EPISODE · Oct 27, 2025 · 20 MIN
Even in 50/50 Custody, One Parent Does More
from Divorce with Sam and Leah · host Sam and Leah
Even with 50/50 custody, one parent almost always carries the heavier load—and it’s usually mom. In this episode, we’re breaking down the truth about the “default parent” role after divorce: the one organizing school projects, handling sick days, managing communication with teachers and coaches, and carrying the invisible mental load that no one talks about.We’ll unpack why this imbalance happens, how to protect your energy, and what boundaries you can start setting today to make co-parenting more manageable and fair.If you’re ready to stop carrying it all alone and start getting the tools, support, and confidence to thrive after divorce, join The Next Chapter—our monthly membership for divorced moms who are ready to heal, rebuild, and co-parent with confidence.👉 Learn more and join here: https://www.samandleah.com/services#DivorcedMoms #CoParentingTips #DefaultParent #50_50Custody #DivorceSupport #MomLife #HighConflictCoParenting #DivorceRecovery #DivorcePodcast #TheNextChapter #HealingAfterDivorce #SingleMomSupport
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Even with 50/50 custody, one parent almost always carries the heavier load—and it’s usually mom. In this episode, we’re breaking down the truth about the “default parent” role after divorce: the one organizing school projects, handling sick days, managing communication with teachers and coaches, and carrying the invisible mental load that no one talks about.We’ll unpack why this imbalance happens, how to protect your energy, and what boundaries you can start setting today to make co-parenting more manageable and fair.If you’re ready to stop carrying it all alone and start getting the tools, support, and confidence to thrive after divorce, join The Next Chapter—our monthly membership for divorced moms who are ready to heal, rebuild, and co-parent with confidence.👉 Learn more and join here: https://www.samandleah.com/services#DivorcedMoms #CoParentingTips #DefaultParent #50_50Custody #DivorceSupport #MomLife #HighConflictCoParenting #DivorceRecovery #DivorcePodcast #TheNextChapter #HealingAfterDivorce #SingleMomSupport
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