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When the Abuse Has No Bruises:How to Spot, Speak About, and Heal from Emotional Harm with Annette Oltmans, Founder and CEO of The M3ND Project covert abuse divorce healing divorce trauma emotional abuse Sep 09, 2025

Abuse doesn’t always leave physical scars, but it always leaves an impact. In this episode of the Journey Beyond Divorce Podcast, I sit down with Annette Oltmans — survivor, author, and founder of The M3ND Project — to shine a light on the realities of emotional and covert abuse, and the all-to...

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Tender Talks: Guiding Children Through Divorce With Dr. David Marcus, PhD emotional language high-conflict situation parental care parenting plan soothing presence under stress Sep 09, 2025

In this episode, we dive into effective strategies for communicating with young children (ages 3-7) during a divorce. We discuss how crucial it is to help children develop their emotional language, allowing them to articulate their feelings. By guiding them to use their words, parents can be a sooth...

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Rewire Your Beliefs: Shift Painful Emotions Instantly with ThetaHealing with Sanaiyah Gurnamal divorce and painful healing limiting beliefs thetahealing Sep 01, 2025

Letting go of a long-term relationship can feel like losing a lifetime investment, leaving you with grief, resentment, and confusion about how to move forward. Divorce often stirs old wounds and unconscious beliefs formed in childhood, patterns that resurface in marriage and make the ending fee...

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Unpacking The Emotional Toll: A Deep Dive Into Divorce Grief With Grief Coach, Shelby Forsythia divorce grief emotional healing grief and relationships grief coach life after loss navigating grief Sep 01, 2025

In this emotional episode of the Journey Beyond Divorce Podcast, host Karen McMahon dives deep into the complex emotions of divorce grief with expert guest Shelby Forsythia, a grief coach, author, and founder of Life After Loss Academy. Together, they explore the often-overlooked and multi-layered g...

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Parallel Parenting: Boundaries, Structure & Legal Clarity with Randi L. Karmel, PLLC co-parenting parallel parenting Aug 20, 2025

When co-parenting feels impossible because of constant conflict, there is another way. It’s called parallel parenting—a structure designed for high-conflict divorce that reduces interaction, sets clear boundaries, and allows both parents to focus on their children’s wellbeing.

In this episode of...

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Emotional Sobriety During Divorce: A Game Changer With Master Life Coach & Addiction Recovery Specialist, Colleen Kachmann divorce and emotional healing emotional intelligence in recovery emotional sobriety emotional wellness manage emotions in divorce trauma recovery in divorce Aug 15, 2025

In this enlightening episode, we dive into the concept of emotional sobriety with the insightful Colleen Kachmann. Colleen, a recovery-certified Master Coach and author of *Life Off the Label: A Handbook for Creating Your Own Brand of Health and Happiness*, shares her expertise on how emotional sobr...

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Faith in the Fire: Why a Spiritual Foundation Matters in Life’s Hardest Moments with Pastor Ray Longwood brain science for emotional healing christianity divorce and faith leadership spiritual self Aug 13, 2025

In this deeply personal and heart-centered episode, Karen McMahon sits down with her longtime friend and pastor, Ray Longward, Lead Pastor at Experience Vineyard Church, for an open and vulnerable conversation about faith, healing, and leadership in life’s hardest seasons. For the first time publ...

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How to Create A Safe Exit Plan divorce 101 divorce exit plan divorce exit strategy divorce preparation divorce support high conflict divorce Aug 12, 2025

As a High Conflict Divorce Strategist, I will be speaking directly to and about just that - the high conflict dynamic and how it is so very different from your typical divorce. All divorce has conflict and some more than others. High Conflict marriages and divorce are in a realm of their own. So let...

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Should You Mend or End A Toxic Marriage abusive relationship dysfunctional marriage leaving a toxic relationship parenting in toxic marriage unhappy marriage unhealthy relationship signs Aug 07, 2025

In this heart-stirring episode of "Mend or End," we dive deep into the crossroads of decision that many find themselves standing at, teetering on the edge of staying in or leaving an unhealthy marriage. Karen's journey is one that resonates with the silent battles many face: the weight of religious ...

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When Money Turns Malicious: High-Conflict Divorce in Wealthy Families with New York Attorney, Joshua L. Rieger Aug 05, 2025

In high-net-worth divorces, money isn’t just a shared asset—it often becomes the sharpest weapon in the conflict. From hidden accounts to excessive legal spending, financial manipulation can turn an already painful process into a drawn-out war.

In this powerful episode, high-conflict divorce c...

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Reclaiming Connections: A Guide To Mending The Rifts Of Parental Alienation With Ginger Gentile alienated parents support co-parenting after divorce erasing family documentary family reconnection parental alienation rebuilding relationships with kids Aug 04, 2025

Welcome to Journey Beyond Divorce Podcast, where we provide valuable insights and strategies for families dealing with high-conflict divorce. Today, we're diving into critical areas to help families overcome the challenges of parental alienation.

Episode Highlights

  • Understanding Parental Alienat
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High Conflict DD: Child Advocacy: The Guardian Ad Litem Journey With Your Kids With Elle Barr adverse childhood experiences child advocacy co-parenting custody evaluation guardian ad litem high conflict divorce Aug 01, 2025

In the turbulent seas of high-conflict custody battles and family disputes, a Guardian ad Litem (GAL) serves as a lighthouse, guiding decisions in the best interest of the children involved. It’s crucial to understand when a GAL is needed, and what their role is.  

This podcast delves into the circ...

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