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Courageous Custody

"Courageous Custody" is a podcast hosted by Renee Rodriguez, a Domestic Violence Advocate, and Achara Tarfa, an L3 IFS Practitioner and Trained Trauma Recovery Coach. This podcast provides essential support and guidance for individuals navigating the complex terrain of custody battles and co-parenting with a narcissistic ex.


Renee and Achara bring their unique perspectives and expertise to the show, offering practical advice, emotional support, and strategies for coping with the challenges of these situations.
 

They delve into topics such as:

  • Understanding narcissistic behavior and its impact on custody battles.

  • Legal strategies for protecting yourself and your children.

  • Emotional well-being and coping mechanisms for dealing with the stress of co-parenting.

  • The role of therapy in navigating these difficult situations.

  • Building a support network and finding community.


If you're facing the challenges of custody battles or co-parenting with a narcissistic ex, "Courageous Custody" is a valuable resource that can provide you with the information, support, and tools you need to navigate these difficult times.

Watch the Episodes

How to Let Go of Pushing Hearsay and Lean Into Evidence You Have
19:03
Too Triggered to Sit Down and Organize Evidence
21:28
Identifying Financial Abuse
18:00
To Pro Se or Not to Pro Se: Navigating Self-Representation in Custody Battles
15:03
When Justice Fails: Stories of Protective Moms Who Lost Custody to Abusers
26:51
How to Deal with Allegations in a Custody Battle
18:32
Self-Care and Stress Management for Moms in Custody Battles
15:29
How Child Support Fuels a Child's Educational Journey Beyond Dollars
20:17
Mini-Me or Mini-Ex? Decoding Your Child's Similarities to Your Narcissist Ex
28:14
How to Deal with Back to School Shenanigans Part 3
19:45
How to Deal with Back-to-School Shenanigans: Part 2
23:20
How to Deal with Back to School Shenanigans
26:16
Do Child Support Arrears Affect Who Gets Child Custody
28:36
Why Every Message You Send to Your Narcissistic Co-parent Matters to the Court
23:54
Screentime in the Narcissistic Parent’s Household - Will the Family Court care?
26:52
Holiday Shenanigans – Dealing with a Ruined Holiday Thanks to a Narcissistic Co-Parent
27:17
Ways to Overcome Bias in the GAL
32:40
Nailing Your First Meeting with the Guardian ad Litem (GAL)
34:25
How to Handle Yourself in a PC Session
27:39
How to Prepare for a Session with Your Parenting Coordinator
19:29
When and Why to Consult a Parenting Coordinator
32:38
How Anxiety and Other Issues Show Up in the Courtroom and How to Handle Them
32:24
Fighting Allegations of PPD, Munchausen  and Other  "Mental Instability"
29:55
How to Overcome the Narcissist's Mother's Day Shenanigans
25:15
Ways to Fight the Narcissist's Narrative That You are "Mentally Unstable"
33:05
How to Present Neglect in Family Court: What’s important to the court and how to present it
16:13
How to Deal With Child Neglect in Your Co-parent
34:43
How to Know What You Don’t Know at the Start of Your Custody Case
28:54
What to Do When Your Narcissistic Co-Parent Won't Move Out During the Divorce
41:43
The Best Way to Approach Mediation with a Narcissist
39:20

The information on this website is provided for educational purposes only and it not a substitute for medical advice. Outcomes, transformation, and/or growth are individualized, depend on personal participation, and are not guaranteed. 

© 2025 Achara Tarfa: IFS Compassionate Coaching

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