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
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Aug 6, 2021 • 39min
Life After Divorce: The Best Approach to Paying Off Debt
Whether you are facing debt as a result of your divorce or as an extention of other events that lead to your divorce, it is often drenched in guilt and shame. As a result, we often avoid or delay the inevitable which involves finding our way back to living debt free. We discuss the causes of and solutions to all types of debt with Leslie Tayne, whose law firm is focused and passionate about helping people feel what it is like to be in control of your finances and ultimately to live debt free. Leslie and her staff support you in finding your best and unique path to that end. Leslie H. Tayne, Esq. is an award-winning financial attorney and author of the book Life & Debt. Leslie is the founder and managing director of the Tayne Law Group, P.C., a law firm dedicated to debt solutions and alternatives to bankruptcy for individuals and businesses. Leslie is frequently sought out for her expertise on financial, credit, and debt topics in the media and as a speaker. Leslie can be found on all your favorite platforms and offers a FREE consultation: Taynelaw.com Facebook Leslie's Twitter TLG twitter: Leslie's Linkedin Leslie's Instagram Leslie H. Tayne, Esq. www.taynelaw.com Long Island | Westchester | NYC 631-470-8204 | 914-301-3300 | 212-537-4420 Request a Free Jump Start Call https://www.jbddivorcesupport.com/jumpstart For more information on Journey Beyond Divorce visit: www.jbddivorcesupport.com
Jul 30, 2021 • 26min
JBD Team Talks: How to Shift from Reacting to Responding when Triggered (Pt III)
We are in the midst of a series on triggers and today is How to Shift from Reacting to Responding when Triggered part III where we discuss how to shift from reacting to responding when triggered with Diane Dempster. Today we discuss four steps with triggers and how to reach real calm. The first one is recognize the threat. The second one is reclaiming your brain. The third one is choosing a new perspective and the fourth one is redirecting your action. Join us in Part III of Triggers and what you need in your toolbox to to help you stay calm. Request a Free Rapid Relief Call at www.rapidreliefcall.com For more information on Journey Beyond Divorce visit: www.jbddivorcesupport.com
Jul 23, 2021 • 43min
Life After Divorce: College Planning for Divorced Parents
Today we are talking about College planning...yet another alien 'world' parents have to navigate. As many of our listeners are still deep in divorce negotiation or just emerging from them, it is understandable that you might have 'back shelved' college planning for now. There are many time sensitive issues to consider and our hope is this episode informs you enough to choose what is urgent and worthy of your attention now. Today's guest, Andy Lockwood shares his unique approach to college planning and walks us through the world of preparing for college. We discuss issues around best practices for assessing how and where to focus you and your college bound child's energy, attention and finances, AND touch on choosing what colleges to apply to, what to know about financial aid and how the college application 'game' works. Andy further shares 'divorce specific' information such as the decision around which parent claims your child as a tax dependent and the impact that has on their financial aid possibilities. Andy Lockwood is a best-selling author, college advisor and co-founder of Lockwood College Prep in Long Island, NY. He and his wife Pearl specialize in helping students get into competitive colleges, and helping their parents pay "wholesale" prices. They created their proprietary "backwards" college advising program P4 to help college-bound teens launch for success post-college. Pearl and Andy also host The College Planning Edge podcast on Apple Podcasts. How to contact Andy and his team: LockwoodCollegePrep.com Free book on College Negotiation VIP@lockwoodcollegeprep.com Request a Free Jump Start Call at https://www.jbddivorcesupport.com/jumpstart For more information on Journey Beyond Divorce visit: www.jbddivorcesupport.com
Jul 16, 2021 • 29min
JBD Team Talks: Understanding the 3 R's when triggered (Part II)
The most important difference is the control you have over your emotions. When we react, it is an emotional knee-jerk snap. It is usually as a result of someone 'pushing our buttons'. We can go from 0 to 100 in seconds. It is sometimes as if we are being taken over by another force as we feel the uncontrollable need to immediately and vehemently attack or defend. You may be thinking, is there any other way? The good news is no matter how 'wrong' or abusive the other person or situation is, you do not have to react with an emotional explosion. You can choose to respond in a firm but calm manner.Responding can only come when you give yourself the time and space after the comment or situation that upset you. You begin to look at the 'upset' as a 'set up', an opportunity to look at your triggers, your part in the situation. Diane Dempster discusses triggers in our latest Team Talk podcast. This is part 2 of a 4 part series regarding triggers and how to overcome them. Request a Free Rapid Relief Call at www.rapidreliefcall.com For more information on Journey Beyond Divorce visit: www.jbddivorcesupport.com
Jul 14, 2021 • 46min
Voices of Celebration: A Journey of Grief, Fear and Surrender
After over two decades with her partner, Annabel was informed that he no longer wanted to be in a relationship with her. On top of the typical challenges of divorce, the UK does not provide any financial security when a long term relationship ends, no divorce proceeding, no negotiation. Annabel shares how she and her partner lived a financial comfortable life and how she gave up her lucrative business to travel the world with him. What followed his announcement was incredible fear (she was about to 'celebrate' her 60th birthday, hearwrenching grief and a long journey to quieting the chatter in her head, trusting the unfolding of this new chapter of life and ultimately finding her true voice and passion for life. Request a Free Rapid Relief Call at www.rapidreliefcall.com For more information on Journey Beyond Divorce visit: www.jbddivorcesupport.com
Jul 10, 2021 • 50min
Redecorating Your Space: Feel Good Heal Good
Whether you have decided to stay in your marital home or have found a new place to start over, this can be a fun and exciting time. Our environment has a powerful and profound impact on our emotions and how we feel about our life. Today's guest, interior designer Jodi Topitz guides us in our home transformation from We to Me. She shares fun, easy and inexpensive ways to create spaces that make you 'feel good and heal good'. Jodi's love of color, texture and design is contagious as she takes us room by room sharing best colors to consider, and simple ways to make a space feel bigger, warmer or more inviting. You certainly don't have to spend a fortune. Repurpose your favorite items, add a few colorful throw pillows, a unique area rug or strategically placed lighting and your home can represent the new you while being a much desired oasis to soothe your spirits post divorce. Get ready to smile, expand your visionary horizon and begin creating a home that represents the new you! For more on Journey Beyond Divorce Click Here.
Jun 25, 2021 • 51min
Life After Divorce: Getting Your Financial Ducks in a Row
Mastering the art of budgeting and saving will set you up for a more successful post divorce life. Today's guest, Stacy Francis is the founder of Savvy Ladies, a non profit that supports women in becoming financially independent and secure AND she is owner of Francis Financial, one of the nation's leading wealth managers. Stacy beautifully guides you through how to budget and live within your budget. She highlights the challenges of effectively reducing debt, setting up an emergency fund and managing long term savings and investments. Whether you have more debt than assets or have negotiated a strong financial settlement, Stacy offers you specific next steps to solidify your financial future. Stacy Francis is a nationally-recognized financial expert. She has completed the Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®) designation and comes with over 18 years of experience in the financial industry. Stacy is a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® (CDFA®), and a Divorce Financial Strategist™ . She is also one of twenty of the nation's leading wealth managers on CNBC's Digital Financial Advisor Council and she frequently appears in media outlets such as CNN, PBS, The Wall Street Journal and USA Today. Savvy Ladies Inc. (www.savvyladies.org) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that provides financial planning education to women. This organization helps women across the spectrum of ages, life experiences, and income levels identify their goals, make proactive choices about their finances, and lead richer, more rewarding lives. Savvy Ladies offers core programs such as Savvy Ladies Helpline, Wedne$day Wi$dom Webinars, Seminars, and an informative Newsletter. You can learn more about them at Savvyladies.org. Your FREE Savvy Ladies Budgeting Form Request a Free Jump Start Call at https://www.jbddivorcesupport.com/jumpstart For more information on Journey Beyond Divorce visit: www.jbddivorcesupport.com
Jun 18, 2021 • 34min
JBD Team Talks: Why are they yelling? The anatomy of a trigger (Pt I)
The most important difference is the control you have over your emotions. When we react, it is an emotional knee-jerk snap. It is usually as a result of someone 'pushing our buttons'. We can go from 0 to 100 in seconds. It is sometimes as if we are being taken over by another force as we feel the uncontrollable need to immediately and vehemently attack or defend. You may be thinking, is there any other way? The good news is no matter how 'wrong' or abusive the other person or situation is, you do not have to react with an emotional explosion. You can choose to respond in a firm but calm manner.Responding can only come when you give yourself the time and space after the comment or situation that upset you. You begin to look at the 'upset' as a 'set up', an opportunity to look at your triggers, your part in the situation. Diane Dempster discusses triggers in our latest Team Talk podcast. This is part 1 of a 4 part series regarding triggers and how to overcome them. Request a Free Rapid Relief Call with Carrie Doubts https://calendly.com/carrie-journey-beyond-divorce/rapid-relief-call For more information on Journey Beyond Divorce visit: www.jbddivorcesupport.com
Jun 16, 2021 • 60min
Voices Of Celebration: A Child Centered Divorce filled with Tenderness and Grace
After making every effort to mend their marriage, Veronica decided to divorce her wife of almost two decades. Her intention was to navigate this transition with the utmost dignity enabling both her partner and their children to ease into this new reality. Veronica shares the fears and concerns she had, the strategies and tools she carefully crafted, the role working with a coach played and what life is like for the family two and half years later, solidly on the other side of the divorce journey. Request a Free Rapid Relief Call at www.rapidreliefcall.com For more information on Journey Beyond Divorce visit: www.jbddivorcesupport.com
Jun 11, 2021 • 46min
Life After Divorce: One Dad's Perspective on Healing Through Divorce
We've been highlighting the importance of healing before you can create your best next chapter. Today I chat with Clint, a divorced dad who sought support, through both therapy and coaching. We discuss some fears and resistance men have around seeking support as well and the gifts and growth that it provides. Our desire today is to encourage you, our male listeners, to push through your fear and away from society's narrative that a 'strong men' should 'tough it out' and into the powerful experience of emotional healing. Clint Powell is a divorced dad of two and a business owner. Once he realized that divorce was inevitable he immersed himself into coaching and therapy in order to start the healing process. He realized that healing was a journey that would benefit not only himself but his kids, the relationship with his ex and in all his relationships moving forward. Clint is also the host of 'During the Break Podcast' a mixture of sports, relationships, self improvement, politics and life in general...all discussed with a healthy dose of humor….you can find a link in our show notes. During the Break Podcast Request a Free Jump Start Call at https://www.jbddivorcesupport.com/jumpstart For more information on Journey Beyond Divorce visit: www.jbddivorcesupport.com
