Divorce Conversations For Women

What does your normal day feel like? Do you feel low most of the time? What are the thoughts running through your head on a regular basis?   Oftentimes we feel like we don’t have the energy to do things especially when we’re going through a difficult time, like divorce. We associate emotional fatigue with physical fatigue and that affects how we perform every day resulting in decreased productivity and an unfocused mind. Jill Sommers is a marathon runner, performance coach, and owner of JMS Performance Coaching. She coaches both women and men to live a fulfilled life that makes them feel good both inside and out - be it in business, relationships, sports and other fields of life. In this episode, Jill emphasizes the importance of self-care, staying focused, getting enough sleep and keeping yourself hydrated all the time. In divorce, just like a marathon, we need to focus on the process and not the outcome, as the outcome will take care of itself. Navigate your life better and keep on reminding yourself of the

What are your beliefs when it comes to money? Is it evil? Good? Or do you look at it as a tool? Money in itself is an objective tool but we connect it with a lot of emotion, that’s why it’s not only a financial topic but an emotional one. In this episode, we are going to have an assertive financial conversation about the 10 paradigms regarding financial wellness. These 10 beliefs which we are going to explore today can help you go from “Financial Self-Sabotage” to “Financial Self-Confidence”. Understanding how money works results in us becoming brilliant decision-makers. When we have access to knowledge and information we have choices: a choice to do nothing or a choice to go out there do it on your own or find someone you can collaborate with or help you with in order to make good financial decisions and live a more financially well and money-confident life! I believe that women when they have the right information, make really good decisions! Wealth in the hands of women is a good thing because we’re always

Divorce is complicated in itself and it could get even more so with Social Security benefits. Because you’re no longer married, depending on your personal situation, a few sets of different rules will apply. And the more you educate yourself about this topic the more prepared and better equipped you’ll be. Randy Kitzmiller, a National Social Security Advisor, Retirement Income Certified Professional through the American College and a Retirement Income consultant at Ash Brokerage, help others get protection and receive security for their planning needs through seminars and educational events regarding the benefits of Social Security. In this episode, Randy shares common concerns and relevant information regarding social security benefits. A lot of women and men alike don't realize that there are certain benefits they’re entitled to receive when they are divorced. And just by knowing that you could receive such benefits can be life-changing.   In This Episode We Discuss: If you're educated enough about certain

A Prenuptial Agreement is more than just a financial agreement. Before tying the knot with your partner, it’s important to be knowledgeable about how to protect your heirloom, property, and other assets before marriage. Attorney David Watson specializes in estate planning by protecting and preserving his clients' assets. In this episode we talk about the importance of a Prenuptial Agreement and why you and your spouse should consider signing into one. He explains that a prenup establishes the property and financial rights of each spouse in the event that a divorce occurs. Having a prenuptial agreement is not selfish, it’s called being responsible. Take ownership for what it is that you not only bring to the marriage but what you brought to the marriage.   In This Episode We Discuss: What is a Prenuptial Agreement. Why you should consider getting a Prenuptial Agreement. Tough conversations’ necessary in building trust in any relationship. Tools you can use to make sure what you brought into that particular ag

How do we create health? How do we stay healthy in our 40's, 50's, 60's and beyond? How can we take care of our health as we go through divorce? We don't have to accept changes that we start to experience in our bodies as manifestations of getting older. We can take action. We can take our path to optimal health and well-being as an iterative journey with learning and empowerment on the way. Dr. Kate Bayliss is a medical doctor who has worked in conventional medicine for over two decades. She completed a fellowship in Integrative Medicine (Dr. Weil's program at the University of Arizona), and a member of the Institute of Functional Medicine and American Association for Anti-aging Medicine. She loves working with both women and men that are interested in figuring out how they can better optimize their health. She’s currently focused on “whole person care” with an eye toward health creation and promoting well-being. There are many things you can do to help respond to stress in a healthier way. Get to the root c

If you’re currently dealing with stress, the person you need to talk to the most is you - your unconscious. If you’re going through divorce or planning to get a divorce, ask yourself, talk to your unconscious: Am I really ready to get a divorce? How did I get myself here? What has led me to this event? Deborah Lukovich, the Executive Director of a fabulous nonprofit called Playworks that improves children's wellbeing in school through play, is also an expert in depth psychology. With 15 years of coaching and consulting experience, she helps others deeply connect with people while creating a safe space where they can reflect in a way that’s required for real professional, personal and spiritual growth through depth psychology. Communicating with our own minds is very important. Most people don’t know how to communicate with that part of their mind that controls automatic behaviors, urges, emotions, and habits. Don’t you wonder why we sometimes end up doing the total opposite of the best rational thing to do in

Divorce is an experience that’s both physically and mentally taxing. It’s like losing a part of you or grieving the loss of a loved one. One thing is for certain when you go through a divorce - you’re going to be alone, but only for a while. Once you’ve recovered, you’ll feel like a new-born person again. When you are ready, fully recovered and healed,  you might consider dating again like a flower waiting to bloom. Raeeka Yaghmai, founder and CEO of Dating with Confidence is a certified life coach and a dating and relationship expert for single women as well as a professional opera singer. She coaches and help both single women stop their repeating patterns of dating wrong guys and women who wanted to find love again after a traumatic experience such as divorce to connect to their self-worth and value to feel confident and sexy so that they can attract quality relationship-ready men, and finally create the love lives they desire. Our love lives are so personal, it reflects so much of our internal self. Her m

When it comes to the legal process, divorce is never a walk in the park. You’d need to go through a lot of procedures which can be very taxing mentally, emotionally and physically. You want to make sure you’re on the right track and have the proper and unclouded advice to avoid making decisions that’ll lead to mistakes. Of course you want to have custody of your kids and don’t want to lose your rights over marital properties. To ensure this, you need an accurate interpretation of the divorce laws and what you should you do next in the process. You probably need to choose the right lawyer whom you can trust to help you sort out the complicated things. Barry Book is an Attorney practicing family law exclusively for over 29 years representing individuals in divorce cases and also act as GAL and mediator. Family law is very personal in nature. It deals with the most personal aspects of an individual's life whether you have children or not.   In This Episode We Discuss: The difference of Family Law from other are

We all have the capacity to know and feel without reasoning about it consciously. It’s called ‘gut feeling’! You can’t think 100% rationally all the time. Our mind uses both our emotions and logic when making decisions. But we are too distracted or doubtful whether we should trust that small voice deep within us. Especially when faced with difficult situations. Nicole Isler is an empowerment coach for caring souls who wants to make a difference in the world for people, animals, and the planet. She works with spiritual people whose priority is to be loving to themselves and help others understand the process if spiritual promotion, the importance of energy and self-trust in a world full of distractions. In this episode, Nicole shares three important tips that will help not only women but anyone to have better days building the life they could step into, learning to trust and not doubt what they really feel. Life’s a fluctuation of experiences. You’re not trapped, there’s always an option, a way out.   In This

Divorce is a huge leap of adjustment that requires you to set new boundaries in your relationships with your ex, children, coworkers and other people. Boundaries are not walls. Boundaries are your stance for action - the decisions you’ll make, what you’ll do and the outcome of your choices. You use this to avoid pain and suffering coming into your life. Traci Scherck is a Retention Strategist/ HR Consultant who works with organizational leaders to create the space for every employee to go home every night fulfilled in the work that they do. In the divorce process, there are so many things that women can't control. But the one thing they can is establishing boundaries. In this episode, Traci teaches us how we can set boundaries in our personal lives and in the workplace. Reminding us to thoroughly think what boundaries we are setting and how are we going to ensure that we follow through on these boundaries to love and respect ourselves. Visit traci@scherckconsulting.com for a FREE 20-minute strategy session an

For thousand of years, women's value in society is more seen as caretakers. We were trained to believe that our role should be what society dictates and expects us to be. These expectations prevent us from developing a relationship with our inner self, creating the mindset and fear that people might view us as selfish or self-centered when we put ourselves first before others and everything else. Dr. Dianne Garrison is a psychologist and a Certified Feminine Power Coach and Facilitator. She has always been passionate when it comes to issues regarding women, specially with women experiencing divorce. She uses her signature method “The Full Power Process" to empower women and help them find their own inner strength. In this episode, Dr. Garrison teaches us methods of empowerment, learning to listen to our own wisdom & intuition, and becoming your own best friend. She reminds us that we have what we need when we are mindful of our senses and trust our feelings. Too many times we rely heavily on others’ infor

Oftentimes, couples planning to divorce search for ways to end their marriage without having to go through litigation. Not all divorces have to go through the court. Divorce can be resolved through informal negotiations between you and your husband, attorney and mediator. Lori Brandon is a PACE Registered Paralegal through the National Federation of Paralegal Associations, a Minnesota Certified Paralegal, and is listed on the Minnesota Supreme Court Roster of Qualified Providers for Alternative Dispute Resolution services. Lori has been helping people navigate family court matters since 1991, and her diverse experience includes working many years for the Minnesota Judicial Branch. In this episode, Lori shows us how ADR Mediation offers solutions or compromises without having to worry about the judges. Offering people a more creative course of action. Opting to go for Alternative Dispute Resolution, doesn't mean it's going to solve every problem in a couple of hours. But it will definitely help purge gaps and

Sex, divorce and money are the toughest topics people don’t want to talk about. It's an emotional topic, that when combined together creates a mixture of both ecstasy, stress, anger, pleasure, pain, failure, guilt, shame, risk, lust, jealousy and love. Tiffany Yelverton is a sexual empowerment coach and founder of Entice Me and Sexy Survivors. A chief sexinista and a master of enticing others to experience soul changing  growth by embracing pleasure and connecting to their core sexual confidence. In this episode, Tiffany shares with us the many benefits we can get in loving ourselves through self pleasure, getting to know our bodies better in a sexual health level and be confident enough to ask for what we want. She teaches us that sex and intimacy is great to have as we age in life and that we don’t have to settle for not being good enough for the pleasure of others. Get a complimentary laser coaching session with Tiffany! You can book your session by clicking here - Complimentary Laser Coaching Session   In

Divorce can make someone feel isolated and care less about their health which may lead to anxiety, depression, stress and traumatic experiences. Women who are going through divorce sometimes feel a mixture of stigma and shame causing them to lose confidence and self-esteem. Edie Starrett is a mother and an Ayurvedic and Yoga Practitioner/Therapist. She founded MonaV, a health and wellness company. Edie is a very strong woman, who found a whole new set of life ambitions after getting divorced. She rebuilt her self-esteem and aspires to help other women find value in self-care. In this episode, Edie shares how her traumatic experience after getting divorced served as a catalyst to explore things she always wanted to do. She shares with us three important points on how to give nourishment to our mind, body, and soul: routine, reflection, and recharge. When you start to learn these things, there's so much you have that you can control and add to your life even in the most stressful time.   In This Episode We Disc

You are not a victim and divorce doesn't define you. You can choose to be happy, financially independent, healthy, and connected. It is up to you to shift your energy, focus, and attention on what will move you forward. Susan Haddorff a mother of five and the Senior Executive Sales Leader of Norwex USA. She is the prime example of how one can build a successful business while going through divorce and being the pillar for her children in the process. In this episode, Susan shares how she shifted the negative energy from her divorce and focused on building a solid and rewarding business for her and her children. She shares how it is possible to be financially independent doing something that you love. In This Episode We Discuss: How Susan created a successful business that helped her financially and emotionally as she was going through divorce Generating income as a stay-at-home Mom and turning a hobby into a revenue generating hustle The shift in energy Susan channeled from her divorce to build her Norwex b

Going through a career change or re-entering the job market as you are going through divorce can be overwhelming. There are a lot to consider, and a lot of things to do. It is difficult to judge what the first step should be. Sue Gresham “The LinkedIn Lady” is a consultant, coach, trainer, speaker, and job search mentor. She teaches business owners, entrepreneurs, job seekers and students how to use LinkedIn simply and effectively so they can build their personal brand, expand their reach, increase sales, or find successful employment. And today she will be sharing simple, effective, and extremely valuable ways to use  LinkedIn - an amazing tool where you can start creating an online presence to help initiate and accelerate your job search or career change. What is LinkedIn? Linkedin is an amazing tool to put professional information about yourself on a public networking platform online where you have complete control over the content. This is where you highlight your career, what you're aspiring to do, and c

Self care is a topic that is currently receiving a lot of attention. But despite it being tha latest hot topic, most women still have a hard time giving themselves permission to take care of themselves. Self care is not selfish. It is crucial for our wellbeing and more so when we are going through divorce or any crisis. It allows us to  walk through the added responsibilities and stress more effectively. It helps clear our minds to have a better overall outlook. It is setting healthy boundaries for ourselves to manage the three valuable but limited resources that we have - time, money and energy. Susan Pokorny is a trauma informed Yoga trainer, an aromatherapist, an Amazon bestselling author, and is extremely passionate about helping women around the topic of self care. In today’s episode we break down the myths around self care and how it relates to our three valuable resources of time, money, and energy. Time A lot of women have bought into the myth that we don't have enough time to take care of ourselves.

One of the biggest challenges while going through the divorce process is the amount of paperwork that women have to stay on top of. Women may feel caught in the chaos, overwhelm, uncertainty, and frustration with so many things going on. We need to have a system in place to stay organized so that we are empowered to make decisions that would impact our lives. Dave Rebro is a really great model for helping people stay organized. He is an Amazon number one bestselling author and technology therapist. Dave brings over 24 years of technology strategy and organizational workflow experience and over 10 years of teaching and coaching experience. He is a certified evernote consultant and certified Apple Support Professional. And in this episode, Dave will share techniques, resources, and tools to stay organized. In this episode, we talk about: The importance of being organized and what happens when you are organized and when you are not How to get organized with so much coming at you The importance of creating a dig

Going through divorce is a very powerful experience that shapes our characters. It is a time when we are tested to the core, challenged, and prepared for something greater. But divorce does not define us. Divorce is an event that we go through in life. Today’s guest is Dori Pulse, the founder of Girl for God Ministries and author of Everything Changed When I Said 'I Do'. She has a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Theology, is a part of a step family for almost 20 years, facilitates divorce care programs at churches, a coach, a Stephen Minister, servant leader, and knows how it is to be in your shoes being married and divorced twice herself. We touch on so many topics which can actually be separate episodes or multi-day workshops. This episode is so insightful, inspiring, and uplifting. Here are some things we discussed: Divorce is the time to be extremely selfish. You need to take care of yourself first, so you can turn and take  care of your children and the people around you Setting boundaries is very p

Today’s episode with Nilda Campuzano is very refreshing and inspiring. We talk about the key elements in creating a thriving life weather you are contemplating divorce, going through it, or have gone through it. Nilda was a stay at home mom for 13 years before her divorce. She had a very trying time in the process - having children to consider, her family being in another country, and being away from the workforce for so long. But as she took things one step at a time, everything started coming to place. And she is now seeing the light at the end of her tunnel. I hope this episode inspires you to gain clarity, ask for support, and really advocate for yourself and for your children. Don’t settle. Don't Park... Keep Moving. Here are some things we discuss: Do Not Isolate Yourself We all know the importance of staying connected and getting support. But as women are going through divorce, most feel that reaching out and opening up to people difficult and painful. Going through the process alone makes things very