Divorce with Sam and Leah

If you’re facing a high-conflict divorce or co-parenting situation and wondering how to do things smarter, not harder, this episode is for you.
In this powerful conversation, Sam breaks down the top 5 things she would do differently if she were divorcing a high-conflict person in 2026—with today’s realities in mind: narcissistic behavior, manipulation, custody conflict, legal overwhelm, emotional burnout, and the long game of protecting your peace and your kids.
This isn’t theory. These are real-world, hard-earned strategies for women divorcing a high-conflict or narcissistic ex who want to stop reacting, start planning, and avoid the most common (and costly) mistakes.
If you’re divorcing, recently divorced, or stuck co-parenting with a high-conflict ex, this episode will help you feel more grounded, empowered, and clear on your next steps.
✨ Want ongoing support, tools, and real guidance from women who get it? Check out The Next Chapter membership—a private community for divorced moms navigating high-conflict divorce and co-parenting. Inside, you’ll find weekly workshops, expert guidance, live support, and practical tools to help you heal, rebuild confidence, and move forward without losing yourself.
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Disney didn’t just entertain us — it conditioned us.
From princess stories to cultural messaging, many women were taught at a young age what to expect, tolerate, and sacrifice in the name of “love.” Self-abandonment was romanticized. Emotional labor was normalized. Endurance was praised. And choosing yourself? Rarely modeled.
In this episode, we unpack how early conditioning—from Disney movies, family dynamics, religion, and society—shapes the partners we choose and the unhealthy beliefs we carry into adult relationships.
We explore:
Why so many women confuse self-sacrifice with love

How trauma, attachment styles, and nervous system dysregulation affect attraction

Why intensity gets mistaken for chemistry

How being “chosen” became a measure of worth

Why staying too long is often praised more than leaving when something is no longer healthy

This conversation is especially for divorced or divorcing women who are realizing: “I didn’t choose wrong because I was broken — I chose based on what I was taught.”

If you’ve ever wondered why you tolerated less than you deserved, why safe love felt boring, or why leaving felt harder than staying — this episode will help you connect the dots and start rewriting your relationship blueprint.
✨ Healing starts with unlearning. And you don’t have to do it alone.
If this episode resonates, check out The Next Chapter membership — a supportive space for divorced moms who are ready to heal, rebuild confidence, set boundaries, and stop repeating the same relationship patterns. 👉 https://www.samandleah.com/services

You’re smart. You’re self-aware. You’ve done the work. So why does dating after divorce still feel so hard?
In this episode, we unpack the top 5 reasons smart, emotionally aware women still settle in dating after divorce — even when they know better.
This isn’t about low standards or bad choices. It’s about subconscious patterns, nervous system wiring, and the quiet ways fear and self-protection influence who we choose.
We explore:
Why loneliness gets mistaken for compatibility

How trauma bonds masquerade as chemistry

The fear of starting over again — and how it drives compromise

Over-intellectualizing emotions instead of trusting intuition

Why lowering standards often comes from fear, not lack of self-worth

If you’ve ever thought, “I’ve done the work… so why does this keep happening?” — this conversation will feel deeply validating.
To go deeper, we’re hosting a powerful workshop inside The Next Chapter with relationship coach and certified hypnotherapist Mina Yang: High Standards, Soft Heart: The New Rules for Empowered Dating.
This workshop isn’t about dating tactics. It’s about healing the subconscious patterns that drive attraction and attachment — so you can stay open to love without shrinking, settling, or losing yourself.
👉 Join The Next Chapter to access the workshop and ongoing support: https://www.samandleah.com/services
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High-conflict co-parenting has a way of slowly draining your power—especially when you don’t yet have the tools, boundaries, or support.
In this episode, Sam opens up about her personal story and shares the top 5 ways she unknowingly gave her power away while co-parenting with a high-conflict ex. These are the patterns so many moms fall into when they’re just trying to keep the peace, protect their kids, and survive the chaos.
If you’re exhausted, second-guessing yourself, or feeling like co-parenting is running your life, this episode will help you feel seen—and show you what’s possible on the other side of survival mode.
💙 Ready to stop giving your power away? Join The Next Chapter, our monthly membership for divorced moms navigating high-conflict co-parenting. Inside, you’ll get practical tools, weekly support, expert guidance, and a community that truly understands what you’re dealing with—so you can respond with confidence instead of reacting from fear.
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Divorce is hard, and parenting through it while you’re still healing can feel overwhelming, especially in high-conflict or narcissistic co-parenting situations.
In this episode, we talk about what actually helps kids thrive after divorce — without asking moms to suppress their emotions, fake happiness, or be “perfect” for everyone else’s comfort.
You’ll learn:
Why emotional honesty matters more than pretending everything is fine

How to support your kids while you’re still processing your own grief and anger

What builds true emotional resilience in children — especially during high-conflict divorce

How to model healthy coping skills without oversharing or emotional dumping

Why supporting yourself is one of the most powerful things you can do for your kids

If you’re navigating divorce or co-parenting with a narcissist and feel like you’re constantly walking on eggshells, this episode will help you shift from survival mode into grounded, confident parenting — for both you and your kids.
💙 Ready for real support? Inside The Next Chapter, you’ll find tools, coaching, and a community of moms who understand high-conflict divorce and narcissistic co-parenting — and who are committed to healing, setting boundaries, and moving forward with confidence.
👉 Join The Next Chapter: https://www.samandleah.com/services