Past Chaos

April and Roy, stars of TLC's "You, Me & My Ex" and the hosts of Past Chaos, take you on a journey through marriage, divorce, coparenting and so much more! Listen as this ex-wife and ex-husband discuss the trials, tribulations, and triumphs they encountered while they built a positive relationship and productive communication after divorce. These two exes can be like oil and vinegar, but at the end of the day they share a very strong bond - parenthood. Together they want to build a community of blended families that focus on putting the children’s needs above their own. Parenting presents its own challenges, add in filming a reality television show – you have yourself a whole new set of issues. Unfortunately, divorce happens, but it does not have to place lasting and damaging effects on children. Past Chaos was created in hopes of shedding light on positive co-parenting and advocating for better communication for the parents of children in broken homes. April and Roy hope you will join them on this adventure of proving that blended is better! Past Chaos is a weekly podcast that is available wherever you prefer to listen. Please subscribe.

You're Gonna Need To EX-plain

It's time for more EX-tra Chaos? Here is your recap of "You, Me & My Ex" Season 2 Episode 5! April is joined again by special guest host - Caroline Hines. We open up with De'Andre and his jewelry line party it. He admits maybe he wasn't at his best when he was with Rowan, and that's why he wants her to be included in his success now. Rowan admits it bothers her a bit that De'Andre didn’t do some of the things he does with Elodie, when they were dating. At the part...

05-25
46:04

What To EX-pect

Are you ready for some more EX-tra Chaos? Here is your recap of "You, Me & My Ex" Season 2 Episode 4! April is joined again by special guest host - Caroline Hines. We start out with Matt, Kenzie, & Chelsea. Matt discusses the pressure of getting engaged, and maybe he had a poor choice of words to describe the situation. We find out that three is a crowd when it comes to blow-up yard pools. Still, Chelsea was living her best life and showing off her "breast" assets. Howeve...

05-19
30:45

Waiting To EX-hale

Are you ready for some more EX-tra Chaos? Here is your recap of "You, Me & My Ex" Season 2 Episode 3! April is joined again by special guest host - Caroline Hines. This week, we start off with Matt, Kenzie, and Chelsea. Matt drops the bomb to Chelsea that Kenzie's parents are coming over for a BBQ. No need to unpack your bags, Chelsea, you need to go to an awkward dinner so Matt can throw you to the wolves. In Florida, De'Andre and Elodie are chilling by the pool. ...

05-09
36:48

Un-EX-pected News

Are you ready for some more EX-tra Chaos? Here is your recap of "You, Me & My Ex" Season 2 Episode 2! April is joined by special guest host - Caroline Hines. This episode is a little late because April received some terrible news last week. Her grandmother passed away, so she rushed back home to Tennessee to be with her family. Things are getting back to her version of "normal", and the ladies are getting caught up with the drama. In episode one, we meet a new group - Ch...

05-05
37:47

Great EX-pectations

Are you ready for some EX-tra Chaos! April and Hayli dive in to the Season 2 premier of "You, Me & My Ex". After a wild weekend of full mom-mode - soccer tournaments and prom night, April gives details about her trip to Florida for the premier party. In episode one, we meet a new group - Elodie, De'Andre, and Rowan. De'Andre's mom is still rooting for him to get back together with Rowan. But Elodie is here to show everyone who is in charge! Next up is Alex, Caroline, and...

04-24
35:59

What Really Matters

We are happy to be back...again! After an emergency trip to her hometown, April has time to reflect on a BIG question. "What really matters in life?" This week, the women talk about reflection and forgiveness. In life, we face so many obstacles. At the end of the day, we have to focus on what's most important. April discusses her feelings on the premier of their reality tv show. She reveals that several of the other cast members will be making guest appear...

04-10
29:34

Do Other People's Opinions Matter

We are feeling better after a stomach bug wreaked havoc on most of our family! This week, April's son-in-law gives the podcast a review. That opened up a whole can of chaos. It made us think, why do we mostly review things we don't like instead of making sure people know when they are doing something good? There have been a lot of unforeseen changes lately with the podcast. Since they weren't planned, we picked up the pieces and moved on. After all, the show must...

03-27
27:25

Do You Silence Your Children

Do you ever wonder if you are hindering your child's ability to be themselves? This week April is joined by her oldest daughter. They discuss allowing your children to have individuality, while still maintaining the reigns as a parent. April asks her daughter if she feels that she was allowed to have a voice as a child and how that affected her becoming an adult. Is there a fine line between allowing your child to be an individual but not allowing young minds to make big adult dec...

03-13
33:20

Were We Good Parents?

This season of Past Chaos is coming in hot! Thank you for the love you have shown us with all the new changes. We appreciate it so much! BIG NEWS...our TLC show, "You, Me, & My Ex" was renewed for a Season 2. The show will premiere April 17th at 9pm on TLC! Last week April and Roy pondered whether or not they were good parents. This week, their two oldest daughters, Hayli and Taylar, join April to answer that question. First things first, what do April's and Roy's ...

03-06
47:30

New Beginnings and Happy Endings!

Welcome to Season 4! It's been a LONG time coming, and worth the wait. This week, there are some new things happening on Past Chaos. We have a new co-host joining the show. When one door closes, another door opens. April got a new job and is entering a new phase of life and she couldn't be happier. BIG NEWS - Roy has joined the conversation! April asks if he was scared when he decided to marry a woman that already had 2 daughters and an ex-husband...

02-27
34:58

Can We Confess

There was so much to unpack, we didn't even have time to unpack it all! During this busy week, we celebrated a birthday for one of our middle children. Find out what people do in pictures that really bugs the women. Loren has a confession for April. This leads to a discussion on Loren's habit of running from her relationships, and why April thinks it is perfectly healthy this time. Then, April has a little confession for Loren. Hear why it was difficult ...

01-23
30:21

Do You Relate To Your Kids

This week has left us feeling like we were on autopilot! There's always something crazy going on in our home. Right now, April is scared for her life because Loren is trying to quit a bad habit. Are you superstitious? Find out if the ladies are and which superstitions they believe in most. April and Loren have a strong discussion on whether or not they believe a place of employment should be able to dictate what you do on your personal time. The big topic - do y...

01-16
30:00

Are You Ready For A New Year?

After a rough start, April and Loren are back and ready to take on this new year! Are we a shit show? We are really questioning ourselves, especially after finding out what some of our neighbors think of our lifestyle. This revelation makes Loren reveal what an ex referred to our house as. April had an epiphany that has her rethinking the way she handles things in her life. In this episode, April and Loren discuss 2022. They talk about the good and bad parts and what ...

01-09
36:58

How Do You Handle Holidays

After surviving the world's longest week, the women are preparing for the holidays. While attending their child's orchestra concert, the ladies were recognized as "the girls from TLC". April shocks Loren by telling her that she was pulled over by the cops this week. To kick off the weekend, the women attended a concert that gave them high school nostalgia. The ladies discuss meeting in-laws and how they felt meeting the parents. April divulges her feelings of being o...

12-19
35:45

Are You A Crazy Ex

After listening to the start of last week's episode we realized it sounded like we were having our toenails plucked. Sorry for that, because we are in fact not miserable! This week we brought our positive attitudes and good vibes. Do you drunk shop? One of the women admits they do, while the other shops enough sober. Also, are you aware of your surroundings. April admits that she has become much more situationally aware, while Loren says when she feels safe, she...

12-12
39:06

Demanding Respect In CoParenting

The ladies are in rare form this week. How do they feel about accents, and which ones do they think they have? Do you wish life had a "try-on" option? If so, what would you like to exchange? April and Loren talk about the magic surrounding the holidays. They discuss the importance of family time and holiday traditions. Find out why Loren sent an SOS during her visit with family. And learn what April thinks about being friends with benefits. The hot topic this wee...

12-05
36:55

Is CoParenting Always Perfect

April and Loren discuss their personal experiences with anxiety and depression. Is it hard being positive for others when you are not feeling yourself? How about dealing with anxiety in motherhood? If given the chance, would you look through your best friend or significant other's phone? Find out which one of the women did and what she found out! April and Roy had a heated argument over a coparenting issue. Listen as the women discuss the difficulties of parenting in a...

11-28
38:06

What's Going On With Roy

Are you ready to unpack a whole lot of family drama? We sure hope so, because that's what we are doing in this episode. Roy, aka Papa Gator, is in town for a visit. What better way to get the scoop than from the horse's mouth. April and Loren put Roy in the hot seat this week. They find out what's been going on since the show aired. What were his true feelings about being on a reality show? Did he have a best and worst part of filming? Do April and Roy get ...

11-14
36:32

How Do You Help Others

After surviving a house full of sick children, the ladies were ready for the weekend. Loren had a first time experience...she attended her first body building show. April was glutton for punishment and chose to stay home and play monopoly with the kids. It was not a tragic ending like most monopoly games. This week, April and Loren discuss helping others when you have no experience in the situation. The women also take a listener question. Turns out, they know a...

11-07
30:04

Can You Balance Love and Friendships

After a two week break, the women are back! April and Loren admit that even though they see each other every day, their lives are still so hectic that they sometimes only have time for a quick hi and bye. Why has April been feeling 'mom failure' lately? What do the ladies have planned for Halloween? In this episode, April and Loren discuss being in relationships and still making time for friendships. Should you just dive head first into romance and forget about your fr...

10-31
28:00

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