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Confessions of a Freebird - Midlife, Divorce, Dating, Empty Nest, Well-Being, Mindset, Happiness
What if joy wasn't something you had to wait for — but something you could actually adopt into your life?If you're rebuilding after divorce or navigating a recent loss and are quietly wondering whether you're allowed to feel good again while you're still grieving — this episode is for you.Most of us treat grief and joy as opposites, as if one has to end before the other can begin. My guest today gently dismantles that idea. Her argument is the reverse: your capacity for joy grows in direct proportion to the pain you've allowed yourself to experience. So the question isn't how to get past the grief — it's how to hold both at the same time.My guest is SC Perot. A Stanford Law graduate, Vanderbilt adjunct faculty member, and author of Styles of Joy. After the pandemic, a divorce, and a career shift that dismantled the life she'd planned, SC took a grief sabbatical that led her to 17 Harry Styles concerts across five countries in ten months — and to an entirely new understanding of what joy can look like after loss. In this conversation we explore the identity loss that quietly lives inside divorce grief, why escapism only works when it runs alongside doing the inner work, and the Japanese concept of borrowed views — a practice for turning jealousy into genuine delight in other people's good news. SC also shares her four-part CAPS framework for making joy a skill you build through repetition, and lays out what life after divorce can look like when you stop settling for just okay.In this episode, you'll learn:Why SC says the opposite of joyful is jealousy — and how you can catch envy before it takes holdWhat a grief break is, and how to tell it apart from bypassing your painHow happy music became part of SC's healing journey — and what it means to build a new soundtrack for a new lifeWhy sitting fully inside divorce grief expands your capacity for joyHow the doctrine of borrowed views lets you adopt other people's joy as your ownHow an abundance mindset replaces the scarcity story that someone else's good news means less for youThe 4-part CAPS framework — cultivate, adopt, protect, and spread — and which part trips people up mostHow SC's body told her it was time for a career pivot before her mind caught upWhy collective joy counteracts lonely grief — and where to find it without a concert ticketHow the three circles of connection — intimate, relational, and communal — protect you from loneliness after divorce or anytime.Whether you're deep in divorce recovery or simply carrying more than you expected this season — this conversation offers something rare: a concrete, compassionate path back to more joyful living and feeling like yourself again.Much love and freedom,LaurieFree ResourcesClick here to schedule a FREE inquiry call with me.Click here for my FREE “Beginner's Guide to Somatic Healing”Click here for my FREE Core Values ExerciseConnect with me:Click here to purchase my “Nervous System Regulation Starter Kit” it's $29.99Click here to purchase my book: Sandwiched: A Memoir of Holding On and Letting GoWebsiteInstagramSubstackWant to try somatic work for free? Download my somatic exercises on Insight Timer and start reconnecting with your body today.If you're local to the South Bay, join me at Harmony Yoga in Hermosa Beach for a four-week somatic and yoga course — Thursday evenings from 6:30 to 8 p.m. starting September 3rd.Connect with SC:WebsiteSubstackInstagramGrab your copy of Styles of Joy wherever books are sold — or listen to the audiobook, narrated by SC herself, on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.Please leave me feedback. I cannot respond so if you'd like me to respond, please leave your email***********************DISCLAIMER: THE COMMENTARY AND OPINIONS AVAILABLE ON THIS PODCAST ARE FOR INFORMATIONAL AND ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY AND NOT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING LEGAL, MEDICAL OR PROFESSIONAL ADVICE. YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LICENSED THERAPIST IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING SUICIDAL THOUGHTS. YOU SHOULD CONTACT AN ATTORNEY IN YOUR STATE TO OBTAIN LEGAL ADVICE. YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LICENSED MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL WITH RESPECT TO ANY MEDICAL ISSUE OR PROBLEM.
What happens when you finally stop ignoring your gut - and discover that everything you went through was leading you somewhere better?In this episode, I'm joined by multi-award-winning comedy impressionist Jess Robinson to hear her honest and uplifting story of separation, starting over and finding unexpected happiness as a stepmum.In this episode, Jess talks about:What the end of her marriage looked like, and how she processed itThe shame she felt around her separation, and how she moved through itDating again, and how she met her husbandBuilding a blended family, and what the stepmum role really means to herWhy going through hard times can lead you exactly where you're meant to beThis episode is for anyone who's been through a separation and is wondering what comes next - especially if you're navigating new relationships or a blended family.⚠️ This episode contains some adult themes - take care while listeningIf this episode resonated with you, follow The Divorce Podcast for honest, expert support whenever you need it.Meet Jess RobinsonJess Robinson is a multi-award-winning comedy impressionist and classically trained singer recognised as the UK's pre-eminent female impressionist. A household name in comedy and impressions since her viral Britain's Got Talent semi-final in 2017, she has since starred as lead voice artist on Spitting Image, appeared regularly on Channel 4's The Last Leg and BBC's Dead Ringers, and performed to sell-out crowds at iconic venues including the London Palladium and the Royal Albert Hall. She is also an experienced voice artist, lending her talents to Aardman, DreamWorks, Netflix and Disney, and hosted the British Podcast Award-winning show Stars In Your Ears.You can learn more about Jess on her website, and follow her on Instagram and Facebook to stay up to date. You can also catch her show, 'Elton Reimagined', in Edinburgh this August - book your tickets today.More divorce resourcesNeed expert help right now?Book a free 15-minute consultation with an amicable expert for guidance on the legal, financial, emotional or co-parenting aspects of separation.Want ongoing support as you rebuild after separation?Join amicable space for bonus podcast episodes, exclusive webinars and articles on emotional wellbeing and an interactive community where you can share questions and get expert advice from amicable specialists. Start your free trial here.Kate's book amicable divorce includes dedicated chapters on emotional readiness and timing, navigating separation with kindness and rebuilding your identity and moving forward with confidence. Find it on Amazon today.Got a question for a future episode?Share your thoughts at hello@amicable.co.uk or through direct messages on Instagram.#SeparationStories
Alison Armstrong has been studying men since 1991, when she caught herself bringing out the worst in them and assuming that's who men really were. Thirty-five years later, she's the author of The Queen's Code, the creator of the Understanding Men and Understanding Women courses, and most of her work is teaching WOMEN to stop emasculating men. This week she sat down with a channel full of guys rebuilding after divorce.We got into: why women are the aggressor in the so-called war between the sexes, why you should be very careful with relationship advice written by women (most of it teaches you to contort yourself to please her, which kills the one thing she actually needs from you), why men wisely don't reveal their weaknesses and what most wives do when they do, why dependency always creates manipulation, and her core message for men whose marriage is falling apart: it's bad enough that women emasculate you. Don't do it to yourself.Then it got deeper. The tunnel between prince and king. The midlife shift nobody warns you about: her estrogen falls off a cliff, her brain moves from connectivity to productivity, and she starts running the "am I better off without you?" math. Why your mission cannot just be keeping a woman happy — get a bigger purpose. And the sentence that dropped into Alison's head and became the spine of her next book, The King's Code: men live with the ever-presence of death.My favorite moment: two weeks into knowing her, her partner Dan responds to a criticism about his driving without even turning around. "That sounds a lot like criticism. And I stopped taking that a long time ago." What that did to her nervous system is the whole lesson of this hour. Don't cave. When you cave, it scares her to death. Because if you can't protect her from HER, how are you going to protect her from anything else?
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https://www.weinmanfamilylaw.com/ https://ex-hale.com/ 512-472-4040 Family law attorney Daryl Weinman believes divorce is about much more than filing legal paperwork. During this episode of The Attorney Post, the board-certified Texas family lawyer explains how thoughtful planning, financial preparation, and personalized legal strategies help families move beyond conflict and begin building a better future after divorce. As founder of Weinman & Associates, Weinman has spent more than 32 years representing clients throughout Austin and Central Texas in divorce, child custody, child support, and related family law matters. Her approach extends well beyond traditional legal representation by connecting clients with trusted financial advisors, therapists, real estate professionals, and other specialists who help families rebuild after separation. Before becoming an attorney, Weinman worked on Wall Street in mergers and acquisitions. Although successful in corporate finance, she realized she wanted a career focused on helping individuals rather than large organizations. Her personal experiences as both a child of divorce and later a divorced parent have further strengthened her understanding of the emotional challenges families experience during major life transitions. Throughout the discussion, Weinman emphasizes that every family is unique. While Texas law provides standard custody and parenting arrangements, she believes many families benefit from customized agreements reflecting their specific work schedules, parenting routines, and children's needs rather than relying solely on standardized legal solutions. The conversation also explores how COVID-19 transformed family law practice. Virtual hearings, electronic exhibits, and paperless court systems permanently changed how attorneys represent clients. Interestingly, Weinman observed divorce filings initially decline because financial uncertainty caused many couples to postpone separation before increasing again once economic conditions stabilized. A major focus of the interview is Ex-Hale, Weinman's interactive divorce financial planning platform. Designed for individuals considering divorce, self-represented litigants, attorneys, and financial professionals, Ex-Hale helps users organize assets, estimate child support, evaluate budgets, and better understand what life after divorce may realistically look like. By replacing uncertainty with financial clarity, the platform allows families to make more confident decisions throughout the legal process. Weinman also addresses artificial intelligence's growing role in legal services. While technology can improve efficiency, she cautions that AI cannot fully recognize subtle emotional dynamics, parental alienation, or patterns of psychological abuse that experienced family lawyers identify through years of practice. Human judgment, she argues, remains essential in family law. Ultimately, Daryl Weinman's philosophy centers on helping families move forward rather than simply ending marriages. Through personalized legal guidance, financial education, and compassionate representation, she demonstrates that while divorce may change life's direction, it can also become an opportunity to build a healthier and more stable future. Sponsors: RankWith.NewsThe Attorney PostNational ERCAndropology
When you're in the middle of a divorce, it can feel like a bomb went off and the smoke is so thick you can't see an inch in front of your face. You can't picture life on the other side, and you're terrified it's going to hurt like this forever. After almost 20 years in family law, here's what I know that you can't see yet: it doesn't.In this episode of No One Dies from Divorce, I sit down with my CoilLaw colleague Chariden to talk about the part nobody can imagine while they're still in it: life after divorce, and how often it turns out healthier, more peaceful, and more like you than the life you're leaving behind.We talk about why the fear of the unknown is so paralyzing, and why so many of the things people are most afraid of never turn out as bad as they imagined. I share what I call the rebound effect, the way your body is actually built to find its way back to happiness after something traumatic, even when you're convinced it never will. And we get into the one-year-later reality I see over and over: the client who swore they'd never get married again, who's thriving six months down the road and barely recognizes the person who first walked into my office.If you're a parent scared of what divorce means for your children, we cover that head-on. Kids do not thrive in a home full of conflict. They thrive with two parents who are calmer, healthier, and finally at peace, even in two different houses.Healing isn't linear and nobody expects you to be okay tomorrow. Some days you'll be on the floor. But your future is still being written, and this moment doesn't have to be the thing that defines you. No one dies from divorce. A lot of people finally start living.⭐ Follow Jill Coil: https://www.instagram.com/jillcoil/
When you're a planner and life throws you a big, rusty wrench, how do you live in the aftermath? If you're anything like us, you desire control. A perfect, beautiful calendar with everything already on it – no surprises! Maggie Smith was one of those people, too. Being ruled by predictability worked for a lot of her life – through school, marriage, children, her career – but then everything imploded when Maggie found herself divorced and there was nothing predictable about her future anymore. This episode is for those of us who live to draw the empty boxes and check them off, waking up in a cold sweat thinking about your future plans might being thrown off. Let this be your sign to let go. You'll find yourself once you get rid of the box you're living in. Watch us on YouTube here! Get this episode ad-free here! Listen to Geoffrey's album on Spotify and Apple! You can buy Nora's books on Bookshop or Amazon, or wherever you buy books. Nora is on IG, TikTok, Facebook and LinkedIn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Yes, you can survive divorce. I did- not once, but twice. Healing after divorce is hard enough the first time, but I was 45 when I filed the second time, and here I share the full emotional truth of what that was like: throwing the papers across the table at the attorney's office, feeling ashamed, financially scared, and invisible as a woman. It's about that shame of feeling like the family black sheep, the guilt of raising kids through divorce, the darkness that followed, and the moment I looked at a photo of myself out with friends, not smiling in a single shot!, and decided that was not who I was going to become.This episode is also about what turns the corner on healing after divorce. I walk us through exactly how I started to crawl out: saying yes to things outside of my comfort zone. It's about honest, radical responsibility and the truth I had to face about not loving myself and not speaking up for myself, both in marriage and in life. Timestamps:00:00 – Surviving divorce twice02:00 – Filing at 4505:00 – Family shame and pressure07:00 – You're not broken08:30 – Being the common denominator10:00 – Not loving yourself11:30 – The photo that changed everything12:30 – Saying yes to growth15:00 – Speaking up for yourself17:30 – What actually went wrong19:00 – Life falling apart = stepping inSubscribe to the newsletter:https://mailchi.mp/amyedwards/sign-up-to-amys-newsletterConnect with me:Instagram: @realamyedwardsTikTok: @themagicbabeSpotify: The Amy Edwards Show#divorcerecovery #lifeafterdivorce #TheAmyEdwardsShow #lifeadvice
It's been three years since I've been officially divorced and I want to encourage someone who may be in the thick of it. I know what it feels like to be overwhelmed with transition. Or too sad to function. Or just clueless about what life will look like in the future. While I was battling with the emotional fallout that comes with divorce, God was drawing me with His unfailing love. What started as a looming cloud of sadness that never seemed to pass, turned into a joy that met me every morning. And that's what this video is about. I hope that in sharing how God pursued me relentlessly on my darkest days, you will see how He's pursuing you too. Stay encouraged friend, this too will pass!If you'd like to dive deeper into practical ways to overcome loneliness and life after divorce, I tell my story in my new book "It Was Always You." Get it now on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GX2D9BJY.
At 75, Deborah Santana Proves It's Never Too Late to Choose YourselfMany people first came to know Deborah Santana through her 34-year marriage to legendary musician Carlos Santana. But as the former CEO of the Santana organization, a philanthropist, author, and lifelong advocate for women and girls, Deborah has built an extraordinary legacy of her own.In this heartfelt conversation, Deborah shares what happened when she made the courageous decision to leave her marriage—not because it was easy, but because it was no longer authentic. What followed was a profound journey of healing, self-trust, freedom, and discovering who she was always meant to become.At 75 years old, Deborah reminds us that it's never too late to choose yourself, trust your intuition, and create a life that feels deeply aligned with your values and purpose.Whether you're navigating midlife, rebuilding after divorce, searching for greater purpose, or simply wondering what's next, this conversation will leave you feeling hopeful, inspired, and ready to take your own next step.✨ In this episode, you'll discover:
“You are responsible for your own actions, your own behaviors, your own reactions. You cannot control the actions, reactions of others.” — Donna JohnsenTwenty-three years. That's how long Donna Johnsen was with her husband when an unplanned divorce rewrote everything she thought she knew about her own life. This week on Her Story Unscripted, she shares what happened when the identity she'd built inside a marriage suddenly wasn't there to stand on anymore.Donna Johnsen talks with me about the messy, real work of rebuilding — journaling her way through the rumination, reading a memoir that gave her permission to stop performing grace, and eventually finding her way to humor as a way to heal out loud instead of hide. We also get into what it's like helping teenagers navigate a divorce without projecting your own feelings onto theirs, and the almost-empty nest she's facing now that her kids are grown.If you've ever felt like you were standing at the edge of a cliff, unable to go back and scared to go forward, this conversation is for you. New episodes every Thursday on all major podcast platforms.Connect with Heather: WebsiteFacebookInstagramLinkedInYouTubeTimestamps00:46 Introduction — Heather welcomes Donna Johnsen.07:48 Donna opens up about the unplanned end of her 23-year relationship.10:15 The memoir that gave her permission to move beyond society's expectations after divorce.13:02 Why she started journaling in her Notes app to stop the constant rumination.17:30 How humor became part of her healing journey.31:19 Navigating teenagers through divorce and letting them have their own feelings.40:33 The almost-empty nest, midlife reinvention, and becoming "Mama D."42:22 Where to connect with Donna Johnsen. About Donna JohnsenDonna Johnsen is the voice behind Laugh Lines and Life Goals, where she shares an honest, funny, and refreshingly unfiltered take on midlife, motherhood, and reinvention. After an unplanned divorce ended a 23-year relationship, Donna turned to journaling — and eventually to social media — as a way to process what she was going through, and has since built a community of women who find comfort in her humor and her honesty. She's the mom of two, with one child already away at college and the other headed there this fall.Pinterest Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Support the show
We sometimes break in public, so why are we expected to heal in private? In this deeply honest episode, we sit down with Tiisetso Kgomo to explore what it truly means to heal out loud. We reflect on a culture that often witnesses our breaking in public spaces, yet still expects our healing to happen quietly, privately and without disruption.Together, we unpack the pressure to “have it together,” the stigma around visible healing and the freedom that comes when we stop hiding the process of becoming whole. This conversation challenges the idea that healing must be silent, and instead asks: what if healing, like pain is also meant to be witnessed?#cofounderswiththemakhs #co.founders #themakhs#marriage #divorce #healing #tiisetsokgomo #healingoutloud #christianmarriage #christianmarriagecounseling
Tori Spelling (Beverly Hills 90210, Saved by the Bell) joins us this week for a warm, sarcastic, surprisingly vulnerable conversation about growing up as Aaron Spelling's daughter and the lifelong instinct to overcompensate to prove she belongs. Tori opens up about sneaking into the 90210 audition under an alias, being paid less than a guest star while being a series regular, the bittersweet timing of conceiving her oldest a month after her dad passed, and why Shannen Doherty's death cracked her open in a way nothing else had. We also get into co parenting after 18 years of marriage, dating with five kids, and her plan to build her own entertainment empire. Thank you to our sponsors:
200 episodes of honest, hopeful conversations about divorce – here are the moments that stayed with us.To mark our 200th episode, we're looking back at some of the conversations that have meant the most – to us and to you. From day one, The Divorce Podcast has been part of amicable's mission to change the way people separate, making divorce kinder, fairer and a little less lonely. This special episode brings together the honest, funny and moving moments that capture exactly why we do it.In this episode, you'll hear from:Ella Kenion – on co-parenting, and why the thought of an ex meeting someone new can still stingEmma Campbell – on the emotional weight of single parentingEmma Reed Turrell – on the difference between kindness and people pleasingHal Cruttenden – on how hard many men find it to open upJonathan Fitter-Harding – on the day-to-day reality of 'nesting' and co-parenting with kindnessEbele Okobi – on grief, growth and an unexpected reconciliationThis episode is for anyone navigating separation who could use a reminder that they're not alone – and a lovely place to start if you're new to the podcast.So many of you have told us how much the podcast has helped over the years, and that means everything. If someone you know might need it too, please share this episode with them.Trigger warning: This episode touches on themes that some people might find distressing, including serious illness, bereavement and times of low mood. If you're affected by anything discussed, you can call Samaritans free on 116 123, or text SHOUT to 85258.Meet our guestsElla Kenion is an actress with a long and varied career across stage and screen, with highlights including 'The Outlaws', 'The Detectorists' and 'Midsomer Murders'. Emma Campbell is an author, speaker and podcast host, known to her Instagram followers as Limitless Em. Emma Reed Turrell is a psychotherapist, clinical supervisor, podcaster and author of Please Yourself: How to Stop People-Pleasing and Transform the Way You Live and What Am I Missing? Discover the Four Blind Spots That are Holding You Back and How to Overcome Them.Hal Cruttenden is a stand-up comedian, actor and podcaster. In his latest show, Hal Cruttenden: Can Dish It Out But Can't Take It, he discussed the devastation of his divorce - after 20 years of marriage his wife left him.Jonathan Fitter-Harding is a proud dad of two, a creative entrepreneur and one of the key people behind Pride Canterbury - the main LGBTQ+ event in the South East.Ebele Okobi is the principal of Revolutionary Projects, an advisor, board member and maker of good trouble with 25 years of experience leading global teams across tech, consumer brands and arts institutions.More divorce resourcesNeed expert help right now?Book a free 15-minute consultation with an amicable expert for guidance on the legal, financial, emotional or co-parenting aspects of separation.Want ongoing support as you rebuild after separation?Join amicable space for bonus podcast episodes, exclusive webinars and articles on emotional wellbeing and an interactive community where you can share questions and get expert advice from amicable specialists. Start your free trial here.We're giving away a copy of Kate's book amicable divorce. To enter, just email us at hello@amicable.co.uk with the subject 'The Divorce Podcast' by the 30th of June, and we'll pick a winner at random. Got a question for a future episode?Share your thoughts at hello@amicable.co.uk or through direct messages on Instagram.#SeparationStories
What happens when the life you thought you were building blows up?In this episode, I'm joined by coach, author, entrepreneur and mum of four, Claire Adamou, for a powerful conversation about divorce, reinvention, and finding your way back to yourself after life's biggest challenges.Claire shares her deeply personal journey through divorce and the difficult years that followed - from feeling completely broken and overwhelmed, to rebuilding her confidence, reclaiming her identity, and creating a life that feels more aligned and joyful than ever before.But this conversation isn't only about divorce.It's about what happens when we outgrow a version of ourselves.It's about learning to trust ourselves again.And it's about finding the courage to build a new chapter, even when we can't yet see exactly what it will look like.During this lively and deeply honest conversation we explore...How easy it is to lose yourself beneath the roles we play as womenWhat it takes to rebuild self-trust after a major life transitionThe possibility, growth and freedom that can exist on the other side of a hard chapterThroughout the conversation, Claire offers an honest reminder that reinvention rarely happens in one brave leap.More often, it happens through a series of small decisions to keep moving forward, even when the path ahead isn't clear.If you've ever found yourself questioning who you are, wondering what's next, or navigating a chapter that feels far from the life you imagined, this episode is a hopeful reminder that endings can also be beginnings.And sometimes the chapters that break us open are the very ones that bring us back to life.MORE ABOUT CLAIRE:Visit Claire's website HEREFollow Claire on Instagram, Tiktok and FacebookBuy Claire's book, 'Life After Divorce: From Surviving to Thriving' HEREABOUT YOUR HOST - Tamsin Williamson•Find out about my signature coaching and mentorship programme, The Gateway >> HERE•Find out about my 90-minute Springboard Session Experience >> HERE•Book a FREE 30-min discovery call with me to explore working together >> HERE•Download my FREE GUIDE - '20 Ways To Claim Your Comeback' >> HEREWelcome to Do Your Thing - a bold, beautiful celebration of modern Motherhood, on YOUR terms.Hosted by Tamsin Williamson, The Identity & Self-Leadership Coach for Ambitious Women Ready To Redefine Life Beyond Motherhood.Every week, join me for open and unfiltered conversations with awe-inspiring women (who also happen to be mothers) about how they do their thing - in life, work and everything in between.Together, let's throw out the rule book, shed expectations and shine a light on just how varied and vibrant modern motherhood can be. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 1145 What happens when you join a program to save your marriage and end up saving yourself instead? In this powerful conversation, Tim Matthews sits down with longtime TPM member Lawrence to talk about life after divorce, personal transformation, and what it really means to stop settling for average. After spending more than 30 years married, Lawrence found himself facing a reality he never expected. His marriage ended, but his story didn't. In many ways, it was just beginning. Together, Tim and Lawrence explore the challenges of letting go of old identities, overcoming guilt, and learning how to embrace a new chapter with confidence and purpose. They discuss why so many men dim their light, how self sabotage can show up when life starts going well, and what it takes to expand your capacity for success, happiness, and deeper relationships. You'll also hear an honest conversation about healing after divorce, finding authentic connection, overcoming the need for external validation, and why real growth happens when you're willing to stop performing and start showing up as yourself. This episode offers a refreshing perspective for any man navigating separation, personal growth, or a major life transition. If you've ever wondered whether there's life after divorce, struggled with feelings of guilt around moving forward, or felt stuck between who you were and who you're becoming, this conversation will give you practical insights and a different way to think about what's possible. If your relationship feels disconnected, stuck, or headed in the wrong direction, get the free training from The Powerful Man. You'll learn why relationships drift apart, what causes men to lose connection with their partner, and the practical steps you can take to rebuild trust, intimacy, and respect. Get the free training here: https://thepowerfulman.com/scales It's completely free and designed to help you take the first step toward creating the relationship you really want.
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In today episode at You Can Overcome Anything Podcast Show, Cesar R. Espino brings to you a special guest by the name of Stacie Shifflett.At first glance, Stacie might look like any other accomplished woman well over 60. But behind those glasses and soft smile is a powerhouse who's acquired a $50 million software company with no cash upfront, became a sought-after federal government procurement expert with no formal training, owned a construction company, worked in hospitality, and raised llamas for 12 years. Stacie is the queen of reinvention. After her 28-year marriage ended, she created Modern Consciousness® and her Amazon bestselling book, Treasure Map to Joy™. She guides people through structured self-discovery — not by telling them what to do, but by helping them find the answers within. Her best advice: calm your emotional triggers. It's life-changing.Stacie Shifflett' message to you is:Joy is as unique to each of us as a fingerprintTo connect with Stacie Shifflett go to:https://modernconsciousness.com/https://www.facebook.com/ModernConsciousness/https://www.instagram.com/modernconsciousness/https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacie-shifflett-7b5a8922/empower@aware.lifeAnother amazing Episode of You Can Overcome Anything! Podcast Show. If you are not subscribed yet, make sure you hit the Subscribe bottom and join us today. To Connect with CesarRespino go to:
Chrissi Nappe is a voice of hope for women rebuilding life after heartbreak. After 28 years of marriage, an unexpected divorce shattered the life she had devoted herself to as a Catholic wife, homeschooling mother, and woman of faith. In the middle of grief, uncertainty, and starting over in her fifties, she discovered that God was not abandoning her story. He was rewriting it. Today, as a Certified Professional Coach, Chrissi helps divorced Catholic moms heal deeply, rediscover who they are, and create a life filled with peace, purpose, and unwavering faith. Check out today's guest: lemonade-life-coaching.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Brandi Wilson shares the grief, anger, and loneliness of an unwanted divorce. She shares compassionate, practical insight for single parents. You’ll be encouraged in the incredible hope we have in Christ –to heal families, even when a marriage ends. Receive a copy of Better Than Okay and an audio download of "Healing Your Heart: Navigating Life After Divorce" for your donation of any amount! Get More Episode Resources If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family with Jim Daly, please give us your feedback.
Brandi Wilson shares the grief, anger, and loneliness of an unwanted divorce. She shares compassionate, practical insight for single parents. You’ll be encouraged in the incredible hope we have in Christ –to heal families, even when a marriage ends. Receive a copy of Better Than Okay and an audio download of "Healing Your Heart: Navigating Life After Divorce" for your donation of any amount! Get More Episode Resources If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family with Jim Daly, please give us your feedback.
Send us Fan MailJoin your host Clifton Pope as he is back with PT. 2 of the two part conversation with Claire Adamou!Again, Claire Adamou is a transformational coach who helps women rebuild identity, confidence, and intentional lives. She is also the author of her book " Life After Divorce" as well.If you thought PT. 1 was special, wait until you hear PT. 2 We dive into some practical coaching tools that Claire found most effective in helping people rebuild our confidence!We dive into misconceptions about life after divorce and how Claire addresses those issues in her coaching.Not to mention, Claire provides advice for single mothers who are balancing rebuilding their lives while supporting their children!Keep up with every conversation on Apple/Spotify Podcasts/Rumble so you don't miss a single episode of the show!Plant your seed and help the show grow with your choice of 3 exclusive-filled tiers at https://buymeacoffee.com/cphfwb by leaving your name and social media handle!If you love the show, please leave a rating/review so more people can tune in!Thank you for the love and support!Support the showhttps://athleticism.com/HEALTHFWEALTHBhttps://coolgreenclothing.com/HEALTHFITNESSWEALTHBUSINESShttps://normotim.com/HEALTHFIThttps://www.portablemeshnebulizer.com/pages/collab?dt_id=2573900official affiliates of the HFWB Podcast SeriesPlease support the mission behind each product/services as it helps grow the HFWB Podcast Series to where the show can continue to roll along!
Send us Fan MailJoin your host Clifton as he is joined by Claire Adamou for PT. 1 of a two part conversation!Claire Adamou is a Transformational Life and Leadership Coach, Speaker and author of "Life after Divorce"!Claire helps women rebuild their confidence, heal and move forward, step up in their careers, balance blended family life, and reinvent themselves after major change!In Pt. 1 of our conversation, we dive into Claire's personal journey through divorce and how it shaped her current path towards becoming a transformational coach to help women and an author to tell her story!Not to mention, we break down identity loss, common misconceptions about life after Divorce, plus the overall message readers will resonate with the most reading her new book; Life After Divorce!Visit Claire Adamou.com to keep up with Claire's journey and what she is up to next!Keep updated via Apple/Spotify Podcasts/Rumble so you don't miss a single episode!Join the growth of the show and plant your seed in 3 exclusive-filled tiers at https://buymeacoffee.com/cphfwbIf you love the show, please take time to give a rating/review so more people can tune in!Thank you for the love and support!Support the showhttps://athleticism.com/HEALTHFWEALTHBhttps://coolgreenclothing.com/HEALTHFITNESSWEALTHBUSINESShttps://normotim.com/HEALTHFIThttps://www.portablemeshnebulizer.com/pages/collab?dt_id=2573900official affiliates of the HFWB Podcast SeriesPlease support the mission behind each product/services as it helps grow the HFWB Podcast Series to where the show can continue to roll along!
In this episode of The D Shift, Mardi Winder speaks with transformation coach Pritha Dindayal about how to rebuild your life after divorce without falling back into old patterns that no longer serve you.Pritha shares her deeply personal journey through multiple life transitions, including the end of a long-term relationship, career disruption, and profound personal loss. She speaks openly about the emotional impact of these experiences and how they shaped her understanding of change, resilience, and self-trust.Mardi and Pritha explore a common challenge many people face after divorce: while life circumstances may shift quickly, internal patterns of thinking and decision-making often take longer to evolve. This gap can lead people to make choices from a place of pain, fear, or habit, causing them to repeat cycles even when they are trying to move forward.In this episode Pritha shares:• Why people often repeat patterns after divorce• How emotional pain can influence decision-making• The importance of self-awareness during life transitions• How to recognize and shift limiting beliefs• Practical ways to move forward with intention and clarityThe conversation also highlights the importance of support, whether through coaching or community, in identifying blind spots and creating meaningful change. Pritha encourages listeners to slow down, ask honest questions, and begin making choices that align with who they are becoming, not who they have been.About the Guest:Pritha Dindayal is a Transformation Coach who helps women navigate the in-between phase after something ends — a breakup, divorce, career shift, or identity change. She works with women who look fine on the outside but feel unsettled, stuck, or unsure on the inside. Pritha helps women recognize the invisible patterns they keep defaulting to and learn how to live from who they are now, not who they used to be.For Pritha's gift: https://breakthrough-with-pritha.kit.com/a2ef29790fTo connect with Pritha: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakthroughwithpritha/About the HostMardi Winder is an ICF and BCC Executive and Leadership Coach, Certified Divorce Transition Coach, Certified Divorce Specialist (CDS®) and a Credentialed Distinguished Mediator in Texas. She has worked with women in executive, entrepreneur, and leadership roles, navigating personal, life, and professional transitions. She is the founder of Positive Communication Systems, LLC, and host of Real Divorce Talks, a quarterly series designed to provide education and inspiration to women at all stages of divorce. Connect with Mardi on Social Media:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Divorcecoach4womenLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mardiwinderadams/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/divorcecoach4women/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@divorcecoach4womenThanks for Listening!Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.Do you have feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below!Subscribe to the PodcastIf you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. You can also subscribe in your favorite podcast app.Leave us an Apple Podcast ReviewRatings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts.
What if divorce wasn't the end… but your biggest opportunity to rebuild your life and relationships the right way? In this episode of Dating Intelligence, host Christopher Louis and guest divorce coach, Kristine Krishnan break down the reality of dating after divorce—what actually works, what holds people back, and how to move forward with clarity, confidence, and emotional maturity. They explore how to rebuild trust, rediscover your identity, and stop carrying old relationship patterns into new connections. From navigating dating apps to balancing healing with putting yourself back out there, this episode gives you the tools to date with intention—not fear. If you're starting over or questioning your approach to dating, this conversation will help you shift from survival mode into power and clarity. ⸻ In This Episode: • How to rebuild yourself after divorce • Why emotional maturity is the key to better relationships • How to stop repeating old patterns in dating • The balance between healing and putting yourself back out there • How to trust again after being hurt • Navigating dating apps with clarity and confidence • Why self-reflection changes everything ⸻ Chapters: 00:00 Investing in Relationships: A New Approach 01:15 New Year, New Beginnings: Setting Intentions 02:30 Emotional Maturity and Conscious Connection 03:56 Reinventing Yourself After Divorce 05:24 Navigating Life Post-Divorce 07:15 Overcoming Fear and Embracing Change 09:10 The Weight of Baggage: Moving Forward 10:38 Self-Reflection: The Key to Healing 11:53 The Role of Coaching in Divorce Recovery 13:12 January: The Month of Divorce 14:08 Moving Forward: Tips for Life After Divorce 15:06 Taking Time for Self-Assessment 17:03 Healing vs. Dating: Finding Balance 19:12 The Importance of Journaling 20:38 Gratitude and Growth: A Positive Outlook 22:32 Rediscovering Your Identity 23:20 The Challenge of Being Alone 24:14 Understanding Values in Relationships 25:34 The Unique Challenges for Women Post-Divorce 27:00 Men's Perspective: The Struggles After Divorce 28:21 The Importance of Support Systems 29:38 Navigating the Dating Scene After Divorce 30:59 The Role of Dating Apps in Modern Relationships 32:22 Accountability in Relationships 34:18 Trusting Again: From Guarded to Grounded 36:38 Healing vs. Hiding: Emotional Availability 39:49 Adapting to Online Dating 42:35 Authenticity vs. Perfection in Dating 44:28 Building Trust in New Relationships 46:11 The Importance of Communication 49:12 Creating Safe Spaces for Vulnerability 51:31 Truth or Honesty: A Game for Connection 54:45 Final Thoughts: Moving Forward with Intention ⸻ Kristine Krishnan webpage - https://www.coachkristine.com/ ⸻ Christopher Louis- https://www.instagram.com/fetchsport?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr Natalie Stavola- https://www.instagram.com/nataliestavola?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== Dating Intelligence- https://dating-intelligence.com YouTube- https://youtube.com/@DatingIntelligencethePodcast?si=Fr2amnYP8nqd4h2x ⸻ Sponsor: Mentality: https://www.datingmentality.com/
In this heartfelt and eye-opening episode, Wendy sits down with men's coach, financial expert, and host of The Derelict Podcast, Josh Tomeoni, for a raw conversation about divorce, grief, identity loss, and rebuilding your life after it all falls apart. Together, they explore what it really means to lose yourself in a relationship, why grief after divorce can linger in unexpected ways, and how both men and women can begin reclaiming their authentic selves with honesty, courage, and self-awareness. What You'll Learn: Why divorce and relationship endings often trigger deep identity loss The different ways grief shows up after divorce, separation, or heartbreak How men and women often cope differently with emotional pain Why jumping into work or relationships too quickly can delay healing How to begin rebuilding your life and reconnecting with your true self
Life doesn't end after divorce—it transforms. This episode explores healing, rediscovering self, and embracing new beginnings after separation. We have an honest conversation of how people come to the conclusion of dissolution and how divorce impacts you moving forward. #LifeAfterDivorce #HealingJourney #NewBeginnings #Growth
Divorce isn't just paperwork.It's identity.It's faith.It's boundaries.It's rebuilding while life keeps moving.In this candid conversation, I sit down with Lya Williams to talk about what it really looks like to navigate divorce as Black women living in Iowa. We discuss the identity shift that comes with losing the title of “wife,” the emotional weight of healing in real time, and the courage it takes to choose yourself — even when society tells you to “just pray about it” and stay.We talk about:The identity crisis after divorceGaslighting and emotional abuseBoundaries and co-parentingBeing the “strong Black woman” and wanting softnessTherapy, journaling, and faithCareer pivots and rediscovering belief in yourselfSupport systems — and what happens when they aren't where you expectedThe audacity to leave and rebuild anywayThis isn't bitterness.This isn't husband-bashing.This is reflection.Whether you're divorced, healing, contemplating change, or learning to put yourself first — this episode is for you.
Send a textDivorce can leave you feeling stuck — emotionally and physically. In this episode of Heartbreak to Happiness, Sara Davison speaks with property expert and TV presenter Georgina Burnett about how decluttering after divorce can help you rebuild confidence, regain control, and create a fresh start.Discover how transforming your space can support emotional healing, boost independence, and help you step into your next chapter with clarity and strength.Connect with Georgina Burnett:YouTube: @TheHomeGenieInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/burnett_georgina/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgina-burnett-83053111/Thank you to our sponsor PensionBee - a leading online pension provider on a mission to build pension confidence so that everyone can enjoy a happy retirement. With PensionBee, you can manage your pension savings with ease and combine, contribute and withdraw (from age 55, rising to 57 from 2028) online.Their website and award-winning app make retirement planning simple with helpful tools like their Pension Calculator, blogs, videos and their monthly podcast - The Pension Confident Podcast.To find out more about pensions and divorce, take a look at the resources on their website.Take control of your retirement today with PensionBee.When investing, your capital is at risk.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/
Fan Mail: Tell Wendy how you're saying yes to yourself!Ready to create more space and alignment in your life? Wendy is here for it. Send her a DM on Instagram or shoot her an email—she'd love to chat, hold space, and help you design the pattern interrupt you need. All links are below.Email: podcast@phineaswrighthouse.comInstagram @phineaswrighthouseIn this episode, Wendy sits down with Heidi Friedman, attorney and author of Love Lessons: 104 Dates and the Stories That Led Me to True Love. Though Heidi published her book as a yes to herself, she didn't expect how her story of 10 years of dating, 104 dates, and finding love after divorce would resonate with everyone from happily married couples to 20-somethings navigating modern dating. Heidi's message is simple but powerful: sometimes what feels like the worst luck in the world is actually setting you up for the best thing that will ever happen to you.They explore:Why karma is real, and why you have to do more than just sit on your couch and hope for the bestThe idea of "Good luck, bad luck, who knows?" and how it changes everything when life hands us setbacks Why giving to the universe what you want to get back actually works (yes, even for finding a husband)This is a conversation about hope, resilience, and trusting that our negative experiences may be exactly what needs to happen to lead us to our next "yes!" Connect with Heidi:Instagram @LoveLessons104Get her book: Love Lessons: 104 Dates and the Stories That Led Me to True LoveHer Podcast: I Love You More________________________________________________________________________________________ Connect with Wendy: LinkedinInstagram: @phineaswrighthouseFacebook: Phineas Wright House Website: Phineas Wright House PWH Farm StaysPWH Curated Experience and Travel Interested in being a guest on the show? Send your pitch to podcast@phineaswrighthouse.com Podcast Production By Shannon Warner of Resonant Collective Want to start your own podcast? Let's chat! If this episode resonated, follow Say YES to Yourself! and leave a 5-star review. It helps more women in midlife discover the tools, stories, and community that make saying YES not only possible, but powerful.
What do you do when you're rebuilding your life after divorce… and wondering if you should do it alone?
In this brand new episode of Women & Wellbeing, Natalie is joined by beauty journalist, broadcaster and podcast host Ateh Jewel for a powerful and deeply honest conversation about identity, reinvention and choosing not to make yourself smaller for anyone. Ateh reflects on her 25-year career in beauty journalism — an industry built on visibility — and shares how learning to lean into authenticity, step away from performance and own her voice has been central to both her professional longevity and personal wellbeing. She talks openly about navigating divorce after a 26-year marriage, and how that period of upheaval became a turning point rather than an ending. Ateh speaks about launching Ateh Jewel Beauty during one of the most challenging chapters of her life — choosing creation over contraction, and courage over fear. The conversation explores what it means to step fully into your power in midlife: financially, creatively and emotionally. From unlearning the instinct to dim your sparkle to suit others, to embracing visibility without apology, this episode centres on self-trust and self-belief. The pair also reflect on the challenges of motherhood, and the lessons Ateh continues to learn from her twin daughters — about honesty, resilience and the importance of living as your full self. Discussion points within the conversation include: – Divorce as a catalyst for growth – Launching a brand during personal change – Stepping into your power and owning your voice – Authenticity and refusing to dim your sparkle – Learning life lessons from your children – Redefining wellbeing through truth and self-trust This episode is a powerful reminder that authenticity is not something you find — it's something you return to. And that your sparkle is never too much! For more wellbeing and lifestyle visit The Capsule at www.thecapsule.co.ukGet involved with our community and join us on Instagram & YouTube Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Question: What belief about yourself had to die for your new life to begin?Starting over isn't cute. It's uncomfortable, humbling, and often misunderstood.In this episode, I'm sharing my real journey of starting over, from the moment my life shifted after divorce to stepping into a brand-new position now. No guests. No filters. Just me being honest about the seasons when my confidence was low, when I questioned myself as a woman, and when I quietly wondered if I was failing as a mom.I talk about what it actually feels like to rebuild when you're tired, scared, and unsure... and the practical things that helped me get through the down times. The mindset shifts, the small habits, the grace I had to learn to give myself, and the reminder that where you are right now is not where you'll stay.If you've ever felt like:• you're behind in life• you're questioning your worth or confidence• you're carrying feelings of guilt• or you're standing at the edge of a new beginningThis episode is for you!Your feelings are real — but this season isn't permanent. You're not starting from scratch. You're starting from experience.Connect with me & the podcast:
On this episode of The Mama's Den, we're joined by Katryce Pedro aka The Funny Momma, who proves that you can tell the truth about hard seasons and laugh your way through them. With humor, honesty, and zero fluff, Katryce opens up about being a mom of two by two different fathers, what she learned from two failed marriages, and why she's still choosing love as she steps into 2026 engaged and embracing a well-deserved soft life.She also shares the very real—but often heavy—experience of parenting a child on the autism spectrum, explaining how taking a hands-on, informed approach helped her youngest son make meaningful progress. This conversation is filled with laughs, lessons, and reminders that community matters in motherhood. It's proof that joy and resilience can exist right alongside the hard stuff.Make sure you connect with our Mamas on IG: @themamasdenpodcastAshley - @watermeloneggrollsCodie - @codieco Melanie - @melaniefiona Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
After a divorce, many people notice something unsettling: their mind feels more negative, more guarded, and quicker to expect the worst. If that sounds familiar, this episode is for you. In today's conversation, we explore positivity bias—the brain's natural tendency to notice and expect good outcomes—and why that bias often weakens after divorce. Drawing on brain research highlighted by psychiatrist Dr. Daniel Amen, we'll talk about how trauma and emotional loss shift the brain into survival mode, making negativity feel automatic—not because something is wrong with you, but because your brain is trying to protect you. We'll also look at how healing happens—not through forcing positivity or denying pain, but by gently retraining the brain to recognize safety, hope, and goodness again. From a faith-centered perspective, we reflect on the steady optimism of President Gordon B. Hinckley, who taught the importance of believing that tomorrow can be better than today—even when life feels heavy. If you've been wondering why hope feels harder after divorce—and how to rebuild it without guilt or pressure—this episode offers clarity, compassion, and practical encouragement. ✨ If this podcast has been helpful to you, make sure you're subscribed so you don't miss an episode. And please consider leaving a five-star rating and review—it helps others find this support when they need it most. • Join my exclusive Life Coaching and Divorce Mentoring Program, Faith Filled Divorce, HERE: httpshttps:https://www.findthejoywithjenn.com/program-details • Get your FREE Podcast Atlas at: https://www.findthejoywithjenn.com/joy-in-the-journey-podcast • Make sure you are part of the Find the Joy With Jenn Fam! Follow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/findthejoywithjenn/ • Join my FREE Facebook Community: www.facebook.com/groups/findthejoywithjenn • Thank you so much for listening to this episode! I'm honored and excited to be on this journey to healing and personal growth with you. If you enjoyed the podcast, I'd love to ask you to take 2 minutes to leave me a 5-star review on your podcast app; that way, we can help even more men and women find joy in their divorce journeys. You can win a $100 AMAZON GIFT when you do! Just send a screenshot of your review to jenn@jennzingmark.com. Make sure you put "Podcast Review" in the subject line. XO- Jenn
Send us a textLife looked “fine” on the outside—but at home, everything was unraveling. I share why I left my marriage to protect my daughter's mental health, my own sanity, and why starting over isn't failure.In this episode, I walk through real, repeatable tools for rebuilding:Mental health habits: quiet moments, weekly truth check-insBody basics: hydration, short walks, small winsSpiritual grounding: energy checks and centering practicesWe also cover practical strategies for messy transitions—working from coffee shops, car-living, micro-tasks, and minute-by-minute decisions when resources are tight.If you're stuck between “picture-perfect” and peace, this episode is your reminder: choosing yourself is courageous, not selfish.Key Takeaways:Protecting kids' mental health through hard choicesRecognizing toxic patterns and ending cyclesTruth-telling as the first step to changeNon-negotiables for mind, body, and spiritRedefining success in hard seasonsShare this episode with someone who needs courage today, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help more women find it.Want to help my children and I during this transition?You can donate to our GoFundMe HERE. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show
Dr. Thema and Dené Logan discuss the social pressures to conform and the negative effects of self erasure on individuals and relationships. Dene shares her incredible journey of reclaiming and her sense of self and the ripple effect this process had on her understanding of genuine intimacy. Dené Logan is a Relationship Coach and Therapist, a group facilitator, and an author based in Los Angeles. In addition to working with clients in private practice, she is a mindfulness coach, a yoga teacher, and specializes in supporting others in showing up more authentically in all of their relationships - including (and perhaps most importantly) in the relationship with themselves. Dené utilizes her background in depth psychology to infuse archetypes, ritual, and metaphysics into the exploration of how each of us can reclaim the aspects of our authentic selves that we've been culturally conditioned to turn away from in an attempt to maintain attachments. Her first book, Sovereign Love: A Guide to Healing Relationships by Reclaiming the Masculine and Feminine Within, is available now. You can connect with Dené further at denelogan.com or on IG: @dene.logan Don't forget to like, comment, subscribe and share. Music by Joy Jones.
What if the life you're meant to live is waiting for you on the other side of starting over? In this powerful and deeply honest conversation, Felicia sits down with Tracy Jones — EMDR therapist, speaker, and guide for those navigating trauma, divorce, and life transitions — to talk about the beauty and bravery of reinventing yourself at any stage of life. After walking through the heartbreak of divorce and pivoting into a completely new career later in life, Tracy knows firsthand what it means to rebuild from the ground up. She shares her personal story of healing and growth, the lessons she's learned in therapy and life, and how she now helps clients process their past, release old identities, and step confidently into their next chapter. You'll learn:
If you've ever found yourself in that painful in-between of "I can't stay, but I don't know how to move forward," my hope is that this episode will feel like a big exhale. I'm joined by Dr. Marianna Strongin, licensed clinical psychologist, child of divorce, and the mental health expert at My Next Chapter, where she and I have been collaborating to support people through every stage of divorce. In this episode, we talk about finding your footing in uncertainty - as a parent, as a partner letting go, and as a person rebuilding a life. Marianna and I explore co-parenting dynamics, the fear of staying and leaving, teaching kids to trust and use their voice, and using mindfulness to stay with yourself instead of spiraling into "what ifs." We also discuss how returning to your values becomes a grounding compass, and how self-trust rebuilds slowly, one honest step at a time. You don't have to rush or have it all figured out, but do you get to take the next right step toward a life that feels like yours again. ✨ If you'd like to watch the video version of this episode, you can find it here. What you'll hear about in this episode: How being a child of divorce informed Marianna's work (2:40) Why values work clears everything up, especially when you're stuck (16:06) Mindfulness as a here-and-now practice (not perfectionism) (17:36) The My Next Chapter coaching platform and why expert collaboration matters (23:11) Co-parenting and rooting every decision in your child's wellbeing + teaching kids to use their voice and advocate for themselves (29:49) Rebuilding after divorce by asking: "What do I want?" and starting small (41:38) Learn more about Dr. Marianna Strongin: Dr. Marianna Strongin is a licensed clinical psychologist who treats adults for Mood and Anxiety Disorders. In addition, Dr. Strongin treats relationship, financial, family and workplace problems. Through exploration of feelings, behaviors and life choices Dr. Strongin helps clients become STRONGER and more confident individuals. Dr. Strongin serves as an adjunct supervisor at the Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology, where she mentors and supervises the next generation of mental health professionals. Her work has been featured in prestigious publications such as The New York Times, CNN, Forbes, and the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA). In addition, Dr. Strongin writes a weekly column for Survivornet called Strong in Cancer, offering valuable mental health advice for the cancer community. She also advises various mental health startups, contributing her expertise to innovative approaches in the field. Resources & Links: Focused Strategy Sessions with Kate The Divorce Survival Guide Resource BundlePhoenix Rising: A Divorce Empowerment CollectiveKate on InstagramKate on FacebookKate's Substack Newsletter: Divorce Coaching Dispatch The Divorce Survival Guide Podcast Episodes are also available YouTube! My Next Chapter - Use code DSG to receive $30 off your first month Dr. Marianna's websiteDr. Strongin on Instagram @Strong_in_therapy @drmariannastrongin =================== DISCLAIMER: THE COMMENTARY AND OPINIONS AVAILABLE ON THIS PODCAST ARE FOR INFORMATIONAL AND ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY AND NOT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING LEGAL OR PSYCHOLOGICAL ADVICE. YOU SHOULD CONTACT AN ATTORNEY, COACH, OR THERAPIST IN YOUR STATE TO OBTAIN ADVICE WITH RESPECT TO ANY PARTICULAR ISSUE OR PROBLEM. =================== Episode link: https://kateanthony.com/podcast/episode-343-healing-resilience-and-redefining-life-after-divorce-with-dr-marianna-strongin/
Nan Berrian is the Author of the Amazon bestseller Vows, Wows, and WTF?!. In this episode, she shares her journey of finding her voice and happiness after a tumultuous divorce. Nan recounts her struggles with mental health misdiagnoses, navigating motherhood, the challenges of dating after 50, and how a transformative trip to Croatia helped here reclaim her life. She also touches on the influence of her mentor and the importance of seeking proper medical advice for mental health issues. This is an inspiring conversation about resilience, personal growth, and finding joy again.Nan BerrianWebsite -- https://www.nanberrian.com/ Facebook -- https://www.facebook.com/nancy.e.berrian Instagram -- https://www.instagram.com/nan.berrian/ LinkedIn -- https://www.linkedin.com/in/nan-berrian-author-13766514/ Spotify -- https://open.spotify.com/show/5rEexF3MLAmXEbEh1vryvRAnne Zuckerman! Website -- https://annezuckerman.com/ Website -- https://justwantedtoask.com/Facebook -- https://www.facebook.com/AnneInPinkInstagram -- https://www.instagram.com/annezuckerman/LinkedIn -- https://www.linkedin.com/in/annezuckerman/Bezi Woman -- https://beziwoman.com/ | https://www.beziwoman.shop/two-step-order1591558404525Bezi Bra Discs - Facebook -- https://www.facebook.com/bezibradiscs
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Hey lady, this week, Dr. Dom and Terri delve into a topic that affects a third of Black women in the United States – divorce. While the process of divorce can often be painful, tedious, and costly it does not always mean that getting divorced is a bad thing. In fact, it can be one of the most liberating, self-actualizing events to occur in a woman's life.Terri offers her perspective as a recent divorcee and offers actionable tips to help you think through what life can be like post nuptials. And, Dr. Dom offers her perspective as a licensed clinical psychologist who works closely with women to process their lives pre- and post-divorce so that they can write beautiful new chapters in their full life stories.Together, they provide a framework where women facing divorce, recovering from divorce, or embarking on new horizons as a whole, single woman can all walk forward with their head's high and excited about their lives.Tune in for a grounded conversation about the highs and the lows of divorce and give yourself grace for wherever you are on the path. Quote of the Day:“Divorce is not a failure: Redefine failure and success for yourself and what you truly believe about life. Not what society tells us. There are many married people who are quietly miserable; is this success?” – Carol Madden Goal Mapping Starter Guide Cultivating H.E.R. Space Sanctuary Resources:Dr. Dom's Therapy PracticeBranding with TerriMelanin and Mental HealthTherapy for Black Girls Psychology TodayTherapy for QPOC Where to find us:Twitter: @HERspacepodcastInstagram: @herspacepodcastFacebook: @herspacepodcastWebsite: cultivatingherspace.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cultivating-h-e-r-space-uplifting-conversations-for-the-black-woman--5470036/support.
In this episode, we sit down with Jesse Elder—unschooled Austin native, former MMA fighter, martial arts empire builder, and self-described action philosopher—for an exploration of his unconventional path. From a childhood shaped by radical trust and self-directed learning, to building and selling multiple martial arts schools, navigating divorce, and reinventing himself as a strategic advisor, Jesse shares the pivotal experiences that shaped his worldview. We explore his philosophy of living without guilt or fear, the importance of curiosity and breaking patterns, and what it means to embody authenticity while blending deep thought with inspired action.Time Stamps(00:00) Episode Teaser(00:37) Opening Conversation(04:55) Jesse Elder's Background and Philosophy(06:17) The Power of Technology and Connection(08:09) Jesse's Unique Upbringing(14:35) Self-Directed Learning and Personal Passions(20:09) Selling the Martial Arts Empire(23:11) Life After Divorce and Reinvention(33:18) The Impact of Pornography and Personal Growth(42:27) What is The Action Philosopher?(47:18) Reflecting on Aggression and Philosophy(47:59) Meeting Heroes and Facing Disappointment(53:24) Exploring the Nature of Reality(58:13) Facing Mortality and Extending Life(01:07:05) Near-Death Experiences and Life Lessons(01:28:27) The Authenticity Apocalypse(01:30:55) Final ThoughtsGuest Linkshttps://jesseelder.com/ https://www.instagram.com/thetimepiercer/ https://www.facebook.com/jesseelderlive Connect with UsWatch Joel's Presentation: “Myths to Awaken the Soul”Join our membership Friends of the TruthSubscribe to Here for the Truth FridaysTake the Real AF Test NowDiscover Your Truth Seeker ArchetypeWatch all our episodesConnect with us on TelegramAccess all our links
You didn't plan on single-mom life at 40. You didn't plan on working full-time while juggling sick kids, homework, and Tylenol runs at 2 a.m. You didn't plan on losing the “white picket fence” identity you once posted on social media.This week on Dear Divorce Diary, we're getting real about what happens when your stay-at-home-mom world collapses and you have to become everything—breadwinner, nurturer, disciplinarian—overnight.Inside this honest conversation, you'll hear:Why the transition from stay-at-home to single working mom is such a shock to your nervous systemHow overcompensating for your kids (or trying to be “both parents”) leaks your energySimple, free grounding tools that help you become a true safe space for your kids—and for yourselfYou'll also learn why presence—not perfection—is the thing your children (and your body) crave most, and how nervous-system regulation after divorce can completely shift the way you parent.
Are you living by your own choices or by the endless list of “shoulds” handed to you by family, society, and even your ex?In this episode of Women Winning Divorce, attorney Heather Quick sits down with Jessica Frew — speaker, coach, and author of Shove Your Shoulds — to explore how women lose their identity in marriage and divorce, and the powerful process of reconnecting with your intuition so you can finally make decisions that are truly yours.By listening, you'll discover:Why the “shoulds” you live by are keeping you stuck in fear, comparison, and self-sacrificeHow to start “unshoulding” in everyday life with practical tools and mindset shiftsThe decision-making formula that helps women break free of external expectations and live authenticallyPress play now to learn how to stop living for others, reclaim your identity, and start trusting your gut again.Join us on our podcast as we navigate the complexities of marriage, divorce, separation, and all related legal and emotional aspects, including adultery, alimony, child support, spousal support, timesharing, custody battles, and the financial impact of dissolution of marriage.Interested in working with us? Fill out this form here to get started. Not quite ready? Interact with us on socials! Linktree: https://linktr.ee/FloridaWomensLawGroup Florida Women's Law Group Website: https://www.floridawomenslawgroup.com/Jessica Frew's Links:Official website: https://heyjessicafrew.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heyjessicafrew/ Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not an advertisement for legal services. The information provided on this podcast is not intended to be legal advice. You should not rely on what you hear on this podcast as legal advice. If you have a legal issue, please contact a lawyer. The views and opinions expressed by the hosts and guests are solely those of the individuals and do not represent the views or opinions of the firms or organizations with which they are affiliated or the views or opinions of this podcast's advertisers. This podcast is available for private, non-commercial use only. Any editing, reproduction, or redistribution of this podcast for commercial use or monetary gain without the expressed, written consent of the podcast's creator is prohibited.Thank you for listening, please leave us a review and share the podcast with your friends and colleagues. Send your questions, comments, and feedback to marketing@4womenlaw.com.
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In this deeply personal and heart-centered episode, Karen McMahon sits down with her longtime friend and pastor, Ray Longward, Lead Pastor at Experience Vineyard Church, for an open and vulnerable conversation about faith, healing, and leadership in life's hardest seasons. For the first time publicly, Karen shares the central role her Christian faith has played in her personal life and in founding Journey Beyond Divorce—“coming out” not just as a divorce coach and podcast host, but as a follower of Christ. Together, they explore the critical role of a spiritual foundation during major life crises such as divorce, loss, and personal transformation. They discuss shifting from religion to authentic relationship with God, the healing nature of a welcoming and emotionally intelligent church, and the courage it takes to live authentically in a divided world. Pastor Ray brings over a decade of ministry experience, leading a Bible-rooted community known for radical welcome, emotional intelligence, and a deep commitment to the wounded and marginalized. Whether you're spiritual, skeptical, or somewhere in between, this heartfelt dialogue offers hope, wisdom, and practical encouragement for navigating life's darkest moments with grace, faith, and courage. The episode closes with a moving prayer for all listeners—an invitation to anchor yourself in the power of something greater than yourself and to discover how faith can guide you through even the most painful chapters of life. Connect with Ray: www.theexperiencevc.com https://www.instagram.com/theexperiencevc/?hl=en Resources Mentioned in this episode: Follow JBD on Instagram: @journey_beyond_divorce Book a Free Rapid Relief Call: http://rapidreliefcall.com
Have you or someone close to you experienced trauma? Most of us have at one point in our lives to various degrees. Kim Haar had an extreme trauma when her usually calm ex-husband broke into her home one night, beat her for three-and-a-half hours, shot holes in her walls, kidnapped her and took her to her boyfriend's house where he shot him ten times. This horrific story plays out like something from a movie, but unfortunately Kim knows all too well how real it was. But thankfully she's still alive to share her story and give others hope that there is healing on the other side. Kim is a licensed professional counselor and marriage and family therapist who knows how to lead people to victory over their past trauma rather than living life as a victim. her testimony is a living example that demonstrates what the enemy meant for evil, God redeemed for good.
I'm so excited to share this week's powerful story, featuring a journey of resilience, radical self-growth, and finding remarkable love later in life. In this unforgettable episode, you'll meet our client Shari—a vibrant, creative powerhouse who, after divorce and two breakups with the same man, rewrote her love story at 64. Yes, you read that right. Three chapters. One love. Two rounds with Smart Dating Academy. And a lot of healing in between. Shari's story is full of heart, humor, and deep wisdom about what it takes to truly attract the right partner—and how to recognize your person even when life throws curveballs (and maybe even a little divine intervention). We talked about:
What happens when your marriage ends but the rest of your life is still waiting for you to show up? In this episode of Total Health in Midlife, I sit down with Valerie Simms, a divorce coach who blends financial expertise with emotional and spiritual support. Whether you're contemplating divorce, navigating it now, or still feeling stuck years later, this conversation will remind you that you're not broken—and you're definitely not alone. Valerie shares what most people get wrong about divorce recovery, why your friends and family may not be the best place to turn for advice, and how to start rebuilding your identity from the ground up. If you've ever thought, “I should be over this by now” or “I don't even know who I am anymore,” this one's for you. We talk about the practical side of post-divorce life (hello, finances), but we also explore the deeper emotional shifts that come with letting go and starting over. It's part pep talk, part permission slip—and all grounded in real talk. About Valerie Simms: Valerie is a passionate coach dedicated to empowering women through transformative money mindset coaching. With a wealth of expertise, she guides her clients to achieve financial independence by shifting their perspectives from scarcity to abundance. Valerie focuses on building confidence and resilience, helping women navigate their unique financial journeys with grace and strength. Through her coaching, she emphasizes the importance of self-care and creating robust support systems to thrive during transitions. As a powerful advocate for women's empowerment, Valerie is committed to inspiring her clients to embrace their potential and live fulfilled, financially secure lives. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN Why coaching (not just therapy) might be the key to moving forward after divorce The unexpected identity crisis that hits many women in midlife after separation Small, doable steps to rebuild your social life, self-worth, and financial confidence RESOURCES Valerie's Website: masteryofbalance.com Valerie's Money Mindset Course Done with Dieting Podcast Episode 129: Dating After Divorce with Sade Curry
Can one quiet moment change everything you thought your future would be?When Mikelann Valterra sat across from her husband at their favorite sushi spot, she didn't plan to end her marriage with a handshake. But that one act, quiet and deeply human, cracked open the life she had built and forced her to rebuild it from scratch. At 40, with her son by her side, she moved into her childhood bedroom and began the long, messy, and ultimately beautiful work of becoming herself again.For anyone who has felt like their future disappeared in a single moment, this conversation offers hope, healing, and a reminder that starting over is never the end.Three powerful takeaways from Mikelann's story:Starting over is possible, even when everything feels lostCreativity can become a lifeline in healingMoney stories carry power, and you can learn to rewrite yoursListen to the episode to hear how Mikelann turned heartbreak into a whole new rhythm.www.thelifeshiftpodcast.comMikelann Valterra, MA, AFC, is a money coach, financial recovery expert, author, and Argentine tango dancer who helps women in midlife reclaim their lives after divorce. After a painful split left her with $7,000 in debt and no financial foundation, Mikelann confronted her childhood money story and rebuilt from the ground up, moving into her high school bedroom at 40 and slowly rebuilding her life and her confidence. For over 25 years, she's been a respected voice in financial psychology, offering practical tools to reduce money anxiety and transform earning, saving, and spending habits. Her latest book, Rise Above the Money Fog, is available now.Connect with Mikelann: Website: seattlemoneycoach.com Medium: Read her story LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mikelannvalterra Instagram: @seattlemoneycoachMore from The Life Shift Podcast:To listen in on more conversations about pivotal moments that changed lives forever, subscribe to The Life Shift on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. If you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to rate the show 5 stars and leave a review!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Access ad-free episodes released two days early: patreon.com/thelifeshiftpodcastSubscribe to the newsletter: thelifeshiftpodcast.com/newsletterFeatured in FeedSpot's Top 60 Life-Changing Podcasts: podcast.feedspot.com/life_changing_podcastsConnect with me: Instagram: @thelifeshiftpodcast Facebook: facebook.com/thelifeshiftpodcast Twitter: @thelifeshiftpod YouTube: bit.ly/thelifeshift_youtube LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/thelifeshiftpodcast Website: thelifeshiftpodcast.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Send episode requests hereWhen I left my marriage years ago, I didn't know what my life would look like. I didn't trust myself, I was confused on how to take up space with my new status, and couldn't see the powerful woman I would become.In this special birthday episode, I invite you into a vulnerable conversation with my friend and life coach, Catherine Navarro, who has supported my transformation behind the scenes. For those who compliment my powerful presence, strong boundaries, and clear communication today—this woman helped me build those qualities through years of deep personal work, tears, and brave choices.Catherine shares what real transformation looks like, from learning self-regulation and emotional presence to rebuilding self-trust and taking responsibility for my life when everything was falling apart. We discuss how personal growth isn't found in books or courses, but in practice—one brave moment at a time.If you're ready to become the kind of woman who trusts herself deeply and shows up powerfully in her dating life, book a sales call to learn more about private 1:1 coaching with me. Book a sales call HERE to speak with me. OTHER POPULAR RESOURCES:Read my online essay on why the way we date is broken- Modern Dating is Hard Follow me on Instagram for more dating gems at: @torahcents @curved2cuffed