UnDoing We with Mardi Winder

Mardi Winder-Adams talks with Kaki Perdue, a financial planner dedicated to helping clients navigate the complexities of post-divorce finances with clarity and intention. Kaki explains what it means to work with a fiduciary and highlights the importance of understanding how various advisors are compensated. They stress that a fiduciary is legally bound to put a client’s best interests ahead of the...

In this conversation, Mardi Winder-Adams is joined by Laura Phillips, Licensed Reverse Mortgage Specialist, for an informative discussion about reverse mortgages and the many misconceptions that surround them. Laura, with her extensive experience guiding seniors through financial options, begins by clarifying what a reverse mortgage is and its origins as a government-backed product designed to sup...

This episode is all about developing a mindset of transformation during divorce. Mardi Winder-Adams connects with Kirstin Carey, who shares her deeply personal story of transformation sparked by her experiences with chronic illness, career shifts, and ultimately, divorce. Kirstin recounts how her life, once filled with frequent travel and public speaking, was interrupted by health challenges like...

Mardi Winder-Adams sits down with integrative health practitioner Melissa Deally to explore a more comprehensive approach to healing, especially relevant for individuals experiencing divorce and major life changes. Melissa shares how her work has evolved from focusing on physical symptoms to recognizing the powerful impact of the mind, emotions, and spirit on overall wellbeing. She explains her re...

This week on UnDoing We, host Mardi Winder-Adams sits down with Mara Palermo to unpack the world of attachment styles and the significant influence they have on our relationships as adults. Mara begins by explaining the four main attachment styles, anxious, dismissive avoidant, fearful avoidant (or disorganized), and secure, and shares how these patterns stem from early childhood experiences with...

Mardi Winder-Adams sits down with Stacey Sanderson to explore the often misunderstood world of narcissism, especially as it relates to divorce and recovery. Stacey, drawing from her expertise in psychology, sets the record straight on what truly defines narcissistic personality disorder, distinguishing it from other types of difficult behavior, and highlights the complexity surrounding its diagnos...

Divorce Decision-Making: How to Move Past Indecision and Find Clarity - Guest Jackie Pilossoph In this week on UnDoing We, Mardi Winder-Adams sits down with Jackie Pilossoph, founder of Divorced Girl Smiling, to explore some of the central misconceptions and opportunities surrounding divorce. Jackie discusses the concept of building a “divorce team,” highlighting that while hiring multiple profess...

The Importance Of Financial Knowledge During Divorce — Don’t navigate divorce blindfolded! Join Victoria Kirilloff, Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA®), as she shares crucial insights into managing money matters during divorce. From protecting your financial future to avoiding costly mistakes, Victoria breaks it all down. She’s joined by Host Mardi Winder-Adams, CDC® Divorce Coach and high...

In this episode, Mardi Winder-Adams sits down with Lisa Johnson, co-founder of Been There, Got Out, to discuss the complex and often hidden world of legal abuse in high-conflict divorces. Lisa shares her personal journey of navigating post-divorce legal battles, not over custody, but over financial issues, and highlights the crucial role her attorney and an airtight parenting plan played in protec...

This episode of Undoing We explores the often-overlooked world of divorce decision making, focusing on why reaching clarity in this life-changing process is so difficult yet so important. Host Mardi Winder-Adams is joined by Mike Fink, who brings warmth and expertise to a discussion about the emotional and psychological hurdles that slow the decision to stay or leave a marriage. Mike explains that...

Many people experience anger on a daily basis, but few of us are educated on how to not just manage the emotion, but to actually eliminate it from our lives. Unfortunately, as my guest Dr. Mort Orman highlights, anger and stress can create short and long term health issues. The episodes focuses on the importance of getting rid of longstanding anger issues to improve our mental and physical health....

Downsizing after divorce is a popular choice, particularly for those going through a gray divorce and no longer caring for children in the home. Making the decision to change locations and even moving from a house to a condo can be a very positive experience. Mardi Winder-Adams and Real Estate Advisor Esha Desai have a conversation about the pros and cons of condo living, and the often-overlooked...

This episode features Mardi Winder-Adams and Michael Cohen discussing the role of the mediator and mediation in the divorce process. Michael and Mardi are both trained mediators with years of experience in helping individuals settle all aspects of their divorce, including financial issues and coparenting plans. The discussion includes the benefits of mediation, how mediation can help reduce the co...