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The Rising Beyond Podcast

Sybil Cummin, MA, LPC, ACS
Domestic Violence
Narcissistic Abuse
Coercive Control
Family Court
Family Court System
Mental Health
Post-Separation Abuse
Co-Parenting
Trauma Recovery
Parental Alienation
Healing
Emotional Abuse
Domestic Abuse
Parenting
Self-Care
Financial Abuse
Child Custody
Healing Process
Trauma
Therapy

If you're trying to protect your children while navigating an abusive ex, this podcast is for you. Because leaving the relationship didn't end the abuse, and no one prepared you for what came next.

The Rising Beyond Podcast is for protective mothers navigating the overwhelming reality of sharing children with someone who continues patterns of manipulation, coercive control, or emotional abuse aft... more

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Latest Episodes

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What if your body isn’t betraying you… but trying to protect you?

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Your child stopped fighting parenting time… but something still feels off. In this FCC episode, we unpack what may be happening when a young child goes from visible distress to emotional shutdown during transitions, how to think about attachment and ... more

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Cat Climaco
Founder of Peaceful Presence Divorce Coaching; nationally certified high-conflict divorce custody and co-parenting coach, mediator, dash-risk assessor, and trauma-informed Colorado victims advocate
Peaceful Presence Divorce Coaching
Episode: Ep 207: How to Create a Parenting Plan That Protects You and Your Kids with Cat Climaco
Carol Ann Peterson
Expert witness, consultant and long-time advocate who discusses abuse in court
Independent expert witness; former USC School of Social Work contributor
Episode: Ep 204: Why Context Matters in Abuse Cases and How an Expert Witness Can Help with Carol Ann Peterson, PhD
Lisa Fontes
Internationally known expert on coercive control, child abuse, intimate partner abuse, and sexual violence
Author; Researcher; Expert Witness
Episode: Ep 202: Inside Family Court: What Domestic Violence Assessments Actually Do with Lisa Fontes
Eric Threlkeld
Captain, Eddie County Sheriff's Office
Eddie County Sheriff's Office (Carlsbad, NM)
Episode: Ep 199: Changing the System From the Inside: A Law Enforcement Perspective on Domestic Violence with Captain Eric Threlkeld
Jennifer Payton
A survivor who spent over a decade navigating family court and post-separation abuse
Substack writer; Rising Beyond Community contributor
Episode: Ep 196: Hope After 12 Years of Post-Separation Abuse: Jennifer’s Story
Joan Meier
Professor of clinical law at George Washington University Law School and founder of the National Family Violence Law Center.
George Washington University Law School
Episode: Ep 191: What the Research Shows About Family Court, Abuse, and Child Safety with Joan Meier & Danielle Pollack
Danielle Pollack
Policy Manager at the National Family Violence Law Center, working on legislative advocacy for child safety in family court.
National Family Violence Law Center
Episode: Ep 191: What the Research Shows About Family Court, Abuse, and Child Safety with Joan Meier & Danielle Pollack
Laura Lorber
MC3 certified mediator and certified co-parenting specialist
Episode: Ep 189: “High-Conflict” Divorce, Mediation, and Child-Centered Parenting Plans with Laura Lorber
Kate King
Licensed Professional Counselor, Board Certified Art Therapist, and Award-winning Author
The Radiant Life Project
Episode: Ep 187: Mend or Move On? How to Decide If a Relationship Is Too Toxic with Kate King, LPC

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Sybil Cummin
Host of the show; licensed professional counselor specializing in domestic violence and narcissistic abuse; runs a healing community.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 81 ratings
  • Great Resource and Comapanion

    Sybil understands the fullness of how family court affects your life and your children’s lives. She shares tools and ideas with empathy while empowering each survivor to do what’s best for their unique situation. Highly recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    618Peyton
    United States4 months ago
  • All Court Staff & Survivors of DV

    Anybody who works for family courts or cases involving children and abused women need to listen to these episodes. Unless court members are highly well trained in domestic violence they have NO business being a part of family court that involves domestic violence cases.

    If I need back surgery, I’m not going to my dentist or general doctor. You need highly Specifically trained professionals to deal with these very ambiguous Abuse cases. Someone with terroristic training would be better suited ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rockvicious
    United States9 months ago
  • Incredible Resource!!!

    A therapist who really gets it! This podcast has been deeply meaningful to me over the last several years and every single episode is value packed and well informed. I wish this had been around years ago during times I couldn’t afford therapy and desperately needed help coparenting with my abuser and protecting my child from the harm of coercive control. Thank you so much, Sybil!!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    vsmallz84
    United States10 months ago
  • Very insightful podcast

    I live in France and a lot of the information on this podcast helps me. I started my healing journey with Lundy Bancroft’s why does he do that?, and Sybil touches on topics which are not all about the extremes of narcissism. Because abuse does not come only from narcissistic abuse but also from extreme entitlement and control. Thank you Sybil

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    lokiclovis
    Francea year ago
  • Save yourself tons on lawyers fees with this amazing content.

    Instead of spending tons of money asking your lawyer questions that are better answered by a therapist, listen to Sybil’s amazing content. She clearly knows her stuff and is doing a fabulous service for her community. What she is offering here is pure gold.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Katherine Fabrizio
    United Statesa year ago

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Bonus Coaching Session: My Child Stopped Fighting Parenting Time. Should I Be Relieved?
Q: How can I support my daughter before and after transitions without making things harder for her?
Suggestions include caregiver self-regulation, predictable transition rituals, noticing and naming the child's feelings, and creating sensory-safe routines and a consistent post-transfer ritual to reinforce safety.
Bonus Coaching Session: My Child Stopped Fighting Parenting Time. Should I Be Relieved?
Q: Is my ex right that this means things are getting better because she isn't kicking and screaming anymore?
The host argues that a lack of overt distress does not mean improvement; instead, the child may be suppressing emotions and still struggling internally, requiring closer monitoring and supportive interventions.
Bonus Coaching Session: My Child Stopped Fighting Parenting Time. Should I Be Relieved?
Q: From a child's mental health perspective, what could be happening when a child goes from intense distress that transitions to seeming quiet or shut down?
The host explains that preschoolers under ongoing parental transitions can shift from fight/flight responses to a freeze or dissociative state, indicating they are protecting themselves emotionally rather than showing true calm; this calls for increased parental attunement and supportive strategies.
Bonus Coaching: When Your Ex Suddenly Becomes the “Perfect Parent” During a PRE Evaluation
Q: How do I communicate concerns about patterns of coercive control and the child's well-being without sounding reactive or attacking him?
Present concerns with a structured approach: (1) state the concern, (2) provide evidence, (3) offer context, and (4) tie everything to the child's well-being and best interests; keep the focus on the child and avoid personal attacks, using a rocks-in-a-jar framework to prioritize the three key points you want the PRE to understand.
Bonus Coaching: When Your Ex Suddenly Becomes the “Perfect Parent” During a PRE Evaluation
Q: Can a PRE in Colorado actually recommend decision-making authority?
Yes. PREs can make recommendations about who should have decision-making authority, based on what is in the best interest of the child, but the exact impact depends on the evaluation and context; prepare to demonstrate credible patterns and provide concrete evidence of the child's needs and the other parent's follow-through.

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What is The Rising Beyond Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A pragmatic, survivor-focused show that guides listeners through navigating post-separation abuse, coercive control, and family-court dynamics. Episodes emphasize actionable strategies for creating enforceable parenting plans, documenting patterns of abuse, and leveraging expert insights to protect children and maintain safety. A standout feature is combining clinical coaching with real-world resources, community support, and practical steps that listeners can implement immediately. The show tends to feature therapists, researchers, and practitioners who specialize in domestic violence, coercive control, and family-law contexts, along with survivor guests who share actionable stories of healing and advocacy. For potential guests or sponsors... more

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1. Cat Climaco
2. Carol Ann Peterson
3. Lisa Fontes
4. Eric Threlkeld
5. Jennifer Payton
6. Joan Meier
7. Danielle Pollack
8. Laura Lorber

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