Podcast Episode

The Co-Parenting Secret: How to Build Peace After Divorce with Jon Bassford

Doing Divorce Right By Chief PeaceKeeper™ Scott Levin·Scott Levin Chief PeaceKeeper™·6 November 2025·10 min

About this episode

Jon Bassford joins Mediator and Chief PeaceKeeper™ Scott Levin to share The Co-Parenting Secret—his powerful story of transforming conflict into cooperation after divorce. Together, we explore how curiosity, empathy, and a child-first mindset can turn even the hardest separations into opportunities for peace and growth. Drawing from his personal journey co-parenting with his former spouse, Jon shares how curiosity and compassion helped him build a peaceful, child-centered relationship grounded in mutual understanding rather than control. Together, Jon and Scott explore the principles of peacekeeping mediation, emotional intelligence, and the daily choices that help families heal and thrive after separation. 🕊️ A must-listen for anyone navigating co-parenting, family conflict, or the path to harmony after divorce. CONNECT WITH JON 🌐 Get the Book For other parenting and mediation resources, visit our online co-parenting library for book suggestions, podcasts, great videos, and just a collection of the best, unique, educational sources found anywhere on the web.  Thanks for listening and I hope you'll continue to learn more about how you can peacefully divorce. As a divorce mediation attorney in California, Scott Levin  helps couples figure out the settlement terms and draft  enforceable settlement agreements so they can divorce fairly without needing to go to court.  Obtain closure peacefully through an amicable divorce. process that protects families and kids.   Visit San Diego Divorce Mediation for more information and to learn more about our mission to help divorcing couples make informed decisions and fair agreements through mediation or book a free virtual consultation.   Scott Levin, attorney, mediator, CDFA® Chief PeaceKeeper scottlevinmediation@gmail.com 858-255-1321 San Diego Divorce Mediation & Family Law www.SanDiegoFamilyLawyer.net