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Episode Summary:

Welcome back to Let the Rest Burn. Today I have a special guest - Mike Nelson. He is my former partner and my fantastic co-parent. You have heard me talk about our life together in previous episodes, so I realized he would be the best person to talk to about the wounded child in relationships. We have been together for a long time and have navigated our marriage, our divorce, and co-parenting together, so I wanted you to hear about his side of experience, too. This conversation is for everyone married or going through a marriage struggle or a divorce - you will definitely relate. So keep listening to hear our thoughts on this vulnerable topic and more.

Topics Discussed:

• How Mike is navigating post-divorce and co-parenting as a single parent
• Colleen’s and Mike’s brief but honest relationship history
• How and when their wounded child showed up in their own relationship
• Why being treated like a child in a relationship is unhealthy
• The importance of recognizing how addiction and not being present can impact the relationship
• The real struggles of being a co-parent
• Mike’s message to his five-year-old self

Resources: 

• Listen: It's Time to Face the Shadow!
• Listen: The Wounded Child and The Body
• Listen: Why You Keep Chasing the Money
• Work with Colleen

Connect with Colleen: 

• Website
• Instagram: @theevolvedtherapist