Better Because of Divorce

"I wanted to shine again" ~ Christi Guinard If you've been wondering whether coaching actually works or if transformation is really possible at this stage of life, this episode is your answer. Meet Christi: Six months ago, she felt stuck and unrecognizable to herself. Today, she's a woman who has discovered her inner strength and learned to manage the thought spirals that used...

Raise your hand if you've ever felt overwhelmed.  Keep it raised if you feel overwhelmed right now. If you're drowning in the relentless pile of divorce tasks, legal demands, and life responsibilities while trying to manage your emotional turmoil, this episode is your lifeline. You're not just dealing with circumstantial overwhelm (the stuff you can't change).  It's very l...

"When I have enough money, THEN I'll hire a coach. When I have enough time, THEN I'll start dating. When I have enough energy, THEN I'll make friends." Sound familiar? If you're stuck in the "never enough" trap, this episode will completely shift how you see your life and resources. In this perspective-shifting episode, I reveal why "there's never...

Do you remember the poster that said: If you love something, set it free? I think that poster has two parts to it - setting others free and setting yourself free as well. But the concept of "setting free" isn't about cutting ties. It's about embracing authenticity and releasing yourself from all of the burdens you think you should be embracing. Here's what I discovered: Wh...

At 66, Def Leppard's front man Joe Elliott is still rocking stages worldwide.  If you think it's too late to completely reinvent yourself, this episode will shatter that limiting belief forever. Here's what hit me at the Def Leppard concert this week: This 66-year-old front man has been putting in the reps since before 1977. While you were living your life, he was building his rock...

You escaped one cage (your marriage) only to find yourself trapped in another. If you're using language like "I have to," "I should," or "I can't because..." you're living behind invisible bars—and you may not even realize it. After divorce, many women trade one prison for another. Instead of feeling the freedom they expected, they're caged by lone...

When divorce hits, it's not just your marriage that crumbles—it's often your entire social world. In this episode, Julie explores why so many friendships don't survive divorce and how you can transform this devastating social earthquake into the renovation of a lifetime. Discover the four research-backed reasons why friends disappear during divorce (spoiler: it's not always abo...

"Who told you that you're too old to start over?" At 53, Julia Child launched her TV career. At 75, Barbara Hillary became the first Black woman to reach the North Pole. At 95, Catherine Kuehn became a world-record powerlifter. So why are you sitting there believing your best years are behind you? In this episode, Julie dismantles the biggest lie society tells women: that age is a l...

"That snarky text you're about to send? Don't." You know the feeling—your ex does something that makes your blood boil, and suddenly you're watching yourself craft the perfect comeback on Facebook or fire off a text that will "show him." Your brain is screaming "DON'T SEND IT" while another voice cheers "GIVE HIM WHAT HE DESERVES!"  Every...

"You've read the books. You've listened to the podcasts. You've shared your story a thousand times. So why do you still feel stuck?" If betrayal from your divorce has left you questioning everything—your judgment, your worth, your ability to ever trust again—this episode will shake you out of the comfortable misery you've been living in. Here's the hard truth: Yo...

Fear is sneaky.  It hides out in unsuspecting places, creating unnecessary pain and confusion, especially after divorce. This episode shows you how to: --Find fear that is lurking in your brain, holding you back from the life you truly desire. --Identify and investigate the potential long-term consequences of making decisions based on fear (whether you recognize it as fear or not). --Use your newl...

Dating after divorce and empty nest has nothing to do with the men in the dating pool. It does, however, have everything to do with you. This is fantastic news because you can heal from your divorce, create an amazing new life AND find a great companion to share it with. This episode breaks it down . . .  Want to go deeper? Join the private Facebook community for free resources, support, and tools...

"You were a wife. You were a mom. You were really good at both. Now what?" If you've been wandering through your post-divorce life feeling like your purpose disappeared along with your marriage, this episode will flip everything you think you know about finding meaning after major life changes. TRUTH: You're not purposeless—you're between purposes. And that's exactly...

If your brain has ever switched on and you can't figure out to get it to turn off, this is your episode. The brain loves to protect you, but it can get carried away, especially when we experience something as devastating as divorce. But you can slow it down and give your mind and body a much-needed break. This episode shares 3 specific things to do to calm your racing mind - instructions incl...

She's sitting with your family at your daughter's graduation. She's traveling to places you dreamed of going. She's living what feels like YOUR life. If the other woman still has the power to ruin your day, trigger your anger, or make you question your worth—this episode is for you. Every minute you spend focused on her is a minute stolen from building the life you actually wan...

I remember craving peace during my divorce process. I thought that as soon as the papers were signed, I would have that peace. But I was wrong. Peace is not a destination.  Peace is actually a choice. And you can choose peace right now. Listen to find out how. Want to go deeper? Join the private Facebook community for free resources, support, and tools to help you rebuild your life after divorce. ...

Are you afraid that you will be alone forever after your divorce? You don't have to fear this.  This episode covers the two things you need to do if you don't want to be alone forever.  Want to go deeper? Join the private Facebook community for free resources, support, and tools to help you rebuild your life after divorce.  👉  https://www.facebook.com/groups/782137499436219 Or Schedule...

Have you lost sleep over your divorce? You know what I mean . . . iyour brain just clicks on and starts you down the what-if spiral of pain and regret and nothing you do, no matter how exhausted you are, will allow you to get back to sleep. The exhaustion messes with your ability to cope during the day as well. At the very time in your life when you need to be clear headed and well rested, anythin...

Do you feel like there's never enough money now that you are divorced? Is every single day an exercise in survival? Are you angry and resentful about it all because finances have never been an issue until now? There is a way that you can feel financially secure now and prepare for the future as well, and it doesn't involve hustling everyday at a job you hate. This episode explains how yo...

When I hear a woman say, I CAN’T AFFORD THAT, my heart hurts for them. There is a price, a heavy price, that comes with those 4 words. Good news: there is an alternative to those four words.  If you feel like you can't afford THAT there is an alternative. This podcast shares the alternative.  Want to go deeper? Join the private Facebook community for free resources, support, and tools to help...

Do you feel like you are constantly treading water, trying fervently to take care of everything but never getting ahead? Do you feel exhausted by this relentless cycle? Do you wish that you could just RELAX and have FUN again?  Or at least get some peace? Today's episode shares three simple steps you can take immediately to stop treading water and free yourself from the overwhelm of divorce....

How do you feel about forgiveness? For the context of today, how do you feel about forgiving your ex spouse? Does it feel like something that you are supposed to do? Or that you have to do? You’ve probably heard that forgiveness is something that you do for yourself, not for the person you are forgiving. There is definitely an idea out there that if we can forgive someone that we will feel better....

Have you ever played the board game Life ? If you have, you know that in that game you have a car, and as a player in the game, you are the driver of your car. You drive your car down the path of life, experiencing different events along the way: getting a job, getting married, having babies and eventually retiring. During the game, there are unexpected deviations. There are ups - like winning the...

The blank canvas of your new life sits before. What you choose to do with that canvas makes all of the difference. This episode explains the choices you have . . . and the results of each. Want to go deeper? Join the private Facebook community for free resources, support, and tools to help you rebuild your life after divorce.  👉  https://www.facebook.com/groups/782137499436219 Or Schedule a call...

Do you feel stuck - like there's something just under the surface that is keeping you from moving forward into a new life that you love? Could it be that you've got some unresolved guilt over your divorce? Guilt simmers just below the surface, blocking your ability to create a life that you love. Actually, guilt blocks you from creating a life that you LIKE. Sometimes guilt is overt and...