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The Rising Beyond Podcast

The Rising Beyond Podcast

Von: Sybil Cummin MA LPC ACS
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Are you ready to thrive as you are coming out of a toxic or abusive relationship? Join Sybil Cummin, a licensed professional counselor who has specialized in working with victims and survivors of domestic violence and narcissistic abuse for over a decade and runs a membership community for women on their healing journey. On this podcast you will finally feel understood and your experience will be validated as you learn tangible strategies to handle family court, coparent with your abuser, improve your connection with your children, and heal from the trauma of narcissistic abuse and domestic violence.

© 2026 The Rising Beyond Podcast
Beziehungen Hygiene & gesundes Leben Persönliche Entwicklung Persönlicher Erfolg Seelische & Geistige Gesundheit Sozialwissenschaften
  • Ep 191: What the Research Shows About Family Court, Abuse, and Child Safety with Joan Meier & Danielle Pollack
    Feb 18 2026

    What happens when survivors of domestic violence and coercive control enter family court isn’t just anecdotal — it’s documented, researched, and deeply concerning.

    In this episode of The Rising Beyond Podcast, Sybil is joined by Joan S. Meier, Professor of Clinical Law at George Washington University Law School and founder of the National Family Violence Law Center, and Danielle Pollack, Policy Manager at the Center, to unpack what decades of research and policy work reveal about how family courts respond to abuse allegations — and why so many protective parents feel disbelieved, punished, or silenced.

    Together, they explore how concepts like parental alienation are frequently weaponized against survivors, how unregulated reunification programs put children at risk, and what policy efforts like Kayden’s Law are doing to change the system. This conversation also speaks directly to therapists, advocates, and professionals, offering insight into how research can inform ethical practice, advocacy, and trauma-informed testimony.

    NSPO: https://www.nationalsafeparents.org/

    About the Guests

    Joan S. Meier
    Professor of Clinical Law at George Washington University Law School and founder of the National Family Violence Law Center. Joan is a leading national expert on domestic violence, child abuse, and family court outcomes, and the lead author of the landmark study examining how courts respond to abuse allegations in custody cases.

    Website: https://www.nfvlc.org/

    Danielle Pollack
    Policy Manager at the National Family Violence Law Center. Danielle works at the intersection of research and legislation, helping states adopt laws that better protect children and survivors, including implementation efforts related to Kayden’s Law. She also supports survivor-led advocacy through the National Safe Parents Organization (NSPO).


    Join me on February 18th at 12pm MST for the Parenting to Combat Coercive Control Live Workshop for protective moms focused on protecting and repairing the parent–child relationship: https://mailchi.mp/risingbeyondpc/coercive-control

    Please leave us a review or rating and follow/subscribe to the show. This helps the show get out to more people.

    If you want to chat more about this topic I would love to continue our conversation over on Instagram! @risingbeyondpc

    If you want to support the show you may do so here at, Buy Me A Coffee. Thank you! We love being able to make this information accessible to you and your community.

    If you've been looking for a supportive community of women going through the topics we cover, head over to our website to learn more about the Rising Beyond Community. - https://www.risingbeyondpc.com/

    Where to find more from Rising Beyond:
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    50 Min.
  • Ep 190: Parentification After Abuse: When Children Are Asked to Carry Adult Emotions
    Feb 11 2026

    What happens when one parent leans on a child emotionally and you are determined not to do the same?

    Many protective parents notice it quietly at first.
    Their child starts worrying about the other parent.
    They feel responsible for adult emotions.
    They try to comfort, reassure, or stabilize situations that are far beyond their role.

    And when you are isolated, overwhelmed, or under constant pressure, the temptation to lean back can feel very real.

    In this episode, Sybil explores why children are so often pulled into adult emotional roles after abuse, separation, or high conflict co parenting and why resisting that pull is one of the most protective parenting choices you can make.

    This episode is not about shaming parents who are struggling.
    It is about understanding impact, preserving family hierarchy, and keeping children emotionally safe even when the other parent does not.

    Links to episodes mentioned:

    Episode 56: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-56-start-healing-from-moral-injury-with-guest-dr/id1633920067?i=1000621633927

    Episode 50: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-50-how-narcissistic-abuse-leads-to-moral-injury/id1633920067?i=1000616005777

    Parenting to Combat Coercive Control Live Workshop, Feb 18th 2026: https://mailchi.mp/risingbeyondpc/coercive-control

    Download the free script guide, Protective Parenting Scripts for Hard Moments: https://mailchi.mp/risingbeyondpc/parentingscripts

    Please leave us a review or rating and follow/subscribe to the show. This helps the show get out to more people.

    If you want to chat more about this topic I would love to continue our conversation over on Instagram! @risingbeyondpc

    If you want to support the show you may do so here at, Buy Me A Coffee. Thank you! We love being able to make this information accessible to you and your community.

    If you've been looking for a supportive community of women going through the topics we cover, head over to our website to learn more about the Rising Beyond Community. - https://www.risingbeyondpc.com/

    Where to find more from Rising Beyond:
    Rising Beyond Facebook
    Rising Beyond LinkedIn
    Rising Beyond Pinterest

    If you're interested in guesting on the show please fill out this form - https://forms.gle/CSvLWWyZxmJ8GGQu7

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    • Choosing Your Battles Freebie
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    23 Min.
  • Ep 189: “High-Conflict” Divorce, Mediation, and Child-Centered Parenting Plans with Laura Lorber
    Feb 4 2026

    Parenting plans, mediation, and negotiations are some of the most stressful parts of divorce — especially when abuse, coercive control, or high conflict are involved.

    In this episode of The Rising Beyond Podcast, Sybil is joined by Laura, a family law mediator and co-parenting coach, to unpack what mediation can look like when it is truly child-centered and trauma-informed — and when it isn’t.

    Laura brings years of experience mediating high-conflict parenting cases involving domestic violence, substance use, and power imbalances. Together, they explore how mediation can either reinforce harm or become a place where autonomy, safety, and children’s real needs are finally centered.

    This conversation is especially helpful for protective parents who feel trapped by cookie-cutter parenting plans, fear retaliation for speaking up, or are being pressured to “just agree” for the sake of the court.

    In This Episode, We Discuss

    • Why mediation often feels re-traumatizing for survivors — and how it can be done differently
    • The importance of autonomy after coercive control
    • Why “getting to agreement” is not the same as creating a safe parenting plan
    • How documenting only the bad can distort negotiations

    Laura Lorber is an MC3 Certified Mediator, Certified Co-Parenting Specialist, and Program for Infant-Toddler Care (PITC) Fellow. She brings a deeply reflective and facilitative approach to complex family matters, including high-conflict co-parenting, interpersonal violence, and elder care. Laura’s evolving theory of mediation centers on the idea that every conflict offers a chance to model and teach — giving families a lasting legacy of learning to navigate challenges with understanding, resilience, and care for future generations.

    Connect with Laura:
    Website: www.lauralorberjd.com
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauramlorber/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lmlorber/

    Join me on February 18th at 12pm MST for the Parenting to Combat Coercive Control Live Workshop for protective moms focused on protecting and repairing the parent–child relationship: https://mailchi.mp/risingbeyondpc/coercive-control

    Please leave us a review or rating and follow/subscribe to the show. This helps the show get out to more people.

    If you want to chat more about this topic I would love to continue our conversation over on Instagram! @risingbeyondpc

    If you want to support the show you may do so here at, Buy Me A Coffee. Thank you! We love being able to make this information accessible to you and your community.

    If you've been looking for a supportive community of women going through the topics we cover, head over to our website to learn more about the Rising Beyond Community. - https://www.risingbeyondpc.com/

    Where to find more from Rising Beyond:
    Rising Beyond Facebook
    Rising Beyond LinkedIn
    Rising Beyond Pinterest

    If you're interested in guesting on the show please fill out this form - https://forms.gle/CSvLWWyZxmJ8GGQu7

    Enjoy some of our freebies!

    • Choosing Your Battles Freebie
    • Canned Responses Freebie
    • Mic Drop Moments Freebie
    • ...
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    46 Min.
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