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The High Road

by Bold Brave TV

The High Road with Dr. Marlene Bizub speaks to the heart of people who need to be lifted up and get out of the muck and mire that often accompanies major life changes, such as divorce or separation. Dr. Marlene aspires to help parents of divorce to “Love their children more than they hate their ex”, and to learn to take “the high road” in whatever way people need when going through such drastic and dramatic life changes.

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Episodes

  1. The High Road - Show #130

    Today Dr. Marlene and her sidekick, family law attorney George Salley, Esq, will discuss the art of setting good boundaries without becoming aggressive. Especially for parents going through separation or divorce, there is a way to set good boundaries between parents and between households without...

  2. The High Road - Show #129

    Today Dr. Marlene and her sidekick, family law attorney George Salley, Esq, will discuss the harm that is done by parents speaking negatively about the other parent and sharing adult information with their children. Sometimes parents say things that seem harmless, but they are indeed harmful to…

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  3. The High Road - Show #128

    Today Dr. Marlene and her sidekick, family law attorney George Salley, Esq, will discuss parenting plans that are not only age-appropriate, but also take into consideration each child's individual needs based on temperament, personality type, resiliency, and other aspects of the child that affect...

  4. The High Road - Show #127

    Today Dr. Marlene and her sidekick, family law attorney George Salley, Esq, will talk about some of the rules, or rules of thumb, of co-parenting that many parents don't know or get wrong because they don't take it upon themselves to find out what the rules of co-parenting are. Suggestions for…

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  5. The High Road - Show #126

    Today Dr. Marlene and her sidekick, family law attorney George Salley, Esq, will talk about some of the roadblocks that can seriously derail the process in regard to parent-child contact problems and attempts to reunify resistant children and their rejected or non-favored parent. Necessary…

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  6. The High Road - Show #125

    Today Dr. Marlene and her sidekick, family law attorney George Salley, Esq, will talk about some of the rules of co-parenting that become more complicated or unclear during our children's summer break from school, which will be coming up soon It's never too early to address such issues that have...

  7. The High Road - Show #124

    Today Dr. Marlene and her sidekick, family law attorney George Salley, Esq, will address how to co-parent and maintain consistency when you have no control over the other parent's home in terms of household rules, parenting practices, etc. The key to making this all work will be identified and...

  8. The High Road - Show #123

    Today Dr. Marlene and her sidekick, family law attorney George Salley, Esq, will continue their discussion in regard to things parents should not say or do when it comes to reunification with an estranged child. More importantly, they will focus on what parents should say and do when they wish to...

  9. The High Road - Show #122

    Today Dr. Marlene and her sidekick, family law attorney George Salley, Esq, will discuss one of the biggest mistakes parents make when it comes to reunification therapy with an estranged child. This simple perception shift can make all the difference in the world and can be the determining factor...

  10. The High Road - Show #121

    Today Dr. Marlene and sidekick, family law attorney George Salley, Esq, will discuss the importance of letting go of things for divorced parents as they move forward, and the destructiveness that can occur when parents hold onto the past. Dr. Marlene and George will also further explore the...

  11. The High Road - Show #120

    Today Dr. Marlene and returning guest, family law attorney George Salley, Esq, will continue their discussion on the importance of having extended family members, including grandparents and stepparents, in your children's lives. Dr. Marlene and George will also continue their discussion on the...

  12. The High Road - Show #119

    Today Dr. Marlene and returning guest, family law attorney George Salley, Esq, will discuss the importance of having extended family members, including grandparents and stepparents, in your children's lives. Dr. Marlene and George will also continue their discussion on the different ways in one's...

  13. The High Road - Show #118

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  14. The High Road - Show #117

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  15. The High Road - Show #116

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  16. The High Road - Show #115

    Today Dr. Marlene and returning guest, family law attorney George Salley, Esq, will continue their discussion the difficulties encountered by parents and professionals alike when dealing with Parent-Child Contact Problems. A review of self-care ideas for professionals working with family court…

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  17. The High Road - Show #114

    Today Dr. Marlene and returning guest, family law attorney George Salley, Esq, will discuss the difficulties encountered when dealing with Parent-Child Contact Problems. A list of the essential elements of the therapy to repair strained relationships between parent and child will be presented…

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  18. The High Road - Show #113

    Today Dr. Marlene and returning guest, family law attorney George Salley, Esq, will discuss the importance of being able to live with yourself later and the role it plays, or should play, in determining your actions today. Specific examples in co-parenting relationships will be discussed…

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  19. The High Road - Show #112

    Today Dr. Marlene and returning guest, family law attorney George Salley, Esq, will discuss the role resilience plays in regard to the changes being faced by separating or divorcing parents, especially with the holidays approaching and things being very different than they have been in the past....

  20. The High Road - Show #111

    Today Dr. Marlene and returning guest, family law attorney George Salley, Esq, will discuss the interplay this time of year between divorce, the holidays, and people who may be having a grief reaction, perhaps due to the divorce. This time of year can be particularly difficult for people, and Dr....

  21. The High Road - Show #110

    Today Dr. Marlene and her sidekick, family law attorney George Salley, Esq, will discuss the mistakes parents make when going through the family court process of determining parenting time. They will address common pitfalls and why certain behaviors are a problem for the courts, plus they will...

  22. The High Road - Show #109

    Today Dr. Marlene and her sidekick, family law attorney George Salley, Esq, will discuss topics that were covered at a family law conference that Dr. Marlene attended over the weekend. Dr. Marlene will provide an overview of the information, as well as Dr. Marlene's best takeaways from the…

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  23. The High Road - Show #108

    Today Dr. Marlene and returning guest, family law attorney George Salley, Esq, will discuss how professionals, as well as parents, can take care of themselves while immersed in the adversarial nature of the family court system. Ideas that enhance self-care practices and create a positive and...

  24. The High Road - Show #107

    Today Dr. Marlene and returning guest, family law attorney George Salley, Esq, will discuss the adversarial nature of the family court system and the effect bullying behavior can have on the people involved in the court case, especially the professionals working within this system. They will...

  25. The High Road - Show #106

    Today Dr. Marlene and returning guest, family law attorney George Salley, Esq, will discuss a variety of topics, including adult bullying behavior, especially in the family court system, passive-aggressive behavior, and teaching our children to exhibit assertive, rather than passive or…

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  26. The High Road - Show #105

    Today Dr. Marlene and sidekick, family law attorney George Salley, Esq, will revisit the concept in family law cases that "just because I can, doesn't necessarily mean that I should", in deciding the actions one takes in navigating their divorce. A specific example of this will be discussed…

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  27. The High Road - #104

    Today Dr. Marlene and returning guest, family law attorney George Salley, Esq, will talk about passive-aggressive behavior and what to do about people around you who behave in this manner. They will also return to the discussion about teaching your children to be assertive, rather than…

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  28. The High Road - Show #103

    Today Dr. Marlene and returning guest, family law attorney George Salley, Esq, will discuss the concept in family law cases that "just because I can, doesn't necessarily mean that I should", in deciding the actions one takes in navigating their divorce. Specific examples with be addressed, and...

  29. The High Road - Show #102

    Today Dr. Marlene and returning guest, family law attorney George Salley, Esq, will discuss the lessons, values, and principles that separated or divorced parents can teach their children to facilitate their ability to be assertive, rather than aggressive, in setting boundaries and standing up…

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  30. The High Road - Show #101

    Today Dr. Marlene and her sidekick, family law attorney George Salley, Esq, will discuss healthy co-parenting practices and the difference it makes for everyone involved when parents who are no longer together handle things in a positive and effective manner, most of all their children.

  31. The High Road - Show #100

    Today Dr. Marlene and her sidekick, family law attorney George Salley, Esq, will discuss ways in which separating or divorced parents, as well as others in their lives, can support the kids going through their parents' separation or divorce. Especially in regard to supporting their kids by both...

  32. The High Road - Show #99

    Today Dr. Marlene and her sidekick, family law attorney George Salley, Esq, will discuss ways in which parents shoot themselves in the foot in their handling of the divorce or child custody case. If you're a parent who hasn't been to court yet, this is a show you won't want to miss! Learn what…

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  33. The High Road - Show #98

    Today Dr. Marlene and her "sidekick", family law attorney George Salley, Esq, will continue the discussion on the adult bullying that goes on within the family court system among divorcing parents and the other professionals utilized in domestic relations cases. In an already contentious system,...

  34. The High Road - Show #97

    Today Dr. Marlene and her sidekick and returning guest, family law attorney George Salley, Esq, will continue the discussion on the adult bullying that goes on within the family court system among divorcing parents and the other professionals utilized in domestic relations cases. In addition to...

  35. The High Road - Show #96

    Today Dr. Marlene and her sidekick and returning guest, family law attorney George Salley, Esq, will continue the discussion on the adult bullying that goes on within the family court system among divorcing parents and the other professionals utilized in domestic relations cases. This week's…

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  36. The High Road - Show #95

    Today Dr. Marlene along with her sidekick and returning guest, family law attorney George Salley, Esq, will discuss the adult bullying that goes on within the family court system, involving judges, attorneys, divorcing parents, and the other professionals utilized in domestic relations cases. How...

  37. The High Road - Show #94

    Today Dr. Marlene along with her sidekick and returning guest, family law attorney George Salley, Esq, will discuss the father-child relationship, in honor of Father's Day. There are some specific aspects to the father-child relationship that often affect co-parenting. These and other nuances...

  38. The High Road - Show #93

    Today Dr. Marlene and guest, family law attorney Krista Nash, Esq., will discuss how to best take care of the needs of children for families going through separation or divorce, or who are in blended family situations. Dr. Marlene and Attorney Nash recently attended a family law conference, at...

  39. The High Road - Show #92

    Today Dr. Marlene and guest Aaron Butcher, who is also Dr. Marlene's son, will discuss the effect on children when co-parents are unable to get along, as opposed to those who develop a healthy and effective co-parenting relationship. The difference in the two has a profound effect on children of...

  40. The High Road - Show #91

    Today Dr. Marlene and her sidekick and returning guest, family law attorney George Salley, Esq, will discuss the mother-child relationship, in honor of Mother's Day. There are some specific aspects to the mother-child relationship that often affect co-parenting. These and other nuances related to...

  41. The High Road - Show #90

    Today Dr. Marlene and her sidekick and returning guest, family law attorney George Salley, Esq, will discuss the importance of compromise in deciding family law issues. Many parents are not going to be able to collaborate with their co-parent, but the ability to compromise is imperative, and Dr....

  42. The High Road - Show #89

    Today Dr. Marlene and her sidekick and returning guest, family law attorney George Salley, Esq, will discuss how and why therapists and other mental health professionals treat clients in family law cases differently than they do independent therapy clients, or how a court appointment on a case...

  43. The High Road - Show #88

    vToday Dr. Marlene and her sidekick and returning guest, family law attorney George Salley, Esq, will continue their discussion about child involvement in divorce cases and, specifically, what children need from others around them during this time. The issue of stepparent involvement and blended...

  44. The High Road - Show #87

    Today Dr. Marlene and her sidekick and returning guest, family law attorney George Salley, Esq, will address child involvement in divorce cases. Discussion will include when children should be involved and when they should not, at what age they should be involved and, especially, n regard to what...

  45. The High Road - Show #86

    Today Dr. Marlene and her sidekick, returning guest family law attorney George Salley, Esq, will discuss the holidays when you're co-parenting and why it is important to address issues of potential conflict ahead of time. Also, they will start a discussion about what things require both parties'...

  46. The High Road - Show #85

    Today Dr. Marlene and her sidekick, returning guest family law attorney George Salley, Esq, will discuss what co-parents should do when their child contacts them while they're with the other parent and claim to be scared due to mistreatment by the other parent or claim to have an "emergency". Dr....

  47. The High Road #84 - Setting Boundaries

    Today Dr. Marlene and her sidekick, returning guest, family law attorney George Salley, Esq, will discuss the importance of setting boundaries and protecting oneself when dealing with parents, other professionals, and the court in family law cases. The importance of practice self-care will be...

  48. The High Road - Show #83

    Today Dr. Marlene and returning guest, family law attorney George Salley, Esq, will discuss the toxicity of the family court system and what professionals, as well as the parents in these cases, can practice self-care. A discussion of child support and the tendency to employ a "one size fits all"...

  49. The High Road - Show #82

    Today Dr. Marlene and returning guest, family law attorney George Salley, Esq, will discuss when it is appropriate for divorced parents to file contempt action or file a motion for modification of parenting time. If you're a separated or divorced parent considering such action, this show is a…

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  50. The High Road - Show #81

    Today Dr. Marlene and returning guest, family law attorney George Salley, Esq, will provide an overview and discussion of the "devouring mother" archetype, and how it comes into play with some of the of the parents in family law cases. If you've never heard of the devouring mother, this is a...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

The High Road with Dr. Marlene Bizub speaks to the heart of people who need to be lifted up and get out of the muck and mire that often accompanies major life changes, such as divorce or separation. Dr. Marlene aspires to help parents of divorce to “Love their children more than they hate their ex”, and to learn to take “the high road” in whatever way people need when going through such drastic and dramatic life changes.

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The High Road with Dr. Marlene Bizub speaks to the heart of people who need to be lifted up and get out of the muck and mire that often accompanies major life changes, such as divorce or separation. Dr. Marlene aspires to help parents of divorce to “Love their children more than they hate their...

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