Surviving the Spin

The kids are being unusually quiet. A text doesn't get answered fast enough. Someone says no to switching parenting days. Pretty normal stuff, right? Oh, you sweet innocent people. We're talking about assumptions, escalation, and what happens when someone fills in the blanks themselves—or simply refuses to accept the answer they've been given. 🎙️ Surviving the Spin — Season 3, Episode...

Two kids are worried Dad will forget an appointment. One pair of glasses has been waiting almost a YEAR to be paid for. Simple problems. Simple questions. So naturally… WE’RE TALKING ABOUT EVERYTHING EXCEPT THE ACTUAL FUCKING QUESTION. This week on Surviving the Spin , we're talking about defensiveness, deflection, trust—and how quickly a simple conversation can go completely off the rails.

Sometimes you get exactly what you asked for… And apparently decide to argue anyway. This week, one parent is convinced he's being excluded from his son's Confirmation class—even though parents don't attend. Another confirms he'll have his son for his birthday, gets an immediate “Of course!” … and somehow the fight continues. Guys. YOU GOT THE YES. TAKE IT.

Today on Surviving the Spin, we’re talking about what happens when a genuine concern turns into defensiveness, scorekeeping and the classic: “Yeah? Well what about YOU?” We’re getting into co-parenting communication, blended families, kids who feel caught between households, and why a child’s feelings shouldn’t become ammunition against the other parent. Because sometimes the most useful thing you...

Apparently, you can start an argument without actually... starting an argument. This week on Surviving the Spin , a simple question about three hungry kids somehow becomes “Stop harassing me,” while sending Dad the date, time and details of a kindergarten graduation somehow becomes “You can't keep me from going.” Wait... WHO ARE WE FIGHTING WITH?!

Apparently, agreeing on a pickup time doesn’t mean everyone agrees on what that time actually means. We’re talking schedules, flexibility, favours becoming expectations—and the revolutionary concept of simply ASKING.

He chose her. He made her feel special. He seemed like everything she'd been looking for. Until slowly, Kat Vos began to realize that the man she fell in love with might not have been who she thought he was. In this episode of Surviving the Spin , Kat joins me for a raw and very real conversation about the relationship she describes as narcissistic, the red flags that became clearer with time,...

Happy Thanksgiving from Surviving the Spin Just a quick little Thanksgiving episode today. Whether you're driving to see family, cooking dinner, working, spending the day with friends, or enjoying some well-earned peace and quiet, I wanted to stop in and wish you a very Happy Thanksgiving . Today's episode is shorter than usual—just a few laughs, a little encouragement, and a reminder that...

What do a trip to Ireland and a Chromebook have in common? Apparently, they can both turn a simple co-parenting conversation into absolute chaos. This week on Surviving the Spin , one parent is terrified his ex could take their children overseas and not return—then a request for an Ireland trip takes a seriously concerning turn. In our second situation, we head back to the glory days of COVID home...

What happens when a child tries to say, “Something is hurting me,” but the adults get too busy defending themselves to hear it? This week on Surviving the Spin , two kids speak up about how they're feeling—and somehow we end up with a word that rhymes with “punt,” a teenage “Mini-Me,” and two co-parenting conversations that go completely off the rails. We're talking about listening before...

At just 19 years old, Filipa Vieira made the terrifying decision to leave an abusive relationship with her nine-month-old daughter and begin again. In this special episode of Surviving the Spin , Filipa joins me for an honest conversation about recognizing the signs of abuse, finding the courage to leave, rebuilding your life in a new country, and learning to trust yourself again. We talk about th...

What happens when a school lunch or a simple schedule change turns into a full-blown argument? 😳 This week on Surviving the Spin, Jason defends his parenting over leftover chicken, while Daniel discovers that after saying “yes” countless times, saying “no” once can change everything. We're talking co-parenting, defensiveness, boundaries, and why small disagreements sometimes become much bigge...

What happens when something feels like a pretty big deal to you—or your child—but someone else brushes it off? In this episode of Surviving the Spin , we unpack two listener stories involving co-parenting, responsibility, and what happens when the focus shifts from solving the problem to defending what happened. First, a dad misses school pickup, doesn't answer for hours, and gets angry when a...

🎙️ Season 3 Premiere! A Halloween mask... A Tesla... Two conversations that somehow ended up nowhere near the original topic. Join me as we laugh, reflect, and explore why some of the biggest misunderstandings begin with the smallest questions. Because sometimes the hardest part of communication... is staying on the same page.

No listener stories this week—just a heartfelt thank-you to the incredible Spin Family. Join me as we reflect on Season 2, celebrate how far we've come, and look ahead to an exciting new chapter. ✨ New guests. ✨ New look. ✨ Two episodes a week. ✨ Same mission. See you in Season 3! 🎙️

How many arguments could be avoided if we simply asked instead of assuming? This week's episode explores two real listener stories about holiday plans, blended families, and the misunderstandings that happen when we fill in the blanks instead of having the conversations Sometimes the biggest conflict... starts with an assumption. Listen now on Surviving the Spin .

One day your child is "being a brat." The next day they're "perfect." A simple conversation about a treasured book turns into frustration, even after offering a reasonable compromise. In this episode of Surviving the Spin , we unpack two anonymous listener submissions that explore how inconsistent communication can leave parents feeling confused, second-guessing themselves,...

One text message. A thousand questions. After a recent separation, one unexpected compliment from an ex left a listener questioning everything. Was it simple kindness... or something more? In this episode of Surviving the Spin , we explore why mixed signals after a breakup can be so confusing, why our emotions often fill in the blanks, and why it's important to focus on patterns—not just momen...

Sometimes it isn't what you say... It's what happens after you say it. In today's episode, we're talking about those conversations that begin with something completely ordinary... "Can I talk to the kids?" "Can we discuss the divorce paperwork?" ...and somehow end with hurtful words, personal attacks, and wondering where everything went sideways. We'll explo...

“The story changed… but the pattern didn’t. If you’ve ever thought ‘wait… what??’ this episode is for you”

In this episode, we’re getting into the moments that feel completely unprovoked— the bragging that doesn’t add up the random comparisons the comments that leave you sitting there like… what?? Because it’s not just what’s being said… it’s the feeling behind it. The need to prove something. The need to be seen a certain way. The need to get a reaction. And once you start noticing it… you can’t un se...

Some conversations don’t start as problems… …but somehow… they always end up that way. Two real-life stories: • A simple moment with your kids • A message that comes out of nowhere And yet… The tension. The shift. The feeling that something isn’t right. Because it’s not the situation… It’s the reaction. If you’ve ever thought: ‘That didn’t need to go that far…’ This episode will hit.

From waiting on a simple response… to pressure, threats, and name-calling… to situations that spiral way faster than they ever needed to… these stories show how quickly things can go from calm… to chaotic.

In this episode of Surviving the Spin , we’re talking about what happens when simple situations turn into full-blown problems… fast. From one missed message… to pressure, threats, and guilt… to reactions that escalate instead of communicating, these stories highlight how quickly things can spiral when patience disappears, and control takes over. Because at some point…” st the situation anymore—it’...

In this episode of Surviving the Spin , we’re talking about what really happens when kids start to grow, change, and express themselves… and how quickly that can get labeled as ‘attitude.’ From being called ‘snobby’ for having opinions… to being misunderstood during emotional and physical changes… these stories highlight what happens when children are trying to be heard… and the adults around them...