are.

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Find out more about your hosts Kate Mangino and Rachel Childs.