Journey Beyond Divorce Podcast

Divorce is deeply painful. We may experience different emotions ranging from hurt or anger, shame or disappointment, fear or bitterness. In order to heal as we go through this transition, it is vital that we not judge or avoid our feelings but rather accept that they simply are. In our quick fix society we see the devastation of avoiding our feelings with pharmaceutical drugs and personal addictio...

This is the first episode in our twelve-part series from Journey Beyond Divorce with Karen McMahon and Lisa Brick. The emotional storm of divorce creates chaos and uncertainty and often leaves us struggling to keep our heads above water. Emotions from fear and anger, pain and devastation can sink us on a daily basis. Today's show Curb the Conflict of Divorce details two effective strategies that o...

Your Divorce Settlement has been negotiated and agreed upon. Now it is time to step off the divorce battlefield take off your 'coat of armor' and begin the task of coparenting post divorce. The good news is that much of the ongoing stress and tension around the negotiations quickly melts away which provides you with the opportunity to be fully present in attending to your children's needs. But old...

As we continue our post divorce series, today is all about you guys! As you enter your new life chapter, we will guide you on how to refresh and reinvent yourself through style and image. Today's guest will share tips on how to become your most authentic, magnetic and powerful self. Grab a pen and begin to explore how to hone in on the deeper blocks keeping you from attracting your dream woman! Fo...

Your new life chapter provides an opportunity to reinvent yourself from the inside out. You have stepped off the 'battlefield of divorce' and now is your time! A time to refresh, renew and decide how you want to present yourself to the world. It helps to understand what looks best on your body type and how to go through your closet to get rid of those items that don't make you feel good about your...

Once your divorce is final, you are so relieved for it to finally be over, that it is easy to miss the crucial steps that can only be taken after your divorce is final. This vital step allows you to secure and protect what you received in the settlement and sets you up for financial stability post divorce. In today's show Aviva Pinto helps review everything from closing accounts shared with your e...

The business of sorting through years of stuff when divorcing can be overwhelming. The bigger your home, the more space you have to stuff stuff! Now it's time to purge...but you get stuck in every box, free falling down memory lane and getting little accomplished. Today's guest, professional organizer, Sarah Grace has a new and invigorating way of looking at your stuff. She helps you to tap into t...

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 Karmel 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 resources, or...

If you are in a bicultural marriage and are facing divorce this show is for you! 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 inte...

Mediation is a non-adversarial approach to divorcing outside of the court system. Join us as Andrea Vacca explains who is a good fit for mediation, how it differs from other avenues for divorcing and takes us through a typical mediation case from beginning to end. You will be sure to know if this is the right fit for you and if so what to expect as you enter the mediation process. For more on Kare...

Collaborative divorce is the newest 'kid on the block' when it comes to divorce. It is a process in which you and your spouse commit to staying out of the court system and working in a spirit of creative problem solving, transparency and trust. Beth Dalena, Esq. shares what a Collaborative Divorce looks like and who is a good couple candidate and who is not. We also explore the emotional, legal an...

On this podcast we discuss the tender topic of discovering infidelity and with us is C.J. Grace, author of "The Adulterer's Wife: How to thrive whether you stay or not." During today's show we'll support you to look at three aspects of confronting infidelity so you will understand how to give yourself the space to get clear before taking action about staying, leaving, or kicking your spouse out. W...

Today we take a big picture look at what is entailed when you enter the world of divorce. This series is designed to dovetail our 12 Step Divorce Recovery Podcast series by helping listeners understand the divorce landscape, prepare for the many stages and phases and effectively negotiate the bumps and bends with grace and dignity. While our 12 Step Recovery Podcast series guides you through the f...

The conversation and decision around what to do with the marital home can be an emotional minefield. For many, your home is your largest financial investment and the foundation of stability in our lives, it is a hot trigger for most divorcing couples Today's guest, Divorce Real Estate Specialist, Kathy Broddock takes us through her process for assisting you in determining what RE professional to w...

Journey Beyond Divorce launches its premier show introducing the best way to move from pain and chaos to a clear, calm, confident approach to divorce. During the show to you will be challenged to see your divorce transition as not only challenging and tumultuous but an opportunity. Divorce Coach Karen McMahon invites you to consider the possibility for significant personal growth that can take pla...