In this episode of the Journey Beyond Divorce Podcast, host Karen McMahon speaks with somatic healer and coach Lori James about the powerful role of somatic healing in recovering from the trauma of divorce. They explore how emotional pain from divorce and toxic relationships often becomes store...

In this powerful episode of the Journey Beyond Divorce Podcast, host Karen McMahon is joined by licensed marriage and family therapist, certified co-parenting coach, mediator, and award-winning author Aurisha Smolarski. Together, they explore effective co-parenting strategies after divorce, wit...

 "You can't just pray this away. You can't hope for some spiritual awakening that makes it all go away. Those awakenings are called emotional catharsis, and they are fleeting." 

In this powerful episode of the Journey Beyond Divorce Podcast, Karen McMahon sits down with Craig Perra, a global lea...

The divorce conversation has happened—and now you’re still living together. Tensions are high, emotions are raw, and the atmosphere at home feels like a ticking time bomb. In this episode, we unpack what to do *after* the divorce bomb drops—how to survive and even strategically thrive in the uncom...

" I always tell people now if you're coming into my world, I don't care if you want to be a team member, a friend, a client, I'm not catching you up to speed. You've gotta be flying with me."

Disclaimer: This conversation includes discussions of sensitive topics such as rape and trauma, which ...

" A lot of this goes back to childhood and how we were raised around money." Mikelann Valterra

Divorce often uncovers hidden money patterns that impact both your relationship and divorce negotiations. In this episode, we explore how your money personality—whether you're a spender or a saver—sh...

"  If both people feel like 'my partner's the problem, but I'm doing great...' It's a red flag... it's serious... I have found that the most common red flag I see is, when someone is not willing to take any ownership."

In this episode, expert coach Dawn Smith joins Karen McMahon to dive into m...

Divorce can disrupt every aspect of your life—your home, finances, and family dynamic. Clarity is key to navigating this challenge successfully.

In this episode, I sit down with Andrea Vacca, a leading New York divorce attorney and expert in collaborative divorce, to explore essential steps for ...

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...

" 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...

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...

"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...