499. Coaching Hotline: Explaining Divorce to Your Kids & When People-Pleasing Kills Real Connection

Divorce can be overwhelming, especially when you are trying to figure out how to explain it to your children. In this Coaching Hotline episode, I answer a listener's question about the first stage of divorce, talking about it with her kids, and why starting with your thoughts and feelings, not just actions, is what makes the next steps clear. I also tackle a question about people-pleasing and seeking external validation. You'll hear why prioritizing other people’s needs over your own can feel like love and connection, but it actually undermines your authenticity, and how to cultivate genuine connection instead. Submit your own question here and it might get answered on a future episode: unfuckyourbrain.com/coachinghotline Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: schoolofnewfeministthought.com/499Follow along on Instagram: instagram.com/karaloewentheil/Mentioned in this episode:You're Invited: Coach-Curious MasterclassWhether you’re still deciding if coaching is the path for you – or wondering why your sessions don’t feel as powerful as you know they could – this one-hour masterclass gives you the clarity and tools to move forward. JUNE 26, 2026 12 p.m. – 1p.m. ET Click here to enroll: https://the-school-of-new-feminist-thought.captivate.fm/coach-curious-masterclassEnroll in the Coach-Curious Masterclass here!