{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Episode 316: Disengaging From The Psychopath with Attorney and Author Kerrie Droban Zhivago","description":"In this powerful episode, Brook Olsen is joined by attorney and author Kerrie Droban Zhivago to unpack the terrifying yet often hidden reality of dealing with a partner who exhibits psychopathic traits. Drawing from her book Surviving a Psychopath, Kerrie shares hard-earned insights on how to recognize psychological abuse, protect yourself in court, and begin the long road to emotional recovery. They discuss the difference between narcissists, sociopaths, and psychopaths, how these individuals manipulate the legal system, and why disengagement\u2014both emotionally and legally\u2014is the key to reclaiming your life. If you\u2019ve ever felt gaslit, emotionally trapped, or unsure how to co-parent with someone deeply harmful, this episode offers validation, strategy, and a way forward.  Learn more about Kerrie Droban Zhivago at her website: https:\/\/kerriedroban.com\/  For exclusive membership perks join our membership site&amp;nbsp;the Disengagement Zone&amp;nbsp;at&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/disengage.highconflict.net\/ For classes or one on one consults with Brook please visit our&amp;nbsp;highconflict.net&amp;nbsp;website to register. Free High Conflict Diversion Program Booklet: \u201cWhen Co-Parenting Doesn\u2019t Work.\u201d https:\/\/www.highconflict.net\/booklet&amp;nbsp; Join our mailing list: Disengage and Thrive: One Email at a Time https:\/\/www.highconflict.net\/emails ","author_name":"The High Conflict Co-Parenting Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/highconflict.libsyn.com\/website","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/38739420\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/38739420"}