87. Welcome to 2026: What protective parents need to know (and utilise) this year

2025 was a big year - for families navigating separation, and for the work we do here at Danielle Black Coaching.In this episode, I’m welcoming you into 2026 by reflecting on what we learned in 2025, what’s coming next, and - most importantly - how to use support wisely as a post-separation parent.I share:Key reflections from 2025 and what they revealed about what parents actually need after separationWhat’s planned for 2026 across coaching, education, and small-group supportFeedback from parents using the Post-Separation Parenting Blueprint™ and AI Danielle Why tools like the Blueprint and AI Danielle are powerful for education, insight, and capacity-building - but are not replacements for 1:1 or group coaching, particularly when it comes to co-regulation, nervous-system support, and relational repairHow to think clearly about which type of support is right for you at different stages of your post-separation journeyI also introduce the newest addition to the Danielle Black Coaching team -Senior Coach Brigid Morgan, who specialises in supporting parents who are co-parenting without formal court orders and want to remain child-centred, developmentally informed, and grounded while navigating uncertainty, pressure, and ongoing communication challenges.This episode is about clarity.About discernment.And about moving into 2026 with steadier expectations, better tools, and the right kind of support - rather than doing more, harder, or alone.Explore the supports mentioned in this episode:The Post-Separation Parenting Blueprint™Evidence-based education to help you understand child development, safety, parenting arrangements, and post-separation dynamics👉 https://www.danielleblackcoaching.com.au/the-post-separation-parenting-blueprint-1AI DanielleGuided, structured support to help you think, plan, regulate, and reflect between coaching sessions👉 https://www.danielleblackcoaching.com.au/meet-ai-danielleSmall Group Experiences (2026)Facilitated, topic-specific groups offering education, perspective, and shared learning — without court-specific advice👉 https://www.danielleblackcoaching.com.au/group-events1:1 Coaching with Danielle, Trudie, or BrigidIndividualised, relational support when your nervous system, decision-making, or situation needs more than information👉 https://www.danielleblackcoaching.com.au/1-1-coachingThe music you hear in this outro is 'Calm is Credible' - an original track created exclusively for the Post-Separation Abuse Podcast and Danielle Black Coaching.  You can listen to this song, or download free, by visiting danielleblackcoaching.com.auAbout Danielle Black Coaching:Danielle Black is a respected authority in child-focused post-separation parenting in Australia. With over twenty years’ experience across education, counselling and coaching - alongside her own lived experience navigating a complex separation and family court journey - she supports parents to think strategically, build capacity, and protect their children’s safety and wellbeing within complex legal and relational systems.Through Danielle Black Coaching, she leads a growing team of specialist coaches and a structured support ecosystem designed to provide professionally held, evidence-informed guidance for parents navigating high-conflict separation and family court processes.Learn more at danielleblackcoaching.com.auThis podcast is for educational purposes only and not legal advice. Please seek independent legal, medical, financial, or mental health advice for your situation.