Ep. 25: When the Kids Are Caught in the Middle

Betrayal doesn’t just hit you, it hits your kids too. In this powerful episode, Adam Nisenson, The Betrayal Shrink, speaks directly to fathers trying to protect their children while navigating the chaos of partner betrayal. When you're still trying to survive emotionally, how do you show up as a steady, safe parent?Adam walks you through the emotional toll of co-parenting with someone you don’t trust, how to protect your kids from manipulation, and how to talk to them without oversharing or shutting down. You'll learn what emotional leakage looks like, how to stop it, and how to give your kids the one thing they need most right now: safety.This episode is a lifeline for any dad trying to be present through the pain. You don’t have to be perfect, you just have to be real, grounded, and committed to protecting their emotional world while rebuilding your own.Support the show