Welcome to The Unstressed Exec podcast, designed for those navigating life transitions (separation, divorce, dating, co-parenting, career transition) and for individual professionals and entrepreneurs looking to thrive in high-pressure environments. This podcast is perfect for anyone who wants to move on and move up, build resilience, manage relationships more effectively, and learn practical strategies for handling conflicts at work and home. Episodes offer listeners actionable insights, expert interviews, and relatable stories to help them navigate challenges, reduce stress, and elevate their game in life. Whether you’re a burned-out professional, entrepreneur, overwhelmed parent or someone striving for emotional balance, ”The Unstressed Exec” is your go-to resource for creating a more resilient, harmonious, and productive life.
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Welcome to The Unstressed Exec podcast, designed for those navigating life transitions (separation, divorce, dating, co-parenting, career transition) and for individual professionals and entrepreneurs looking to thrive in high-pressure environments. This podcast is perfect for anyone who wants to move on and move up, build resilience, manage relationships more effectively, and learn practical strategies for handling conflicts at work and home. Episodes offer listeners actionable insights, expert interviews, and relatable stories to help them navigate challenges, reduce stress, and elevate their game in life. Whether you’re a burned-out professional, entrepreneur, overwhelmed parent or someone striving for emotional balance, ”The Unstressed Exec” is your go-to resource for creating a more resilient, harmonious, and productive life.
Ep 14: Part 4 Navigating Separation & Divorce - Navigating Divorce: Co-Parenting, Conflict, and Creating a New Normal
The Unstressed Exec
41 minutes
3 months ago
Ep 14: Part 4 Navigating Separation & Divorce - Navigating Divorce: Co-Parenting, Conflict, and Creating a New Normal
In this episode of the Unstressed Exec, Dr. George Vergolias concludes his four-part series on separation and divorce with a focus on co-parenting after separation. He discusses the importance of aiming for progress and stability rather than perfection, sharing his own experiences and emphasizing the crucial role of minimizing harm and maximizing stability for children. He outlines key strategies for effective co-parenting, managing conflict, and creating a new normal, including the difference between co-parenting and parallel parenting.
Dr. Vergolias also provides practical communication techniques, such as the B.I.F.F. method and leveraging technology, to reduce conflict with high-conflict exes. Additionally, he addresses how to protect children from emotional collateral damage and offers guidance on when to introduce new partners into children’s lives. Finally, he encourages listeners to reclaim their solo identity and focus on personal growth and transformation post-divorce.
00:00 Introduction to the Series
01:32 The Goal of Co-Parenting
03:38 Creating a Foundation of Consistency
05:47 Co-Parenting vs. Parallel Parenting
09:11 Effective Communication Strategies
18:02 Protecting Children from Emotional Damage
25:33 Managing a High Conflict Ex
38:20 Reclaiming Your Solo Identity
39:39 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
About the Host – The Unstressed Exec
Meet Dr. George Vergolias — a former corporate psychologist turned executive coach with 20+ years at the intersection of leadership, mental resilience, and high performance. George has advised Fortune 500 companies, guided C-suite leaders through crisis, and coached high-achievers to reclaim clarity, calm, and purpose without losing their edge.
On The Unstressed Exec, George brings powerful insights from the boardroom to the mic — helping leaders navigate stress, burnout, conflict, and transformation with practical tools and no-BS wisdom.
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The Unstressed Exec
Welcome to The Unstressed Exec podcast, designed for those navigating life transitions (separation, divorce, dating, co-parenting, career transition) and for individual professionals and entrepreneurs looking to thrive in high-pressure environments. This podcast is perfect for anyone who wants to move on and move up, build resilience, manage relationships more effectively, and learn practical strategies for handling conflicts at work and home. Episodes offer listeners actionable insights, expert interviews, and relatable stories to help them navigate challenges, reduce stress, and elevate their game in life. Whether you’re a burned-out professional, entrepreneur, overwhelmed parent or someone striving for emotional balance, ”The Unstressed Exec” is your go-to resource for creating a more resilient, harmonious, and productive life.
