The D Shift

Divorce may end a marriage, but it doesn't erase decades of shared experiences, family connections, or emotional history. For women navigating gray divorce, the death of a former spouse can bring an unexpected wave of grief, guilt, sadness, and complicated emotions, even when the marriage ended years earlier. Losing someone who was once such a significant part of your life can be difficult to expl...

Deciding what to do with the family home during divorce can be one of the most emotional and financially significant decisions you make. For many people, particularly those navigating gray divorce after decades of marriage, the family home represents much more than a financial asset. It holds memories, provides a sense of stability, and may represent a significant portion of the couple's shared we...

Pressure is part of life, and during major transitions like divorce, it can feel relentless. But what if the goal isn't to eliminate pressure, but to change how you respond to it? Strategic Divorce Consultant Mardi Winder talks with Leadership Coach, Resilience Strategist, and International Speaker Shairose Gulamani about turning pressure into a source of strength. They explore why constantly push...

For the 300th episode of The D Shift, Strategic Divorce Consultant Mardi Winder takes a look back at some of the most important lessons shared by divorce professionals throughout the first 300 episodes. Divorce is far more than a legal process. It involves financial decisions, emotional changes, relationships, family dynamics, and questions about what life will look like moving forward. Mardi shar...

The difficult things that happen in your life become part of your story, but they don't have to define what happens next. For this conversation, Mardi Winder sits down with her friend and Business of Speaking Coach Orly Amor for a powerful conversation about adversity, finding your voice, sharing what you've learned, and recognizing that your experiences may have value far beyond what you initiall...

If you already have an attorney, maybe a financial advisor, and perhaps a therapist, why would you need a divorce coach too? Strategic Divorce Consultant and High-Conflict Divorce Coach Mardi Winder talks with Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Divorce Coach Kimberly Lorah about what divorce coaching actually is, how it differs from therapy, and where a coach can fit into your professio...

Divorce can bring anxiety, self-doubt, and beliefs about ourselves that we may not even realize we are carrying. Sometimes those beliefs have been with us for decades, quietly influencing what we think we can handle, what we expect from ourselves, and even what we believe our life is supposed to look like. Today, Strategic Divorce Consultant Mardi Winder welcomes back Performance and Mindset Exper...

Major life transitions like divorce can change almost every aspect of your financial Paying for college can be complicated enough when parents are together. Add divorce, two households, different financial priorities, and potentially very different ideas about who should pay for what, and planning for your child's education can quickly become another source of conflict. Strategic Divorce Consultan...

Major life transitions like divorce can change almost every aspect of your financial life. If you were not the person who primarily handled investments or long-term financial decisions during your marriage, suddenly being responsible for those choices can feel overwhelming. Even if you were involved in the finances, making decisions on your own after divorce can be very different. Strategic Divorc...

The divorce process ends the marriage, but when you have children together, it does not end your relationship with your former spouse. Instead, you are faced with the challenge of creating an entirely different relationship as co-parents. In this episode, Strategic Divorce Consultant Mardi Winder talks with Certified Professional Coach Marisa Belger about what it takes to build a healthy co-parent...

When life changes unexpectedly, it can be tempting to keep looking backward at what was, remain exactly where you are because moving forward feels uncertain, or wait for someone else to tell you what you should do next. Eventually, however, moving forward requires making a choice about the direction you want your life to take. Today, Mardi Winder talks with Be Jensen, founder and CEO of Life and C...

A divorce settlement can look good on paper and still create financial problems that don't become obvious until months or even years later. Sometimes nobody is trying to hide money or take advantage of anyone. The problem is simply that the people making the decisions didn't have the complete financial picture. In this episode, Strategic Divorce Consultant Mardi Winder talks with Sue Plisch, CFP®...

It is easy to approach divorce with one goal in mind: just get through it and let everything else go for the time being. Deal with the legal issues, make the financial decisions, manage the conflict, and worry about rebuilding your life once everything is finally over. But what if you didn't have to wait, and it actually serves you to start working on the next chapter of your life now? In this epi...

After decades of marriage, hearing that your spouse no longer wants to be married can shake far more than the relationship itself. It can affect your confidence, your sense of identity, and the future you thought you were building together. Strategic Divorce Consultant Mardi Winder talks with Divorce Coach Beth Carroll, who works specifically with women over 50 who have been blindsided by divorce....

Divorce does not happen in isolation. You may be dealing with the end of your marriage while still running a business, leading a team, raising children, managing a household, and showing up in situations where people expect you to function just as you always have. But what happens when you simply don't feel like yourself anymore? Today, Strategic Divorce Consultant Mardi Winder talks with mental p...

For generations, women were taught a fairly predictable story about creating a family: find the right person, get married, and then have children. But what happens when life does not follow that sequence? In this episode, Strategic Divorce Consultant Mardi Winder talks with bestselling author, speaker, life coach, and nonprofit founder Cheri Bergeron about motherhood, divorce, fertility, and creat...

When you are dividing assets in divorce, two numbers that look equal on paper may have very different financial implications once you consider taxes, liquidity, expenses, and what those assets could look like years from now. In this episode of The D Shift, Strategic Divorce Consultant Mardi Winder talks with Connie Howard, founder of What If Wealth, about why understanding your complete financial...

Money decisions are rarely just about the numbers. The beliefs we absorb from our families, culture, and past experiences can quietly influence how we spend, save, invest, and even how comfortable we feel having money. In this episode of The D Shift: Redefining Divorce and Beyond, Strategic Divorce Consultant Mardi Winder talks with financial wellbeing coach JD Rose, creator of the Whole Money Met...

After nearly four decades of marriage, who are you when that marriage suddenly ends? In this episode, Strategic Divorce Consultant Mardi Winder talks with Dr. Tamara Monosoff about the identity shift that can accompany gray divorce and the process of discovering what you want when you've spent decades caring for everyone else. After her own 38-year marriage unexpectedly ended, Dr. Tamara found her...

Your home can hold memories and emotions from a life that may no longer reflect who you are or where you are going. After divorce or another major transition, changing your surroundings can become an important part of creating your next chapter. Strategic Divorce Consultant Mardi Winder talks with interior design professional Paula Nuspl about intuitive interior design and how the spaces around us...

You negotiated your divorce settlement. The paperwork is signed. Everything seems settled. But what happens if your former spouse suddenly dies or becomes disabled before fulfilling their financial obligations? In this eye-opening episode, Mardi Winder welcomes divorce financial expert Jeff Landers back to the podcast to discuss one of the most overlooked aspects of divorce planning: protecting sp...

What if the next step in your healing isn't finding the perfect answer, but simply changing your environment? In this episode, Mardi Winder welcomes intentional travel coach and former psychotherapist Teri Bach for a fascinating conversation about how travel can become a powerful tool for healing, growth, and self-discovery after divorce and other major life transitions. Rather than encouraging wo...

High conflict divorce is often misunderstood. Many people imagine two individuals who simply cannot get along. In reality, these cases frequently involve one person who wants to move forward and another who is determined to maintain control through manipulation, intimidation, and ongoing legal conflict. In this episode, Strategic Divorce Consultant Mardi Winder is joined by High Conflict Divorce S...

Divorce is often the catalyst for making positive life changes, including improving your health. But in the rush to feel better and rebuild confidence, many people fall into the trap of restrictive diets that promise quick results but rarely create lasting change. In this episode, Mardi Winder is joined by certified transformational macros and nutrition coach Christi Kelsey to discuss a healthier,...

In this episode of The D Shift, Mardi Winder interviews entrepreneur and business strategist Amber Farrell to discuss what women should consider before starting a business after divorce. From protecting yourself legally during the divorce process to developing a clear business message and building confidence as a business owner, this conversation explores practical considerations for anyone thinki...