The Wellness Revolution Podcast with Amber Shaw

374. The Ugly Truth About Divorce, Parenting Plans & High-Conflict Exes with Samantha Boss

What if the parenting plan you’re handed is the very thing that’s keeping you stuck?

 

In this episode of The Divorce Revolution Podcast, I’m joined by Samantha Boss, high-conflict divorce coach, mediator, and founder of The Ugly Truth of Divorce. Samantha shares how her own eight-year legal battle, toxic co-parenting dynamic, and expensive missteps led her to create a business helping women avoid the same fate. From diapers to diplomas, she now helps moms draft rock-solid parenting plans that reduce stress, prevent courtroom chaos, and give them their power back.

 

Resources Mentioned:

 

What We Discuss:

  • Red flags, parallel parenting, and recognizing high-conflict dynamics

  • Radical acceptance and letting go of courtroom warfare 

  • Why parenting plans should be created before hiring an attorney 

  • What every plan should include (but usually doesn’t) 

  • Getting the most value out of your attorney relationship 

  • Financial inequality, extracurriculars, and when to go back to court 

  • When to let go of toxic money and create your own abundance 

  • How starting her business changed her life (and income)

  • Using your story to build something that matters 

  • Why pivoting is normal and necessary 

 

Key Takeaways:

“Your parenting plan is a business contract. It’s not about feelings, it’s about clarity.” – Samantha Boss

“The courtroom is not the place to heal your emotional wounds.” – Samantha Boss

“You don’t have to win in court to win in life after divorce.” – Samantha Boss

 

Find more from Samantha Boss:

Website: www.samanthaboss.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theuglytruthofdivorce/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theuglytruthofdivorce

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TUTODwithsamboss

 

Find more from Amber:

Instagram: @msambershaw

Website: ambershaw.com 

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@msambershaw