The D Shift

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...

A life transition like divorce can also be a time to make other changes and shifts. Whether you're considering a career change, launching a business, or turning a lifelong passion into an income stream, today's technology offers opportunities that simply didn't exist a few years ago. In this episode of The D Shift, Mardi Winder sits down with business strategist Dr. Steven Kirch to explore how art...

Artificial intelligence is changing nearly every profession, including family law. But while AI can save time, improve communication, and generate ideas, it can also create costly mistakes when people rely on it without understanding its limitations. In this episode of The D Shift, Mardi Winder is joined by family law attorney Diana Romanov to discuss how AI is transforming the divorce process. To...

Reproductive coercion is a form of abuse that often goes unnoticed, yet it can have lifelong emotional, physical, financial, and legal consequences. In this episode of The D Shift, Mardi Winder welcomes advocate Lynn Stroud for an important conversation about how reproductive coercion is used as a tool of power and control within unhealthy relationships. Together they explore what reproductive coe...

For many people facing divorce, the idea of handling the process without an attorney can be appealing. It may seem like a way to save money, reduce stress, and maintain greater control. But is a do-it-yourself divorce really the right choice? In this episode of The D Shift, host Mardi Winder is joined by former family law attorney and family court strategist Tracey Bee to explore the realities of...

Divorce can leave people feeling like their future has already been decided, but what if the next chapter begins with a different way of thinking? In this episode of The D Shift, host Mardi Winder welcomes transformational coach Therese Vita for a conversation about the powerful connection between mindset, limiting beliefs, and creating meaningful change. Together, they explore how subconscious th...

Burnout is about far more than working long hours. Emotional stress, unresolved feelings, difficult relationships, and constantly putting everyone else's needs ahead of your own can slowly drain your energy until simply getting through the day feels exhausting. Today, Mardi Winder welcomes vitality and high-performance expert, Dr. Lan Lu, for an insightful conversation about emotional burnout, ene...

Leaving an abusive relationship is rarely as simple as walking away. Fear, shame, financial concerns, family expectations, and emotional manipulation often make the decision incredibly difficult. In this episode of The D Shift, Mardi Winder is joined by women's empowerment coach and podcast host Angeline Constantinou to discuss the realities of domestic abuse, emotional healing, and rebuilding lif...

What if some of the products you use every day are quietly affecting your health, your sleep, your energy, and even your children's well-being? Today, Mardi Winder talks with environmental health advocate Theresa Thomas to expose the hidden toxins that may be present in our homes and the simple steps families can take to reduce their exposure. Drawing on her own experience overcoming multiple chem...

What happens when ADHD, relationships, and divorce collide? In this episode of The D Shift, Strategic Divorce Consultant and High-Conflict Divorce Coach Mardi Winder sits down with ADHD coach and executive leadership expert Leanne Gawley to discuss how neurodivergence, particularly ADHD, can affect relationships, communication, organization, and the divorce process. Leanne shares her personal jour...

Today, Mardi Winder talks with Joanna Shakti, founder of Ecstatic Intimacy, to explore the powerful role masculine and feminine energies can play in our relationships, our self-identity, and our ability to create lasting connections. Joanna shares her personal journey from a successful corporate career in engineering and business to helping individuals and couples better understand the dynamics th...

When life feels overwhelming, sometimes the most productive thing you can do is step away from the noise and create space to reconnect with yourself. In this episode, Mardi Winder sits down with Ellen Whiteside, owner of Sacred Grove Retreat Center and host of Mindset and Miracles, to explore the transformative power of retreats and why they can be especially valuable during times of change, loss,...

In this episode of The D Shift, Mardi Winder welcomes parenting expert, psychoanalyst, and author Erica Komisar to discuss how parents can minimize the emotional toll of divorce on their children. Drawing on more than three decades of clinical experience, Erica shares practical guidance for helping children feel secure, supported, and protected during one of the most significant transitions a fami...

Divorce is often viewed as an ending, but what if it could become a life-changing, very positive beginning? Today on The D Shift, Mardi Winder sits down with divorce coach Christa Skinner to discuss how divorce can become a powerful catalyst for personal growth, self-discovery, and transformation. Sharing her own experience of navigating an unexpected divorce after more than three decades together...

Many people assume that intimacy is simply about physical connection, but what happens when emotional distance, unresolved issues, and years of disconnection begin to erode a relationship from the inside out? In this episode of The D Shift, Mardi Winder sits down with sex and intimacy coach Xanet Pailet to discuss one of the most overlooked aspects of relationships. Drawing from her personal exper...

One of the greatest challenges after divorce is communication, especially when co-parenting with a high-conflict ex. Every text message, email, or notification can trigger anxiety, frustration, and emotional exhaustion. In this episode of The D Shift, Mardi Winder welcomes Sol Kennedy, founder of BestInterest, an innovative AI-powered co-parenting app designed to reduce conflict and help parents f...

Most relationships do not end because two people suddenly stop loving each other. More often, relationships slowly become disconnected through repeated misunderstandings, emotional triggers, unresolved resentment, and communication patterns that quietly erode trust over time. In this episode of The D Shift, Mardi Winder welcomes back Nancy Perpall to discuss her new book, The Malnourished Marriage...

Divorce and heartbreak often leave people asking one difficult question: what now? While many rush toward the next relationship hoping to escape loneliness or pain, others begin realizing that healing, self-awareness, and personal growth may be the most important work they can do before starting over again. In this episode of The D Shift, Mardi Winder speaks with Lionel Moses about relationships,...

Divorce is not just a legal process. It is an emotional, financial, and strategic transition that can quickly become overwhelming without the right support. In this episode of The D Shift, Mardi Winder speaks with fellow divorce coach Julie Desmond about the practical and emotional benefits of having a divorce coach as part of your support team. Julie shares how her own difficult divorce experienc...

Divorce is not the only experience that can completely reshape a woman’s identity. Career shifts, children leaving home, relocation, loss, and major life changes can all create moments where women stop and ask themselves a difficult question: Who am I now? In this episode of The D Shift, Mardi Winder sits down with Shannon McGorry for a thoughtful conversation about transformation, self-discovery,...