Latest / The Post-Separation Abuse Podcast
92. Intrusive thoughts & rumination after separation: When coaching and self-management tools are enough - and when you need therapy
Intrusive thoughts. Rumination. The relentless "what if" loops that keep you awake at night.
If you’re a protective parent navigating separation, family court, or post-separation abuse, you are not broken - your brain is responding to chronic stress and uncertainty. But how do you know when intrusive thoughts are a normal stress response… and when they require professional mental health support?
In this episode, Principal Coach Danielle Black unpacks:
• The difference between intrusive thoughts and rumination
• Why these experiences are common in post-separation parenting
• How The STEER…
The skinny
The skinny isn't ready yet — notes appear once the transcript is processed.