Journey Beyond Divorce Podcast
Karen McMahon
The Journey Beyond Divorce Podcast is your trusted companion through every stage of divorce—emotional, legal, financial, and parental. With over nine years of impactful episodes, this top-ranked podcast supports men and women navigating the challenges of divorce, especially those facing high-conflict dynamics, co-parenting struggles, emotional overwhelm, or legal uncertainty.
Hosted by Karen McMahon, Certified Divorce Coach® and founder of Journey Beyond Divorce, the show offers strategic guidance, expert interviews, and real-life stories designed to help listeners move from confusion and chaos to clarity and confidence. Each episode is packed with insight and inspiration to help you make informed decisions, protect your children, safeguard your finances, and heal emotionally—so you can create a life you truly love post-divorce.
If you're on the fence about whether to stay or go, have just been told your marriage is ending, or are actively working through the messy middle of litigation, negotiation, or co-parenting, this podcast meets you where you are. You'll learn how to emotionally regulate through triggers, explore your divorce process options (mediation, collaboration, litigation, arbitration), and prepare to work effectively with legal and financial professionals. Topics include how to gather your financials, navigate custody issues, and negotiate complex decisions around property, retirement assets, and business valuations.
For those already in the process, episodes offer real-time guidance on how to cope with personality disorders in your co-parent, how to protect your children from toxic dynamics, and how to negotiate settlements strategically. You'll hear from certified divorce financial analysts, attorneys, parenting coordinators, therapists, and coaches who share proven tools and tips. Professionals in the divorce field—including family law attorneys, therapists, and financial experts—also listen in to better support their clients and stay up-to-date on best practices.
And when the divorce is final? The podcast continues to serve as a roadmap for building your next chapter. Learn how to close out the financial and legal loose ends—such as QDROs, life insurance, beneficiary changes, and estate updates—while beginning to design a life aligned with your values, goals, and inner peace. Episodes cover healing from betrayal trauma, understanding your emotional patterns, rediscovering your identity, and navigating the complexities of post-divorce dating and parenting.
This podcast also answers the most searched divorce-related questions, including:
How do I co-parent with a narcissist?
What are the steps in the divorce process?
Should I litigate or mediate?
What is a QDRO and do I need one?
How do I protect my kids emotionally?
What is the role of a certified divorce financial analyst?
How do I move on after infidelity or betrayal?
Listeners benefit from expert-vetted strategies, free resources, and supportive insights grounded in both experience and compassion. The Journey Beyond Divorce Podcast is more than just content—it's a lifeline. Whether you're seeking calm in the storm, tools to advocate for yourself, or support rebuilding your life, each episode helps you grow stronger, wiser, and more empowered.
Subscribe today and begin your journey beyond divorce with guidance you can trust.
www.jbddivorcesupport.com/podcast
Hosted by Karen McMahon, Certified Divorce Coach® and founder of Journey Beyond Divorce, the show offers strategic guidance, expert interviews, and real-life stories designed to help listeners move from confusion and chaos to clarity and confidence. Each episode is packed with insight and inspiration to help you make informed decisions, protect your children, safeguard your finances, and heal emotionally—so you can create a life you truly love post-divorce.
If you're on the fence about whether to stay or go, have just been told your marriage is ending, or are actively working through the messy middle of litigation, negotiation, or co-parenting, this podcast meets you where you are. You'll learn how to emotionally regulate through triggers, explore your divorce process options (mediation, collaboration, litigation, arbitration), and prepare to work effectively with legal and financial professionals. Topics include how to gather your financials, navigate custody issues, and negotiate complex decisions around property, retirement assets, and business valuations.
For those already in the process, episodes offer real-time guidance on how to cope with personality disorders in your co-parent, how to protect your children from toxic dynamics, and how to negotiate settlements strategically. You'll hear from certified divorce financial analysts, attorneys, parenting coordinators, therapists, and coaches who share proven tools and tips. Professionals in the divorce field—including family law attorneys, therapists, and financial experts—also listen in to better support their clients and stay up-to-date on best practices.
And when the divorce is final? The podcast continues to serve as a roadmap for building your next chapter. Learn how to close out the financial and legal loose ends—such as QDROs, life insurance, beneficiary changes, and estate updates—while beginning to design a life aligned with your values, goals, and inner peace. Episodes cover healing from betrayal trauma, understanding your emotional patterns, rediscovering your identity, and navigating the complexities of post-divorce dating and parenting.
This podcast also answers the most searched divorce-related questions, including:
How do I co-parent with a narcissist?
What are the steps in the divorce process?
Should I litigate or mediate?
What is a QDRO and do I need one?
How do I protect my kids emotionally?
What is the role of a certified divorce financial analyst?
How do I move on after infidelity or betrayal?
Listeners benefit from expert-vetted strategies, free resources, and supportive insights grounded in both experience and compassion. The Journey Beyond Divorce Podcast is more than just content—it's a lifeline. Whether you're seeking calm in the storm, tools to advocate for yourself, or support rebuilding your life, each episode helps you grow stronger, wiser, and more empowered.
Subscribe today and begin your journey beyond divorce with guidance you can trust.
www.jbddivorcesupport.com/podcast
Episodes
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Jan 3, 2022 • 49min
Divorce Roadmap: Going Public About Your Divorce: Who, When and What to Tell
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. Today we discuss telling your spouse, children, family, friends and others. We look at the fears and resistance that arises and 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 ease. 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! For more information on Journey Beyond Divorce visit www.JourneyBeyondDivorce.com.
Dec 31, 2021 • 43min
JBD Team Talks: Divorce Transition Invites Transformation
What's the difference between change and transition? And why should you care to know? Change is what happens on the outside, and transition is the psychological reorientation and inner integration of the changes that take place in your outer world. Divorce creates a huge amount of change, both for you and for your family. It can be extremely stressful to deal with these changes! In this podcast, you'll learn about the 3 phases of transition and strategies to help you turn the chaos and upheaval of change into a transformational opportunity. You can access the process here: https://www.jbddivorcesupport.com/process-transition-to-transformation Request a Free Rapid Relief Call at For more information on Journey Beyond Divorce visit: www.jbddivorcesupport.com
Dec 27, 2021 • 1h 3min
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. For more information on Journey Beyond Divorce visit www.JourneyBeyondDivorce.com For more information about Soberlink visit: https://www.soberlink.com/partners/jbd
Dec 24, 2021 • 1h 8min
Life After Divorce: 4 Keys to a Healthy Active Life Post Divorce
If you want to end fear of aging once and for all, Dr. Kaiser's talk is for you. You'll learn 4 keys to a healthy active life post divorce and how to take charge of your health in a positive way. Join us this week as we speak with Dr. Ron Kaiser, a positive health psychologist who emphasizes Living Life with Enthusiasm at every age by promoting techniques to strengthen the body, mind and social connectedness. Dr. Ron Kaiser is the author of Rejuvenaging, a blueprint for making the aging process an active and exciting one. Social Media: https://m.facebook.com/lauren.hefferon https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenhefferon/ Website: http://www.ciclismoclassico.com Request a Free Jump Start Call at https://www.jbddivorcesupport.com/jumpstart For more information on Journey Beyond Divorce visit: www.jbddivorcesupport.com For more information about Soberlink visit: https://www.soberlink.com/partners/jbd
Dec 20, 2021 • 49min
Divorce Roadmap: The Mediation Approach to Divorce
Mediation is a non-adversarial approach to divorcing outside of the court system. Join us as Andrea Vacca explains who is a good fit for mediation, how it differs from other avenues for divorcing and takes us through a typical mediation case from beginning to end. You will be sure to know if this is the right fit for you and if so what to expect as you enter the mediation process. For more on Karen McMahon and Journey Beyond Divorce visit: www.JourneyBeyondDivorce.com.
Dec 17, 2021 • 46min
JBD Team Talks: Replacing Judgement with Curiosity
It's easy to judge when we are in the stress of divorce. You may be still harboring hurt and anger from your spouse's betrayal, or other "bad" behavior, that makes it seem like you are justified in your judgment. The problem with judgment is that it keeps you in a reactive state of mind where you are simply unable to do your best thinking. And, it just doesn't work. Imagine you are driving down the highway and you are committed to arriving at your destination as smoothly and easily as possible. Judgment is like driving on the shoulder. It's rough, there are obstacles that slow you down. Forgiveness is the fast lane, but you don't know how you can get over there right now. The middle lanes are wide open. They will get you where you are going! Curiosity is the middle lanes. In this podcast, Carrie and Karen explore the benefits of adopting a curious mindset when dealing with the problems of your divorce. You'll learn how to STOP when you notice you are stuck in judgment and SHIFT to an open-minded approach of inquiry instead. We will give you practical tips to help you replace judgment with curiosity to free you from the negative cycle of judging and blaming and move you into clear solution-oriented thinking. Request a Free Rapid Relief Call at For more information on Journey Beyond Divorce visit: www.jbddivorcesupport.com
Dec 13, 2021 • 55min
Divorce Roadmap: The Collaborative Approach to Divorce
Collaborative divorce is the newest 'kid on the block' when it comes to divorce. It is a process in which you and your spouse commit to staying out of the court system and working in a spirit of creative problem solving, transparency and trust. Beth Dalena, Esq. shares what a Collaborative Divorce looks like and who is a good couple candidate and who is not. We also explore the emotional, legal and financial benefits of divorcing outside the court system. This show features guest, Beth A. Dalena, Esq. For more on Journey Beyond Divorce visit www.JourneyBeyondDivorce.com
Dec 10, 2021 • 51min
Life After Divorce: Revitalize Your Mental, Physical and Spiritual Being with Physical Activity
Welcome back to another episode of Life After Divorce. Today we are talking about physical activity and how moving your body and getting out in nature revitalizes you mentally, physically and spiritually. Our hope is that our conversation inspires you to find your unique passion for movement and begin to see the wide array of benefits you experience. Today's guest is Lauren Heffron, an avid cyclist and owner of Ciclismo Classico, a specialized boutique bicycle tour operation. Lauren's passion for bike touring began when she was studying fine arts in Florence and cycled over 21,000 miles throughout Europe. She founded Ciclismo Classico in 1988 and is considered a pioneer in the bicycle travel world. Lauren created her bicycle touring company to provide the most authentic, unique and exciting vacations in the adventure travel industry. Her well-crafted, award-winning educational trips in Europe and New England are active immersions into local art, language, music, folklore and delicious cuisine. Social Media: https://m.facebook.com/lauren.hefferon https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenhefferon/ Free Giveaway $300 off any 2022 Ciclismo Classico Tour Website: http://www.ciclismoclassico.com Request a Free Jump Start Call at https://www.jbddivorcesupport.com/jumpstart For more information on Journey Beyond Divorce visit: www.jbddivorcesupport.com For more information about Soberlink visit: https://www.soberlink.com/partners/jbd
Dec 6, 2021 • 57min
Divorce Roadmap: The Court Approach to Divorce
Most people considering divorce expect that they will have to 'litigate' in order to legally divorce. There is also a lot of criticism around the litigation process. Listen in as Wendy Samuelson, Esq. shares the benefits and protections of working within the courts to divorce. Wendy shares what litigating means, how the process typically unfolds and when and how it can offer protection and support. We also explore how to hire a litigating attorney that is a good fit for you. Request a Free Rapid Relief Call at www.rapidreliefcall.com For more information on Journey Beyond Divorce visit: www.jbddivorcesupport.com
Dec 3, 2021 • 39min
JBD Team Talks: 5 Tips for Living with Your STBX During Divorce
Living under one roof while going through a divorce may be more common than you think. It may be that neither spouse will agree to leave the marital home, finances make it challenging to support two homes, or both spouses agree it is in the children's best interest to physically separate at a later date. Cohabitating during the divorce process can be challenging. Today's Team Talks provides tips and strategies for cohabitating effectively, including establishing ground rules for cohabitation, setting clear emotional and physical boundaries, and shifting your mindset from living with a life partner to living with a roommate, and the benefits of using an on-line calendar for co-parenting (Co-parenting Scheduling Calendar Apps). Request a Free Rapid Relief Call at For more information on Journey Beyond Divorce visit: www.jbddivorcesupport.com
