TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD (MON): Amy Had A Nice Dinner With Her Ex-Husband & His New Girlfriend
Amy shares a deeply personal and unexpectedly uplifting moment: a family dinner with her ex-husband, his new girlfriend, and their children—complete with her ex’s parents. What could have been a minefield of awkwardness became a peaceful, even joyful experience, rooted in mutual respect and shared gratitude. She reflects on how the event wasn’t about her or the new relationship, but about creating a stable, loving environment for the kids. The real story isn’t the dinner—it’s the quiet triumph of co-parenting with grace, where the absence of drama speaks louder than any confrontation. Her takeaway? Awkwardness isn’t inevitable—it’s a choice. And when you step into it with intention, it can become a moment of connection, not conflict. This episode reframes post-divorce family dynamics not as a tragedy, but as a chance to build something better, one calm dinner at a time.
Co-parenting doesn’t require drama—peaceful family gatherings are possible even after divorce.
The key to navigating awkward family dinners is to own the moment, not react to it.
Children thrive when they see their parents can be civil, even when they’re not together.
Gratitude for surviving hard times—like losing parents or facing life-altering events—can anchor you in joy.
Small victories, like a child passing a swim test, are powerful markers of growth and independence.
…and 3 more takeaways available in PodZeus
A Family Dinner with Ex-Husband and His New Girlfriend
“It was fine. The vibe was, it was good. Not weird next to her? Not weird at all?”
The Unspoken Rules of Post-Divorce Family Dinners
Amy reflects on the subtle social mechanics of the dinner—like who pays, how to handle ordering, and how to avoid making the kids feel awkward—showing how intentionality can defuse tension.
Gratitude for Surviving the Hard Stuff
“The gratitude I have for that. His parents are alive and well. That's good.”
The Joy of Small Wins: A Child’s Swim Test Success
“He swam it. And he passed the test. And now for the rest of the year or the rest of the summer, he can swim without anyone watching him.”
Celebrating a Stroke-Aversary with Mini Golf
A couple celebrates the 13th anniversary of a life-altering stroke with a fun, symbolic event—Pop Stroke (mini golf)—turning a painful memory into a joyful ritual.
“It was fine. The vibe was, it was good. Not weird next to her? Not weird at all?”
“They even put a unicorn thing on the horse's head. That's awesome.”
“So that made my whole weekend. It's just very exciting and it's really cool to have the Spurs be back.”
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Bobby Bones
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Amy
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Ben
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Disney
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Scoob Steve
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Jonas Brothers
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Stevenson
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San Antonio Spurs
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Seattle Children's Hospital
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