# The Worst Ages for Kids to Experience Divorce, with Erica Komisar

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Podcast: [ManTalks Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/mantalks-podcast-2748)
Published: 2026-06-22T14:30:00+00:00
Episode link: http://mantalks.com/podcast
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I sit down with Erica Komisar to talk about divorce, attachment, parenting, and the values shaping modern family life. We explore what current research says about separation and child development, why timing matters when divorce happens, and how early relationships influence who we become as adults. Erica also shares her perspective on motherhood, identity, emotional regulation, and the cultural shifts affecting relationships today. If you're navigating family decisions, raising children, or thinking deeply about what creates a meaningful life, this episode offers plenty to reflect on. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 - Introduction 01:11 - Is Divorce Better Than a Bad Marriage? 02:47 - Why Are Divorce and Child-Free Living Being Celebrated? 09:06 - Development, Narcissism & Modern Relationships 15:45 - The Pressure Between Career and Family 16:09 - The Best and Worst Ages for Divorce 22:47 - Stability, Attachment & Child Development 23:03 - The Research Behind Early Attachment 28:56 - Emotional Regulation and the First Three Years 35:13 - What Stress Does to Children 40:23 - Identity, Motherhood & Modern Culture 44:00 - Production, Achievement & Meaning 46:16 - Where to Find Erica’s Work *** Tired of feeling like you're never enough? Build your self-worth with help from this free guide: https://training.mantalks.com/self-worth Pick up my book, Men's Work: A Practical Guide To Face Your Darkness, End Self-Sabotage, And Find Freedom: https://mantalks.com/mens-work-book/ Heard about attachment but don’t know where to start? Try the FREE Ultimate Guide To Attachment Check out some other free resources: How To Quit Porn | Anger Meditation | How To Lead In Your Relationship Build brotherhood with a powerful group of like-minded men from around the world. Check out The…

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