Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast Past Chaos
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| You're Gonna Need To EX-plain | 25 May 2023 | 00:46:04 | |
It's time for more EX-tra Chaos? In Tennessee, the tension is high and the respect is low. Matt takes Chelsea to pick up her vehicle from the shop. On the way, they make a pit-stop to the bar where they had their first day. It's moving day down in Florida! Josh, Danielle, Jennifer, and Chantal are moving into one giant house. Everyone seems happy...except for Chantal. Emotions are high in the ATL! Listen to this and so much more on your weekly dose of EX-tra Chaos! | |||
| What To EX-pect | 19 May 2023 | 00:30:45 | |
Are you ready for some more EX-tra Chaos? | |||
| Can We Confess | 23 Jan 2023 | 00:30:21 | |
There was so much to unpack, we didn't even have time to unpack it all! During this busy week, we celebrated a birthday for one of our middle children. | |||
| No EX-Changes | 15 Nov 2020 | 00:29:13 | |
In this episode, April and Loren discuss the difficulties of parenting and co-parenting a child that looks and acts just like your ex. They recall their experiences with each child they have that highly resembles their ex husbands. The women talk about how hard it was to heal and move forward while parenting tiny versions of the person that broke their hearts. | |||
| Beautiful Tragedy | 08 Nov 2020 | 00:55:05 | |
In this episode, April and Loren discuss turning tragedy into triumph in your co-parenting relationship. Joining them to tell their amazing story of rising above the chaos and creating a positive co-parenting relationship are Denny, Jamie, and Amanda from the "Thank God Cancer Saved Our Divorce" podcast. Twitter: https://twitter.com/TGCSOD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tgcsod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tgcsod https://www.thankgodcancersavedourdivorce.com/
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| Marriage: Take Three | 01 Nov 2020 | 00:30:48 | |
In this episode, April and Loren discuss the shame and stigma behind being married multiple times. The women talk about how they felt each time they got divorced, as well as why they have felt shamed. They also recall the times when they feel the most embarrassment from their multiple times down the aisle. | |||
| In Another's Eyes | 25 Oct 2020 | 00:33:09 | |
In this episode, April and Loren discuss how easy it can be to compare your current relationship with those from the past. They talk about jealousy and how it was a major contributing factor to the cause of their bitter custody battle. The women tell us how they were able to overcome comparison and jealousy in order to build a stronger relationship with not only their significant others, but between the two of them as well. | |||
| But, I'm Too Tired | 18 Oct 2020 | 00:34:38 | |
In this episode, April and Loren discuss how they managed to keep the spark in their relationships while going through a bitter custody battle and blending their family. They discuss how hard it can be to maintain the romance in your marriage when dealing with a mentally and an emotionally draining court case. | |||
| Diaries of A Mediocre Mom | 11 Oct 2020 | 00:41:12 | |
In this episode, April and Loren discuss the difficulties of parenting naughty children. They talk about their current situation of coparenting and how it is affecting their ability to be at the top of their game in motherhood. The ladies give a glimpse into their raw lives of being "bad moms" and how uncomfortable it once was to admit their faults as mom and stepmom. | |||
| What Lies Below | 04 Oct 2020 | 00:36:00 | |
In this episode, April and Loren discuss how to overcome lies that were told in the beginning of a relationship and move on to your happy ever after. They talk about how the end of Loren's second marriage intertwined with the beginning of April's third marriage. Most importantly, how they were able to look past all the negatives in order to reach forgiveness and find their happy place, all while maintaining the friendship they were building between them. | |||
| Break Free | 27 Sep 2020 | 00:45:16 | |
In this episode, April and Loren discuss how to not kill your ex - not in a literal manner, of course! The women talk about their marriages and divorces and the things they could have done differently before saying, "I DO" to ensure a healthier relationship. Also, what they could have done to have a more civil divorce. They reveal how they wish things were handled during the difficult times and advise other women on empowering themselves during divorce. | |||
| The Sweet Life | 20 Sep 2020 | 00:38:19 | |
In this episode, April and Loren discuss events that are currently happening in their co-parenting relationship. They talk about how they are going through a transition and the dynamic is changing since both dads left for military training and orders. The women compare how different this situation would be if it was happening three years ago when they were going through their bitter custody battle. | |||
| Nanny To The Rescue | 13 Sep 2020 | 00:25:35 | |
In this episode, April and Loren discuss then and now - the big compromise that changed their co-parenting dynamic forever! The women discuss when they came to the decision to utilize the same nanny for their children, in both of their homes. Joining them to discuss this topic is their wonderful nanny, Kayla. | |||
| Do You Relate To Your Kids | 16 Jan 2023 | 00:30:00 | |
This week has left us feeling like we were on autopilot! There's always something crazy going on in our home. Right now, April is scared for her life because Loren is trying to quit a bad habit. | |||
| Somewhere Out There | 06 Sep 2020 | 00:39:50 | |
In this episode, April and Loren discuss half and step siblings and the relationships they have. The women talk about growing up not knowing some of their siblings and not having the ability to develop the relationships and bonds they would have liked. They reveal that those bonds have since grown as adults. | |||
| Confidently Loud | 30 Aug 2020 | 00:41:12 | |
In this episode, April and Loren discuss finding their voices. In honor of Women's Equality they each talk about the point in their lives when they realized it was time to speak up and not be ashamed of what each of them had to say. Being such advocates of women's empowerment, the ladies offer advice on what they feel is important in finding your own voice and feeling empowered. The women also discuss how finding your voice correlates with marriage, divorce, and co-parenting. | |||
| Family, Man | 23 Aug 2020 | 00:49:45 | |
In this episode, April and Loren discuss co-parenting from a male perspective. They have a little help from John - April's husband and Loren's ex-husband - as well as Loren's boyfriend, Jake. The men give their opinions and advice on what they feel are important aspects of building a positive co-parenting relationship. | |||
| Grave Emotions | 16 Aug 2020 | 00:39:54 | |
In this episode, April and Loren discuss emotional affairs. Loren talks about her experience with emotional affairs. April confesses that she fears she may have had an emotional affair without even knowing she was. The women are joined by one of their close friends, Heather, as she discusses how an emotional affair ultimately ended her marriage. | |||
| We Won The War | 09 Aug 2020 | 00:56:37 | |
In this episode, April and Loren discuss their 5 steps to staying out of court for a custody battle. April talks about how she was able to decide both custody agreements outside of court when her marriages ended. Loren goes into detail about what she thinks went wrong during the custody battle between her and John. The women are joined by fellow podcaster and family law attorney, Miss Renee Bauer. Renee is the host of the Happy Even After Podcast, and also has her own law firm. She joins the ladies to discuss divorce, co-parenting, and child custody. Renee gives us insight into the legal aspect of child custody and offers advice on how she believes couples can create a peaceful co-parenting agreement without attorneys or judges involved. | |||
| Keep The Focus | 02 Aug 2020 | 00:35:28 | |
In this episode, April and Loren discuss the struggles of being a single mom. They each talk about their separate journeys through single motherhood, both the highs and lows. | |||
| Ladies Down On Love | 26 Jul 2020 | 00:33:43 | |
In this episode, April and Loren discuss reasons they convinced themselves they were unlovable. They recall instances from their childhoods and previous marriages that developed insecurities that resurfaced later in life. The women open up about their personal insecurities and offer advice to other women on how they can stop convincing themselves that they are not enough. | |||
| The Classified Child | 19 Jul 2020 | 00:47:39 | |
In this episode, April and Loren discuss the secrets of John and Loren's marriage. More specifically, the secret child that John had with another woman, a few short months before he and Loren were married. Joining the women, John tells a first-hand account of the relationship he had with the woman that later carried his child, unbeknownst to Loren. In the most jaw-dropping episode yet, secrets are told, hearts are shattered, and lies are brought to light. Will their co-parenting relationship survive this buried secret? | |||
| Secrets On The Side | 12 Jul 2020 | 00:37:55 | |
In this episode, April and Loren discuss being a Mistress. Previously, Loren has opened up about the beginning of her relationship with John. Before the two of them were married, she was John's Mistress. On the flip side of that, when April was married to Jerry, he had a few 'secrets on the side' during their relationship. The women talk about the negative effects of being a mistress and the damage that having a mistress does to the other woman. | |||
| Left Behind | 05 Jul 2020 | 00:43:25 | |
In this episode, April and Loren discuss a topic that is normally off limits in a marriage. However, they enjoy breaking the rules, so why not go all out. The women discuss what happens with the relationship you have with your in-laws after a divorce. They talk about their personal experiences with both previous marriages, as well as their hopes for the future. | |||
| Are You Ready For A New Year? | 09 Jan 2023 | 00:36:58 | |
After a rough start, April and Loren are back and ready to take on this new year! | |||
| Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now | 28 Jun 2020 | 00:36:02 | |
In this episode, April and Loren recount the events of the last year. They discuss the highs and lows, the ups and downs, but most of all - the victories they have had while co-parenting past the chaos. The wives share their hopes for the future and what they wish to share with other families going through a difficult custody battle. | |||
| Should I Stay Or Should I Go | 21 Jun 2020 | 00:37:26 | |
In this episode, April and Loren discuss their thoughts on couples that choose to stay married for the sake of the children. They talk about their personal experience with this, in their previous marriages. The women are joined by Missy, who describes her childhood with parents that chose to remain married even though their relationship was volatile. She joins them on the day of her parent's long-awaited divorce - 32 years in the making. | |||
| Mad Momma | 14 Jun 2020 | 00:42:34 | |
In this episode, April and Loren discuss the very sensitive, but relevant topic of Mental Illness. More specifically, the women dive into the topic of motherhood and your mental health. They discuss their experiences with depression during their divorces, while trying to maintain sanity so they can still be great mothers. The women are joined by April's youngest daughter, and she discusses her diagnoses of mental illness. | |||
| The Ex-Wife's Guide To Surviving Divorce | 07 Jun 2020 | 00:40:04 | |
In this episode, April and Loren discuss their actions while going through both of their divorces. They talk about how they behaved and what they wish they would have done differently. April and Loren developed their own Guide to surviving divorce, which they discuss during this episode. This episode is sponsored by Masami Hair Care products. | |||
| I Need You | 31 May 2020 | 00:33:29 | |
In this episode, April and Loren discuss parental alienation. The are joined by Stefanie, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of WI, who holds a master’s degree in Forensic Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. The women get professional insight on the tough subject of parental alienation, while discussing their experiences in the matter. | |||
| Everything's Gonna Be Alright | 24 May 2020 | 00:28:11 | |
In this episode, April and Loren discuss how divorce and positive co-parenting affect children. They talk about their individual experiences as well as how their children are coping today. April and Loren are joined by special guest and fellow Podcast host, Melissa Brown. Melissa is a mom and stepmom, and she hosts "The Blended Family Podcast". Together, the women discuss the affects divorce and blending families can have on children. | |||
| You're My Best Friend | 17 May 2020 | 00:25:58 | |
In this episode, April and Loren discuss being best friends with your new spouse's ex. The women recount the beginning of their relationship, recalling the ups and downs. They talk about the benefits of having such a strong friendship as wife and ex-wife, mom and stepmom. This episode is sponsored by Aila. You can shop Aila at www.meetaila.com. Be sure to use our code - PASTCHAOS20 - at checkout for 20% off your order! | |||
| World's Okayest Mom | 10 May 2020 | 00:29:20 | |
In this episode April discusses the difference between co-parenting infants and teenagers. She is joined by a special guest co-host, Leslie. The women talk about the struggles and joys of being a stepmom. They explain what they feel has been the most difficult age to parent and co-parent their children. | |||
| Travelin' Momma | 03 May 2020 | 00:50:33 | |
In this episode we discuss long-distance co-parenting. We talk about the three tips we believe are important when co-parenting from afar. April is joined by a special guest, her ex-husband, Jerry. Together, they discuss how they were able to positively co-parent while living on opposite sides of the country. This episode is sponsored by Podcorn. | |||
| Teacher's Pest | 26 Apr 2020 | 00:45:21 | |
In this episode, April has a guest co-host to help her discuss becoming a stepparent. She is joined by her ex-husband, Roy, to help shed light on what you can expect when you become a stepparent. They offer advice and tips on how to peacefully blend your family, while maintaining your sanity. | |||
| How Do You Handle Holidays | 19 Dec 2022 | 00:35:45 | |
After surviving the world's longest week, the women are preparing for the holidays. While attending their child's orchestra concert, the ladies were recognized as "the girls from TLC". | |||
| Make A Difference | 19 Apr 2020 | 00:40:34 | |
In this episode, April and Loren discuss different styles of co-parenting. They talk about all the types they have tried in their personal dynamic and what has and has not worked for them. They are joined by special guest, Tabitha, who shares her emotional co-parenting journey. | |||
| Raw and Unfiltered | 17 Apr 2020 | 00:23:27 | |
In this BONUS episode, April and Loren give insight into what has been going on in their co-parenting relationship lately. They go into detail on the changes that will be coming in their journey as well as a brief recap of what has already happened. | |||
| Boundaries of Love | 12 Apr 2020 | 00:46:56 | |
In this episode, April and Loren discuss boundaries in your co-parenting relationship. They talk about setting boundaries and the ones they feel are important for their family dynamic. Joining them to give a professional opinion on the topic, Stefani adds a therapeutic insight on why boundaries are important and how to have the sometimes difficult talks about setting them. | |||
| You Saved Me | 05 Apr 2020 | 00:50:58 | |
In this episode, April and Loren discuss co-parenting with an addict. They talk about the experiences they had growing up with family members who suffered from addiction. Since neither April nor Loren have co-parented with an addict, they have very special guests to shed light on the subject. Leslie is married to Jennifer's ex husband. Together, they co-parent two daughters. Throughout their relationship, Jennifer suffered from addiction. Leslie and Jennifer have since developed a very strong bond and were able to co-parent past addiction! | |||
| God Gave Me You | 29 Mar 2020 | 00:29:07 | |
In this episode, April and Loren discuss co-parenting a child with a very unique behavior. They talk about the challenges they face when trying to forge a positive co-parenting relationship, while simultaneously parenting a child that had a much different behavior than they had ever dealt with before. The women have a surprise guest join them, their son Jackson. | |||
| Goodbye, Jealousy | 22 Mar 2020 | 00:27:59 | |
In this episode, April and Loren discuss the ugly truth that is...jealousy. They tell us examples of how jealousy affected them during their divorces and early on in their co-parenting relationship. April and Loren also give listeners three ways to combat jealousy, in order to preserve your relationship and yourself. | |||
| Co-Parenting Past Coronavirus | 19 Mar 2020 | 00:29:25 | |
In this episode April and Loren discuss co-parenting plans during the coronavirus epidemic. They talk about alternative measures you can take in regards to your parenting plan while dealing with this crisis. | |||
| Let's Stay Together | 15 Mar 2020 | 00:33:35 | |
In this episode, April and Loren discuss relationships and intimacy. They talk about the importance of keeping the romance in a relationship when you are going through stressful situations, such as a bitter custody battle. The women are joined by special guest, Rabbi Manis Friedman, to discuss the art of maintaining an intimate relationship and just what that means. | |||
| Let It Go | 08 Mar 2020 | 00:29:34 | |
In this episode, April and Loren discuss co-parenting with a narcissist. They talk about five tips they feel are important to consider when co-parenting with a narcissistic person. | |||
| Lean On Me | 01 Mar 2020 | 00:35:34 | |
In this episode, April and Loren discuss the benefits of having a tribe of friends that you can count on. During their divorces and co-parenting journey, the Wives have been surrounded by their village. Their friends, Amanda and Heather, join them to discuss parenting with a village and talk about how important it is to embrace the help that your group of friends can provide during the good times and bad. | |||
| Are You A Crazy Ex | 12 Dec 2022 | 00:39:06 | |
After listening to the start of last week's episode we realized it sounded like we were having our toenails plucked. Sorry for that, because we are in fact not miserable! | |||
| Happiness, Party Of One | 23 Feb 2020 | 00:37:40 | |
In this episode, April and Loren discuss the importance of being alone after divorce. They talk about how it is pertinent for your mental health to know more about your true self, before you expect anyone else to be able to do the same. How can we expect someone to love us, if we do not truly love ourselves? This episode is filled with the empowerment you need to become comfortable and confident on your own. | |||
| Together Is Better | 15 Feb 2020 | 00:31:46 | |
In this episode, April and Loren discuss the concept of co-parenting with a stepparent. They explain that in some relationships, communication between the ex spouses is so toxic, that is healthier for the stepparent to aide in co-parenting until the biological parents can reach a more peaceful existence. | |||
| For The Love Of Peace | 09 Feb 2020 | 00:43:13 | |
In this episode, April and Loren discuss creating a peaceful co-parenting relationship. They are joined by Kathy Hammond. a 27-year veteran stepmom, writer, speaker, and award-winning author, with over 2 decades of stepmom experience. April and Loren go into detail on topics covered in Kathy's latest book, “How To Kill Your Husband’s Ex, Attorneys, and Then Some”. This amazing read, gives wonderful advice to women on how to survive being a stepmom. | |||