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When Bio Mom Doesn't Like You: Dealing With a High Conflict Bio Mom There are some parts of becoming a stepmom you expect to be complicated. Your relationship with your partner's ex probably isn't one of them. But when you're dealing with a high conflict bio mom, suddenly someone outside your marriage can affect your schedule, your relationship with your stepchildren, and sometimes even how peaceful your own home feels. And if you're someone who is used to being liked? It can be especially hard to understand why this person seems determined not to like you. In this episode of The Stepmom Diaries podcast from 2021, Cameron talks about how stepmoms can navigate conflict with a biological mom without getting pulled deeper into the drama. She also shares one of her favorite communication strategies for high conflict situations: the BIFF method developed by Bill Eddy of the High Conflict Institute. In this episode, you'll learn: How to create healthier boundaries with a high conflict bio mom How the BIFF communication method can keep difficult conversations from escalating Why protecting kids from adult conflict and loyalty binds matters so much How to stop waiting for bio mom to like, approve of, or validate you One of the biggest shifts Cameron talks about is realizing that you do not have to convince your stepchildren's mom that you are a good person, a good partner, or a good stepmom. You can control your boundaries. You can control how you communicate. You can control the environment you help create inside your own home. You cannot control what she thinks about you. And sometimes accepting that is where the peace starts. Resources Mentioned in This Episode Get your FREE copy of my guide"10 Quick Tips To Dealing With Your Spouse's Ex" that you can download here: https://stepfamilycircle.com/high-conflict-ex-tips Bill Eddy, of The High Conflict Institute, has some great resources to deal with high-conflict situations - both in blended families and in the workplace. Another great resource is Stepmom Magazine - an online publication with the tagline, "Even when it's good, it's complicated." Join us for the 6th annual The Stepmom Summit: Out Loud happening LIVE and online Sept. 14-18, 2026.Get your FREE ticket HERE→ https://www.thestepmomsummit.com Love The Stepmom Diaries? Please consider rating and reviewing The Stepmom Diaries on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. Your feedback helps the show grow and reach more blended families who need honest conversations like this one.
Effective outing from Pedro Pages. Juggs in DC is waving the white flag. I think Dolly Parton is the lede today. Paid in cornmeal. Jackson's a known Notting Hill guy. Best Julia Roberts films. Stumbling into a troll. Falling on my carcass. Martin is so talkative lately. Tim just needs a few more Cardinal wins to cash that bet. Doug got triple banged. Matt Holliday may be calling in today. What is a Naruto? Who's the incel now? Doug's down on Nolan Gorman.Audio of Oli Marmol talking about Matthew Liberatore's start and recent struggles. When Libby's bad, you can see it early on. Nolan Gorman pregame on getting recalled and his conversations with Oli Marmol. The Springfield Cardinals will be making some branding changes. Rainiel Rodriguez raking. Here we go overinflating our minor league systems again. Guys with bad body language. Does George Clooney's doppleganger really look like him? The salt & pepper look is timeless.Nine to Five by Dolly Parton, good or bad? George Clooney's Doppleganger has called in and he has denied Jackson's advances. Rock hard facts from 11-12. Apologizing to Doug. Is he standing on a tarmac? Let's go to Chairman Steve next. Steve's heading to LA and looking for recommendations. Steve doesn't wanna watch his son get punched in the face. Mt. Rushmore of listeners' wives. McGwire wanted a Starbucks nearby. Alright Steve, that's enough.An ode to Porter Wagner. Crain & Cone. Audio of Crain predicting Mizzou's game by game results and Tiger Nationalists are not happy. Doug's never had an office. Show me seven wins. Papers has em 7-5. Ole Miss gonna be put to the test. It's talking SZN. Mizzou plays 5 teams that are ranked in the preseason Top 10.A bouncy tune. Is Francesa paying homage to Dolly today? Craig Albernaz's postgame gets a touch awkward when asked why Pete Alonso left after 5 innings. Martin needs to hear it again. Air fryers. Ovens in the master bedroom. Is that a winery hat or a beach hat?A brief Dolly detour. Poor John Rice had to drive up for that mess last night. Can Gorman pitch? Biff Johnson is on the line and he wants to add to the Cardinal discussion. Biff's not surprised by the falloff. Where'd you play college ball, Biff? I like Different Biff. Original Bif has trouble with rhyming. Now watch me shoot fireworks all over your boy chest. DJ Quik Jus Lyke Compton. Tattling.Hard not to think about Posh Spice when you hear this. When was the last time you did karaoke? You like Dick Tracy? The cultured gets Tim'd. How old is Warren Beatty? You're not playing Plinko, dude.Design Aire Heating & Cooling EMOTD.How about that perspective there? Who has 100% approval rating? Doug's Favorite Quarter Zip is on the phone lines and not happy he's on hold. Why are you out of breath? A cuck sitch with a four decade age gap.Rick Van Shelton. Curt with a C (Jackson's one-sided lover) is on the phone lines. He's not happy with an asinine take Doug had yesterday. Doug doesn't know why MLB players take days off. Down on Cal Ripken Jr.Doug has officially achieved his silver chunks and is moving onto platinum. Doug wants free tickets to the MIzzou/Florida game. Fired up for Gabe's post game shows.And the winner of the EMOTD is...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
(00:00-15:33) An ode to Porter Wagner. Crain & Cone. Audio of Crain predicting Mizzou's game by game results and Tiger Nationalists are not happy. Doug's never had an office. Show me seven wins. Papers has em 7-5. Ole Miss gonna be put to the test. It's talking SZN. Mizzou plays 5 teams that are ranked in the preseason Top 10.(15:41-29:39) A bouncy tune. Is Francesa paying homage to Dolly today? Craig Albernaz's postgame gets a touch awkward when asked why Pete Alonso left after 5 innings. Martin needs to hear it again. Air fryers. Ovens in the master bedroom. Is that a winery hat or a beach hat?(29:49-53:30) A brief Dolly detour. Poor John Rice had to drive up for that mess last night. Can Gorman pitch? Biff Johnson is on the line and he wants to add to the Cardinal discussion. Biff's not surprised by the falloff. Where'd you play college ball, Biff? I like Different Biff. Original Bif has trouble with rhyming. Now watch me shoot fireworks all over your boy chest. DJ Quik Jus Lyke Compton. Tattling.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
On this week's MRR Radio, Biff and Hobbes give a breakdown of DEMO FEST, playing some of their favorite tracks of the submissions benefiting Solidarity Across BordersBlock 1 MAUX MARQUIS – Sé Cateurs MALWARE – Organizer CONTINGENCY ONE – Warmonger HANDS OF CHAOS – What You Just Can't Figure Out NORMAL NOW – Hidden Defect […] The post MRR Radio 1988 appeared first on MAXIMUM ROCKNROLL.
In the episode, we are joined by Astro and Biff, the founders of the vibrant Boston-based electro-pop and chiptune collective called Battlemode. The group blends glitchy, 8-bit Game Boy sounds with modern synth-pop, guitars, and live violin to create catchy, danceable tracks about heartbreak and nostalgia.Music clips used on this episode by The Charms, The Dogmatics, Greg Allen's Fringe Religion, The Prime Movers, and Battlemode. Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo
You've made the decision, or maybe it's been made for you. Either way, most people do what feels urgent: call a lawyer in a panic, tell their spouse too soon, move out of the house without thinking it through. Those early moves can follow you through the whole process. In this episode, Karen McMahon shares the five essentials to get right before you file, so you move forward with clarity and a plan instead of fear. First, investigate your legal rights, talk to a matrimonial attorney in your jurisdiction before you do anything else, so you understand where you stand on finances, assets, and custody. Second, share the decision strategically, using the BIFF approach (brief, informative, firm, friendly) and a real plan for timing and safety. Third, redefine home life, someone moves out of the master bedroom, and new household rules go into place so your actions match your words. Fourth, tell the kids with a simple, age-appropriate message: we love you, it's going to be okay, you'll still see both of us. Fifth, create a temporary parenting plan and trial a shared schedule, which becomes valuable data for negotiating custody later. Karen also covers whether you actually need a lawyer (almost always, yes) and how to file. Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Smart Start Pre-Divorce Checklist: https://www.jbddivorcesupport.com/pre-divorce-checklist Explore Divorce Support Network: https://divorcesupportnetwork.com/ Book a Rapid Relief Call: https://www.jbddivorcesupport.com/rapid-relief-call
We’re off to outer space this week with the new Supergirl movie. Kara is out on a bender when adventure calls. Krypto, her super-dog, gets poisoned by generic space-baddies and she sets off on a quest to both cure Krypto and her own sense of malaise. Read along to find out what we think of it all. Dan Moren, John Moltz and Guy English.
Det er problemer utad i Høyre, Ine Eriksen Søreide og Sylvi Listhaug (Frp) går i strupen på hverandre. Og Rødt går inn i debatten om prisen på indrefilet, slik er det i verdens rikeste land. Med Anders Giæver, Hans Petter Sjøli og Hanne Skartveit. Produsent Magne Antonsen. Ansvarlig redaktør Gard Steiro. Kontakt redaksjonen på giaeveroggjengen@vg.no. Giæver & gjengen gir deg de viktigste nyhetene hver dag på drøye 20 minutter når du skal hjem fra jobb. Hør «Mediebobler» hver lørdag om feilene pressen gjør og dilemmaer VG står i. Alltid på Podme.
Johnny Mac recaps comedy news, led by a brutal Guardian review of Ricky Gervais' new Netflix animated series Alley Cats, calling it lazy, shock-driven, and unfunny. John Oliver discusses Emmy nominations, HBO's value of awards, and late-night camaraderie, plus mentions Conan O'Brien Must Go season three arriving Aug. 21. He shares SNL Season 52 ticket lottery details and notes Jay Leno will receive BIFF's Vanguard Award and a “Jay Leno Day” proclamation in Burbank. Ted Lasso season four premieres at 9 p.m. Eastern with Ted coaching a women's team and several returning and absent cast members, with comments from Jason Sudeikis and new cast member Tanya Reynolds. Other items include The Daily Show's 30th anniversary chat, Mo Gilligan's Big Chicken documentary, Pete Davidson co-parenting statement, Michael Che special tapings, Judd Apatow on a Nikki Glaser screenplay, Maddie Kelly on obstacles for women in comedy, and UK backlash to the BBC canceling Live at the Apollo. 00:15 Guardian Slams Alley Cats01:06 Why Shock Humor Fails01:49 John Oliver Emmy Talk02:51 Conan And SNL Tickets03:59 Jay Leno Day In Burbank04:28 Ted Lasso Season Four06:57 Daily Show Turns Thirty08:04 Mo Gilligan Big Chicken09:03 Pete Davidson Co Parenting09:35 Che Special And Glaser Film10:24 Women In Comedy Debate11:11 BBC Cancels Apollo Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is hosted by Johnny Mac and releases every weekday. Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite app. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network. For transcripts and show notes visit www.dailycomedynews.comDaily Comedy News with Johnny Mac is a daily podcast covering comedians, stand-up comedy, late night television, and the comedy industry. New episodes every morning. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening. $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.
This morning on the Billy and Lisa Morning Show, the hosts are getting pumped up with their favorite pump-up songs. They're sharing their go-to playlists to get them energized and ready to take on the day. But it's not just about the music - they're also dishing out some fun nicknames for their coworkers and friends. From "mister T" to "Parched," these nicknames are a hilarious way to poke fun at each other's quirks.The hosts are also talking about the latest music news, including the country music takeover on the charts. They're counting down the top five country songs in the US, and it's a surprise to see how many pop stars are making the cut. But it's not all about the music - they're also discussing the recent controversy at Lollapalooza, where concertgoers were passing around pea bags to avoid waiting in line.As they dive into the world of nicknames, the hosts are sharing their own experiences with funny and sometimes embarrassing names given to them by their friends and coworkers. From "Reindeer" to "Biff," these nicknames are a lighthearted way to poke fun at each other's personalities. But it's not all fun and games - the hosts are also discussing the importance of learning from others, including a recent conversation with Jaylen Brown about the value of learning from LeBron James.Want to hear more about the hosts' favorite pump-up songs, the latest music news, and their hilarious nicknames? Tune in to this episode of the Billy and Lisa Morning Show to get the inside scoop on what's trending and what's not.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week Dan is on assignment and John and Guy are left to fend for themselves. We’re back covering My Adventures with Superman and, hoo boy, does the Man of Steel get his metal tested in this set of episodes. After that we do a little Superhero Sweep and call it a day after not being able to remember anyone’s name. Dan Moren, John Moltz and Guy English.
And we're back... Iggy setting his shoe on fire. Talking Tudors. A little history lesson. TMA University. Iggy vs. KG. Booking Adult stars. Biff joins the programs with a variety of lists. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
We ain’t in Kansas anymore, bub! Our attention returns to the next three episode of X-Men ‘97 where we finish up the Rise of Apolocypse arc. spend some time with the Stab Squad, and then visit the Holodeck where things go as you’d expect. Then, in our Super Hero Sweep segment, we discuss the Avengers: Doomsday tailer. Dan Moren, John Moltz and Guy English.
Is your ex simply emotional, or are you dealing with someone who thrives on conflict?In this episode, Jaime talks with attorney, therapist, mediator, and High Conflict Institute co-founder Bill Eddy to unpack one of the most important distinctions in divorce: the difference between a high drama person and a high conflict person. While both can make separation stressful, knowing which one you're dealing with can completely change your strategy.Bill explains the warning signs of a high conflict personality, why these individuals often blame everyone but themselves, and how they can keep families locked in conflict for years. He also shares tools for protecting yourself, communicating effectively, and keeping your children out of the crossfire, including his widely used BIFF communication method and insights from his newest book, SLIC Solutions for Conflict.Get your copy of SLIC Solutions for Conflict here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/195005747X?lv=shuf&channelId=500&plpRedirect=mhFallback Need help from Bill? Contact him by visiting www.highconflictinstitute.com.If you are in need of legal assistance in North Carolina, contact us at Gailor Hunt by visiting www.divorceistough.com.Like this show? Rate it here!
Biff and Allen travel to TSP in Liberty, SC to visit with Tripp Cobb. Tripp is the President of Tri State Pumps and the grandson of golf course designer George Cobb. Visit scgolf.org for all things golf in South Carolina.
The path to dysfunction is unmarked and hidden. Nobody knows they're on it until it's too late. There are subtle indicators, but we rarely discern them. One of the clearest is the quiet mantra, “I deserve better.” That whisper hardened into a posture in Biff, and it paved the way to adultery. Biff had been frustrated with Mable for most of their marriage. They were high-school sweethearts. Everyone predicted a fairy-tale future. She was everything to him; he was the apple of her eye. Read, Watch, Listen: https://lifeovercoffee.com/the-path-to-adultery-and-a-plan-to-restoration-in-thirteen-steps/ Will you help us to continue providing free content for everyone? You can become a supporting member here https://lifeovercoffee.com/join/, or you can make a one-time or recurring donation here https://lifeovercoffee.com/donate/.
This week we hop-universes and find ourselves back in Metroplis for season three of My Adventures with Superman. Clark and pals are back as a bunch of Superman-esque types start to appear. It’s a bunch of good fun and laughs and, with any luck, there won’t have a Gambit crossover. Dan Moren, John Moltz and Guy English.
Biff and Jacques got to play catch up and you get to hear it all. You luck lucky bastards. Jacques epic drive to LA with one kid and drive home 6ish weeks later with the other one … and all the world cup stand up hunt for munga figures in Little Tokyo LA chat you can want. Biff talks deep sea fishing with son and grand kid and how awesome our mentor 98 year old Paul LaGlorie is and how awesome FNH still is even when it sucks. Opening: Gomer by Beyond Id (off The Stovin' Years – On Spotify) Closing Song: Bail Polish by Bantom Woods (off the album Bend 2026)
Biff headlines another edition of Idle Game Chat to return with his verdict on Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight. A seasoned veteran of the Arkham Trilogy (and Origins) and various transmedia Batman products, Biff dives into the good and bad of this latest Lego game.PlayStation announced that from 2028 Physical Games will be no more. As Dimp's most proficient Physical Game trader, Biff goes in on this proposed change.From Pony Island to The Hex and now to Inscryption, Daniel Mullins has quite the portfolio of indie titles. Inscryption is the final stop on Apps' Daniel Mullins Games tour and it's high critical acclaim sets expectations high.Over two years after first starting, Adkins is finally able to put the second part of the Final Fantasy VII Remake to bed. Rebirth is a gigantic game and Adkins explored it from head to toe and is ready to share his thoughts.Dimp's resident Resident Evil expert, Adcock closes out the episode with a full spoiler review of Resident Evil Requiem. Dubbed as an “Unchained” review, Apps joins in as they dissect Requiem piece by piece. The do also share thoughts on other entries in the series, so beware…this is a full SPOILER discussion.Timestamps:00:00:00 Lego Batman:00:29:18 PlayStation KILL Physical Games!00:45:55 Iscryption01:41:25 Final Fantast VII Rebirth02:45:57 Resident Evil Requiem UNCHAINED (Game & Series SPOILERS)YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/PeHnoNXxrOg
(00:00-10:33) Dimebag Daryl. Groove metal. Sorry, aux was off. Drop symphony. Chairman has a wheelhouse of young women sounding stupid. Iggy got sideways with Lana Rhodes.(10:41-42:37) Rich Gould getting into AI music. Chairman and Uncle Rich collab album. Uncle Rich's next book, Paulie The Puck. Stu Grimson. Joe Buck and Real Housewives. Podcasts and long form conversations. Tim's white whale interview guest. Interviewing Barry Bonds. Chasing guys for sport. Martin's white whale. Who would Cam want to interview? Hockey guys are one uppers. Tim's thick, luscious hair. Marcus Allen.(42:47-1:04:07) Ella Langley. Theo Von. The Papers/Haenchen wedding. Is that code for drinking? Drops of the Week. Is Keisha Gray married now? TEMU Tim. Big Al joins the show to check in with Cam. Big Al interviewed OJ Simpson and Bobby Hull. Laying hosanas at The Chairman's feet. Iggy was at Subway for a guy he met at Jamaica. Biff & Show.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Cam's back for more. Cam's always up early and doesn't like curtains. Look out for deer. Yoink. Let's crack a beer. Martin texting Papers for soccer picks. July strikes the Cardinals again. One game behind their 2025 pace. Bullpen innings are starting to catch up to em. Base stealers 50 for their last 50 against Herrera. Third base problem. Crooks came and went with the swiftness. Jordan Walker.Evil Calvin wants to clean house. How will we remember the Bruce Zimmerman era? Divorce rates. Cam likes Belgium. World Cup getting huge ratings in STL & KC. Huge missed opportunity for the U.S. Look at that big viking. How does the dynamic change if the Rams win the Super Bowl in 2001. Quinn Matthews dealing lately. Is his time coming soon?Vigo The Carpathian. Surprised Tim didn't get the invite to the BMW. 2018 PGA Championship. Tim wouldn't break 100. Juice Newton. Mr. Boombastic. The McGregor fight. Cam getting nervous or scared to fight. Tim saved Cam when he brought him to 590.Dimebag Daryl. Groove metal. Sorry, aux was off. Drop symphony. Chairman has a wheelhouse of young women sounding stupid. Iggy got sideways with Lana Rhodes.Rich Gould getting into AI music. Chairman and Uncle Rich collab album. Uncle Rich's next book, Paulie The Puck. Stu Grimson. Joe Buck and Real Housewives. Podcasts and long form conversations. Tim's white whale interview guest. Interviewing Barry Bonds. Chasing guys for sport. Martin's white whale. Who would Cam want to interview? Hockey guys are one uppers. Tim's thick, luscious hair. Marcus Allen.Ella Langley. Theo Von. The Papers/Haenchen wedding. Is that code for drinking? Drops of the Week. Is Keisha Gray married now? TEMU Tim. Big Al joins the show to check in with Cam. Big Al interviewed OJ Simpson and Bobby Hull. Laying hosanas at The Chairman's feet. Iggy was at Subway for a guy he met at Jamaica. Biff & Show.You can tell a Chairman Kurt beat when you hear it. Jordan Walker in the HR derby. Looking back to Walker's spring training. Tim posted the Barry Bonds picture on his IG. Meatball sandwiches don't travel well.E-Mail of the DayCam doesn't like R&B. Country Boy at heart. Tony Twist is out and about with Cam all the time. The owner of the Hurricanes is catching some hell. Putting his dog's name on The Cup before a long time trainer. Scottie Scheffler's made cut streak is in jeopardy.The difference in Twitter and Instargram. Martin just joined IG. Muting vs. Blocking. Cam used to go home and watch his fights. The Laser Hair Helmet. Is Cam ready to shave his head? Michael Jordan and Bruce Willis are the patron saints of bald heads. Cam wants Chairman to give The Sopranos a try this weekend.How many W's do the Cards get against the Braves this weekend. Tim's son is baseball crazy. Fantasy Radio. Hanna Yates on the original ATMA.And the winner of the EMOTD is...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Time travel! We’re going back to ‘97 to rejoin our X-Men, who find themselves separated and trapped in the past and in the future. In ancient Egypt a nacent Apocalypse is just starting to find his strength while in the future his grip on the world is cemented. Meanwhile, in the ’90s, X-Force and X-Factor are being dicks to each other and to everyone else. Can nostalgia carry the day? Read along to find out! Dan Moren, John Moltz and Guy English.
This time we're starting with the Bottom of 2015 in our “Tops and Bottoms” series (dammit, why does Mike keep giggling at that title?) and the biggest money loser of 2015 was “Jem and the Holograms,” a live action movie based on an 80's cartoon about a girl-group popstar band. Now, regardless of what we have to say about this movie, I have to point out that this film was clearly doomed from the start. What was John Chu thinking when he signed on to direct? If you're going to adapt a cartoon about a musical group, how could you choose anything other than that under-appreciated classic “Jabberjaw”?! I mean, really, how can you top a talking shark who does an impression of Curly Howard while using Rodney Dangerfield's classic catchphrase “I don't get no respect!” Comedy gold! I'm thinking Ryan Reynolds for Biff, Margot Robie for Bubbles, Megan Fox as Shelley, Jared Leto as Clamhead, and Sir Ian McKellen as the voice of a CGI Jabberjaw. My god, it writes itself! Hanna-Barbera, you're sitting on an untapped gold mine! You could make the underwater world of the show a kind of dystopian, post-apocalyptic setting! Think “Waterworld” meets “Josie and the Pussycats in Outer Space”! Have your people call my people! In the meantime, give a listen as we discuss what these poor saps actually chose for source material. So misguided . . . Poll question: can you think of a cartoon show from your past that would make a good live-action movie? Leave a comment or call our live-action hotline at 617-398-7266
Our Spider Noir adventure comes to an end as our characters congregate for a high-stakes Book Club at the Black Cat Club. How will the cards fall as Silvermane, Sandman, Tombstone, and Megawatt all line up against The Spider and his pals? Will Ben Riley find it in himself to live up to his great power? Will Robbie get his big scoop? Will Cat land on her feet? Read along to find out how we’ve applied our rigorous Biff Rating system to Spider Noir. Complete Biff Ratings at: https://biffratings.com Dan Moren, John Moltz and Guy English.
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High conflict behavior doesn't just disrupt your team—it follows leaders home, costs organizations hundreds of thousands of dollars, and gets worse when managers react without a plan. The question Part 3 of this four-part workplace series answers is the one every leader eventually faces: once you know conflict is in the room, what do you actually do?Bill Eddy, LCSW, JD, and Megan Hunter, MBA, co-founders of the High Conflict Institute in Scottsdale, Arizona, are joined again by Michael Lomax, JD, lawyer, mediator, and HCI speaker and trainer. Together they walk through the BIFF response for hostile emails and verbal exchanges, EAR statements for de-escalating in the moment, the CARS method—Connect, Analyze, Respond, Set Limits—for structuring any high conflict conversation, and New Ways for Work® coaching as a measurable alternative to suspension. Whether you're managing a difficult employee, caught between HR and your team, or working under a difficult boss, these are the tools that shift the dynamic without making things worse.It's All Your Fault is produced by TruStory FM.Full Show Notes & ResourcesSubmit Questions | Bookstore | WebsiteWatch this episode on YouTubeImportant Notice: Our discussions focus on behavioral patterns rather than diagnoses. For specific legal or therapeutic guidance, please consult qualified professionals in your area. (00:00) - Welcome to It's All Your Fault (02:02) - Why Smart People Get Drawn Into These Conflicts (08:00) - BIFF Method (12:46) - Other Ways It's Applied (17:20) - CARS Method (25:50) - What If It's the Boss? (29:11) - Solutions and Methods of Application (39:37) - Wrap Up
BIFF! This week, we're focusing on Album 1-2 punches...that is, albums where the first two songs knock you out. BANG! Our Third Lad is Ben Crum from long-running Elephant 6 band Great Lakes. POW! More than 25 years and eight records on from Great Lakes' classic debut, Ben Crum returns with a fantastic new Great Lakes album, Don't Swim Too Close (HHBTM Records). The immediately accessible record draws from classic rock tradition, echoing both the Americana spirit of The Band and Neil Young and the proto-indie rock of Television and the Velvet Underground. Crum's dry humor bubbles up throughout, tempering heavy, earnest moments with wit. WHAMMO! This is very likely to be the only music podcast you listen to today that incorporates both boxing and Scuffy the Tugboat references. KO!! Thanks for Mike Turner from HHBTM Records for the introduction and coordination. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Drink a lot of water and be in a safe space when you watch these episodes of Spider-Noir. Ol’ Ben Reily is flashing back to his past and he’s trippin’ balls and curling up in bed. On top of all of that an old friend appears to fit us for a suit of deliciously acted fun. Dan Moren, John Moltz and Guy English.
That heavy feeling behind your sternum when your phone vibrates is not just “stress.” It is your nervous system firing a survival response that can quietly wreck your sleep, your judgment, and the one thing family court rewards most: steady, consistent regulation under pressure.We walk through a real story of a disciplined dad who did everything right on paper until one perfectly timed message pushed him into a short defensive reply. That single paragraph became courtroom evidence, while weeks of calm communication never made it onto the judge's desk. The takeaway is uncomfortable but freeing: legal tactics and co-parenting scripts collapse if they're powered by willpower alone. We explain the biology of amygdala hijack, why your prefrontal cortex goes offline, and why “just ignore it” is doomed in a high-conflict divorce and custody battle.Then we give you a practical playbook. Our rule is simple: center first, tend later. You'll learn a four-step physiological reset you can run in two to five minutes, including precise emotion naming, identifying the hijack, slow nasal box breathing to engage the vagus nerve, and a future-anchor question that produces court-defensible responses like gray rock or BIFF. We also connect this to parenting: your kids' mirror neurons read your internal state, so regulated calm is not a side project, it is the work. Being unprepared is how great fathers become weekend visitors. Most ground is lost quietly through "drift" and decisions made under pressure. Stop the drift today at TheDivorcedDadvocate.com.Access your tactical tools:Risk Assessment: Identify your "quiet loss" exposure in 10 minutes.Protection Session: Book a private triage to ensure mistakes don't become permanent.Your kids are counting on you. Support the show
Armed with The Power, our heroes return to the Angelic Groves to confront Greeda Groteska's invading Muddies! As the battle rages, Roy, Yennifer, Biff, Painy, and Bideon MetaMorph for the very first time into the legendary Strangers of Power! Will their newfound abilities be enough to stop the forces of chaos?CASTChad StaffordAaron RollinsJanelle WilkeBen HollandDustin BlechschmidtKatelyn McCaigueCREWWriting and DM: Chad StaffordSound Mixing and Editing: Chad StaffordAssistant Editing: Laura RollinsOriginal Music: Ben Holland and Rory O'NeillLogo Art: Janelle WilkeSocial Media: Aly StaffordCREDITSLicensed Music and Sound Effects: AdobeStock, StoryBlocks, Envato Elements, Audio JungleRoyalty Free Music: darkfantasystudio.comSUPPORT THE SHOWbreakbattleroll.comsolo.to/breakbattleroll
When the gospel is no longer your practical, everyday center—when it ceases to be the functional anchor of your life, and you replace it with lesser things, even admirable or biblical pursuits like serving the Lord, you will begin to drift toward dissatisfaction and unrest. And where discontentment grows, so does the enticement to meet God-given longings through man-centered means. This subtle exchange—replacing Christ with works—leads to a life increasingly marked by striving, performing, and attempting to secure worth and identity apart from God. Read, Watch, Listen: https://lifeovercoffee.com/in-search-of-significance-careys-story/ Will you help us to continue providing free content for everyone? You can become a supporting member here https://lifeovercoffee.com/join/, or you can make a one-time or recurring donation here https://lifeovercoffee.com/donate/
We’re back with The Spider, see? This dame is makin’ poor Ben’s heart go all pitter-patter while he’s findin’ out his past still has its meat-hooks on him. We covering episodes three & four of Spider-Noir this week and we sprinkle on a little sweep at the end. Dan Moren, John Moltz and Guy English.
Biff and Allen sit down with Hart Brown at the NGCOA HQ in Charleston, SC.
If you’re doing it right the world is shades of gray. In this episode of Biff we’re off to a universe where Nick Cage is The Spider, a hard-boiled detective and washed out ex-super-hero. His latest case goes sideways and things escalate quickly as he finds himself stuck in a web of someone else’s making. Dan Moren, John Moltz and Guy English.
If you’re doing it right the world is shades of gray. In this episode of Biff we’re off to a universe where Nick Cage is The Spider, a hard-boiled detective and washed out ex-super-hero. His latest case goes sideways and things escalate quickly as he finds himself stuck in a web of someone else’s making. Dan Moren, John Moltz and Guy English.
Kelly Myers has been on Divorce and Beyond twice before. Once to talk about Divorce Day One. Once to help listeners avoid the divorce hangover that follows too many people into their new life. This time, she comes back to share something she has never spoken about publicly: what the loss of her son Jack taught her about years of high-conflict co-parenting, and her hope that every parent still in the middle of it will find a way through differently. In June of 2024, Kelly lost her son Jack at the age of 23. In the year that followed, she found herself looking back at the years of high-conflict co-parenting that had defined her children's childhoods, and asking questions she could not stop asking. What role did the conflict play? What did her children carry because of it? What would she have done differently if she had known what she knows now? Kelly reached out and asked to have this conversation here, because she believes that what she learned at great cost is something other parents can still choose to learn a different way. This is one of the most generous conversations this show has ever had. Susan Guthrie and Kelly explore the real cost of co-parenting conflict on children, what it actually looks like to drop the rope after years of high-conflict engagement, how the ecosystem around a divorce often makes things worse, and what repair looks like when you still have years ahead to offer it. Covered in this episode: Why dropping the rope has to start with you, and why waiting for your co-parent to change first means waiting forever How the divorce ecosystem, including attorneys, family, and friends, can fan the flames of conflict without anyone asking what you actually want to protect What high-conflict co-parenting looks like through the eyes of the children living inside it, and why each child carries it differently How the BIFF communication method helped shift a years-long dynamic, and what that looked like in practice Why it is never too late to begin repair, and what choosing differently right now can mean for the moments still ahead Referenced Episodes from the Archive: Day One with a Divorce Coach: First Steps with Kelly Myers Avoiding the Divorce Hangover From the Start with Kelly Myers ______________________________________________________________________ This week's guest: Kelly Myers Kelly understands that divorce is one of life's most challenging transitions. She's a divorce and co-parenting coach, mediator, and communication specialist passionate about supporting individuals and families as they move through the complexities of divorce and co-parenting. She partners with clients to understand the divorce process, manage emotional and financial stress, and make strategic decisions throughout their divorce. Her work helps clients stay focused on what matters most while making choices that align with their long-term goals. Kelly specializes in supporting parents as they discover how to become strong co-parenting partners, even when the romantic relationship has ended. She helps parents see their relationship through a new lens-as partners in raising their children-guiding them to create respectful communication patterns and develop comprehensive, child-centered parenting plans that go far beyond custody schedules. Her approach centers on what children need emotionally and developmentally during this transition, while helping parents maintain a healthy family dynamic across two homes. In addition to her direct work with clients, Kelly loves mentoring other professionals. She serves as a co-trainer for the Co-Parenting Specialist® Training Program and provides professional development to divorce professionals seeking to use a more client-centered approach. Kelly's deepest commitment is to help families-both the ones she works with directly and those served by the professionals she trains-have less conflict, more cooperation, and real hope for their futures. Website: http://www.firststepsdivorce.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kellymyerscoach Instagram: http://instagram.comfirststeps_divorce ______________________________________________________________________ If This Episode Helped You Subscribe to Divorce & Beyond so you never miss an episode. Share it with someone who needs clear, reliable guidance right now. And if you have a moment, leaving a five-star review makes a real difference in helping this show reach the people who need it most. Follow Divorce & Beyond Website: divorceandbeyondpod.com Instagram: instagram.com/divorceandbeyondpod ______________________________________________________________________ About Our Host: Susan E. Guthrie, Esq. Susan E. Guthrie is one of the nation's leading family law and mediation attorneys, with more than 35 years of experience helping individuals navigate divorce with clarity and strategy. She is the Immediate Past Chair of the American Bar Association Section of Dispute Resolution, a best-selling author, and a sought-after speaker and trainer. Susan recently appeared as the featured expert on The Oprah Podcast and has been cited in The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, The Washington Post, NewsNation, and NBC Chicago Today, among others. As the creator and host of Divorce & Beyond, ranked in the top 1% of all podcasts worldwide with millions of downloads and an Apple Top 100 Self-Help designation, Susan brings together top legal and mental health experts to help listeners move through divorce and into what comes next. Learn more at https://divorceandbeyondpod.com/about Disclaimer: The commentary and opinions shared on this podcast are for informational and entertainment purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney in your state regarding your specific situation.
Biff and Allen travel to Daniel Island, SC to visit Jay Karen the CEO of the National Golf Course Owners Association. Hear about Jay's personal journey to where we are today and a look at the scope of golf in 2026. scgolf.org
Welcome to the Roundtable's LIVE broadcast from the 20th annual Berkshire International Film Festival which kicked off last night. Now they will present a blockbuster lineup and celebratory weekend of films, events, and very special guests. The festival runs through May 31st in Great Barrington and Lenox.BIFF will honoring Award-Winning Actor Karen Allen and then will close with the Sundance Hit Documentary about global tennis icon and activist, Billie Jean King in 'Give me the Ball!' with director Elizabeth Wolff in attendance.Founder and artistic director Kelley Vickery is here with a preview. Janis Martinson, ED of the Mahaiwe and Ben Elliott, Creative Director of the Triplex, will be joining me.
At this year's Berkshire International Film Festival, actor Karen Allen is being honored for a career that has moved effortlessly between blockbuster adventure, comedy classics, independent film, and the stage. Allen became part of movie history as Marion Ravenwood opposite Harrison Ford in Raiders of the Lost Ark, while also leaving an indelible mark on audiences in films including Starman, The Sandlot, and Animal House.Speaking of Animal House, actor and director Peter Riegert is here, His sharp, grounded performances have made him one of the most recognizable character actors of his generation. From Animal House and Local Hero to Crossing Delancey and acclaimed television work, Riegert has built a career defined by intelligence, wit, and versatility.
The Delegation of the European Union to the United States has selected the Berkshire International Film Festival as the inaugural U.S. festival partner for its newly launched Transatlantic Rising Stars Project. The initiative is designed to deepen cultural connections and spark creative collaboration between the EU and the United States.As BIFF enters its third decade, the partnership underscores the festival's growing role on the international stage. Together with the European Union and U.S. based partners, the Transatlantic Rising Stars Project aims to elevate creative dialogue, broaden public engagement, and support the ongoing development of global artistic exchange.EU film directors applied to be a part of the 2026 cohort and we are joined by filmmaker and Film Program Director of the Transatlantic Stars Program Seanne Winslow; director of ‘SLEEPLESS CITY,' from Spain, Guillermo Galoe; and director of ‘UNDER THE GREY SKY,' from Poland, Mara Tamkovich.The EU films are screening during BIFF, and the Tea Talk featuring the five filmmakers is taking place on Saturday, May 30 at 3:00 PM right here in The Indigo Room at The Mahaiwe.
Tomorrow at 12:30 p.m. at The Mahaiwe in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, The Berkshire International Film Festival will present a screening of ‘The Choice.'Yotam Haim was an Israeli hostage mistakenly killed by IDF troops after escaping Hamas captivity in Gaza.The documentary film, ‘The Choice,' follows his mother, Iris Haim's search for meaning. The search led her to Dr. Edith Eger, an Auschwitz survivor whose story reshapes Iris's path to healing.‘THE CHOICE,' is directed by John David Coles who joins us now along with Iris Haim and her son, Tuval.
Barbara Kopple is an award-winning director and producer and here at BIFF she will be in conversation with Mary Mott after the Special 50th Anniversary screening of the Academy Award Winning Documentary ‘Harlan County USA' at 2:15 p.m. today.Barbara Kopple is director of ‘Harlan County USA,' and other world-class docs: ‘American Dream,' ‘Bearing Witness,' ‘Wild Man Blues,' ‘A Conversation with Gregory Peck,' ‘My Generation,' ‘Running from Crazy,' ‘Miss Sharon Jones,' ‘Dixie Chicks: Shut Up and Sing,' and ‘Desert One.'
Today is the last day of the producer of The Roundtable Sarah LaDuke. She has worked at WAMC for 20 years and worked on the Roundtable for 18. Her career at WAMC has been amazing and extensive. She has done countless interviews with organizations, artists, musicians, Broadway stars, authors, and the list goes on. She also worked hard behind the scenes to make The Roundtable run smoothy all these years.She will be sorely missed, but her history and career at the station will live forever.
And we're back... Tim is out, but the phonelines are back and operational. Hubbard boss John Kijowski joins us to rip up Iggy's glossy. Iggy has a beef with onboarding. Iggy has a question about the show “Outlander”. TV conversation. Biff joins us on the recently repaired phone lines. Top restaurants. Iggy & Bob Costas. Documentary talk. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Manipulation during divorce can make you feel like you're constantly reacting, constantly defending yourself, and constantly emotionally exhausted. One minute you're calm… and the next, you're spiraling because your ex sent another manipulative text, guilt-inducing email, or chaotic late-night message.So how do you stop the cycle?
Divorce can rattle everything you believe in. Your sense of family, your identity, and even your understanding of God's plan for your life... And for many Christians, the place that should offer the most comfort, the church, can sometimes feel like the last place they're able to be honest about what they're going through. In this episode, Karen sits down with Bree Sullivan-Howell, divorce attorney, passionate children's advocate, and award-winning Christian author of Crush Your Divorce & Keep Your Faith and Crush Your Comeback, for a conversation that brings together sharp legal wisdom and deep spiritual grounding in a way that is rarely offered to people navigating divorce. With more than 20 years of experience in high-stakes custody litigation and family law, Bree has sat with men and women at some of the most painful and disorienting moments of their lives. What she brings to this conversation is both practical and profound, an understanding of how faith doesn't disappear in the middle of relational chaos, but can actually deepen through it. Karen and Bree explore how traditional church messaging can unintentionally shame Christian women going through divorce, how misunderstood scripture can leave people feeling pressured to stay in unhealthy or even abusive marriages, and how an eternal perspective, rooted in prayer and truth, can replace fear with clarity. Bree shares how she weaves scriptural wisdom directly into her legal strategy, encouraging clients toward dignified conduct, truthful evidence, and emotional steadiness even when everything around them feels unstable. They also speak candidly about fathers navigating custody, a dimension of divorce that often goes underserved. Bree addresses the reality that many loving, involved dads face an uphill battle to stay connected to their children, often needing to "double prove" their parenting, resist adopting a negative narrative pushed by an ex, and communicate with intention using tools like BIFF, all while continuing to simply show up for their kids, consistently and without fail. Whether you are at the beginning of this process, in the thick of it, or trying to find solid ground on the other side, this episode offers both the legal clarity and the spiritual encouragement to take your next step with confidence. God's purpose doesn't end when the marriage does, and this conversation is a powerful reminder of that. Connect with Bree: Free Gift: Devotional for the Divorcing - www.crushyourdivorce.com www.sullivan-firm.com Book: https://a.co/d/0v4Iqql Instagram: @lawyerbree | @crushyourdivorce TikTok - @lawyerbree
The 20th annual Berkshire International Film Festival is coming up next week and they will present a blockbuster lineup and celebratory weekend of films, events, and very special guests. The festival runs from May 28 - 31 in Great Barrington and Lenox. Founder and artistic director Kelley Vickery will be here with a preview.BIFF will honoring Award-Winning Actor Karen Allen, opening with Steal this Story Please!! with Award-Winning journalist, author and investigative reporter Amy Goodman in attendance, and closing with the Sundance Hit Documentary about global tennis icon and activist, Billie Jean King in Give me the Ball! with director Elizabeth Wolff in attendance.
Ken vs. Weather. Jamie Rivers marches into the studio to let us know about his latest business venture. We also talk about the depression Jamie felt following his playing career and how he channeled that into his businesses. Iggy immediately dives back into the weather talk after Jamie leaves. How's Iggy's Patreon doing? Swinging and cuck talk. Talking actresses and leaks. Sopranos. Biff calls in. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Trystan and Biff are back! We catch up with them about parenthood, postpartum bodies, and if there are any more kids in their future. ⭐️ This episode originally ran on October 23, 2019 and is a favorite from the archives. We hope you enjoy, and we'll be back next week with a brand new episode. … Check out the entire Accidental Gay Parents series! … • Join LST+ for community and access to You Know What, another show in the Longest Shortest universe! • Follow us on Instagram • Sign up for our newsletter, where we recommend other parenting + reproductive health media • Buy books by LST guests (your purchase supports the show!) • Website: longestshortesttime.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices