Journey Beyond Divorce Podcast

Karen McMahon

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Apr 6, 2023 • 1h 14min

All Things Parenting: Step Parenting - 3 Keys to Setting Your New Family Up for Success w/Mike and Kim Andersen

If you found divorce and coparenting with your ex challenging, today's guests share the added complexities in merging two families where the children can fall into mine, yours and ultimately ours. After 2 decades of coaching Step Parents, today's guests share the secret (and vital necessity) to becoming effective parenting partners. They talk about the "culture clash" of parenting as we all have such different perspectives, values and approaches to parenting our children. In order to keep the peace (and love) in your blended family home, you must develop clarity by listing and defining the Core Values you want to live your life by and parent by. Their approach is brilliant and worthy of every parent practicing to be successful in raising your children. Mike & Kim Anderson have been serving couples living in stepfamilies for over 20 years. They help couples move from a place of confusion and conflict to a life of confidence and connection. They offer a weekly podcast packed with practical tools and strategies — and they personally coach couples in the areas of marriage and parenting in blended families. Contact Mike & Kim Website: https://www.mikeandkimcoaching.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mikeandkimcoaching Podcast: The Blended Family Coaching Show: https://www.mikeandkimcoaching.com/ Contact Journey Beyond Divorce Request a Free Rapid Relief Call at http://rapidreliefcall.com/ For more information on Journey Beyond Divorce visit: www.jbddivorcesupport.com
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Mar 29, 2023 • 1h 2min

Divorce Roadmap: Divorce Finances - 5 Essentials to be Financially Prepared

Your finances are certain to change during and after divorce and therefore raise fear in just about everyone facing this transition. Today we speak with Elizabeth Polizzi, a financial expert who specializes in strategizing around the finances of divorce. She discusses how vital it is to be informed and educated in order to negotiate the best possible settlement. In this straightforward talk, Elizabeth elaborates on the 5 Keys to preparing financially for your divorce. She invites you to examine in great detail what you have, what you owe, what you need and what you want and offers valuable tips and the best way to negotiate your settlement. CONTACT JOURNEY BEYOND DIVORCE: Request a Free Rapid Relief Call at http://rapidreliefcall.com/ For more information on Journey Beyond Divorce visit: www.jbddivorcesupport.com
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Mar 27, 2023 • 52min

JBD Team Talks: The Business of CoParenting - It Is ONLY and ALL About the Kids

Effective co-parenting requires keeping the children front and center – they are all that matters now. This requires letting go of conflict, competition, resentments about the marriage, and hostility toward the other parent. While divorce itself is not harmful to children, ongoing conflict between their parents is. Your marriage has ended, but your roles and responsibilities as parents have not. Co-parenting during and after divorce can be extremely challenging and stressful. It is not uncommon for lingering emotions about the end of the marriage and conflict with your ex-spouse to spill into your co-parenting relationship. In this Team Talk, we will introduce you to the business approach to coparenting, a new and healthier way to define your relationship with your ex-spouse as well as strategies and tips for co-parenting more effectively and with much less stress. CONTACT JOURNEY BEYOND DIVORCE: Request a Free Rapid Relief Call at http://rapidreliefcall.com/ For more information on Journey Beyond Divorce visit: www.jbddivorcesupport.com
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Mar 24, 2023 • 58min

All Things Parenting: 6 Steps to Successfully Negotiate CoParenting Conflicts w/Rick and Diane Dierks

After your divorce is finalized, it is so important when stepping off the divorce battlefield, to put down your weapons, take off your coat of armor and begin the process of navigating your post divorce life. When co parenting is a part of that life, it is so easy to slip back into old patterns of arguing, blame and accusation. It can feel like nothing has changed except you are now under two roofs. Today's guests have a brilliant 6 Step process for calming your reactivity, shifting your focus, gaining clarity on what is important and what your big picture goal is and entering your negotiation with a brilliantly empowering skill. Diane and Rick are cohosts of a wonderful podcast called Co-Parent Dilemmas. Diane Dierks is also a licensed marriage and family therapist in Georgia and she is Executive Director of the Center for Navigating Family Change. Rick Voyles is CEO of the Center for Dispute Solutions and is a published author, mediator and anger management specialist. Contact Diane and Rick 1234Dilemma@gmail.com or leave a voicemail on our website at www.CPDilemmas.com Free Giveaway: Email Protocol Sample Court Order and Workshop Workbook www.cnfc.org/documents Non-Impossible Facebook Group: https:///www.facebook.com/groups/4596829453661187 LinkedIn Professionals Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14103542 Instagram @CPDilemmas Twitter @CPDilemmas YouTube @CPDilemmas CONTACT JOURNEY BEYOND DIVORCE: Request a Free Rapid Relief Call at http://rapidreliefcall.com/ For more information on Journey Beyond Divorce visit: www.jbddivorcesupport.com
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Mar 20, 2023 • 1h 5min

Voices of Celebration: How His Betrayal Led Me to Trust and Honor Myself

Trish reached out for coaching post divorce. She had already done so much work even prior to finding out about her spouse's infidelity that became the beginning of the end of a 17 year marriage. With three children ages 11-18, Trish faced a harsh wake up call. She had been running on auto pilot, doing almost all the work of the household and raising the kids and her spouse was always 'out working' and not that involved in the family. She had stopped asking questions. While she navigated the divorce details with tenacity and resolve, when her ex and affair partner became 'official', she knew she hadn't grieved the ending of their marriage and needed outside support to emerge whole and healthy. Trish dug into coaching and experienced the shift and freedom she wanted. Working with JBD Coach, Carrie Doubts, she learned how to use centering and boundaries to overcome some of the toughest times, detaching from her emotional reactions and creating concrete steps to move forward. An exercise addressing the affair partner also brought her the much needed closure Trish was looking for. Trish was afraid of losing access to my kids, telling people about her 'failed' marriage, and the financial doom and homelessness she envisioned. Today, she shares how none of those fears came true. How she is no longer afraid. She doesn't have to double check with anyone, she feels more independent and she knows she will never again let someone treat her as if she doesn't matter. Request a Free Rapid Relief Call at www.rapidreliefcall.com For more information on Journey Beyond Divorce visit: www.jbddivorcesupport.com
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Mar 20, 2023 • 49min

Divorce Roadmap: Going Public About Your Divorce: Who, When and What to Tell

Once you decide to divorce, the question of who to tell, when and how much can be overwhelming. In the early stages of divorce we experience a powerful emotional sting. Coming to terms with the fact that divorce IS part of your reality often happens when you begin to tell others about it. When telling your spouse, children, family, friends and others about your divorce fear and resistance arises. It is important that you prepare for the questions that you want to ask yourself prior to telling. Being clear on what you want to say and who you are ready to tell and what your boundaries are around discussing this tender topic will enable you to take this step with greater confidence. Everyone will have their own emotional reaction. Preparing for that as well is key to managing your own needs and peace. Throughout the process, being aware, making conscious decisions and setting an intention for how you want your divorce to unfold will enable you to feel empowered, stay calm and negotiate effectively. Tune in today! Request a Free Rapid Relief Call at www.rapidreliefcall.com For more information on Journey Beyond Divorce visit: www.jbddivorcesupport.com
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Mar 16, 2023 • 1h 16min

All Things Parenting: Mindfully Parent Your Kids Through and Beyond the Trauma of Divorce

We often talk about a child centered divorce and while one or both parents may make every effort to do so, there is trauma for our children in the transition of divorce. Today we are going to look at our kids' 'bad behavior', what parents so often do under stress when frustrated with your kids and a N.I.C.E. framework that today's guest teaches that enables you to support you child's needs while setting effective boundaries and ensuring they feel heard and loved. Randi Rubenstein coaches parents raising strong willed kids. Randi searched endlessly to find the magical resource that would help her own highly sensitive, strong-willed child and has been passionate about bringing these resources to other parents for almost two decades. Randi's the founder of Mastermind Parenting, host of the long standing Mastermind Parenting podcast and author of The Parent Gap. Get more information on Randi and her program below: Website: https://mastermindparenting.com/ Contact: info@mastermindparenting.com Podcast: Mastermind Parenting Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mastermind-parenting-podcast/id1362773053 Follow Randi on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mastermind_parenting/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mastermindparenting Free Giveaway you are offering our listeners: https://mastermindparenting.com/do-you-have-a-strong-willed-child/ Request a Free Jump Start Call at https://www.jbddivorcesupport.com/jumpstartFor more information on Journey Beyond Divorce visit: www.jbddivorcesupport.com
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Mar 11, 2023 • 33min

JBD Team Talks: I'm Anger: Don't Be Mad at Me with JBD Coach, KP Towers

Today Karen and KP examine the emotion of Anger. We explore it's value, why so many of us are afraid of it and how it can both inform and guide us in ways that can bring value. Understanding the root of our relationship with anger informs our conflict oriented, conflict resistant or conflict neutral approach to disagreements. The book, "Dance Of Anger" by Dr. Harriet Lerner describes anger as "a signal & one worth listening to". Dr. Learner wrote this book as an invitation to give ourselves permission to open to the lessons of our own anger and how we choose to respond to it. The Genius in all Our Emotions with Karla McClaren Request a Free Rapid Relief Call with KPFor more information on Journey Beyond Divorce visit: www.jbddivorcesupport.com
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Mar 8, 2023 • 44min

Divorce Roadmap: Living with Your STBX: The Secret to Surviving the Stress with Dr. Dan Thomason

Living with your soon-to-be-ex under the same roof while navigating divorce is incredibly challenging. Holding onto your peace may seem impossible. The most effective way of approaching this challenge is creating healthy boundaries and refining your communication and problem solving skills. Dr. Dan Thomason explains how easy it is to get caught in arguments about how you are communicating and to lose the opportunity to communicate effectively. He shares a tool he has created to help couples stay on topic, solution oriented and effective in traversing difficult and triggering topics. Dr. Dan also offers listeners a free eBook that outlines his communication tool, so make sure to tune in! Dan's website: https://drdanrelationshipcoach.com/ eBook🙂 Request a Free Rapid Relief Call at www.rapidreliefcall.comFor more information on Journey Beyond Divorce visit: www.jbddivorcesupport.com
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Mar 6, 2023 • 50min

All Things Parenting: The Secret to Effective Single Parenting During and Post Divorce with Allana Pratt

This episode kicks off our All Things Parenting series discussing The Secret to Effective Single Parenting During and Post Divorce. Today's expert navigated a 12 year custody battle and wrote a powerful book for single mom's entitled, When Momma's Happy, Everyone's Happy. We're about to explore emotional triggers, personal power and the inner work necessary to stay centered and present while consciously raising your kids. As we will do throughout this series, we discuss the challenges of navigating the other parent (and all the baggage you have with them) while ensuring your intention to 'be the best parent' drives your choices and behavior. My guest today is Intimacy Expert, Allana Pratt. She is a global media personality and go-to authority for those who have suffered heartbreak and are ready to live unapologetically, and attract an open-hearted ideal relationship. Today, Allana shares her divorce journey with us, her lengthy custody battle, how she navigates coparenting and how you can foster a healthy relationship with your children post divorce. Contact Allana:Website: www.allanapratt.com Find Allana on Social Media: Instagram: www.instagram.com/allanapratt Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coachallanapratt Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/AlanaPratt?sub_confirmation=1 Free quiz: www.allanapratt.com/quiz Book: When Momma's Happy, Everyone's Happy Request a Free Rapid Relief Call at http://rapidreliefcall.com/ For more information on Journey Beyond Divorce visit: www.jbddivorcesupport.com

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