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Growing Through & Beyond Divorce

16 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 6 years ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratings

Every episode of Growing Through & Beyond Your Divorce will remind you that you are not alone as you go through the process of divorce. Sandra Lee, divorce coach and mediator, will help guide you through all of the phases and emotions, offering actionable steps in owning the process. She speaks from both personal and professional experience with a combination of compassion and tough love. For every topic there are take-away items and for every season there is acknowledgement that this is hard work and you don’t have to simply survive your divorce - you can emerge victorious. Guest experts, including financial, legal and parenting advisors, will join Sandra in the studio as she walks along with you during the next phase of your life.

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Episodes

Divorcing with Children

August 31, 2018 22:14 - 22 minutes - 30.9 MB

Sandra welcomes guest, Heidi Risser, who share her experiences as a collaborative attorney handling cases with children involved.  Sandra guides the conversation to provide helpful information as you navigate your divorce with children, empowering all to emerge victorious. 

Choosing a Collaborative Divorce

August 31, 2018 22:08 - 21 minutes - 28.9 MB

Sandra welcomes guest Heidi Risser, attorney, certified mediator, and parent coordinator, to discuss what it looks like to follow a collaborative process using a Collaborative Lawyer.

Financial Emotions and Fears

August 31, 2018 22:02 - 18 minutes - 25.4 MB

Sandra welcomes guest, Diane Willis, Certified Divorce Analyst, who talks about how to  alleviate fears around finances with helpful insights and tips for longterm planning.

Adding a Financial Analyst to Your Divorce Team

August 31, 2018 21:28 - 15 minutes - 21.7 MB

Sandra welcomes colleague Diane Willis, Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, to discuss how adding a professional like her to to your team can help alleviate fears by getting a handle on the financials around your separation or divorce.

What is a Parent Coordinator? And Why Some Families Need One

July 30, 2018 15:34 - 18 minutes - 25.3 MB

Sandra explores the concept of accessing a Parent Coordinator (often court appointed) to help with decision-making through the divorce process and beyond, during high-conflict divorce.

How to Your Children Cope Through Divorce

July 30, 2018 15:29 - 20 minutes - 27.9 MB

Sandra talks to Lucy Dunning, who helps families navigate the difficult and confusing times that divorce brings to children.  She offers examples and constructive suggestions of how to help children cope.

Be Resilient!

July 30, 2018 14:54 - 9 minutes - 12.4 MB

There are certain traits and beliefs common to women who grow through their divorce.  Being resilient is something I talk to my clients about and want to share with you in this podcast.

Divorcing a Narcissist

July 25, 2018 20:50 - 17 minutes - 23.9 MB

Sandra looks at a common trait when dealing with a difficult divorce.  Narcissistic Personality Disorder is a mental illness that most often goes undiagnosed or treated. 

Successfully Blending Families After Divorce

May 10, 2018 14:12 - 22 minutes - 31.1 MB

In this podcast, Sandra talks about life after divorce, when two families come together.  She provides stories and tips to navigate blending.  

Grandparents & Divorce

May 10, 2018 14:09 - 22 minutes - 30.4 MB

In this podcast, Sandra discusses the role of grandparents when their adult children go through divorce.  Grandparents are grieving too, and often caught in the middle.  Divorce often costs grandparents their time with the children too.  She offers tips for both the adult child and the grandparents on how to navigate in a way that models great behavior for the kids and not rob them of the love and memories to come.

Single Parenting Though and Beyond Your Divorce

May 10, 2018 14:06 - 19 minutes - 27.1 MB

In this podcast, Sandra talks about Single Parenting and Parallel Parenting.  She talks about how to be a good single parent when your ex isn't in the picture or not available, how to create a home and new family-life for your children -- including routines and role modeling.  As always, Sandra shares stories about her own struggles and triumphs and gives real-life examples to put her thoughts into context.

Co-Parenting Through and Beyond Your Divorce

May 10, 2018 14:02 - 22 minutes - 30.2 MB

In this podcast, Sandra talks about how you co-parenting through and beyond your divorce is writing your children's "Divorce Story" for years to come.  Your relationship with your ex, your inner circle and setting new communication patterns -- all for the benefit of your children.

My Family, My Friends, My Faith

April 28, 2018 14:44 - 21 minutes - 29 MB

In Episode 4, we'll talk about the other important team you'll need. Your personal support team.  Friends, family and faith may all play a role in supporting you through this process.  I'll offer things to think about in each case.

Designing your Divorce Team

April 28, 2018 14:43 - 16 minutes - 22.6 MB

In Episode 3, we talk about designing your divorce team.  This conversation is in the context of making good business decisions.  You are in charge of your divorce.  The days of dropping off your file to an attorney's office is no longer the only way -- but you need some education about your options.  

Hijacked by Divorce Emotions

April 28, 2018 14:42 - 18 minutes - 24.9 MB

In Episode 2 we'll talk about understanding what it means to be hijacked by your emotions.  Divorce emotions are real and can take you for quite a ride.  Fear emotions are not good decision-makers, yet we are asked to make some of the biggest decisions about our future for ourselves and our children during this time.  We'll talk about what to keep at the forefront during this emotional time.

Meet Sandra Lee

April 28, 2018 14:40 - 22 minutes - 30.8 MB

In Episode 1 of my podcast series, Growing Through and Beyond Divorce, I thought it would be best if you get to know me.  I've walked in your shoes.  It's what led me to my purpose as a Divorce Coach and Mediator for the past 18-years.  I founded my practice, Emerge Victorious, in 20000, and for the past 8 years have been training other coaches and mediators.