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What to Do After the Divorce Bomb Drops living together after divorce separation advice Apr 11, 2025

The divorce conversation has happened—and now you’re still living together. Tensions are high, emotions are raw, and the atmosphere at home feels like a ticking time bomb. In this episode, we unpack what to do *after* the divorce bomb drops—how to survive and even strategically thrive in the uncom...

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Empower Your Divorce Journey: Do you want an ordinary or extraordinary life? with Kyera Kacey, Founder of LiberateHER™️ divorce empowerment healing trauma women's empowerment Apr 08, 2025

" I always tell people now if you're coming into my world, I don't care if you want to be a team member, a friend, a client, I'm not catching you up to speed. You've gotta be flying with me."

Disclaimer: This conversation includes discussions of sensitive topics such as rape and trauma, which ...

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Divorce & the Financial Tug-of-War: Spenders, Savers and Surprises with Seattle Money Coach, Mikelann Valterra financial advice financial therapist money and divorce money coach money mindset Apr 03, 2025

" A lot of this goes back to childhood and how we were raised around money." Mikelann Valterra

Divorce often uncovers hidden money patterns that impact both your relationship and divorce negotiations. In this episode, we explore how your money personality—whether you're a spender or a saver—sh...

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Marriage at a Crossroads... Is It Fixable or Foundational Issues? with Relationship Coach, Dawn Smith communication divorce empowerment is your marriage fixable? marriage crossroads Apr 01, 2025

"  If both people feel like 'my partner's the problem, but I'm doing great...' It's a red flag... it's serious... I have found that the most common red flag I see is, when someone is not willing to take any ownership."

In this episode, expert coach Dawn Smith joins Karen McMahon to dive into m...

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Divorce Changes Everything…Here’s How to Get It Right from Day One with Collaborative Divorce Attorney, Andrea Vacca Mar 28, 2025

Divorce can disrupt every aspect of your life—your home, finances, and family dynamic. Clarity is key to navigating this challenge successfully.

In this episode, I sit down with Andrea Vacca, a leading New York divorce attorney and expert in collaborative divorce, to explore essential steps for ...

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How to Stop Feeding the Fire of High-Conflict Divorce divorce empowerment high conflict divorce high conflict marriage high conflict personality Mar 26, 2025

Navigating a high-conflict divorce can feel like you're stuck in an endless game of tug-of-war. Imagine being in a situation where every interaction with your high-conflict ex feeds into their need for conflict, draining your emotional energy and prolonging the divorce process. But what if you could...

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Beyond Narcissism: Understanding the Full Spectrum of Abuse with Abuser Intervention Specialist, Lundy Bancroft divorcing a narcissist domestic abuse narcissism narcissistic abuse Mar 25, 2025

" Abusers don't believe on any deep level that there's anything wrong with what they're doing. That's one of the reasons it's so easy to mistake them for narcissists." Lundy Bancroft

 

In this episode, Lundy Bancroft, a renowned expert on narcissism, abusive relationships, and the family cour...

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Quit the Tug-of-War: How to End the High Conflict Divorce Battle divorce empowerment high conflict divorce high conflict marriage high conflict personality Mar 22, 2025

Divorce, especially in high-conflict situations, can feel like an endless emotional tug-of-war. In this solo episode, Karen dives into the struggles of trying to control a soon-to-be ex during divorce proceedings, whether it's about co-parenting, finances, or decision-making. Engaging in these battl...

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How to Keep the Marital Home: A Strategy Your Attorney Doesn’t Even Know with Real Estate Divorce Expert, Jeffrey Landers divorce strategies mortgage pre divorce real estate and divorce Mar 19, 2025

"There are a lot of out of the box ideas of how you might be able to, let's say, buy out your spouse. So You need to figure out what your assets are."

 

One of the most emotional and financially complex decisions in divorce is what to do with the marital home. This property often represents sec...

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Divorce and Financial Independence financial independence financial tips post-divorce planning pre-divorce planning Mar 17, 2025

Divorce can be daunting, especially when it comes to finances. If you're the lesser or non-moneyed spouse, it may feel particularly terrifying—especially when your partner implies that what they earned belongs to them alone and nothing is yours. If you’ve found yourself in this situation, you’re not...

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Facing the Numbers: Laying the Groundwork for Financial Independence Mar 14, 2025

Divorce can be terrifying, especially when you're the lesser-monied spouse facing financial uncertainty. If you’re worried about how you’ll support yourself or fear making the wrong financial decisions, you’re not alone. The anxiety of losing your lifestyle or not knowing where to begin is real. Fin...

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Unpacking the Emotional Toll: A Deep Dive into Divorce Grief with Grief Coach, Shelby Forsythia divorce grief grief during divorce grief recovery life after divorce Mar 12, 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...

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