Podcast appearances and mentions of vikki stark

Send us a Text Message.Are you ready for a deep dive into the bewildering world of runaway husbands? In this episode of The Divorce Chapter podcast, I explore the unexpected plot twist of husbands who just up and leave with zero warning. Drawing inspiration from the book "Runaway Husbands" by Vikki Stark, I share my own insights and experiences, emphasizing the parallels many of us going through divorce may find in this deep dive.I go through the emotional rollercoaster of wife abandonment syndrome, discussing the chaos of the initial shock, the obsessive thoughts, revenge fantasies, and the transformative journey towards rebuilding a new life. The episode delves into the seven steps for moving forward detailed in the book, offering a roadmap for those navigating the challenging terrain of unexpected divorces.Join me on this journey as I share stories, experiences, and highlight the significance of the upcoming Divorce Book Club. Discover the healing power of learning and growing together as you too turn the unexpected divorce plot twist into a new and improved happily ever after.Remember, you're not alone in this.  Sending you SO much love Sarah 

After 21 years of marriage, one day therapist Vikki Stark's husband walked out on her. Unbeknownst to her, he'd been having an affair for six years. She thought they were happily married. The experience changed her life and her therapy practice. "He inadvertently gave me a gift. When I scraped myself up off the floor, I knew I had to help other women pick up the pieces and rebuild a better life and that has been my mission ever since!" Sarah and Tracy ask Vikki about recovering from abandonment, her book, Runaway Husbands, and Vikki weighs in on the FW of the Week. 

Sherry and Carla kick off the show with a Love Fix question from a recent divorcee who is looking for tips around dating, especially when they aren't sure if they ever want to get married again. This leads to a conversation about how important it is to work on your issues before you enter the dating game. They then welcome internationally known psychotherapist, speaker, author and divorce recovery expert, Vikki Stark. Vikki is the director of the Sedona Counseling Center of Montreal and is known for her groundbreaking book, Runaway Husbands, which has led her to mentor a worldwide community of women recovering from unexpected divorce.    Connect with Us! The Love Fix | @thelovefixpodcast The Love Fix Relationship Quiz Join our Get Healthy Relationships and Dating Group Coaching Programs   Carla Website | Instagram | Facebook | Contagious Love | Online Dating Bootcamp   Sherry Website | IG  Love Smacked: How to Stop the Cycle of Relationship Addiction and Codependency to Find Everlasting Love    Vikki:  Runaway Husbands | Website    Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts "I love Sherry and Carla and The Love Fix!”-  If that sounds like you, please consider the rating and review our show! Scroll down to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Also, if you haven't done so already, follow the podcast.   What You'll Hear In This Episode: What is a “runaway husband” and “wife abandonment syndrome”?  Vikki's story of her husband abruptly ending their marriage, the soft signs that were there, and how she learned to trust again.  How women can use shame and grief into a catapult for living a great life and learning to be resilient.  Why are runaway husbands so cold and distant all of a sudden, when they were loving what seemed like just a moment before?  Are runaway husbands also narcissistic or is there a personality disorder occurring?  The worldwide community that Vikki is creating out of wonderful women that have experienced wife abandonment syndrome.  Many of the runaway husbands tend to be covert narcissists, and the wives tend to be self sacrificers and codependents.     Disclaimer: The Love Fix Podcast content has been made available for informational, entertainment, and educational purposes only. The Love Fix Podcast is distinctly different from coaching, counseling, psychotherapy, or psychoanalysis and does not deal with the diagnosis or treatment of emotional problems. The Love Fix podcast does not constitute medical consultation or treatment, health insurance does not apply.

Vikki Stark, MSW, is an internationally known psychotherapist, family therapist, speaker, author and divorce recovery expert and the director of the Sedona Counselling Centre of Montreal. She is particularly known for her ground breaking work on Wife Abandonment Syndrome as well as her work on gender and couples.Vikki is a familiar face on television and radio and has been a guest on NBC's The Today Show, CBC, CTV, Global, Oprah radio and written about in USA Today, the New York Daily News and Maclean's Magazine, among many others. She has had more than 3 million views of her blog on Psychology Today Magazine called "Schlepping Through Heartbreak" which deals with all aspects of relationships.In 2010, Vikki published Runaway Husbands: The Abandoned Wife's Guide to Recovery and Renewal, which is based on a study of over 400 women worldwide who believed they were in happy marriages until their husbands bolted out-of-the-blue. The book explores Wife Abandonment Syndrome, a term she coined, and offers heartbroken women strategies for recovery and hope for the future.As a result of the book and the subsequent website (www.RunawayHusbands.com), she has mentored a worldwide community of women and regularly conducts online therapy groups as well as divorce recovery retreats in Montreal, Canada and Sedona, Arizona.Her other books include:- My Sister, My Self: The Surprising Ways that Being an Older, Middle, Younger or Twin Shaped Your Life- The Divorce Talk: How to Tell the Kids – A Parent's Guide to Breaking the News without Breaking Their Hearts- Planet Heartbreak: Abandoned Wives Tell Their Stories, Editor

This show may bring a Trigger warning topic please listen to your own trigger alerts before tuning in. Teatime with Miss Liz joining and sharing on wife abandonment with the Runaway Husbands is Vikki Stark join us for more and learn what Vikki T-E-A is with Miss Liz. November 10th 10 AM EST LIVE SHOW ON MISS LIZ'S YOUTUBE CHANNEL & MULTIPLE PODCAST STATIONS Vikki Stark, MSW, is an internationally known psychotherapist, family therapist, speaker, author, and divorce recovery expert and the director of the Sedona Counselling Centre of Montreal. She is particularly known for her groundbreaking work on Wife Abandonment Syndrome as well as her work on gender and couples. Vikki is a familiar face on television and radio and has been a guest on NBC's The Today Show, CBC, CTV, Global, and Oprah radio and has written about in USA Today, the New York Daily News, and Maclean's Magazine, among many others. She has had more than 3 million views of her blog on Psychology Today Magazine called "Schlepping Through Heartbreak" which deals with all aspects of relationships. In 2010, Vikki published Runaway Husbands: The Abandoned Wife's Guide to Recovery and Renewal, which is based on a study of over 400 women worldwide who believed they were in happy marriages until their husbands bolted out of the blue. The book explores Wife Abandonment Syndrome, a term she coined, and offers heartbroken women strategies for recovery and hope for the future. As a result of the book and the subsequent website (www.RunawayHusbands.com), she has mentored a worldwide community of women and regularly conducts online therapy groups as well as divorce recovery retreats in Montreal, Canada, and Sedona, Arizona. Her other books include: -- My Sister, My Self: The Surprising Ways that Being an Older, Middle, Younger or Twin Shaped Your Life -- The Divorce Talk: How to Tell the Kids – A Parent's Guide to Breaking the News without Breaking Their Hearts -- Planet Heartbreak: Abandoned Wives Tell Their Stories, Editor --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/misslizsteatimes/message

Vikki and I had a very deep and very real conversation. Vikki has experienced a relationship that didn't work out. She talked about how her husband abandoned her without any explanation..he just left. She explains to Keep It Real how she felt and now she helps other women who went or going through the same situation. Vikki Stark, family therapist known worldwide as a divorce recovery expert, is the editor of Planet Heartbreak: Abandoned Wives Tell Their Stories and the author of Runaway Husbands: The Abandoned Wife's Guide to Recovery and Renewal. In her work as a therapist, her publications and her profile as a public speaker and workshop leader, she has dedicated herself to helping women who are struggling following divorce recover and rebuild their lives. Vikki has an active international psychotherapy practice in which she works with clients both in her lovely Montreal office and worldwide online. She is the founder and director of the Sedona Counselling Centre of Montreal, where she have experienced therapists providing a full range of therapy services to individuals, couples and families. Vikki is also an international guest expert on television and radio on issues related to mental health and emotional well being, notably appearing on NBC's The Today Show and Oprah radio. Vikki was featured in Time Magazine and Maclean's (Canada), among many other media appearances. Vikki is a New Yorker but moved to Montreal in the 80's and feel at home in both places! She practiced Buddhism in her twenties so eastern thought informs her practice. Vikki loves nature, puzzles, walking, yoga, her little dog Chloe, world music and anything that makes her laugh. She write a blog for Psychology Today called Schlepping Through Heartbreak for magazine that has had over 4 million views. Vikki have written three books and edited a fourth. Her first book is about sister relationships and the other three are about divorce and divorce recovery. As a result of one of her books, Runaway Husbands, she lead a worldwide community of women supporting each other through recovery from sudden unexpected divorces (learn more at the Runaway Husbands website.) All about the book: Runaway Husbands-The Abandoned Wife's Guide to Recovery and Renewal-An in-depth healing strategy for women whose lives have been turned upside down due to Wife Abandonment Syndrome-The book is published by Green Light Press and is available in print and e-book format Runaway Husbands: The Abandoned Wife's Guide to Recovery and Renewal: Stark, Vikki: 9780986472107: Books - Amazon.ca Runaway Husbands: The Abandoned Wife's Guide to Recovery and Renewal: Stark, Vikki: 9780986472107: Amazon.com: Books Based on a study of over 400 women worldwide, Runaway Husbands: The Abandoned Wife's Guide to Recovery and Renewal, is the first book to explore and offer healing strategies to women whose lives have been turned upside down by Wife Abandonment Syndrome. Wife Abandonment Syndrome is a pattern of behavior on the part of a husband who leaves his wife out-of-the- blue from what she believed was a happy marriage. Following his sudden departure, he replaces the caring he'd typically shown her with anger and aggression. He often moves directly in with a girlfriend, leaving his bewildered wife totally devastated. Vikki who was herself affected by Wife Abandonment Syndrome, Runaway Husbands helps women understand what motivated their loving husbands to turn into uncaring strangers and provides them with the tools they need to move forward and rebuild their lives in new and unexpected ways. Vikki is getting great feedback and her is What A Reader Is Saying: “Thank you so much for this wonderful book! I experienced a whole range of emotions as I read along – sometimes tears, sometimes giggles – but a whole lot of head nodding and "Yep, that was him all right!" as I turned the pages. You can contact Vikki at www.vikkistark.com Thank you for listening and supporting the podcast. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/caramel-lucas/message

In this week's episode, I have Vikki Stark joining me. Vikki is an internationally known psychotherapist, speaker, author, divorce recovery expert, and the director of the Sedona Counselling Centre of Montreal. She's particularly known for her groundbreaking book, Runaway Husbands, which has led her to mentor a worldwide community of women recovering from unexpected divorce. She has written two other books (My Sister, My Self, and The Divorce Talk: How to Tell the Kids) and edited a fourth, Planet Heartbreak, which is a compilation of 62 stories written by women from the Runaway Husbands community. She's a blogger for Psychology Today and has often been a guest on radio and television, and a speaker at conferences worldwide. She is devoted to helping the women in her community and loves leading retreats, either online, in Montreal, or in Sedona, Arizona. In this episode she talks about:  Her own story of sudden wife abandonment. How this experience pivoted her on a path in life of helping other women going through the same thing. The ten hallmarks of sudden wife syndrome. The link between sudden wife abandonment and covert narcissism. The transformational healing stages after going through something like this. How to learn to see this experience as an opportunity for growth and change. How to talk to your kids when this happens. And so much more!  Links mentioned in the episode:  To learn more about Vikki, visit her website here.    Join her Runaway Husbands Facebook Group here.   Visit her YouTube channel here.   Read the first chapter of her book, Runaway Husbands, for free, here.   Jump on the waitlist for Thrive Tribe HERE.    Download the E-book – Thirteen single mothers share their struggles, top tips, and their favourite things about being a single mother – HERE.   To contact Julia, email: julia@singlemothersurvivalguide.com.   Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide. And join the email list there too.   Or connect with Single Mother Survival Guide on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Pinterest.

Today's conversation is important for anyone who has suffered the loss of a relationship whether they wanted it or not. In this episode I speak with Vikki about her book and her work surrounding it. Based on a study of over 400 women worldwide, Runaway Husbands: The Abandoned Wife's Guide to Recovery and Renewal, is the first book to explore and offer healing strategies to women whose lives have been turned upside down. Whether you identify as having a runaway husband, or you have simply gone through a break up with a man or woman, this episode is for you! In this episode with Vikki Stark we discuss relationship advice topics that include: How to deal with the pain and shock of a partner suddenly leaving a seemingly happy relationship What Wife Abandonments Syndrome is and how it's different from a regular break up How to use a life crisis as an opportunity for growth Learning to forgive yourself and your partner What to focus on during the healing process of a break up How to be comfortable as a single person and learn to trust again And much more! For more information on our guest, and for the episode links visit: https://idopodcast.com/340 Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors Dipsea is an audio app full of short, sexy stories and guided sessions that are designed to turn you on and help you get in touch with yourself. Get a 30 day free trial when you go ​to DipseaStories.com/IDO. Like A Kitten curates adult subscription boxes created to inspire and influence female sexual wellness. Like A Kitten is offering our listeners 20% off AND free shipping when you go to LikeAKitten.com/ido OR enter code IDO at checkout. Flex was created to give those who bleed alternative period products that prioritize comfort, support an active lifestyle, and lend a hand to Mother Earth. Go to flexfits.com/ido or use code IDO for 20% off Flex Disc Starter Kit —or 10% off your first Flex Cup—PLUS free U.S. shipping! Beducated is your ticket to sexual happiness! With a vast range of sexual wellness online courses backed by medical professionals and sex therapists, Beducated helps you bring and gain more pleasure into your bedroom. Visit http://beducate.me/ido and you can get 65% off Beducated's yearly pass with our code, IDO. Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah

In this episode, Dr. Jenn is joined by Dr. Samantha Goldwater-Adler, a Clinical Psychologist from Montreal (Quebec). Topics include what to consider when telling your child/children you are separating, emotional and practical tips when learning to co-parent, and strategies to communicate with your former partner to improve co-parenting. ***This episode is geared toward parents and contains adult subject matter.*** Resources: Book: The Divorce Talk: How to Tell The Kids: A Parent's Guide to Breaking the News Without Breaking Their Hearts by Vikki Stark. Online resources: https://naitreetgrandir.com/en/feature/children-and-separation/ Information for kids about separation and divorce by Department of Justice Canada: What Happens Next? - Justice Canada

In this episode, I interview Vikki Stark, author of Runaway Husbands: The Abandoned Wife's Guide to Recovery and Renewal. Vikki shares her own story of being an abandoned wife and what led her to researching and then writing the book. She discusses the ambivalence and anger that runaway husbands show towards their abandoned wives. In many cases, men who abandon are in other relationships prior to the abandonment. She provides advice on helping kids (both younger kids and adult children) getting through this event. She also covers the real life physical impact that women experience when going through this traumatic event. She provides tips on stopping the obsessive thoughts that women have after the abandonment and not getting stuck in the healing process. She also offers advice on dealing with the other woman when there are kids involved.  Where to find Vikki Stark: Runaway Husbands Website E-mail Vikki: vikki@runawayhusbands.com Where to find Christal: Facebook group: Overcomer with Christal Website: It's Never too Late to Try Instagram: I_am_Christal_Hall E-mail: mschristal.hall@gmail.com

I discuss a little bit further more of the Runaway Husband's book by Vikki Stark. Vikki discusses eight stages that abandoned wives go through after receiving the news that their husbands are leaving the marriage. I share my journey through each of the steps that are written in the book.  Runaway Husbands: The Abandoned Wife's Guide to Recovery and Renewal  

Listen as I share my story of an unexpected event - the sudden news that my husband wanted out of our 31 year marriage. This is an uplifting podcast that shares my struggles and triumphs after receiving the news along with practical advice to other women and men who may be experiencing this.  This first episode shares the book "Runaway Husbands," written by Vikki Stark, an essential guide for women who are dealing with "Wife Abandonment Syndrome," and ends with three tips that women can use to help them overcome and build a better life after.  Suggested books: Run Away Husbands: The Abandoned Wife's Guide to Recovery and Renewal by Vikki Stark Crazy Time: Surviving Divorce and Building a New Life by Abigail Trafford Getting Past Your Breakup by Susan J. Elliott

Ashlene Marshall was fast asleep when her husband woke her up and told her he had something to say. He told her he was done. They had been together for ten years and had a 21 week old and a 2 year old. There were no prior to signs that there was anything wrong in the relationship, or that he was unhappy.  In this episode, Ashlene shares her single mum story.  She also discusses ten signs of men who suddenly abandon their wives (according to Vikki Stark), the impact the abandonment has had on her life, her discovery of the other woman, challenges she’s come across, and how she has coped. Plus so much more. As raw and heartbreaking this story is, ultimately it’s a story of courage, and inspiration. Links mentioned in the episode: Thank you to this week's sponsor - Fernwood Fitness.  BOOK: Runaway Husbands - The Abandoned Wife's Guide to Recovery and Renewal To contact Julia, email: julia@singlemothersurvivalguide.com. For information about the single parent mentoring programs available with Julia, visit Single Mother Survival Guide Mentoring and E-Courses. Book in for your 90 minute one-off intensive one-on-one session with Julia right HERE.  Book in for your complimentary 30 minute Clarity Call with Julia here.  Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide.  Or connect with Single Mother Survival Guide on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Pinterest.

In this Episode, we discuss "Runaway Husbands". Cheryl is joined by guests: Vikki Stark, Joe Sorrenti and Devina Kaur.

We all know someone who says their marriage ended suddenly with no warning. It’s hard to believe. We all like to think there must have been some red flags that were missed. After all, how could two people, married to each other, have such different views about the same marriage?But marriages do absolutely end without warning and when that happens it is a truly traumatic experience. Could it happen to you? What are the warning signs? Why does it happen? How do you recover?Joining Mandy to discuss these questions and more is psychotherapist Vikki Stark. Stark is the author of Runaway Husbands: The Abandoned Wife’s Guide to Recovery and Renewal and the newly published compilation Planet Heartbreak: Abandoned Wives Tell Their Stories. Find out more at RunawayHusbands.com.If you’re thinking of ending your marriage, there’s a much kinder, more compassionate way to do this than abandoning your spouse. First check out Mandy’s free course, Is Divorce The Answer? and then turn to her online coaching program, My Divorce Pal, for step-by-step guidance through all the logistics and practicalities.

Marriages fail and either spouse can run away; but what are they running to or from?  What is an abandoned wife?  Were the signs and symptoms there and perhaps you did not notice them?  Are you in an active marriage where both parties are participating and showing up?  Perhaps a spouse wants out but it might cause so much damage, the best alternative may be to live two lives, is that really effective?  What happens when the bridge to happiness and succes in or out of a marriage collapses? My guest Vikki Stark, author of Runaway Husbands:  The Abandoned Wife's Guide to Recovery and Renewal, shares her experiences and tips on strategies to women whose lives have been turned upside down.  For more information visit:  www.RunAwayHusbands.com

Dr. Michelle talks about how women can cope with "Runaway Husbands" with her guest, psychotherapist and author, Vikki Stark. Check out runawayhusbands.com. Dr. Michelle also helps listeners with the so-called, "Empty Nest Syndrome," or as her special guest, psychotherapist and author, Wendy Aronsson calls it, "The Shift." Find out how to cope with life after the children leave and pick up Wendy's most helpful book, "Refeathering the Empty Nest" at wendyaronssonlcsw.com

Dr. Michelle talks about how women can cope with "Runaway Husbands" with her guest, psychotherapist and author, Vikki Stark. Check out runawayhusbands.com. Dr. Michelle also helps listeners with the so-called, "Empty Nest Syndrome," or as her special guest, psychotherapist and author, Wendy Aronsson calls it, "The Shift." Find out how to cope with life after the children leave and pick up Wendy's most helpful book, "Refeathering the Empty Nest" at wendyaronssonlcsw.com

Why do some men seem to suddenly decide to leave their wives without any signs that they are cheating or planning on leaving? How can women in happy marriages safeguard their relationships so they don't experience Wife Abandonment Syndrome? What are "seven steps" and coping tricks to help women move forward? Find out the answers to these and more questions as Dr. Michelle interviews Vikki Stark, author of "Runaway Husbands; the Abandoned Wife's Guide to Recovery and Renewal." Find out more at Runawayhusbands.com

What's up with "runaway husbands?" Why do men leave committed relationships without any warning? Find out why and how women can deal with the shock of being abandoned as Dr. Michelle interviews author and psychotherapist Vikki Stark as she talks about "Runaway Husbands."