Starting Over Stronger Podcast

For SOS Survivor Krista, losing all health insurance after her toxic divorce while still feeling the need for relief from C-PTSD, anxiety, and depression left her terrified. What she discovered once she had no insurance and no money to continue to pay for the expensive cocktail of chemicals her doctors had been prescribing was that she didn't need them. She found the courage to see that she c...

I don’t know about you, but I can, on occasion, get a little bit stressed out. Between the depressing news headlines that we can’t seem to escape even when we literally never turn on the news, to bills and work (even if you love your work) and the never-ending to do list, not to mention for some of you have kids that have 6,000 questions and demands on your time all day… and that doesn’t even incl...

Sometimes,  in the middle of a mess, something happens that changes everything. Today you will hear the story of what happened for one woman (Author and Survivor, Kasey Rogers) whose mess was a toxic, financially abusive marriage as bad or worse than any you've imagined, and the thing that happened that changed everything was her abusive husband's sudden diagnosis and death. Stay tuned!...

It was my pleasure to sit down with Survivor, Beth Langdon, and hear her story of overcoming through and after her divorce. If you ever have the pleasure of meeting Beth, you will immediately sense the HOPE on which she has built her life, and which she shares lavishly with all who meet her. Support the show

This week, the STARTING OVER STRONGER DIVORCE SURVIVAL AND RECOVERY PODCAST is 100 STRONG! There's so much to recap and then I have a special guest who will take the mic and  interview me about being a divorce coach! It’s thrilling to share with you why I do what I do  and how it helps people find their voice so they can navigate divorce well for as positive an outcome as possible. I have som...

Mediation seems like such a big scary word. It’s really not. It may not be fun to be in the same room with the person you may never want to see again but it is so much better than going to court… emotionally and financially. Today, we are going to explore what the PERFECT MEDIATION appointment would look like with popular podcast host and attorney/mediator Susan Guthrie. If you have a mediation in...

What difference does it make how you eat and sleep during divorce and other seasons of major stress? It makes ALL the difference! And as impossible as it may sound to eat and sleep well, or as much as you may even be opposed to the idea of even trying, today's talk with Wellness Coach, Kelli Calabrese, is going to shed light on how to incorporate these practices into your life now to reduce e...

Empowerment is one of those words that comes preloaded with all kinds of stereotypes and preconceived notions, yet with everything I share and each person I interview here on the Starting Over Stronger Podcast, I have ONE GOAL in mind – to EMPOWER you to stop believing lies so you can change your life. And the biggest lie any of us have ever believed is that we CAN’T change our lives! Tune in toda...

Sometimes it is hard to imagine a life of faith after a church (or someone protected by one) wounds you deeply, but the truth is that God is on your side, He loves you and He never ordained sin, excused wrongdoing or protected anyone on the side of evil. Tune in today to hear a pivotal recovery story of one woman who kept writing her faith story even when the church and its people failed her in de...

Today, we are going to dream a little if your divorce is still in process or hasn’t even begun. I know that so many of you are wondering about the day when it is all said and done and what your financial future is going to look like. After all, that is the very question that often remains shrouded in mystery and keeps us stuck in unhealthy marriages for much longer than is healthy. So whether you...

What is a Boundary Buster and Can we really Beat them? By Annie Allen, Certified Divorce and Life Transition Coach Boundaries Such a loaded word. And what’s this about Beating them? Can we do that? No! No no! I didn’t mean beat them like that! I mean beat them at their own game.  A boundary is simply a container for respect we have for ourselves and others. They should be everywhere we look, but y...

Jill McCarthy is a woman with a story to tell and the moral of her story is the fact that she CAN and DOES tell it! She recently shared her story on the March 8th Voices of Women event (links in the show notes if you would like to locate and listen to that).  Today, Jill is here to share her story with the SOS Show listeners about how EMDR, Chiropractic and other Body-Mind modalities helped her in...

What is an Enneagram and why does it matter for your during your divorce? Well, like StrengthsFinder, DISC and Myers-Briggs, there are actually dozens of different personality type tests and if you are anything like me, you have taken them all. If not, its’s high time! Starting Over Stronger exists for the very purpose of helping you understand yourself and your situations in life better. That sta...

What is a Certified Divorce Lending Professional and do you need one if you own a house and you're facing divorce? The answer is YES. Mortgage and divorce are almost like death and taxes, not in whether they are in fact unavoidable, but in how very complex they can be. Combine them and things can get sticky very quickly. There are tips and workarounds that only a CDLP can offer you. Don'...

After spending three decades with the only man I thought I would ever love from the age of 14 to 44, my divorce ushered me into a season where I found myself facing the prospect of dating for the first time in my entire life. I had no idea how to date, but what I did know was where to get the help I needed to put it all together. With coaching from my therapist, a good book, and just following my...

Many people don't understand the difference between therapy and coaching and whether they would most benefit from one, the other, or both. What can you expect from each type of assistance? Join us for this informative conversation with a Therapist and a Coach talking about how you can get the help you need as you divorce. Support the show

The saddest thing about betrayal is that it never comes from your enemies. Betrayal is betrayal whether it is sexual or emotional and it becomes spiritual when it happens at church or with church leaders. Church should be one of the safest places on earth. But tragically for some, it becomes a place of great harm when charismatic leaders distort the Word of God for their personal gain. This week o...

What questions SHOULD you be asking your attorney?  What questions should you NOT be asking your attorney? And if not them, then who?  You want your conversations with your attorney to be the most productive and efficient uses of yours and your attorney's time! So let's dive in to Attorney Alyssa Hodges list of the most popular questions people ask to discuss whether or not these are leg...

What is Gaslighting? Where did the term originate? What is it like to be in a relationship with someone who gaslights? What is the best response to Gaslighting, and how can you set boundaries to exit and heal from this toxic dynamic? Stay tuned today to learn all this and more.   Support the show

Katherine Miller, Miller Law Group Katherine Miller is our guest today because she is passionate and knowledgeable about helping couples divorce with dignity. I will be asking her a series of questions about ways that people can approach the dissolution of marriage . This is a multi-faceted subject so our conversation today will take some twists and turns as we navigate several different angles to...

How does owning a business together during divorce affect the process? Let's chat with Attorney Ryan Kalamaya and make sure you are prepared to cover all your bases if this is your situation.  Support the show

Join me today in hearing Jennifer's Survivor's Own Story and what she discovered through divorce. Support the show

Author Kennedy Bell joins me on the show today to talk about his new book, "Hove with your heart, Divorce with your Brain." This book is all about understanding that what led you TO divorce must not be what leads you THROUGH divorce. Tune in now! Support the show

Come here my crazy divorce story, narrated by the incredibly talented Tom Milligan, host of the My Crazy Divorce Podcast. Support the show

Last week, we talked about how to pick ONE WORD to set the tone and the goal for your new year. Today, we are going to talk about some ways to give energy and enthusiasm for staying focused, not only on that ONE WORD, but on you, your life, your transition through divorce,   Support the show