Journey Beyond Divorce Podcast
360 episodes - English - Latest episode: 20 days ago - ★★★★★ - 97 ratingsDivorce provides a perfect opportunity to begin identifying and practicing new ways of thinking, being, and doing. Our Journey Beyond Divorce podcasts help you to navigate the shifting world that you currently inhabit, and utilize your struggles as stepping-stones that lead to inner strength, clarity, and confidence. If you are seeking personal one-on-one coaching visit www.JourneyBeyondDivorce.com.
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Reclaiming Connections: A Guide to Mending the Rifts of Parental Alienation with Ginger Gentile
June 19, 2024 19:35 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBIntroduction Welcome to Journey Beyond Divorce Podcast, where we provide valuable insights and strategies for families dealing with high-conflict divorce. Today, we're diving into critical areas to help families overcome the challenges of parental alienation. Episode Highlights Understanding Parental Alienation: We'll explore the basics of parental alienation and its impact on both children and the alienated parent. Strategies for Reconnecting: We'll spend most of our time on the HOW - h...
HC Divorce Demystified: Holding the Line: Boundaries in High Conflict Divorce with Dr. Abby Medcalf
June 12, 2024 18:21 - 58 minutes - 53.6 MBNavigating a high conflict divorce requires more than just legal representation; it demands your personal resilience and clear boundaries. As you go through this challenging time, establishing strong, well-defined boundaries is essential. These boundaries will help you manage interactions with your ex, especially in situations fraught with emotional challenges and conflicts. Setting effective boundaries is crucial for maintaining your sanity and emotional well-being, clearly delineating wh...
HC Divorce Demystified: Broken Vows: Facing Sexual Infidelity and Making the Tough Choices with Cheryl Camarillo, LSW
June 04, 2024 20:19 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MBWelcome to an incredibly poignant episode where we delve into the heart-wrenching world of sexual infidelity, and betrayal. Today, we explore not just the pain but the profound decisions that come in its aftermath—whether to mend the bond or part ways. Joined by a renowned infidelity expert, we'll provide you with both professional insights and compassionate advice to navigate these turbulent waters. How do you cope when trust is shattered by infidelity? What steps can you take if you find ...
HC Divorce Demystified: Difficult Conversations Around Divorce: Telling Spouse, Kids, Friends and Family with Zach Brittle & Laura Heck
May 29, 2024 01:34 - 49 minutes - 45 MBIn today’s episode, we are going to navigate through some of the most heart-wrenching conversations that come with the decision of divorce as we delve into the delicate art of communicating about divorce with your spouse and children, as well as your wider circle of family and friends. Broaching the subject of divorce with your spouse is perhaps one of the most profound discussions you will ever have, and it requires a great deal of courage and sensitivity. We'll discuss how to express your...
Facing the Unthinkable: When Your Spouse Wants a Divorce...And You Don't
May 16, 2024 09:00 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MBIf the person you pledged to spend your life with has just revealed they want a divorce, you're likely reeling from a whirlwind of emotions. This episode of our podcast delves deep into the heart-wrenching situation of being in a high-conflict marriage where one partner wants out while the other holds on. We understand the profound sense of loss, confusion, and fear that accompanies such news. Here, we'll explore the psychological impact of this revelation, the array of emotions you might ex...
HC Divorce Demystified: Divorcing a Narcissist: Mastering The Emotional Rollercoaster with Tracy Malone
May 14, 2024 20:51 - 55 minutes - 50.4 MBWe’re diving into a topic that many of you are eager to learn about. Now, imagine being on a rollercoaster, not just any rollercoaster, but one where the ups are few and the downs are many, and often quite triggering. That's a bit what it feels like. When you’re divorcing a narcissist, it's not just about legal battles; it’s an emotional journey where the usual playbook doesn’t always apply. The biggest challenges often come from the constant unpredictability and the emotional manipulation...
Voices of Celebration: Reflections 8 Years Post Divorce with Clint Powell
May 10, 2024 07:02 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MB8 years ago, Clint reached out after listening to a JBD podcast. His wife had just told him she wanted a divorce. He was reeling in all types of grief, unbelief, fear and uncertainty. He enrolled in a coaching program and began the hard work of looking at his marriage and himself. Clint explains that doing his divorce poorly would hurt everyone, his kids, his STBX and himself. He wanted to be better and worked with both a therapist and divorce coach. Fast forward 8 years. His tween and tee...
HC Divorce Demystified: Child Advocacy: The Guardian ad Litem Journey with Your Kids with Elle Barr
May 08, 2024 05:39 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MBIn the turbulent seas of high-conflict custody battles and family disputes, a Guardian ad Litem (GAL) serves as a lighthouse, guiding decisions in the best interest of the children involved. It’s crucial to understand when a GAL is needed, and what their role is. This podcast delves into the circumstances that necessitate the involvement of a GAL, unraveling their purpose and shedding light on their pivotal role. Our journey begins with an exploration of the situations that trigger the app...
HC Divorce Demysitifed: Breaking the News: Strategies for Discussing Divorce with Your Kids with Christina McGee, MSW
May 01, 2024 18:10 - 48 minutes - 44.1 MBTelling your kids and you’re getting a divorce is scary and hard. The world as they know it is about to forever change and feel like it is falling apart. In many cases regardless of the conflict between the parents, they can rally for the sake of the kids. In deeply high conflict situations, this isn’t always possible. So when do you tell, what do you tell, do you tell all the kids together, and how do you determine if you should tell them with your soon to be ex or by yourself. My gold...
Should You Mend or End a Dysfunctional, Toxic or Abusive Marriage
April 26, 2024 03:33 - 19 minutes - 18.3 MBIn this heart-stirring episode of "Mend or End," we dive deep into the crossroads of decision that many find themselves standing at, teetering on the edge of staying in or leaving an unhealthy marriage. Karen's journey is one that resonates with the silent battles many face: the weight of religious or marital commitments that bind, the daunting financial fears of navigating life solo, and the complex web of fears surrounding the well-being and future of their children. It's a narrative wrapp...
HC Divorce Demystified: Affluence and Adversity: Financial Intricacies At The Crossroads of High Conflict and High Net Worth Divorce with Patrick Kilbane, CDFA
April 23, 2024 19:39 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MBNavigating a high conflict, high net worth divorce is exceptionally challenging, blending intricate financial issues with intense emotional tensions. The stakes are high with substantial assets in play, demanding informed and strategic planning to ensure your financial stability after the divorce. A Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA) can be your ally, offering insights to bridge the gap between the divorce's financial and legal complexities. They do more than crunch numbers; they pr...
JBD Team Talks: Communicating with Mastery During High Conflict Divorce
April 18, 2024 20:09 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBThe way we communicate will make or break our divorce. It will move us closer to what we desire or farther away. It will invite curiosity and compromise or judgement and destruction. In order to be able to communicate with mastery, we need to first be aware of our triggers and ways of behaving under stress. We also need to be able to read other people, their mood, body language and tone. When we combine these skills with clear communication, we are on the right path. With me today is Lisa ...
HC Divorce Demystified: Exploring the Intersection of High Conflict and High Net Worth Divorce with Susan Myres
April 16, 2024 17:52 - 56 minutes - 51.8 MBIn this episode, we delve into the intricate dynamics of divorce proceedings at the crossroads of high conflict and high net worth. Marriages unraveling in such scenarios face a myriad of challenges, from navigating complex financial landscapes to the heightened emotional intensity that often accompanies disputes over substantial assets. As the stakes escalate with greater financial resources at play, so too does the potential for drawn out courtroom battles, where each party may wield si...
Voices of Celebration: How Divorce Taught This Woman to Set Boundaries and Trust Herself
April 12, 2024 18:22 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MBStephanie faced infidelity and broken trust during her marriage. As she began coaching, she realized her patterns and part in the disillusion of her marriage. Her work led her to healthier communication and behaviors in all her relationships. Listen as she shares her fears, struggles and the unexpected treasures found through coaching and leaning into her faith in God. Journey Beyond Divorce Resources mentioned in this episode: Book a Free Rapid Relief Call: http://rapidreliefcall.com ...
HC Divorce Demystified: Shifting the Dynamic between You and Your High Conflict Spouse with Dr. Thomas Jordan, Ph.D.
April 10, 2024 03:45 - 53 minutes - 49 MBWelcome to today's episode, where we delve into the profound impact family origins have on adult intimate relationships. We'll explore how the imprints of our family dynamics shape our approach to love, conflict, and connection, setting the stage for the patterns that unfold in our most intimate bonds. With insights from a seasoned psychologist and love life researcher, we aim to illuminate the unseen threads that link our past experiences to our present struggles, providing a roadmap for un...
Your Support Team & Exploring Therapy vs. Coaching in High Conflict Divorce
April 05, 2024 17:57 - 17 minutes - 15.7 MBEmerging from a high-conflict marriage can feel like stepping onto a battlefield, where every day presents new challenges and uncertainties. In these tumultuous times, the need for support is undeniable - but what form of support is best suited to your needs? Enter therapy and coaching: two pillars of assistance offering distinct yet powerful approaches to navigating the complexities of divorce. As you traverse this terrain, understanding the disparity between these two forms of support bec...
HC Divorce Demystified: Best Client Practices in Successful High Conflict Divorce with Brett Ward, Esq.
April 02, 2024 10:00 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MBIn the tumultuous journey of a high-conflict divorce, mastering the art of picking and choosing your battles is not just about preserving your peace; it's a strategic approach to safeguard your finances and emotional well-being. By learning when to engage your attorney and when to step back, you empower yourself to make informed decisions that are both cost-effective and mentally beneficial. Embracing these practices doesn't just mitigate your immediate stress; it sets the foundation for a m...
JBD Team Talks: Beyond Blame: Cultivating Your Best Self During Divorce with Carrie Doubts and Karen McMahon
March 23, 2024 05:30 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MBDivorce is rarely easy, especially in high conflict situations where tensions run high. But what if there was a way to maintain your dignity and sanity amidst the chaos? Today, we delve into a transformative strategy by Dr. Alan Seale from the Center for Transformational Presence. Learn how disengage from the Drama of your divorce and move to understanding and handling the Situation, making a Choice of who you want to be while going through it, and embracing the Opportunity inside this cha...
HC Divorce Demystified: Diffuse Tension and Resolve Conflict During High Conflict Divorce with Hesha Abrams
March 20, 2024 16:44 - 45 minutes - 41.3 MBI am thrilled about today’s conversation with Hesha Abrams, a brilliant mediator, negotiator and author of Holding The Calm, a book jam packed with strategies to minimize conflict, settle disputes and create a safe space for the most thorniest of individuals to feel heard and seen so they can find their way back to the negotiation table. I’ve asked Hesha to join us and custom tailor some of her advice to our JBD listeners who have made the courageous decision to leave your high conflict spo...
How to Create A Safe Exit Plan
March 18, 2024 17:37 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MBHow to Safely Plan Your Exit Strategy As a High Conflict Divorce Strategist, I will be speaking directly to and about just that - the high conflict dynamic and how it is so very different from your typical divorce. All divorce has conflict and some more than others. High Conflict marriages and divorce are in a realm of their own. So let’s start at the beginning… In the early stages, knowing on a deep intuitive level and being ready takes time. Being ready and yet not being able to take ...
HC Divorce Demystified: Navigating the Storm: The Psychological Battlefield of Divorcing a Sociopath or Narcissist with Kerrie Droban-Zhivago
March 12, 2024 19:51 - 52 minutes - 47.8 MBI’m excited to share today’s conversation with you as my guest, Kerrie Droban-Zhivago, offers profound insights into the minds of sociopaths, psychopaths, and narcissists. For those of you undergoing high-conflict divorces, understanding these characteristics is crucial. As you know, these personalities can significantly impact the emotional and psychological well-being of their partners, often leading to highly contentious divorce proceedings. By educating oneself on the traits and tactic...
Voices of Celebration: I'm Healing From Regret, Resentment and Codependence and Living My Best Life!
March 08, 2024 01:54 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBWhen Maria reached out for support she was still resentful at her ex and regretting staying so long in a marriage that had been over for 2 years. Maria shares her journey to self awareness and acceptance of herself and her circumstances. In a short time, Maria developed an understanding of codependence and began shifting her behavior to more self loving and less fearful about what other's thought about her. Maria also shares her 'hot pepper moment' and the powerful impact our signature Em...
HC Divorce Demystified: Facing the Fire: Divorce Strategies with High Conflict Expert Bill Eddy
March 05, 2024 18:55 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MBOur guest is none other than Bill Eddy, a leading expert in managing high-conflict personalities. As the pioneer in understanding and navigating the tumultuous waters of relationships with individuals exhibiting narcissistic or borderline traits, Bill brings a wealth of knowledge and practical wisdom. In this episode, we'll unravel the intricacies of his acclaimed book, "SPLITTING: Protecting Yourself While Divorcing Someone with Narcissistic or Borderline Personality Disorder". If you're f...
Design Your Alter Ego to Help Step Into Your Future Self!
March 01, 2024 04:20 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MBHigh Conflict Divorce is hard and in the beginning you may struggle with self doubt and uncertainty. I found this mind hack a while ago and was fascinated by the concept. So here goes. Activating your alter ego engages a mind hack that can support you in creating the change you desire. The Alter Ego Effect, written by Todd Herman teaches you how to adopt a different mindset and get motivated by cooperating with an alter ego of your own. By implementing this mind-hack, you can awaken your...
JBD Team Talks: I'm Losing My Mind! Honoring the mental and emotional toll of divorce
February 27, 2024 17:06 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MBIf you feel like you are losing your mind as you enter divorce, I want you to know that it's totally normal. Today I share what happens when you begin the journey through divorce and how your mental and emotional overload show up in your life. I discuss the changes you begin to see in yourself and why things like brain fog, ADD tendencies, short triggers, and memory problems arise in the short term. Tune in as I share what you can do to support yourself and what you are ill advised to d...
Behind Closed Doors: The Hidden Struggles of Abused Husbands
February 23, 2024 04:59 - 19 minutes - 17.5 MBWelcome to today’s special episode, where we shine a light on a topic that often remains in the shadows. While we’ve dedicated much of our discussion to the challenges and triumphs of women navigating the turbulent waters of high-conflict, abusive relationships, today, we pivot to honor a group whose struggles are equally profound, yet less often heard. This episode is dedicated to the men—the unspoken victims of domestic abuse. Abuse knows no gender, and the pain it inflicts bears no preju...
Voices of Celebration: A journey of lost custody, heartbreak and healing
February 20, 2024 17:34 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBGeri was the primary parent for the entirety of her children's lives. During the four years of their court battle, dad never took the boys for an overnight...not even once. Yet she lost custody in an expensive, drawn out court battle. Listen as one woman tells her journey of heartbreak and healing, her court ruling on custody and the grief, personal growth and gifts that followed. Journey Beyond Divorce Resources mentioned in this episode: Book a Free Rapid Relief Call: http://rapidrelief...
JBD Team Talks: How to Tell The Kids in High Conflict Divorce
February 15, 2024 21:55 - 21 minutes - 19.3 MBTelling the children about your impending divorce is always a fragile, emotional conversation. The general rule is both parents tell the children together, refer to the decision as mutual and assure them that they are loved and their lives with continue with limited change. However, when facing a high conflict divorce, such advice may be unwise and even dangerous. If you are expecting your high conflict ex to blame you, create undo chaos and emotional overwhelm and catastrophize your choice...
Valentine's Day: A Toast to You, The Star of Your Own Love Story!
February 14, 2024 15:52 - 10 minutes - 10.1 MBAh, Valentine's Day! That time of year when love is in the air, and heart-shaped chocolates seem to pop up everywhere. For some, it's a day of romance and roses. For others, it's more like a scene from a tragicomedy – minus the comedy. But fear not! If Valentine’s Day feels like just another blip on the calendar, that's great. Carry on!! However, if you find yourself feeling a bit blue as heart-shaped balloons float by, here’s an invitation to consider…why not turn the day into a celebrat...
Voices of Celebration: I Found My Truth and Authenticity Through My Divorce
February 08, 2024 16:30 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBAnn Margaret shares her struggles around faith and family when deciding whether or not to seek a divorce from her spouse of 19 years. As a devout Catholic, she needed to be 'right with God' and sought to understand if and how her desire to leave her marriage was aligned with her deep faith. She goes on to share her concerns for the impact the divorce would have on her children, the challenges of living under the same roof during Covid and keeping the 'secret' of the impending divorce from he...
JBD Team Talks: Tips for Choosing a Divorce Attorney and/or a Mediator
February 06, 2024 06:00 - 40 minutes - 36.7 MBStepping into the legal divorce process can be scary and overwhelming. Not knowing what to expect, how the process works, and what the options are can be daunting. Choosing the right divorce attorney and/or mediator is one of the most important first decisions you will need to make. It could mean the difference between a long, drawn-out, expensive, acrimonious divorce or an amicable, less expensive, shorter process. But where do I start? What should I look for? What should I ask? What shoul...
Special Guest: Discernment Counseling - An Alternative Approach to Deciding to Mend or End your Marriage with Brian Burns
February 01, 2024 07:00 - 39 minutes - 35.8 MBDeciding whether to mend or end your marriage is a tender and complex decision. Today we speak with Brian Burns about Discernment Counseling and how it is a safe and gentle process that brings immense value to the couple during this difficult time. Brian walks us through how Discernment Counseling works, the reason it is a short term process, under 2 months and how it differs in many ways from Marriage Counseling. The goal of this approach is very simply clarity and confidence for each me...
Special Guest: Divorce, Faith, and Three Little Hearts - One Man's Journey Through Divorce, Dating and Single Parenting with Chris Espinoza
January 30, 2024 06:00 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MBJoin me as I speak to a christian man about his journey through a high conflict marriage where he owns his part in the dissolution and shares the challenges of parallel parenting post divorce. Chris Espinoza of Men's Divorce Recovery speaks deeply about his recovery and healing journey and the vital role his faith played in keeping him tracking true to his desires to be the best dad and the best ex husband. Chris recently began dating, met the love of his live and is engaged and about to me...
Special Guest: Breaking the Barriers of Parental Alienation - Strategies for Recognizing Signs and Restoring Connections with Charlie McCready
January 25, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour - 58.3 MBParental alienation is a deeply complex and emotionally charged issue, where one parent, influences the child to reject or fear the other parent. This process distresses the alienated parent, who experiences profound loss and heartache. It also inflicts psychological harm on the child. The child, caught in the crossfire of adult conflicts, might develop issues with trust, guilt, and self-esteem, often carrying these emotional scars into adulthood. The alienated parent grapples with feelings ...
Special Guest: The Power Trio - Unleashing Strength in Divorce Through Values, Habits, and Behaviors with Shannon McGorry
January 23, 2024 05:00 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MBIn the turbulent waters of high-conflict divorce, finding your anchor is essential for staying afloat. In this episode of "The Power Tria," we dive deep into how valuing your values, honoring your habits, and breaking down your behaviors can be the lifebuoy you need during this challenging journey. Discover the profound impact of aligning your actions with your core values. Today’s guest will discuss a process of self-discovery, helping you identify what truly matters to you and how to use ...
Special Guest: Love Rehab - Transforming Toxic Bonds into Healthy Connections with Stephanie McPhail
January 19, 2024 20:21 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MBLiving in a toxic intimate relationship can feel like being caught in an emotional maze—depleting your energy, disorienting your sense of self, and clouding your judgment. The journey to disentangle from harmful behaviors and limiting beliefs, deeply ingrained in such relationships, often appears daunting, terrifying, and isolating. Today, I’m thrilled to have Stephanie on the show, a beacon of light for women embarking on this transformative journey. Stephanie specializes in guiding women ...
Special Guest: Transforming High-Conflict Divorce Through Conscious Uncoupling with Katherine Woodward Thomas, M.A., MFT
January 17, 2024 00:44 - 1 hour - 56.8 MBWelcome everyone to today's exclusive interview with Katherine Woodward Thomas, the best-selling author of the groundbreaking book, "Conscious Uncoupling." In a world where divorce often turns into a battlefield, Katherine offers a revolutionary approach to parting ways amicably and with acceptance and peace. We will delve into the 5 transformative steps and core principles that Katherine lays out in her book, shedding light on how these can be life-changing tools for anyone navigating the...
Thoughts on Attitude, Gratitude and Intentionality as we Wrap Up 2023
January 13, 2024 10:00 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MBThoughts on Attitude, Gratitude and Intentionality as we Wrap Up 2023 If you're in any stage of divorce, it can feel especially lonely, unfair, tender, confronting…today I want to talk about the gift of Attitude and Gratitude! Charles Swindoll Quote: The longer I live, the more I realize the impact of attitude on life. Attitude, to me, is more important than facts. It is more important than the past, than education, than money, than circumstances, than failures, than successes, than wha...
Special Guest: Untying the Knot After 50: The Complex Landscape of Grey Divorce with Karen Covy
January 11, 2024 20:46 - 41 minutes - 38 MBMarried couples over 50 are the fastest growing segment of the population divorcing. There are numerous unique challenges with Grey Divorce. Your children are older, which means you may need boundaries around their opinions and your desire to lean on them emotionally or financially. You most likely have more life behind you than you have ahead of you. This limits your ability to recoup funds lost in the divorce. It may impact spousal support if the monied spouse is close to retirement ...
Special Guest: The Financial ABCs When Entering a High Conflict Divorce with Amy Irvine
January 09, 2024 18:43 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBRegardless of whether you are the monied or non-monied spouse, when facing high conflict divorce, it is vitally important that you get your financial ducks in a row. Divorce is largely about shared parenting and money…today’s guest helps set you up for success on the financial front. Your high conflict spouse is making threats and telling you how it’s going to shake down. However, unless they are a matrimonial attorney, it is crucial that you turn a deaf ear to their narrative, gather your ...
Special Guest: How to Recognize and Exit an Oppressive Marriage and Thrive Post Divorce with Kate Walker
December 15, 2023 15:49 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBMost men and women who live in dysfunctional marriages are challenged to find the strength and courage to leave, navigate what may very well be a high conflict divorce and figure out how to reinvent themselves post divorce. Today’s guest walks us through her journey of using the pain of childhood challenges and an oppressive marriage to fuel personal growth and a better next chapter. Kate was a monied spouse who also took on the lion’s share of raising the family and household tasks. Overwh...
Special Guests: Shielding Kids from the Traumatic Impact of High-Conflict Divorce: Point C with Lawrence & Joni Jones
December 12, 2023 20:12 - 1 hour - 55.3 MBCustody battles are typical in high conflict divorce. The problem is the fight is often between two disregulated parents who love their kids but put them in the middle, causing unnecessary pain and suffering. Today’s episode is meant to spotlight the confusion, suffering and trauma your children experience in the process of you fighting for what is ‘best for your kids’. There is a better way, one that requires parents to pause and regulate yourselves so you can truly act in your children’s...
Special Guest: Should You Stay or Go: How to make the most difficult decision of your life with Kate Anthony
December 08, 2023 05:45 - 54 minutes - 50.4 MBI have a very special guest today. She is a deeply respected colleague of mine, a fervent advocate for women and has dedicated her life to helping them get clear on who they are, what they want and if their marriage is enhancing or diminishing them and the life they desire. Should I mend or should I end is one of the most excruciating decision to make. Living in a high conflict marriage means you are attempting to make this decision after years or decades of being abandoned, diminished, be...
Divorce Trauma Recovery: Karen Shares Her LIVE Rapid Resolution Therapy Session with Jon Connelly
December 05, 2023 17:48 - 1 hour - 70.4 MB**Trigger Warning** This is a very unique and special episode on Rapid Resolution Therapy. Karen engages in a RRT session with Jon Connelly to help me overcome my childhood sexual trauma. It may sound like an odd meandering conversation (I certainly thought so). Yet, by the end of this session...and since then...I have been unable to access the pain, fear or struggle that I have had around a two year ongoing sexual assault in my mid teens by a childhood neighbor. I won't know for certai...
High Conflict Divorce: The Plight of Adult Children
November 13, 2023 04:35 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MBAdult children are often overlooked and forgotten when their parents divorce later in life. They are men and women, ages 18 to 50. Some are single; some married. Some have children of their own. All of them are in different stages of shock, fear, and sudden, dramatic change. As adults, their parents tend to overlook, minimize or diminish feelings and struggles around their parent’s divorce. And their parents are more apt to rely on them for emotional, practical or financial support. To...
High Conflict Divorce: What to know about Parent Coordinators
November 07, 2023 01:21 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBA Parent Coordinator (PC) helps mediate and resolve disputes between parents in high conflict divorces. A PC is often a vital support both during and post divorce. If you find it impossible to make joint decisions with your STBX and virtually every interaction turns into a struggle or a power play, this podcast is for you!! Parent Coordinators can be mental health experts, attorneys or mediators. What they all have in common is their training as a parent coordinator with the ability to he...
High Conflict Divorce: How to Remain Peaceful, Productive and Professional
November 02, 2023 18:26 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBToday’s powerful episode gives you the strategies and tools needed to communicate more effectively with your spouse’s high conflict personality. You have been struggling with criticism, deflection, blaming and black and white thinking. You have doubted your own version of reality, lost your self esteem and tried time and again to reason with your spouse to no end. What you didn’t know was that communicating with a HCP requires a very different approach. HCPs do not respond to logic. T...
Happy Halloween: A look at our Masks and Monkey Mind
October 31, 2023 16:47 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MBHappy Halloween!! We are looking at our masks and monkey mind as you navigate your divorce. We often wear masks to hide the shadow part of us that we are ashamed of or feel insecure about. We sometimes assume what another wants from us and wear that mask. I'm talking about showing up inauthentically. I smile when I want to cry, say yes when I really don't want to do that thing, bite our tongue, swallow our words, accept the unacceptable, choose not to 'complain' when we are displeased, ...
High Conflict Divorce: How I Reclaimed My Sanity, Self Esteem and My Life!
October 28, 2023 12:34 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MBWhile navigating divorce, fear of the unknown often drives us to replace our uncertainty with a catastrophic worst case scenario about our future. However, our greatest fears rarely come true. Today’s session is designed to provide you with hope and encouragement as you hear one woman’s journey from fear and overwhelm to a post divorce life that is very different from what she feared. Tune in as she shares the struggles she faced with her narcissistic ex, and how while he never changed, sh...
Divorce Trauma Recovery: Reboot Your Mind and Heal Your Heart with Dr. Jon Connelly
October 27, 2023 03:14 - 1 hour - 63.2 MBWe are looking at how to Reboot Your Mind and Heal Your Heart with a uniquely painless and rapid trauma recovery modality called Rapid Resolution Therapy (RTT). In this modality, the mind is cleared of negative beliefs, reorganized to see new possibilities, and stops regretting the past and dreading the future. Negative habits and painful emotions are replaced by positive feelings and actions. Freed from the grip of past events, blocked energy is released so that physical and emotional he...