Co-Parenting Expert Charlotte Schwartz on Raising a Child with Disabilities, and Redefining Success after Career Setbacks

Co-parenting expert and author Charlotte Schwartz, whose book Your Place or Mine? offers an empowering guide for navigating co-parenting after separation, opens up about her transformative journey in this episode of Forks.Charlotte shares how she lost her long-standing role as a senior legal clerk at a prestigious downtown law firm—a job she loved—while raising a child with disabilities and navigating co-parenting after divorce.Tune in for a heartfelt conversation about redefining success, overcoming challenges, and finding strength at one of her life’s most pivotal forks in the road.In this episode, we discuss:Identity and Career: The emotional aftermath of job loss and redefining self-worth beyond professional roles.Parenting and Co-Parenting: Insights into navigating co-parenting with flexibility, respect, and prioritizing children’s emotional well-being.Advocacy and Change: How Charlotte uses her personal and professional experiences to create systemic awareness and guide others through complex family dynamics.🎧 Listen now to hear Charlotte’s inspiring story and hopefully get some insight into navigating your own forks in the road.“Resilience isn’t a personality trait—it’s the byproduct of being carried through a stressful or traumatic time and feeling safe during it.” - Charlotte SchwartzCharlotte’s book, Your Place or Mine?, published by Dundurn Press, is available on Amazon and at local bookstores.#ParentingWithPurpose #CoParenting #DisabilityAdvocacy #RedefiningSuccess #PodcastEpisode #ForksPodcastFollow ForksWebsite (apply to be on the show!) - forkspod.com/contactInstagram - @forkspodFacebook - The Forks PodcastLinkedIn - linkedin.com/company/forkspodCopyrightAll content, including audio, transcripts, and other materials, is owned by the podcast creators (Alexis Hood and Amie Plourde) and cannot be reproduced or redistributed without permission.DisclaimerThe Forks podcast, available at forkspod.com, is for informational and entertainment purposes only. The views and opinions guests express are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the hosts. The content provided is not a substitute for professional advice, and the hosts are not liable for any actions taken based on podcast discussions.By participating as a guest, individuals consent to the recording and sharing of their stories. Listener privacy is respected in line with our privacy policy, and any data collected will be handled in accordance with applicable laws such as GDPR and CCPA.For full terms and policies, please visit forkspod.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.