TL;DR High-conflict co-parenting explodes when a stepmom gets involved in child custody, communication, and decision-making. If “bonus mom” feels more like “bonus problems,” welcome to the chaos.

Long Version: High Conflict Hell is a podcast about high-conflict co-parenting, child custody, divorce, and toxic exes, told through unfiltered conversations between two single moms who are living inside the chaos — not commenting on it from the outside.

This episode dives headfirst into the reality of high-conflict parenting situations where communication explodes, narratives get rewritten, and new partners step directly into the conflict. If “high-conflict co-parenting” needs no explanation because you’re already nodding — this episode is for you.

You’re in the right place if one message turns into eighteen messages about the same issue.
If you’ve had to email years of teachers just to confirm which parent actually showed up.
If your ex’s family feels comfortable criticizing you in your own home.
If anxiety medication has quietly become part of survival.

In this episode, we unpack the concept of the weaponized stepmom — a term neither of us had heard before, but one we’ve both experienced. We talk about how a new partner can be pulled into a high-conflict custody dynamic through stories, loyalty, fear, and control — often without realizing what’s happening until it’s already escalated.

We discuss how narratives about “crazy exes” get created, how partners are encouraged to take sides in custody and communication disputes, and how quickly things can spiral when a third party becomes involved in child custody decisions, money, scheduling, and communication. We also talk honestly about insecurity, control, and how easy it is to believe a story when you love the person telling it.

This episode includes real stories about:

• High-conflict co-parenting and custody escalation
• Toxic exes and rewritten histories
• Third-party interference in parenting and communication
• Blended family dynamics and loyalty conflicts
• Lawyers, threats, and family court pressure
• The emotional toll of trying to heal while conflict never actually ends

We also talk candidly about anxiety, self-reflection, and the uncomfortable realization that sometimes harm isn’t intentional — but it’s still harmful, especially for the kids caught in the middle.

This is not a podcast for healthy co-parenting relationships. If holidays are peaceful and communication is respectful, truly — bless you — but this is not your church.

This is the podcast no one asked for, but too many parents need.

If any of this sounds familiar…

Welcome, Hellion.
You’re exactly where you belong.

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