Journey Beyond Divorce Podcast

Karen McMahon

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Aug 22, 2022 • 52min

High Conflict Divorce: The Plight of Adult Children

Adult children are often overlooked and forgotten when their parents divorce later in life. They are men and women, ages 18 to 50. Some are single; some married. Some have children of their own. All of them are in different stages of shock, fear, and sudden, dramatic change. As adults, their parents tend to overlook, minimize or diminish feelings and struggles around their parent's divorce. And their parents are more apt to rely on them for emotional, practical or financial support. Today we explore the impact divorce has on adult children, how healthy boundaries can assist both adult children and divorcing parents and other issues to be aware of as well as strategies for handling this difficult season for everyone involved. With me today are Bruce Fredenburg and Carol Hughes, two mental health experts who have decades of experience in the divorce arena and have co-authored the book "Home Will Never Be the Same Again: A Guide for Adult Children of Gray Divorce" Request a Free Rapid Relief Call at www.rapidreliefcall.com For more information on Journey Beyond Divorce visit: www.jbddivorcesupport.com Grab Bruce and Carol's book "Home Will Never Be the Same Again: A Guide for Adult Children of Gray Divorce" For more information about Bruce Fredenburg visit: https://www.cdsoc.com/member-profiles/bruce-fredenburg/ For more information about Carol Hughes visit: https://drcarolhughes.com/
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Aug 19, 2022 • 56min

Healthy Romantic Relationships: Choose Her Everyday or Leave her

Welcome back to another episode of Healthy Romantic Relationships. Today's guest is Bryan Reeves, a "life and relationship insight ninja"! I have been following Bryan's work with men for some time now and am excited for him to share Lessons for both men and women in his newly released book, "Choose Her Every Day (or leave her)" Tune in as we discuss the masculine and feminine energies, the friction between wanting to be free and to be connected, the vital need for both men and women to feel seen and heard (but in very different ways) and much more. A former US Air Force Captain, Bryan is an internationally renowned Author and Life/Relationship Coach, and host of the podcast, "Men, This Way." His viral blog has been read by over 30 million people across the world AND his newest book, Choose Her Every Day (Or Leave Her), is now available anywhere books are sold. You can find Bryan here: Website: https://bryanreeves.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bryanreevesinsight/ Tik-tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bryanreevesinsight Podcast: Men, This Way Free Give Away: 7 Enlightening Insights to Beat Jealousy, Argue Better, Be (Authentically) Sexier, and Love Deeper. Value: $97 Link: https://bryanreeves.com/7videos/ Request a Free Jump Start Call at https://www.jbddivorcesupport.com/jumpstart For more information on Journey Beyond Divorce visit: www.jbddivorcesupport.com
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Aug 15, 2022 • 45min

High Conflict: An App that Simplified Coparenting!

If you have young children, there is an ongoing need to communicate with your coparent about the business of raising your children. For many high conflict divorces, we know this ongoing communication will be an invitation to more conflict and contention. Today's guest explains that it doesn't have to be that way. Michael Daniels is the founder and CEO of FAYR a modern-day coparenting app which stands for Family Advocacy is Your Responsibility. FAYR is by no means the only digital coparenting option available, but it is one of the first APPs and therefore, offers you the ability to manage your coparenting needs while on the go...using your digital devices. Michael explains how the app addresses 4 key areas that require ongoing communication with your ex and how using the app invites less talking and disagreement and more ease and clarity. The areas include scheduling, expense tracking, messaging, his uniquely designed geo check-in feature. Check out FAYR.com enjoy an annual 20% discount! Use the CODE: Journey! 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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Aug 12, 2022 • 1h 19min

JBD Team Talks: The Liberating Power of a Positive NO

Can understanding how to say "no" in a new and more productive way benefit relationships, even those headed for or in the midst of some stage of the divorce process? In this team talk Karen and Lisa will discuss how "no" can improve relationships and share how to prepare and deliver beneficial "no's". How we say "no" determines how well our "no" is received. Saying "no" skillfully is ever more significant during the critical conversations that occur leading up to, during, and post divorce. "No" delivered without skill alienates and angers. A consciously constructed and delivered "no" enhances the respect we have for ourselves, the way others perceive us, and improves relationships. Well delivered "no's" relieve a significant amount of the stress and expense for everyone involved during the divorce process and the reconstruction period post divorce. This is a skill that will benefit you immensely as well as set a healthy example for everyone around you. Today's Team Talk was inspired by " The Power of a Positive No" by author William Airy. Request a Free Rapid Relief Call with Lisa Brick Email: lisa@journeybeyonddivorce.com Calendar: calendly.com/lisa-brick-jbd For more information on Journey Beyond Divorce visit: www.jbddivorcesupport.com
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Aug 10, 2022 • 1h 6min

Voices of Celebration: I Felt Like I Lost Everything. Now I Have More Than I Ever Imagined

Bob faced a true emotional Tsunami as he found himself divorced and out of a job within three weeks of his wife asking for a divorce. If that wasn't enough to throw him on his ear, in his trusting way, he had his wife's attorney manage the divorce and was left with spousal support and child support based on a job he no longer had and couldn't seem to replace! The journey from that dark place included looking at his fear of losing his children, shame and self doubt based on his religious upbringing and a destructive habit he used to regulate himself and a deep sense of financial insecurity. Bob shares the work he did, the amazing place he is in now with great relationships with each of his kids and enjoying getting back out into the dating world as a better version of himself and therefore meeting and dating interesting women. He feels blessed for the divorce, the journey it set him on and the man he is today. Tune in! Books referenced in the podcast: The Way of the Superior Man No More Mr. Nice Guy 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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Aug 8, 2022 • 55min

High Conflict: What to know about Parent Coordinators

A Parent Coordinator (PC) helps mediate and resolve disputes between parents in high conflict divorces. A PC is often a vital support both during and post divorce. If you find it impossible to make joint decisions with your STBX and virtually every interaction turns into a struggle or a power play, this podcast is for you!! Parent Coordinators can be mental health experts, attorneys or mediators. What they all have in common is their training as a parent coordinator with the ability to help parents stay child centers and learn how to collaborate. When that isn't possible, the PC can be the tie-breaker. The challenges you are facing with your co-parent will inform what PC expert would be best for your situation and how detailed your settlement agreement should be regarding the PC's involvement and authority. Dr. Lauren Behrman shares a wealth of information on what a parent coordinator is and is not, the value of involving them in the process during the divorce, the questions you want to ask in order to choose the right PC, and so much more! Dr. Behrman has her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and has been in private practice since 1985 and has considerable professional experience in treating children and families of divorce. Lauren is trained in High-Conflict Co-parent Counseling, Parent Coordination, Interdisciplinary Collaborative Divorce Practice and Mediation. Dr. Behrman co-authored "Loving Your Children More Than You Hate Each Other", a book for high conflict divorcing parents which was published in 2018. Contact Lauren: laurenbehrman@gmail.com Laurenbehrmanphd.com 212.799.7921 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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Aug 5, 2022 • 53min

Healthy Romantic Relationships: The Transformational Power of the Enneagram in Life and Love

Today we are diving into a new paradigm I recently began learning about, the Enneagram which was created in 1915 and refined in 1960 to include the 9 personality types. The Enneagram is a system of nine interconnected personality archetypes or types. It describes three "centers of intelligence," nine personality "types," and twenty-seven "subtypes" that provide an amazingly accurate picture of personality in terms of the patterns associated with the way we function. Understanding your personality type and the type of those you are in relationship with…your spouse, kids, siblings, etc. opens an opportunity to lower our judgment and raise our acceptance of ourselves and others. The end result, the Enneagram, guides you to become the healthiest and most self-compassionate version of yourself and enables you to navigate all your relationships with more mastery. With me today is Stephanie Barron Hall, author of "The Enneagram in Love: A Roadmap for Building and Strengthening Romantic Relationships." Stephanie has an M.A. in Organizational Communication & Leadership), is a speaker, certified Enneagram coach, and in 2017 founded @NineTypesCo, her Instagram page designed to to explore her own interest in the Enneagram, and support a growing community of people who are learning about the Enneagram, themselves, and their relationships together. Stephanie specializes in bringing clarity to complex concepts and communicating the Enneagram in a way that is relatable and concise so that it can be transformative for all. Enneagram Types in Relationships - Nine Types Co. Enneagram Types in Relationships ft. Certified Enneagram Coach Steph Barron Hall - Podcast Episode Request a Free Jump Start Call at https://www.jbddivorcesupport.com/jumpstart For more information on Journey Beyond Divorce visit: www.jbddivorcesupport.com
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Aug 1, 2022 • 57min

High Conflict Divorce: Parallel Parenting with A Narcissist

Today we speak with a guest who explains that Parallel Parenting IS Co-parenting, it is simply a more effective approach to high conflict co-parenting. The refreshing tone of this conversation acknowledges how unreasonable it is to expect to be able to follow the amicable co-parenting rules when your parenting partner is 'disordered' and has proven incapable of any form of collaboration or joint decision making. Brook Olsen share brilliant strategies to not only successfully, but joyfully parent your children regardless of your co-parent's behavior. Tune in as he shares the importance of self regulating your nervous system and ultimately how to help your children do the same, how less communication or more valuable, the power of No and the vital importance of learning how to set and uphold boundaries. This conversation is chuck full of sage advice, helpful information and essential strategies. Below you can find out more about Brook Olsen, his podcast, online parent classes and more. Brook D. Olsen contact info: Founder/Director: High Conflict Diversion Program Phone: 760-751-4398 email: info@highconflict.net web: highconflict.net The High Conflict Coparenting Podcast 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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Jul 29, 2022 • 34min

Meet JBD's Divorce Coach: Carrie Doubts

Carrie is one of JBD's senior coaches and has been with the company since 2015 with a short break before returning. Carrie shares her life journey, love of learning and how her divorce changed the projectory of her life and career. Carrie shares her passion for supporting people through the prickly journey of grief and how she has evolved in her work with divorcing men and women, the many coaching modalities she brings to each client and her path into and love of group coaching. Carrie shares her fears entering divorce, her delight in falling in love with her second husband and her own recent struggle with grief at the loss of her beloved husband. Tune in and find out more about Carrie and click the link below to access Carrie's personal Rapid Relief Call calendar. Request a Free Rapid Relief Call with Carrie here. For more information on Journey Beyond Divorce visit: www.jbddivorcesupport.com
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Jul 25, 2022 • 1h 14min

High Conflict Divorce: Parental Alienation

Parental Alienation is a persistent, consistent rejection of a parent caused by the actions of the other parent. It is a form of domestic violence and child abuse as the child has been manipulated to reject one parent. The psychological impact this has on the child is severe. The child develops a psychological split. The impact on the alienated parent is devastating as their child sees him or her as all bad and totally rejected. Dr. Jennifer Harman explains the difference between alienation and estrangement, how alienation takes place, the often generational pattern that has taken place, and the psychological impact on both the child and the alienated parent. Jennifer guides us in the strategies the alienated parent can engage in to help minimize the alienation as well as the support that is available to assist you. We also discuss experts you can enlist to support during the legal process as you advocate for shared parenting while navigate divorce. Request a Free Rapid Relief Call at www.rapidreliefcall.com For more information on Journey Beyond Divorce visit: www.jbddivorcesupport.com Contact Jennifer Harman here: http://jenniferjillharman.com https://www.simplyparent.org Jennifer's TedX on Parental Alienation www.pa-vi.org Other resources: www.Pasg.info Documentary: Erasing Family

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