EPISODE · Apr 22, 2026 · 1H 20M
Most People Use Their Past as an Excuse. The Best Ones Use It as a Blueprint. | Dr. Mitch Abrams
from The Playbook with Colin Jonov · host Colin Jonov
Send us Fan MailDr. Mitch Abrams and I challenge the one size fits all story about divorce and child development, then get specific about what actually hurts kids and what helps them adapt. We also connect divorce dynamics to sports culture, showing how money, time demands, and maturity shape marriages and parenting in high pressure lives. • children’s resilience and why age still matters • why “amicable” divorces can confuse kids • keeping adult conflict out of kids’ earshot • putting children’s needs ahead of parental emotions • co parenting communication as a safety issue • custody time tradeoffs and bonding with both parents • why court involvement can be brutal for children • money incentives that can distort custody fights • what drives resilience: genetics, mentors, coaches, peers, extended family • why athletes and coaches face higher divorce risk • discipline, accountability, and guardrails that protect marriage • storytelling and personal narratives as a tool for growth The easiest way to get in touch with Mitch is his website, www.drmitchabrams.com. Mitch released a book, i’m not fucking angry, adjust the flame to get what you want and need. Available on Amazon. Check us out, athleticfortitude.com. Download the pod, subscribe to our YouTube channel. Five stars only, baby. Support the showSubscribe, Download, Rate 5 stars only baby! Follow @ColkyJonov10 on all social media platforms.
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Send us Fan Mail Dr. Mitch Abrams and I challenge the one size fits all story about divorce and child development, then get specific about what actually hurts kids and what helps them adapt. We also connect divorce dynamics to sports culture, showing how money, time demands, and maturity shape marriages and parenting in high pressure lives. • children’s resilience and why age still matters • why “amicable” divorces can confuse kids • keeping adult conflict out of kids’ ears...
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