Podcasts about divorce advice

Comparison after divorce can feel like a punch to the gut. One run-in with your ex, one hard kid drop-off, or one “perfect life” scroll on Instagram and suddenly your mind is building a case that you're behind, broken, or failing. I'm Karin Nelson, a divorce coach, and I want to slow that moment down with you and show you what's actually happening so you can stop treating the comparison as proof that there's something wrong with you.We start by naming the comparison trap and why it's so common for divorcing and divorced women. Your brain is wired to compare for safety, and divorce flips so many parts of life at once that your mind goes into overdrive trying to restore certainty. The problem isn't that you compare. The problem is the harsh meaning you pile on top of it and how your brain cherry-picks “evidence” to support the story you already fear. Then I give you five practical steps you can use the next time comparison shows up. I also talk about the standards you've been handed by culture, religion, and media and how freedom starts when you decide what happiness, success, and family mean for you now.If you're ready to stop measuring your worth by someone else's scoreboard, hit play, share this with a friend who needs it, and subscribe so you don't miss what's next. After listening, will you leave a quick rating or review and tell me which step you're trying first?To download your FREE "Becoming You Again Podcast Map" click here. To schedule your complimentary consult with Karin click here.Struggling after divorce to get to know yourself? Click here to grab my $7 guide to get started!If this podcast resonated with you in any way, please take a minute to follow and give me a rating wherever you listen to podcasts.

Divorce can turn even simple choices into second-guessing spirals. If you've been asking yourself, “Why can't I trust my own judgment anymore?”, we're going straight to the root: self-trust is the foundation for everything you do in your life moving forward after divorce; under every boundary, every parenting decision, every next step. When that foundation feels shaky, everything else feels wobbly too, no matter how good your lawyer is or how many spreadsheets you make.I dive into the history of where women began learning that we can't trust our own authority. For thousands of years, women have been trained to doubt their instincts and hand over authority to someone else, often a husband or partner. I talk about how that conditioning shows up in real life during divorce, how fear keeps us people pleasing and stuck in survival mode, and why courage isn't “no fear” but choosing to trust yourself while fear rides in the passenger seat.Then we get practical with five steps to rebuild self-trust after divorce starting with getting present to reassure your nervous system you're safe and ending with giving yourself permission. If you're ready to rebuild confidence, reconnect with your intuition, and make decisions from clarity instead of panic, press play. Subscribe, share with a friend who needs steadiness, and leave a quick review so more women can find this support.To download your FREE "Becoming You Again Podcast Map" click here. To schedule your complimentary consult with Karin click here.Struggling after divorce to get to know yourself? Click here to grab my $7 guide to get started!If this podcast resonated with you in any way, please take a minute to follow and give me a rating wherever you listen to podcasts.

Your mind may be ready to “move on” after divorce, but your body might still be living in survival mode. When divorce shakes your sense of stability, even ordinary moments can trigger a surge of stress that feels bigger than the situation. In this episode I'll want to give you a reset you can use immediately, wherever you find yourself.I walk through a fast grounding technique designed to help your nervous system feel safe again. With this grounding technique you're giving your brain and body a clear cue that you're here, you're present, and you're not in danger. I also give a quick explanation to the “why” behind grounding, including how your system can react to perceived threats and why practices that reconnect you to your body can support healing after divorce. If you found this helpful, subscribe, share it with a friend who's rebuilding after divorce, and leave a rating or review so more women can find this support.To download your FREE "Becoming You Again Podcast Map" click here. To schedule your complimentary consult with Karin click here.Struggling after divorce to get to know yourself? Click here to grab my $7 guide to get started!If this podcast resonated with you in any way, please take a minute to follow and give me a rating wherever you listen to podcasts.

You can't heal when you're carrying emotions that were never yours to hold. If you've been trying to keep your ex calm, your kids happy, your mom reassured, your coworkers comfortable, and everyone else okay, this conversation is the the wake up call you need. I walk through a simple but life changing truth: your thoughts create your feelings, and their thoughts create theirs. That means your ex doesn't “make” you feel anything, and you don't “make” him feel anything either. I'll unpack why so many women have been trained into emotional labor and people pleasing, and how that training shows up after divorce as overexplaining, unnecessary apologizing, softening boundaries, and living on edge while you monitor someone else's mood. We also talk about what real kindness looks like when you stop taking ownership of other people's emotions. You'll learn how to hold space without spiraling into guilt, how to apologize when it's truly warranted without being defensive, and how emotional detachment after divorce can actually make you more present, more loving, and more grounded. I end the episode with a practical awareness exercise you can use right now to reclaim your energy and set boundaries without managing the reaction. If you found this helpful, subscribe, share it with a friend who's carrying too much, and leave a rating or review so more divorced women can find this support.To download your FREE "Becoming You Again Podcast Map" click here. To schedule your complimentary consult with Karin click here.Struggling after divorce to get to know yourself? Click here to grab my $7 guide to get started!If this podcast resonated with you in any way, please take a minute to follow and give me a rating wherever you listen to podcasts.

Your divorce isn't proof that you're broken, but society loves to whisper that it is. I'm Karin Nelson, a certified divorce coach, and I'm pulling apart the old story that ties women's worth to marriage so you can finally see it for what it is: conditioning, not truth. We start with something subtle but powerful, the way even a stranger's divorce headline can trigger grief and judgment before we know any details. That reaction is learned. From books and movies to religion and family scripts, women are often taught that the highest achievement is being chosen by a man, staying chosen, and making the marriage last forever. When a relationship ends, that message stacks shame on top of normal grief and makes an already hard situation feel even heavier. Then I zoom out and share a bit of history that reveals how intentional this messaging can be, including the evolution of the word “spinster” from a respected job title to an insult. We also talk about how legal structures around divorce have changed over time, and why modern freedom to leave doesn't automatically erase old stigma. The core takeaway is simple and steady: your worth is inherent. It did not rise on your wedding day, and it does not drop because you divorced, asked for divorce, or were left. To make it practical, I guide you through a short exercise you can do this week to identify the specific thought creating shame, trace where it came from, and decide whether you want to keep believing it. If you want more support, subscribe, share this with a friend who needs it, and leave a review so more women can find the show.To download your FREE "Becoming You Again Podcast Map" click here. To schedule your complimentary consult with Karin click here.Struggling after divorce to get to know yourself? Click here to grab my $7 guide to get started!If this podcast resonated with you in any way, please take a minute to follow and give me a rating wherever you listen to podcasts.

Your divorce can be messy on the outside but the most exhausting battles often happen inside your own head. When a thought like “I'm not good enough” lands, it doesn't just feel bad, it can hijack your body, your confidence, and your ability to make clear decisions. I'm Karin Nelson, a divorce coach, and I'm walking you through what's really happening in those moments so you can stop treating your brain's stories as unquestionable truth. I start by redefining negative thoughts in a way that actually helps. Instead of labeling thoughts as “good” or “bad” based on how they sound, we use a nervous-system and intuition lens: does the thought feel open and aligned, or tight and contractive? I also separate facts from personal truth so you can make choices that fit your real life, not your fear, guilt, or other people's opinions. You'll hear a personal example of how a thought that looks heavy on paper can feel calm and right in your body. Then I break down the brain's five-step playbook for turning a lie into a “fact,” including the nervous system hook, the tunnel vision, the evidence-stacking, the way your mind rejects support, and the weird little reward that keeps the loop alive. Finally, you'll get three practical tools for divorce recovery and mindset support you can use immediately: awareness questions, body-based regulation, and self-compassion that builds real self-trust. If you want more calm, clarity, and emotional resilience during divorce, follow the show, share this with a friend who needs it, and leave a rating and review so more women can find this support.To download your FREE "Becoming You Again Podcast Map" click here. To schedule your complimentary consult with Karin click here.Struggling after divorce to get to know yourself? Click here to grab my $7 guide to get started!If this podcast resonated with you in any way, please take a minute to follow and give me a rating wherever you listen to podcasts.

Divorce can make even simple choices feel impossible because you're not just changing your schedule, you're rebuilding your identity. When you're flooded with decisions about where to live, how to co-parent, what work looks like now, and who you want to be on the other side, you need something steadier than opinions and “shoulds.” That's where your values come in. I share why personal values are one of the most overlooked tools for divorce recovery and life after divorce, and how getting clear on what truly matters to you creates a practical decision-making compass. I talk about the difference between values you inherited from family, religion, or culture and the values you actively choose because they fit your intuition, your lived experience, and the woman you're becoming. I also dig into extrinsic goals versus intrinsic goals and why chasing outside approval can feel so gross. You'll understand how patriarchy uses measuring sticks for women to live a constrained life and how to decide whether you want to continue using those measuring sticks in your own life. You'll leave with with prompts to identify a handful of core values and start using them as a filter for relationships, boundaries, rest, authenticity, and your next big steps. If you're ready to reconnect with self-trust and build a future that feels like yours, listen now, then subscribe, share with a friend who needs it, and leave a quick review so more women can find the support.To download your FREE "Becoming You Again Podcast Map" click here. To schedule your complimentary consult with Karin click here.Struggling after divorce to get to know yourself? Click here to grab my $7 guide to get started!If this podcast resonated with you in any way, please take a minute to follow and give me a rating wherever you listen to podcasts.

Your kids don't need a perfect script. They need you regulated, clear, and willing to hold space for whatever they might feel without making them responsible for yours. I'll walk you through telling your children you're getting a divorce, and doing it in a way that helps protect their sense of safety, love, and stability. I share how to prepare before the conversation. I talk about the timing of having this conversation and a few ways to give your kids extra support after they hear the news of the divorce.  Then I lay out the five most important things your kids need to hear most when you tell them about the divorce. If you know this conversation is coming up for you and your kids, this episode is a MUST listen.  If you found this helpful, subscribe, share it with a friend who's navigating divorce, and leave a rating or review so more women can find this support. What part of the “telling the kids” talk feels hardest for you right now?To download your FREE "Becoming You Again Podcast Map" click here. To schedule your complimentary consult with Karin click here.Struggling after divorce to get to know yourself? Click here to grab my $7 guide to get started!If this podcast resonated with you in any way, please take a minute to follow and give me a rating wherever you listen to podcasts.

If the voice in your head gets cruel after divorce, it can feel like you'll never be “okay” again, even when you're doing everything you can to hold life together. I'm digging into the one skill that changes the entire healing process: self-compassion. Not the fake kind that says “it's all fine,” but the kind that helps you stay accountable without drowning in shame.I look at why self-criticism feels like motivation but actually keeps you stuck. When you beat yourself up, your nervous system reads it as danger, your danger response goes up, and the part of you that can problem-solve and make wise choices gets dimmer. It's why you can't hate yourself into healing. From there, I teach you how to easily start using self-compassion by becoming your own inner ally.I also share Kristin Neff's three elements of self-compassion and end with a simple, repeatable practice you can use the moment the “mean girl” voice shows up. If you're ready for deeper support, I also offer a free 30-minute call and one-on-one coaching for women navigating divorce and rebuilding self-trust.To download your FREE "Becoming You Again Podcast Map" click here. To schedule your complimentary consult with Karin click here.Struggling after divorce to get to know yourself? Click here to grab my $7 guide to get started!If this podcast resonated with you in any way, please take a minute to follow and give me a rating wherever you listen to podcasts.

Your body can go from pretty calm to dysregulated in seconds during divorce, and it is not a sign you are failing. When a text from your ex lands, when mediation gets tense, or when you feel that familiar wave of panic, shutdown, anger, or grief, you need something practical that works fast. I share grounding techniques you can do in 30 to 60 seconds to help your nervous system settle just enough to think clearly and stay connected to yourself.We focus on sensory grounding because your senses are a direct bridge back to the present moment where healing happens. I guide you through seven quick sensory grounding techniques you can use any time you find yourself shutting down or completely activated. You do not need to do every technique or do it “perfectly” to get the benefit. Pick one or two that resonate, keep them in your back pocket, and revisit this anytime you need a quick nervous system regulation tool for divorce recovery and emotional resilience.If you want deeper, lasting change, you can learn more about working with me one-on-one at KarenNelsonCoaching.com. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs steadier ground, and leave a rating or review so more women can find these tools.To download your FREE "Becoming You Again Podcast Map" click here. To schedule your complimentary consult with Karin click here.Struggling after divorce to get to know yourself? Click here to grab my $7 guide to get started!If this podcast resonated with you in any way, please take a minute to follow and give me a rating wherever you listen to podcasts.

GET THE DIVORCE CRASH COURSE!In this mini episode of How Not To Suck At Divorce, Andrea Rappaport and family law attorney Morgan L. Stogsdill introduce something they've been quietly working on for months: the brand-new Divorce Crash Course (DCC).This project has truly been a labor of love—built to give people going through divorce the information most attorneys simply don't have time to walk you through.And yes… this episode starts with Andrea surviving a spring break indoor water park, wearing airplane-sized noise-canceling headphones, smelling like pond water, and nearly losing her dignity.But once the laughter settles, Andrea and Morgan dive into something that could change the way you navigate your divorce.The Divorce Crash Course was created to help people avoid the most common—and most expensive—mistakes made during divorce.Because the truth is:Most people enter divorce with no roadmap, no strategy, and no idea what they don't know yet.That's where the DCC comes in.What Is the Divorce Crash Course?The Divorce Crash Course is a private podcast paired with a downloadable guidebook designed to walk you step-by-step through the divorce process.Inside the Crash Course, Andrea and Morgan break down the biggest issues people face in divorce and provide practical tools to help you make smarter decisions from the beginning.Unlike typical divorce resources, the DCC combines:a private podcast you can listen to anytimea printable guidebookclickable resources and templatesstep-by-step guidance on navigating divorceThe goal?To give you the same strategic insight Morgan gives her clients in a way that's accessible, clear, and affordable.Why This Divorce Crash Course Is DifferentAndrea and Morgan spent hours building this program because they know how overwhelming divorce can feel.Instead of leaving people to figure things out alone, the Divorce Crash Course provides:A clear roadmap for navigating divorceGuidance on how to communicate with your attorneyTools to help you save money on legal feesTemplates to organize your finances and parenting plansInsider tips on avoiding costly divorce mistakesAnd thanks to the support of OurFamilyWizard and Soberlink, the program is available for a fraction of what similar legal resources cost.What You'll Learn in the Divorce Crash CourseThe Divorce Crash Course addresses some of the most common questions people have during divorce, including:How to Save Money on Divorce Attorney FeesLearn how to communicate with your attorney efficiently so you're spending money where it matters most.What to Do With the Family HomeShould you keep the house or sell it? The course walks through how to think about this decision logically and strategically.How to Organize Your Divorce FinancesThe guidebook includes a custom marital balance sheet template that helps you track assets, debts, and financial information before speaking with your attorney.Parenting Plans and Custody AgreementsDivorce often becomes most emotional when discussing parenting time.The course includes:Common court-approved parenting schedulesKey provisions people forget to include in parenting agreementsTips for negotiating custody arrangements effectivelyThe Most Common Divorce MistakesAndrea and Morgan also break down the most frequent—and expensive—mistakes people make during divorce and how to avoid them.What's Included in the Divorce Crash CourseWhen you purchase the Divorce Crash Course, you'll receive:A private podcast with five guided episodesA downloadable guidebook with clickable resourcesA divorce balance sheet templateCustody schedule examplesTools to help you communicate with your attorney and your exOnce purchased, the private podcast can be added directly to your preferred podcast app so you can listen just like a normal show.Andrea recommends listening to one episode at a time and working through the guidebook alongside it.Frequently Asked Question:Do I Need the New Divorce Crash Course if I Bought the Old One?This is the question Andrea has received most frequently.The answer: Yes, the new Divorce Crash Course is different.While some concepts may overlap with previous guides, this new version contains completely new content, additional tools, and a private podcast format that makes it easier to absorb the information step-by-step.Why Andrea and Morgan Created ThisAndrea went through divorce herself.Morgan has spent nearly two decades practicing family law.Between them, they've seen the same painful patterns over and over again:People making expensive mistakes simply because they didn't know what questions to ask.The Divorce Crash Course was built to change that.It's designed to give people the knowledge and tools they need to move through divorce with more clarity, confidence, and control.A Little Humor Along the WayThis mini episode wouldn't be complete without the signature How Not To Suck At Divorce humor.Between discussing the Divorce Crash Course, Andrea shares:Her hatred of indoor water parksThe questionable hygiene of spring break crowdsWearing pilot-style headphones in public to survive the noiseAnd the moment a stranger at Dunkin' Donuts asked if she was her kids' great grandmotherBecause if you're going to survive divorce…You might as well laugh along the way.Where to Get the Divorce Crash CourseYou can purchase the Divorce Crash Course directly through the link below.Once you check out, you'll receive immediate access to:the private podcastthe downloadable guidebookall templates and resources

Have you ever thought something like, “If my ex would just take accountability for his actions and apologize, then I could finally move on” or something similar, then this episode is for you. It's possible that you're waiting for two words that feel like they would change everything: “I'm sorry.” This conversation will help you see the real cost of that wait and the real freedom on the other side of it. I'm talking about the kind of closure after divorce that doesn't depend on someone else's insight, remorse, or character growth. I share a coaching moment that starts with a simple question that will help you identify what's really behind the need for an apology. For so many of us, the answer is not about the past at all. It's about wanting to feel seen, significant, and like we matter. From there, we look at how resentment can quietly drain your energy and keep your ex living in your head rent-free, and why self-trust after divorce grows when you stop outsourcing your healing. We also talk about an important truth in emotional healing: you don't have to forgive to move on, especially if you were harmed. You can set boundaries, co-parent if you need to, and still reclaim your life without forcing yourself into fake forgiveness. I'll walk you through how to create the feeling you're chasing from the inside out by practicing self-regard and choosing thoughts that support your next chapter. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs it, and leave a rating or review to help more women find their way back to themselves.To download your FREE "Becoming You Again Podcast Map" click here. To schedule your complimentary consult with Karin click here.Struggling after divorce to get to know yourself? Click here to grab my $7 guide to get started!If this podcast resonated with you in any way, please take a minute to follow and give me a rating wherever you listen to podcasts.

This episode is honoring the women who came before us highlighting the history behind ‘choice' and why being able to choose to stay in a marriage or leave is not something to take for granted. I share the milestones that changed what was possible for women in the United States: from voting rights, to having a bank account in their name, from being able to rent or buy a house without a male co-signer and more. Then I get specific about no-fault divorce and how this law changed the rules and opened up actual options and choice for women of today – including you. And lastly, I offer a reframe for anyone carrying divorce shame. If you're rebuilding after divorce, learning to trust yourself again, or considering your next step, I hope this lights something up in you. Subscribe for more support, share this with a friend who needs it, and leave a rating and review so more women can find the show.To download your FREE "Becoming You Again Podcast Map" click here. To schedule your complimentary consult with Karin click here.Struggling after divorce to get to know yourself? Click here to grab my $7 guide to get started!If this podcast resonated with you in any way, please take a minute to follow and give me a rating wherever you listen to podcasts.

Ever feel like your brain won't stop replaying the divorce story while your heart is begging for some peace? I'm talking about the difference between rumination and actual emotional processing, and why staying in your head keeps you in the emotional pain loop. Instead of rehashing texts and rewriting the past, I'll guide you back into your body (which is where your feelings actually live) so grief, anger, and sadness can move through instead of turning into exhaustion. No perfection required for this healing tool because small acts of practice create capacity and growth.We also draw a sharp line between reflection and spiraling. Reflection extracts lessons and next steps; spiraling feeds old stories and steals energy. You'll leave with steps to identify the emotion you're avoiding, a tiny micro-practice to ride the emotional wave without fueling it, and language to treat yourself like a human instead of a project. Divorce brings a roller coaster of feelings, but you don't have to be dragged by every loop. With skill, compassion, and a few seconds of brave attention, you can move from stuck to steady.If this resonates, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs it, and leave a quick rating or review. Want deeper support? Learn about one-on-one coaching at KarinNelsonCoaching.com and take the next step toward a calmer, clearer you.To download your FREE GUIDE: "7-Day Self Trust Reset" click here. To schedule your complimentary consult with Karin click here. If this podcast resonated with you in any way, please take a minute to follow and give me a rating wherever you listen to podcasts.

Your phone pings, your shoulders rise, and your chest tightens. Before you even read the text, your body declares an emergency. If divorce has you living on edge, this conversation is a guide to staying in charge of your choices even when your nervous system screams otherwise.The truth is you don't need perfect calm to make decisions that support you during divorce. You've been deciding under stress all along. The real skill is widening the space between trigger and response so your values, not adrenaline, steer the moment. You'll hear practical, repeatable tools to help you learn to do this.If you're ready to respond to texts, mediation, and co-parenting with more self trust and power, this one's for you. Subscribe, share with a friend who needs steadier footing, and leave a quick review to help more women find these tools. Tell us: what's one micro-pause you'll practice this week?To download your FREE GUIDE: "7-Day Self Trust Reset" click here. To schedule your complimentary consult with Karin click here. If this podcast resonated with you in any way, please take a minute to follow and give me a rating wherever you listen to podcasts.

When the marriage ends, the mirror that once reflected your worth often goes with it. I'll examine what happens when you've spent years using someone else to outsource your value so you can feel whole. I start by naming the cultural conditioning that tells women to be the supporting cast in everyone else's story. If your worth was tied to keeping the peace, divorce can feel like failure. I challenge that script and replace it with a foundational truth: your worth is inherent, not earned. From there, we share small, repeatable practices to shift your inner language helping you move  from self-criticism to self-compassion with simple, real-life scripts you can say out loud. Think of it as strength training for your relationship with yourself: light reps, done daily, that add up to lasting change.You'll learn how to recognize validation loops, how to sit with uncomfortable truths without spiraling, and how to treat your future self like a trusted friend. I'll show you how to anchor to your own knowing when decisions feel heavy, and why compliments, new partners, or perfect co-parenting can be delightful but should never be the source of your value. If you're ready to stop waiting for someone else to tell you you're enough, press play. Subscribe for more tools each week, share this with a friend who needs it, and leave a quick review because it helps other women find their way back to themselves.To download your FREE GUIDE: "7-Day Self Trust Reset" click here. To schedule your complimentary consult with Karin click here. If this podcast resonated with you in any way, please take a minute to follow and give me a rating wherever you listen to podcasts.

Send a textIn this episode, divorce coach Kerstin Thode shares how to regain control during separation, avoid fear-based decisions, and explore the benefits of collaborative law.Connect with Kerstin: https://www.recharge-divorcecoach.com/Support the showFind more information and resources here: http://saradavison.com/Follow me on social media►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saradavisondivorcecoach/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SaraDavisonDivorceCoachTwitter: https://twitter.com/SDDivorceCoachLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sara-davison-742b453/

Your body can learn safety again even when grief, anger, or hyper-alert energy takes over. I'll walk you through a gentle, guided somatic practice that alternates between a curling posture and an open, lifted posture to restore rhythm in the nervous system. If this resonates, subscribe, share with a friend who needs a gentle reset, and leave a quick review to help more women find these tools. Want deeper, personalized support? Learn about 1:1 coaching at KarinNelsonCoaching.com.To download your FREE GUIDE: "7-Day Self Trust Reset" click here. To schedule your complimentary consult with Karin click here. If this podcast resonated with you in any way, please take a minute to follow and give me a rating wherever you listen to podcasts.

When divorce blows up the labels you've lived with like that of wife, partner, the one who holds it all together, what's left can feel confusing and unknown. That's when insecurity rears it's ugly head. In this episode, I talk about why insecurity really is...spoiler alert - it's not a feeling, but instead a belief system wired by impossible, contradictory standards. Instead of chasing confidence by changing jobs, bodies, or relationship status, I make a case for something deeper: emotional security, the steady sense that you won't abandon yourself when life gets messy.I explore how cultural scripts teach women to shrink, self-monitor, and doubt their instincts, and why divorce often exposes those scripts rather than creating them. You'll get a reminder of Gloria's powerful monologue from The Barbie Movie while I trace how how approval-seeking keeps you stuck and how self-trust begins with curiosity. If you're craving a map for life after divorce that doesn't hinge on being chosen, this conversation will ground you. You're not becoming someone else; you're becoming you again defined by your values, protected by your boundaries, and guided by your own voice. If the episode resonates, follow the show, leave a rating, and share it with a friend who needs a guiding voice as they go through their divorce.To download your FREE GUIDE: "7-Day Self Trust Reset" click here. To schedule your complimentary consult with Karin click here. If this podcast resonated with you in any way, please take a minute to follow and give me a rating wherever you listen to podcasts.

Sharing a home with your soon-to-be ex can feel strange, lonely, and oddly practical all at once. We go straight at the discomfort and unpack why so many women make this choice for a season and how to support yourself emotionally and mentally through the transition period. If this conversation helps, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs it, and leave a quick rating. Want deeper support? Learn about one-on-one coaching at Karinnelsoncoaching.com. Your next chapter starts with one steady step. What's yours today?To download your FREE GUIDE: "7-Day Self Trust Reset" click here. To schedule your complimentary consult with Karin click here. If this podcast resonated with you in any way, please take a minute to follow and give me a rating wherever you listen to podcasts.

What if the fastest way to feel better after divorce wasn't to push through and ignore the painful emotions, but to allow what's already here? In this episode I'm going to be teaching you the most useful skill to make all of your divorce healing possible. I start by breaking down the three common ways of dealing with emotions - resisting, avoiding, reacting and explain why they keep you stuck. Then I'll introduce the fourth option: allowance. This practical, compassionate skill teaches you to name the emotion in a single word, locate it physically, and stay present until the chemical storm passes. No fixing, no judgment.I'll offer simple prompts to help you as you start implementing this skill into your daily life and finish up with my own example of how I used this just the other day in my personal life. This is how you rebuild trust in yourself after divorce: by proving, moment by moment, that no feeling is too big for you to handle. You don't need to become a robot to move forward. You need a body-level practice that makes space for the full human experience. If this resonates, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs it, and leave a quick rating or review. Ready for deeper support? Schedule your free next step session using the link in the description.To download your FREE GUIDE: "7-Day Self Trust Reset" click here. To schedule your complimentary consult with Karin click here. If this podcast resonated with you in any way, please take a minute to follow and give me a rating wherever you listen to podcasts.

The stories we believe about divorce can keep us stuck for years. In this episode I'll cover four of the most insidious lies that we believe about divorce. These are four lies that permeate society and typically show up due to the social systems and structures that we live in. I unpack the four common lies about divorce and replace them with grounded truths about kids' well-being, self worth, failure, and “selfishness.” Then I offer practical tools to build stability, repair trust with yourself, and design relationships that match your values.If you're ready for divorce, but you have no idea what comes next...I offer a free next step session where you come and talk about what you're going through. You can schedule your free call by clicking the link in the description below.To download your FREE GUIDE: "7-Day Self Trust Reset" click here. To schedule your complimentary consult with Karin click here. If this podcast resonated with you in any way, please take a minute to follow and give me a rating wherever you listen to podcasts.

Does making decisions make you feel anxious and confused? In this episode I go straight to the heart of decision‑making after divorce which is how to stop spinning, center your own opinion, and choose with clarity even when certainty doesn't shows up. I give you a simple way to decide which will make your decision making after divorce oh so easy, every time. You'll learn to replace pros and cons with personal definitions, read your body's signals, and trust yourself to have your own back. I help you do the real work of making decisions after divorce, from redefining family and values to building self‑trust without waiting for certainty. I share tools to align brain, body, and intuition so choices feel clean, committed, and doable. You'll learn:  • centering your opinion without self‑abandoning • why there is rarely one right choice • using values and definitions instead of pros and cons • reading body signals and calm intuition • committing and having your own back • starting small to rebuild self‑trust • managing uncertainty with practical supportsTo download your FREE GUIDE: "7-Day Self Trust Reset" click here. To schedule your complimentary consult with Karin click here. If this podcast resonated with you in any way, please take a minute to follow and give me a rating wherever you listen to podcasts.

Heartbreak and rejection hurts and when an ex chooses someone else, it's easy to fall into the trap of “I wasn't enough” or “she's better than me.” In this episode I get honest about the stories we tell ourselves by helping you understand the brain's need for certainty, recognizing emotional capacity as a driver of choices, and building thought ladders that replace shame with self-trust.I share practical reframes that shift the focus from comparison to clarity. Instead of reading his decision like a report card on your value, we look at how people pick what matches their comfort level and why that has nothing to do with your worth. You'll learn how to spot the “too much/not enough” loop, create new neural pathways with daily repetition, and anchor into a belief that changes everything: worth is non-negotiable and not dependent on being chosen. This conversation is for anyone rebuilding after divorce, coping with infidelity fallout, or relearning how to trust themselves. By the end, you'll have language for powerful reframes, small steps to create new healing beliefs, and a felt sense that you don't need a partner to be whole. To download your FREE GUIDE: "7-Day Self Trust Reset" click here. To schedule your complimentary consult with Karin click here. If this podcast resonated with you in any way, please take a minute to follow and give me a rating wherever you listen to podcasts.

Big goals feel exciting until they demand a brand-new you by Monday. I'm teaching a different route: minimum baselines which are basically tiny, consistent actions that build real momentum without solely relying on your willpower. If you're navigating life after divorce, this approach respects your bandwidth while still moving you toward the life you want.I unpack why traditional resolutions collapse after two weeks and how the brain's energy-saving design sabotages overnight reinventions. Then I teach you to flip the script: create habits that are so easy they're almost impossible to skip. Think 15 minutes of movement three times a week, one fruit and one veggie twice a week, a $25 transfer to savings each paycheck, or a lights-out time on set days. You'll learn how these baselines slip past resistance, carve new neural pathways, and steadily reshape identity from “I try” to “I follow through.”You'll also hear practical examples across fitness, food, sleep, money, and confidence, plus how to handle the voice that says small steps don't matter. I show you how to celebrate both the baseline and any “extra” you feel like doing, without tying your worth to doing more. The real win is consistency and the self-trust it builds; that's the foundation for bigger goals later.To download your FREE GUIDE: "7-Day Self Trust Reset" click here. To schedule your complimentary consult with Karin click here. If this podcast resonated with you in any way, please take a minute to follow and give me a rating wherever you listen to podcasts.

In this episode I share a simple somatic self-holding practice that you can use anywhere to calm anxiety, quiet a racing mind, and remind your body it's safe. This isn't about forcing yourself to relax; it's about giving your nervous system the cues it needs, like gentle touch, longer exhales, and compassionate words to settle into presence and rebuild trust from the inside out. We start by reframing where safety comes from and why that matters so much when you're navigating grief, legal stress, co‑parenting tensions, and sleepless nights. Then we walk through the practice step by step: how to position your hands and arms, what to notice in your breath, and which supportive phrases help your mind soften. You'll learn why parasympathetic activation is the key to regulation, how to spot micro‑shifts like relaxed shoulders or an unclenched jaw, and how two minutes of focused contact can reset your day without special equipment or a quiet room. Use this reset whenever rumination takes over, before a hard conversation, or after a triggering message. Save this guide for daily support, and share it with a friend who needs a calm, caring hug from within.  If this resonated, follow the show and leave a quick rating!To download your FREE GUIDE: "7-Day Self Trust Reset" click here. To schedule your complimentary consult with Karin click here. If this podcast resonated with you in any way, please take a minute to follow and give me a rating wherever you listen to podcasts.

Sleepless nights aren't just exhausting; they can make every text from an ex, every budget decision, and every co‑parenting handoff feel harder than it needs to be. I dig into why stress and rumination hijack your rest during divorce and how cortisol and adrenaline surge right when you want to drift off. Then I'll shift to practical, evidence‑informed tools that restore a sense of safety in your body so falling asleep and staying asleep becomes more likely. I walk you through 6 steps to help you create the perfect environment for a good night's sleep during stressful situations from that take care of your inside (think nervous system regulation) to your outside (think bedroom ambiance). You'll also learn a compassionate approach to midnight wake-ups. The aim isn't perfection; it's a realistic 10% improvement that compounds into calmer days, a more regulated nervous system, better emotional resilience, and more energy for parenting, work, and healing. If you're ready to trade 2 a.m. panic cycles for a plan you can use tonight, this conversation offers clear steps and steady encouragement.To download your FREE GUIDE: "7-Day Self Trust Reset" click here. To schedule your complimentary consult with Karin click here. If this podcast resonated with you in any way, please take a minute to follow and give me a rating wherever you listen to podcasts.

In this powerful episode of We Chat Divorce, Karen and Catherine sit down with Susan Guthrie—one of the nation's leading family law attorneys, top divorce mediators, and a recent guest on the Oprah podcast—to break down the realities of navigating divorce in today's turbulent economic climate. With inflation, job uncertainty, rising debt, and shrinking safety nets affecting families across the country, divorce has become more complicated, more expensive, and more emotionally overwhelming. Susan brings 35 years of experience to this conversation and explains why fear and confusion escalate when people attempt to negotiate or compromise without verified financial information. Together, Karen, Catherine, and Susan expose some of the biggest misconceptions surrounding mediation, financial disclosures, attorney roles, and the belief that a net-worth statement or Excel spreadsheet is “good enough.” They outline the critical need for accurate, neutral financial clarity—something the MDS Financial Portrait™ uniquely provides—to prevent stalled negotiations, runaway legal fees, and emotionally driven decisions that people regret later. Whether you're considering divorce, preparing for mediation, or already working with an attorney, this conversation offers the actionable guidance needed to move forward with confidence, strategy, and peace of mind. Connect with Susan Guthrie Explore her podcast and resources: DivorceAndBeyondPod.com Use her new AI-powered episode search tool to find topics like alimony, gray divorce, co-parenting, and more. Resources Mentioned MDS Financial Portrait™⁠ — the gold-standard tool for financial clarity in divorce Free Financial Assessment — learn where you stand and what steps make sense MDS Community — expert-led Live Q&A events and support Ready to Take the Next Step? Whether you're just beginning the divorce process or have been stuck in uncertainty for years, financial clarity is your strongest advantage. Start with the Free Financial Assessment, explore the Divorce Financial Portrait™, and step into mediation or legal discussions with confidence—not fear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of the most disempowering things that we do to ourselves is let everything outside of us be in charge of our emotional life. This conversation is a guide to taking your emotional life back after divorce without minimizing the hard parts. I start by untangling the thought–feeling–action loop and why confusing thoughts with feelings keeps you stuck. You'll hear how naming a single emotion can calm your brain, what healthy detachment really looks like, and how to process emotions in your body so they stop running the show. I'll teach you how to get honest about the realities you face: messy co-parenting, unfair legal systems, financial strain, and cultural pressure. Owning your emotions is the practice of agency within tough circumstances. By the end of this episode you'll have a simple, repeatable method of processing through your emotions so you can finally step into the power that you've been missing in your own life. 115 Ways To Get To Know You Guide - Get the $7 Guide HereTo download your FREE GUIDE: "7-Day Self Trust Reset" click here. To schedule your complimentary consult with Karin click here. If this podcast resonated with you in any way, please take a minute to follow and give me a rating wherever you listen to podcasts.

A single look, a familiar tone, and suddenly your chest tightens and your jaw clenches. That immediate trigger and reminder of your ex is your body doing its best to protect you. I explore those charged moments when a child reminds you of your ex and help you figure out a path away from reactivity to reconnection, so you can parent as the parent you want to be rather than from your past wounds.  You'll learn how to realign your nervous system so clarity can return. Then you can decide how to reconnect, repair and move forward allowing your child the space to be themselves while you manage your own emotional responsibility. To download your FREE GUIDE: "7-Day Self Trust Reset" click here. To schedule your complimentary consult with Karin click here. If this podcast resonated with you in any way, please take a minute to follow and give me a rating wherever you listen to podcasts.

The holiday season can feel like a pressure cooker after divorce: new custody schedules, money stress, old traditions that no longer fit, and the unspoken rule that you must make it magical for everyone else. In this episode I'm offering you a different way forward. It's one where you center yourself, protect your energy, and create a simpler, calmer season that actually feels like you. I'll break down the difference between performance mode and centered mode and why so many of us mistake exhaustion for devotion. You'll come away from this episode with a better idea about what honest presence looks like for yourself during this holiday season rather than forced cheer. When you choose centered mode, you trade brittle perfection for steady, grounded care. As a bonus, if you want extra support, I've created a short, self-paced holiday course for divorced women with short guided videos, journal prompts, reframes, and body-based practices to guide you through the season and beyond into you're life after divorce. Get access now by clicking the link below.  https://www.karinnelsoncoaching.com/homeTo download your FREE GUIDE: "7-Day Self Trust Reset" click here. To schedule your complimentary consult with Karin click here. If this podcast resonated with you in any way, please take a minute to follow and give me a rating wherever you listen to podcasts.

Your brain keeps saying “you should have known better,” but your body is tired of carrying the pain from that story. Let's get you out of the loop of replaying the past. In this episode I walk through why our minds cling to the past after divorce, how “shoulds” fuel shame and self-blame, and what it actually takes to let go in real life. I start by exposing the sneaky logic of replaying old arguments and decisions, then shift into a practical, compassionate method for release. Most importantly, I'll teach you how to practice a new stance toward your past self. If you're ready to GET TO KNOW YOU AGAIN click here for my $7 guide!To download your FREE GUIDE: "7-Day Self Trust Reset" click here. To schedule your complimentary consult with Karin click here. If this podcast resonated with you in any way, please take a minute to follow and give me a rating wherever you listen to podcasts.

When your nervous system won't switch off, doing more rarely helps. I'm going to slow everything down with a gentle, guided windshield wiper practice that brings safety back online, one breath and one side-to-side motion at a time. This practice blends simple movement with mindful attention so your brain and body can start talking again.You've got enough bullsh!t to deal with during your divorce. Give yourself 5 minutes to center, calm and feel peace while using bilateral stimulation through slow gentle body movement to engage both sides of your brain and reconnect that with your body. It's ok to choose you. Start here with this somatic practice. To download your FREE GUIDE: "7-Day Self Trust Reset" click here. To schedule your complimentary consult with Karin click here. If this podcast resonated with you in any way, please take a minute to follow and give me a rating wherever you listen to podcasts.

Control promises certainty, but then pulls that certainty right out from under you. In this episode I'm talking about the power of letting go of needing to control others and instead putting your focus on what you can control – you! You'll learn how to stop outsourcing your emotions to an ex, stop trying to fix your kids' feelings, and start responding with clear boundaries, reframes, and values you can rely on under pressure. I break down why the urge to control spikes after a split and how it backfires, leaving you reactive and exhausted. Then I walk you through some practical implementation. The result of this shift is real power: fewer sleepless nights, more clarity about who people are, and energy freed up for healing, growth, and connection. Most importantly, you reclaim agency. You still choose your thoughts, your words, your boundaries, and your next step. That's how you model resilience for your kids and build a life that feels like yours again.115 Ways To Get To Know You After Divorce for $7To download your FREE GUIDE: "7-Day Self Trust Reset" click here. To schedule your complimentary consult with Karin click here. If this podcast resonated with you in any way, please take a minute to follow and give me a rating wherever you listen to podcasts.

In this powerful episode, Lisa A. Romano, trauma-informed life coach and codependency recovery expert, dives deep into the often-overlooked role that anger plays in the healing journey from parental narcissism and complex trauma. Growing up in a dysfunctional family can leave emotional scars that are not easily seen, but they shape how we experience relationships and view ourselves as adults. In This Episode, You'll Learn: How denial serves as a survival strategy in dysfunctional family systems and how it can keep us stuck in toxic patterns The hidden anger that emerges from growing up with one narcissistic parent and another who was passive or emotionally absent Why it's common to feel guilt or confusion when recognizing anger toward a passive parent, even when they weren't overtly harmful How anger toward both parents can fuel the codependent behaviors and emotional dysregulation that often follow complex trauma The critical step of recognizing your anger as a valid emotion in the recovery process, and how it leads to clarity and healing Why This Matters When we grow up in a home where one parent's instability wreaks havoc, and the other's passivity leaves us emotionally unprotected, we internalize survival mechanisms like hyper-independence or helplessness. These patterns affect our ability to set healthy boundaries, build trust, and create meaningful connections later in life. Recognizing anger as part of the healing process is key. It isn't about blaming anyone, but rather about understanding how these dynamics shaped your sense of worth, your self-protection mechanisms, and your relationships today. Take the Next Step in Your Healing Journey Lisa's 12 Week Breakthrough Coaching Program helps you break free from codependency, complex trauma, and the long-lasting effects of narcissistic abuse. Through transformational lessons, journaling exercises, and neuroscience-based tools, this program will guide you toward emotional autonomy and inner peace.  12 Week Breakthrough Method: Start Today for 50% Off Learn More and Sign Up Here   #CodependencyRecovery #NarcissisticAbuse #ComplexTrauma #ParentingTrauma #EmotionalNeglect #InnerChildHealing #TraumaRecovery #LisaRomano #BreakthroughHealing #HealingFromNarcissisticParents

Divorce can make it feel like your whole life is on display and everyone is talking about it. I walk you through why this judgment feels so hurtful and how it mirrors beliefs you already have about yourself. From the “good girl” script, you know be agreeable, keep the marriage at all costs, never ask for too much, to the social myths around single motherhood, we carry with us the hidden rules that fuel shame and people pleasing. I'll teach you a simple five-minute exercise to surface the stories you fear others think about you, compare them to your own self-talk, and find the overlap that reveals where the healing begins. Expect clear, actionable tools, warm encouragement, and a reminder that when you stop outsourcing your worth, decisions get clearer, relationships get more honest, and your energy returns to what matters most. If this resonated, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs it, and leave a quick rating and review so more women can find these tools. To download your FREE GUIDE: "7-Day Self Trust Reset" click here. To schedule your complimentary consult with Karin click here. If this podcast resonated with you in any way, please take a minute to follow and give me a rating wherever you listen to podcasts.

The comparison spiral gets louder after divorce, and it can feel like your body is sounding an alarm you can't switch off. I talk about why your brain compares in the first place, how that survival tool gets misapplied to emotional pain, and what to do when your nervous system treats a hard feeling as a life-or-death threat. Using clear examples from everyday life and social media, I'll unpack the cultural scripts that tell you a “real family” looks one way and success only counts if it fits a narrow mold. You'll learn a simple, repeatable practice to reclaim your peace. You'll hear how facts are neutral, stories add emotional overwhelm, and the body calms when you return to what is actually true. I also talk about the myth of perfection, how memory glamorizes the past, and why redefining family, happiness, and stability on your own terms helps you let go of shame. If your feed is full of highlight reels and your mind keeps whispering you're behind, you'll leave with grounded tools to stop the spiral and a gentler way to relate to your thoughts. Think of it as a nervous system reboot for post-divorce healing: less panic, more clarity, and a kinder voice inside your head. Ready to step out of comparison and into your own definition of enough? Press play, subscribe for weekly support, and share this with a friend who needs some calm today. And if you want personal guidance, grab a free next step session from the link in the description.To download your FREE GUIDE: "7-Day Self Trust Reset" click here. To schedule your complimentary consult with Karin click here. If this podcast resonated with you in any way, please take a minute to follow and give me a rating wherever you listen to podcasts.

Divorce is frightening, especially from a narc. Learn valuable relationship advice on how to navigate a toxic relationship with a narcissist and understand the emotional abuse and manipulation tactics they use. This video provides a crash course on getting a divorce from a narcissist. Divorcing a narcissist is one of the hardest things you'll ever face — emotionally, spiritually, and legally. In this video, Dr. David E. Clarke, Christian psychologist and author of Escaping Your Narcissist, reveals step-by-step biblical strategies for how to divorce a narcissist safely, protect your children, and reclaim your peace.

What if the story running in your head after divorce isn't the truth but a habit? In this episode I'm exploring how a single thought can change a feeling, reshape an action, and ultimately rewrite an outcome, then walk you through a simple, repeatable method to make that shift real – the thought ladder.   You'll learn how to build believable rungs between where you are and where you want to be, especially around pretty common topics like co-parenting and how the divorce will affect your kids. I'll give you some tangible examples of what a thought ladder can look like and then offer you a challenge to do on your own to start working on your own thought ladder so you can begin changing how you think about your divorce. Read the New York Post article here. To download your FREE GUIDE: "7-Day Self Trust Reset" click here. To schedule your complimentary consult with Karin click here. If this podcast resonated with you in any way, please take a minute to follow and give me a rating wherever you listen to podcasts.

Feeling the overwhelm of divorce? Here are nine essential practices that reduce all that unnecessary suffering and help you heal as you go through your divorce. There are nine ways to lighten the emotional load of divorce without adding more pressure, from reclaiming capability and worth to grieving well, caring for your body, and making calmer decisions. You'll learn tools, mindset shifts, and gentle reminders help you move forward with less overwhelm.  • remembering you are capable  • anchoring in your worth  • trusting that feelings pass and better days return • allowing it to be hard  • grieve • lean on support • caring for your body  • processing emotions with mindfulness and somatic tools • making intentional decisions Divorce is hard, but let this episode teach you how to make it a little bit better and easier to handle with these emotional support tools. Click here for the $29 Feel to Heal GuideTo download your FREE GUIDE: "7-Day Self Trust Reset" click here. To schedule your complimentary consult with Karin click here. If this podcast resonated with you in any way, please take a minute to follow and give me a rating wherever you listen to podcasts.

Have you ever noticed how the quiet moments hit hardest after divorce? When the kids go to their dad's house or when night falls and you're left alone with your thoughts, your mind can start spinning with memories, logistics, and the weight of your new reality. The Slow Body Swivel practice introduced in this episode offers a gentle alternative to the distractions we typically reach for like social media doom scrolling, checking out, or having that extra glass of wine. This powerful grounding technique helps create capacity in your nervous system to handle challenges without feeling overwhelmed. Creating nervous system capacity isn't about eliminating negative emotions or always being in perfect alignment. It's about developing the ability to handle life's challenges during divorce and beyond without feeling incapable. Through regular practice, you can build this capacity, allowing yourself to stay present with your emotions rather than getting lost in rumination or looking for that easy escape. To download your FREE GUIDE: "7-Day Self Trust Reset" click here. To schedule your complimentary consult with Karin click here. If this podcast resonated with you in any way, please take a minute to follow and give me a rating wherever you listen to podcasts.

When you're in the middle of a divorce, one of the most important decisions you'll ever make is hiring the right attorney. In this powerhouse episode of How Not to Suck at Divorce, hosts Andrea Rappaport (comedian) and Morgan Stogsdill (head of family law at the largest firm in the U.S.) sit down in Los Angeles with celebrity divorce attorneys and judges to uncover what really matters when it comes to navigating high-stakes cases.From avoiding the “shark attorney” trap to protecting your kids and learning how to negotiate like a pro, this episode is full of real talk and insider advice. Oh, and yes—we spill some behind-the-scenes tea from our LA adventure, hotel fiascos included.What You'll Learn in This Episode

It's not pretty, but you can save yourself a lot of heartache. PLUS: Being a reality TV husband and the downsides of fame.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this powerful episode, trauma-informed life coach and codependency recovery expert Lisa A. Romano explores the hidden dangers of falling for charisma—especially for adult children of narcissistic or emotionally immature parents. If you've ever been drawn to someone magnetic and charming, only to feel emotionally used, discarded, or confused, this episode will help you understand the deeper psychological dynamics at play. In This Episode, You'll Learn: Why individuals with abandonment trauma and codependent traits are especially susceptible to charm How narcissists use charisma as a tool of emotional manipulation and control The devastating impact of betrayal by someone who once made you feel special, seen, or chosen How to distinguish real connection from performative affection Why ignoring your gut instincts leads to emotional disorientation—and how to start trusting yourself again Why This Matters Charisma is not the same as character. For those who have experienced childhood emotional neglect, the attention of a charismatic partner can feel intoxicating—like love, validation, and safety all rolled into one. But when that charm is weaponized by someone with narcissistic tendencies, it can leave you emotionally devastated and doubting your sense of reality. This episode is for anyone ready to wake up from the spell of manipulative charm and step into a more grounded, self-aware, and emotionally empowered life. Take the Next Step Lisa's 12 Week Breakthrough Method is a neuroscience-based program designed to help you uncover the subconscious beliefs keeping you stuck in toxic relationship cycles. Learn how to heal from emotional abuse, build a healthy self-concept, and reconnect to your intuition. Explore the Breakthrough Method at 50% Off https://www.lisaaromano.com/12-wbcp

This week on Market Mondays, we break down the biggest moves in the market as stock futures rise ahead of Zelensky's White House visit and Jerome Powell's speech at Jackson Hole. We also dive into the real risks facing retail — not Q2 earnings, but the weak forecasts driven by tariffs and cautious consumer behavior. On the crypto side, we debate if now is the right time to buy Bitcoin and share our picks for the stock or cryptocurrency with the most upside potential through year-end.We're joined by wealth-building expert Cedric Nash, who shares lessons from real estate, divorce, and prenups, as well as insights on structuring wealth that lasts. We also cover U.S. trade changes that hit Shein and Temu hard while boosting Amazon, break down why TQQQ isn't a smart long-term play compared to QQQ, and analyze Warren Buffett's surprising bet on UnitedHealth. Plus, we unpack how traders can start treating their portfolios like businesses, from reinvestments to taxes and personal spending.Later, Tabitha Brown joins us for a powerful conversation on the Target boycott, its impact on Black business owners, and the importance of marketing with purpose. We also answer the burning question for investors late to the party: what's the right entry point for NVDA? Don't miss this packed episode full of insights at the intersection of money, markets, and culture.Invest Fest Ticket Link: https://investfest.com (code: Reform) for free tickets (first 50)#MarketMondays #EarnYourLeisure #Investing #StockMarket #Crypto #Bitcoin #WealthBuilding #CedricNash #TabithaBrown #Retail #NVDA #TQQQ #QQQ #WarrenBuffett #Shein #Temu #AmazonOur Sponsors:* Check out PNC Bank: https://www.pnc.com* Check out Square: https://square.com/go/eylSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/marketmondays/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this powerful episode, Lisa A. Romano explores how codependency erodes authenticity and keeps people trapped in the exhausting cycle of people-pleasing. If you struggle to speak your truth, constantly seek approval, or fear setting boundaries, this episode will help you understand the deeper root of why you hide your authentic self—and how to begin unmasking the people pleaser within. In This Episode, You'll Learn: Why people-pleasing is a trauma response rooted in childhood survival How codependency develops when authenticity is punished or ignored The difference between genuine kindness and compulsive approval-seeking Why suppressing your needs leads to resentment, burnout, and emotional confusion Practical steps to reconnect with your true self and honor your voice Why This Episode Matters Many adult children of emotionally immature, narcissistic, or unavailable caregivers learn early on that being “the good one” is the only way to feel safe. Over time, this coping mechanism becomes a false self—one that performs for acceptance while abandoning its truth. But healing is possible. By understanding the connection between childhood emotional neglect and adult codependency, you can begin the courageous journey back to your authentic self—one boundary at a time. Take the Next Step Lisa's 12 Week Breakthrough Method is a neuroscience-informed system designed to help you unlearn codependent behaviors, reclaim your voice, and build a self-concept rooted in worth and truth. Learn more: https://www.lisaaromano.com/12-wbcp #CodependencyRecovery #PeoplePleasing #AuthenticSelf #ChildhoodTrauma #InnerChildHealing #EmotionalNeglect #SpeakYourTruth #BoundariesMatter #HealingJourney #LisaRomano

If you grew up feeling emotionally unsafe, unseen, or like your feelings didn't matter, you may have unknowingly developed codependent behaviors rooted in childhood emotional neglect. In this powerful episode, Lisa A. Romano, codependency recovery expert, breaks down how early life experiences shape your nervous system and self-worth—and why the "invisible child" often becomes an adult trapped in patterns of people-pleasing, self-abandonment, and toxic relationship cycles.  In This Episode, You'll Learn: How childhood trauma, emotional instability, or neglect programs the brain for codependency Why feeling unsafe as a child rewires your nervous system to seek external validation How beliefs like “I'm not enough” become subconscious blocks to self-esteem The hidden link between early emotional trauma and compulsive rescuing or caretaking How to start reclaiming emotional safety through boundaries, self-awareness, and nervous system regulation  Why This Episode Matters Codependency is not just about behavior—it's about the emotional blueprint you were given as a child. If no one ever mirrored your worth or made space for your needs, you may now unconsciously look to others for permission to feel safe, lovable, or whole. But healing begins with visibility—recognizing your patterns and rewiring the beliefs that keep you stuck.  Take Action: Journal Prompt: When was the first time you felt emotionally unsafe or invisible? How is that experience still influencing your relationships today? Self-Awareness Practice: Next time you feel the urge to fix or please someone, ask yourself: “Is this about honoring me—or avoiding rejection?”  Continue the Journey: Discover Lisa's neuroscience-based system for codependency recovery in the

Are you constantly hurt by a spouse who struggles to prioritize you? Do they avoid setting boundaries with their parents—even when it damages your marriage? If your partner was raised in a toxic or emotionally immature home, their nervous system may have been wired for survival—not connection. That early programming can lead to deep-rooted abandonment wounds, emotional shutdown, and a fear of conflict that puts your relationship at risk. In this episode of Breakdown to Breakthrough, Breakthrough Life Coach and creator of The Conscious Healing Academy, Lisa A. Romano, unpacks the hidden trauma behind emotionally unavailable partners and explores why some spouses can't put their significant other first—despite their best intentions. You'll learn: Why your spouse might feel safer pleasing their parents than protecting your marriage How unhealed childhood trauma impacts adult intimacy and emotional prioritization The subconscious fears that drive people to abandon their partner to avoid being rejected themselves What you can do to begin shifting this painful dynamic in a healthy way

If you've ever found yourself stuck in a one-sided relationship—where you're the fixer, the rescuer, the peacekeeper—this episode is your wake-up call. In this powerful episode, best-selling author and codependency recovery expert Lisa A. Romano uncovers the invisible thread between childhood emotional neglect and codependent behaviors in adulthood. If you: Feel overly responsible for other people's emotions Stay in toxic relationships hoping things will change Obsess over your partner's moods Feel like you've lost your sense of self ...you're not broken. You're running survival patterns wired into your nervous system long ago—when love meant self-abandonment, and your feelings didn't matter. This isn't your fault. But now that you know, it becomes your power. Lisa explains how codependency is a subconscious trauma response rooted in unmet emotional needs and a lack of safety in childhood. We mistakenly learn that love must be earned through fixing others—especially the ones who hurt us. But this only perpetuates the pain and draws us toward emotionally unavailable or narcissistic partners. In this episode, you'll discover:  How early childhood trauma wires your brain for codependency  Why rescuing others is a subconscious survival strategy  Why narcissists and toxic partners are drawn to codependents  How to spot the thinking traps of codependency  Actionable steps to reconnect with your authentic self Whether you're healing from a codependent marriage or waking up to your past for the first time, this episode will help you break free from emotional enmeshment and start living from a place of empowerment and emotional clarity.

To thrive after narcissistic abuse, you will need to change your entire mindset toward narcissistic people in your life. The key to maintaining your sanity is not to take their attempts at baiting you into circular conversations where they get to act out their need to persecute others with self-righteous indignation. If you confuse love with guilt and obligation, and especially if you have high empathy and struggle to end toxic relationships due to abandonment issues, letting go can trigger complex trauma symptoms such as a burning brain, heart palpitations, brain fog, mental confusion, and emotional paralysis. One of the most difficult things in the world to accept is that sometimes the people you love are built to not hear you, although their words may say otherwise. When dealing with a high-conflict person, you will notice that they escalate drama, problems, and issues in relationships instead of de-escalating them. Narcissists need flying monkeys, and the more they have, the more emboldened they are to attack, confuse, persecute, vilify, diminish, and discard you or any feelings or opinions you have.  In this episode, Lisa A. Romano, Breakthrough Life Coach, explains why changing your mindset toward the narcissistic people in your life can preserve your sanity, no matter how tough it might be to accept and let go.  What is your peace of mind worth to you? If you are ready to take the journey within to heal the core issues that result in you're being entangled in narcissistic relationships, join Lisa and her team of seasoned life coaches this July for The 12 Week Breakthrough Journey back to the divine self.  Register early and save $500  Register Early and Gain Exclusive Access to Lisa