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How to Stop Feeding the Fire of High-Conflict Divorce divorce empowerment high conflict divorce high conflict marriage high conflict personality Mar 26, 2025

Navigating a high-conflict divorce can feel like you're stuck in an endless game of tug-of-war. Imagine being in a situation where every interaction with your high-conflict ex feeds into their need for conflict, draining your emotional energy and prolonging the divorce process. But what if you could...

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Beyond Narcissism: Understanding the Full Spectrum of Abuse with Abuser Intervention Specialist, Lundy Bancroft divorcing a narcissist domestic abuse narcissism narcissistic abuse Mar 25, 2025

" Abusers don't believe on any deep level that there's anything wrong with what they're doing. That's one of the reasons it's so easy to mistake them for narcissists." Lundy Bancroft

 

In this episode, Lundy Bancroft, a renowned expert on narcissism, abusive relationships, and the family cour...

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Quit the Tug-of-War: How to End the High Conflict Divorce Battle divorce empowerment high conflict divorce high conflict marriage high conflict personality Mar 22, 2025

Divorce, especially in high-conflict situations, can feel like an endless emotional tug-of-war. In this solo episode, Karen dives into the struggles of trying to control a soon-to-be ex during divorce proceedings, whether it's about co-parenting, finances, or decision-making. Engaging in these battl...

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How to Keep the Marital Home: A Strategy Your Attorney Doesn’t Even Know with Real Estate Divorce Expert, Jeffrey Landers divorce strategies mortgage pre divorce real estate and divorce Mar 19, 2025

"There are a lot of out of the box ideas of how you might be able to, let's say, buy out your spouse. So You need to figure out what your assets are."

 

One of the most emotional and financially complex decisions in divorce is what to do with the marital home. This property often represents sec...

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Divorce and Financial Independence financial independence financial tips post-divorce planning pre-divorce planning Mar 17, 2025

Divorce can be daunting, especially when it comes to finances. If you're the lesser or non-moneyed spouse, it may feel particularly terrifying—especially when your partner implies that what they earned belongs to them alone and nothing is yours. If you’ve found yourself in this situation, you’re not...

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Facing the Numbers: Laying the Groundwork for Financial Independence Mar 14, 2025

Divorce can be terrifying, especially when you're the lesser-monied spouse facing financial uncertainty. If you’re worried about how you’ll support yourself or fear making the wrong financial decisions, you’re not alone. The anxiety of losing your lifestyle or not knowing where to begin is real. Fin...

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Unpacking the Emotional Toll: A Deep Dive into Divorce Grief with Grief Coach, Shelby Forsythia divorce grief grief during divorce grief recovery life after divorce Mar 12, 2025

In this emotional episode of the Journey Beyond Divorce Podcast, host Karen McMahon dives deep into the complex emotions of divorce grief with expert guest Shelby Forsythia, a grief coach, author, and founder of Life After Loss Academy. Together, they explore the often-overlooked and multi-layered...

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Navigating Divorce with Emotional Resilience: The Forces That Hold Us Back with Empowerment Expert, Megan Dalla-Camina emotional resilience empowerment strategies healing after divorce personal growth women’s empowerment Mar 06, 2025

In this episode, we dive into the transformative journey of navigating divorce with emotional resilience. We explore how societal expectations and limiting beliefs often shape our approach to divorce and healing. With practical strategies for building emotional strength, self-compassion, and empow...

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Should You Share Custody of Your Dog? Making the Right Choice for Your Pet with Karis Nafte, Certified Dog Behaviour Consultant & Accredited Family Mediator Mar 04, 2025

For those of us with furry friends, our pets ARE members of the family and when there is a breakup, how to handle them is complex and filled with an array of emotions.

 

Today we’re tackling the issue of pet custody during a breakup or divorce. I speak with Karis Nafte, a certified dog behavior...

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The Proclamation: How to Tell Your Spouse You’re Moving Forward with Divorce divorce journey divorce plan divorce process telling your spouse Mar 04, 2025

You’ve reached the point where you know divorce is the best path forward. Now comes the hard part—telling your spouse.

This isn’t about negotiating or defending your decision; it’s about clearly and confidently proclaiming what you know to be true. It’s normal to feel a swirl of emotions—nervousne...

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How to Tell Your Spouse You’re Moving Forward with Divorce divorce journey divorce process telling your spouse Feb 27, 2025

Making the decision to divorce is one thing—telling your spouse is another. In this episode, I walk you through the emotional and practical aspects of this pivotal conversation. I know how overwhelming this moment can feel, which is why I want to help you prepare, not just with what to say, but how ...

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Becoming The One To Find The One – Sacred Steps To Create Lasting Love with Intimacy Expert, Allana Pratt afer divorce finding love self compassion self love Feb 25, 2025

In today's episode, we’re diving into an empowering conversation with intimacy expert and relationship coach Allana Pratt. If you’re navigating divorce, looking to heal emotionally, or seeking to rediscover yourself, Allana’s insights will guide you on your journey to finding love after divorce an...

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