Divorce Inside Out: Kathleen Brigham's Unique Bird-Nesting Life

Off the Fence with Karen Covy: Mastering Decision Making, Divorce & More

When Kathleen Brigham and her husband divorced, they did something most parents never do – they “bird nested.” What’s more, not only did they bird nest during their divorce, but they continued to rotate in and out of their family home for years after their divorce, all while their children stayed put.
In this podcast episode, Kathleen Brigham walks us through her personal bird nesting journey, providing a profound insight into the practicalities and nuances of this co-parenting strategy. We talk about where parents stay when they're not with their kids, how to structure bird nesting for success, and how this arrangement can bring stability for kids during a challenging transition.

If you’ve ever wondered whether bird nesting was a viable co-parenting option in your divorce, this podcast episode is for you. It dives deeply into what bird nesting is, what you need to do to make it work, and how to decide whether it’s truly for you … or not.
About Kathleen

Kathleen Brigham graduated from Middlebury College and has a Master's from Columbia Teacher's College. She completed her divorce mediation certification from The Center for Mediation and Training. Kathleen created Brigham Advising after going through her own divorce and finding it difficult to map a productive path between tough talking lawyers, well-meaning therapists and supportive but uneasy friends and family. Kathleen’s advising is designed to be a catalyst to creating a personal divorce plan, with or without nesting, and to accelerate the path to resolution and peace.

Connect with Kathleen

You can learn more about Kathleen and her work on her website Brigham Learning. You can connect with Kathleen on LinkedIn at Kathleen Brigham, on Facebook at Brigham Learning and on Instagram at Brigham Learning. Kathleen’s book, co-written with her current husband, Chris Dugan, “The Nesting Experiment” is available on Amazon.

Karen Covy is a Divorce Coach and Consultant, Lawyer, Author, and Speaker who is dedicated to helping people make the best decisions possible for themselves, their families, and their future - especially in stressful times. You can check out Karen's videos on YouTube.
You can connect with Karen on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and on her own website at karencovy.com.

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1. Divorce Inside Out: Kathleen Brigham's Unique Bird-Nesting Life (00:00:00)

2. Bird Nesting (00:00:10)

3. Nesting (00:13:29)

4. Effects of Long-Term Nesting on Children (00:21:45)