Journey Beyond Divorce Podcast

This entire series is designed to speak with practitioners in modalities that cut through months or years of therapy, helping clients rapidly regulate so they can engage in and benefit from divorce coaching. Today we look at Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) which is a combination of ancient Chinese wisdom and modern psychology that relieves energetic blockages and regulates the nervous system. T...

If you are going through a divorce - or contemplating taking this step - and you have children, this podcast is for you. There are many who hold the position that divorce harms children. There is also a lot of information out there that claims this is not necessarily true. Under the best circumstances, children can emerge from "broken" families without being damaged in the process. Today we will t...

When living with and divorcing a dysfunctional high conflict personality is fraught with triggering experiences and reactive engagements. And this dynamic didn't start with your marriage, it began earlier in life with trauma that 'set you up' to be in a high conflict relationship. So how do you regulate your nervous system so that you can be more effective and confident entering and negotiating th...

While 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 s...

The 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 c...

Entering the legal process of any divorce feels frightening and overwhelming. For those entering high conflict divorce, the fear and confusion is escalated due to years of living in a dysfunctional marriage and the complexities involved when divorcing a high conflict personality. There is often a greater need to be in the court system due to the power imbalance in the relationship, the lack of tra...

As you enter divorce negotiations it is imperative that you have a good handle on your financial picture and the value each asset represents. The fear and uncertainty of what your financial reality will be post-divorce can be paralyzing. Getting educated and enlisting professionals to support you in negotiating a win-win settlement is vital. can be paralyzing Today's guest Jaime Goodman, a CDFA (C...

Today's conversation highlights both the unique differences one faces when coparenting with a high conflict ex and the common challenges that we all face coparenting no matter when level of conflict we've experienced with our ex. Jess and TH are the founder of Exexperts. They were friends in marriage and besties post divorce. Tune in the hear the real life stories of fear, upset and overwhelm foll...

This episode is being shared from the Divorced People podcast which Karen McMahon was recently interviewed on. Divorced People is a podcast about divorce, marriage, and relationships. The host, Nicole Quallen, a divorced person and collaborative divorce lawyer, speaks with story-tellers who have been through the difficult, beautiful, complicated, super-stigmatized institution and are brave and rea...

Distance parenting was a new term to me when I found today's guest and given that I have been in the divorce field for over a dozen years, that surprised me. So today we are discussing "Long Distance Parenting: The challenges, rewards and best practices." The term Distance Parenting refers to those who are parenting from afar…another state, region or country….physically very far away from their ch...

Part 3 of our series focuses on how to appreciate and benefit from the different voices in your head and their unique perspectives by using "The Brain Huddle" , a practice author Jill Bolte Taylor, PhD refers to as a "Power Tool for Peace". The four voices or characters generated by four different types of neural tissue in our brains are somewhat stereotypical in their behavioral patterns which me...

Welcome to another episode of All Things Parenting. You're post divorce and survived the chaotic, complex, often times hostile and overwhelming divorce process. You thought you would be free, feel better, be less triggered and engaged with your ex. But you have kids together and somedays it feels like nothing has changed except you're living under separate roofs! How can you successfully co parent...

The neurons in our brains are not all alike. Our brains think and feel in four different ways, every one of us. We may be more aware of certain ways than others, and define ourselves by the ways of thinking that are habitual...which does not always serve us well, especially when navigating divorce and post divorce life. In today's show, Part 2 of You're Not Crazy: Exploring the Voices in Your Head...

As if divorce is not overwhelming enough, those facing 'international divorce' complexities encounter an entirely unique and complex set of challenges which are even further intensified if there are children involved. Join us as we speak to matrimonial attorneys Nicole Centracchio and Bryan Reed who specialize in international divorce. They talk about the importance of strategically deciding when...

Clare was beaming when we began talking, so excited about her new lease on life. She had a marriage that had been dead for a while, with little communication or emotional support. She found herself more anxious and depressed, even praying for a way out of life...until one day, she got really sick and found herself facing death which ironically gave her a desire to live again! The journey to health...

Today we are discussing what happens when Divorce Collides with Raising Complex Kids. If you are raising a complex kid, you know the unique challenges you face. These difficulties may even have played a role in the dissolution of your marriage. Today we're joined by my dear friend and colleague, Diane Dempster. She walks us through what she means by 'complex kid' and what's different about parenti...

It is an all too human tendency to react to stressful situations in counterproductive ways, to attack out of intense emotion without a clear purpose, to accommodate long after it's healthy to do so, or to avoid addressing situations that are destructive. While these are rarely wise strategies, they are disastrous strategies prior to, in the midst of, and post divorce. During this episode and the f...

Raising special needs children has a unique set of gifts and challenges. When negotiating divorce, it is essential that you can advocate for the support they will continue to need. Guest, Randi L. Karmel, PLLC, specializes in this area and discusses the pitfalls inherent and possibilities available through the negotiation process. Randi shares negotiation danger signs to be aware of as well as res...

After 2 decades in a marriage that was kind and amicable yet completely lacking the emotional intimacy Nicole desired, she made the difficult decision to divorce. What followed was a painful negotiation that left her questioning if her then husband even cared about her. As someone who always searches for meaning and growth, Nicole reached out for coaching support to try to hold to her desire to ke...

In Today's episode of Healthy Romantic Relationships we discuss "The Psychological Aspect of Healthy Sex - How Past Experience Informs Future Pleasure. We are exploring What is the healthiest way to engage your sexuality as you enter dating and healthy relationships? Karisa opens with a powerful statement of the connection between sex and spirituality, the beauty of the act when connected and the...

Today Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor and I are discussing "A Roadmap to Deep Inner Peace: Understanding the Four Characters in your Brain". We are exploring Jill's concept that our brain has "Four Characters". She shares the role (dare I say personality) of each of these characters. She also shares a powerful tool she has created called the Brain Huddle. This tool guides us to consciously invite all our ch...

Welcome to The Business Partnership Approach to Successful CoParenting. Parenting is one of the most difficult jobs we are called to do. In healthy marriages, parents come from different parenting experiences and values and can be challenged to find common ground, how are you to co parent when divorcing when there is so much that is not aligned? Today's guest shares the vital importance of shiftin...

Your emotions are tender and your fears heightened while negotiating custody. Notice your nightmare stories around custody that fan your fear and create tension and conflict, derailing your negotiations. Matrimonial attorney Josh Hecht shares strategies to cut through the acrimony, negotiate for both the current and the long term needs of your children, and ensure that you consider the nitty gritt...

How do you handle coparenting when your spouse (or soon to be ex) is behaving more like a kid? There may be underlying issues like substance use, neurodiversity or they just may be (much) less responsible than you wish they were. How do you navigate things like shared custody and lifestyle decisions for your kids, when they just aren't in the same place? Karen & Diane challenge our listeners to ex...

How do you choose the approach to negotiating custody with your children's mental and emotional health front and center? Children can experience significant emotional damage as a result of divorce, but they don't have to. While it is understandable that you want to fight for your fair share of time with the kids, we want you to understand the risks that accompany a legal fight wherein children are...