Divorce-Gasmic: Transforming Divorce into a Constructive Journey with Karen McNenny | Episode 226

New Relationships and Divorcegasmic: Navigating Love After DivorceIn this episode of Divorce at Altitude, Ryan Kalamaya is joined by mediator, therapist, divorce coach, and podcast host Karen McNaney to talk about one of the most emotionally charged and often overlooked parts of divorce: new relationships. Karen introduces the concept of “Divorcegasmic,” the exhilarating phase when someone begins rediscovering themselves, dating again, and imagining a new life after divorce.Karen shares insights from her own divorce and her work helping families move through separation with less destruction and more intention. Together, she and Ryan explore how new partners can complicate the divorce process, especially when children are involved.Guest InformationKaren McNaney is a mediator, divorce coach, therapist, and the founder of the Good Divorce Experience. She is also the host of The Good Divorce Show, where she shares stories and strategies for helping families navigate divorce in healthier ways. Karen focuses on co-parenting, financial planning, and relationship literacy, and has spent more than 25 years helping people improve how they relate to one another in work, family, and divorce.Episode HighlightsWhat “Divorcegasmic” Means Karen explains Divorcegasmic as the phase when someone starts to emerge from the pain of divorce and rediscover excitement, attraction, sex, possibility, and freedom.Why Timing Matters in New Relationships Ryan and Karen discuss the importance of agreeing on a “starting gate” for dating during divorce. One spouse may feel ready to date as soon as divorce is mentioned, while the other may believe dating should wait until the divorce is final.Discretion vs. Deception Karen makes an important distinction between being deceptive and being discreet. She encourages people not to flaunt a new relationship during the divorce process, especially on social media or in front of the children.Why New Partners Should Not Be Introduced Too Soon Karen recommends waiting at least six months before introducing a serious new partner to children.How to Introduce a New Partner to Children If a relationship becomes serious, Karen advises telling the co-parent first, then gradually introducing the new partner to the children in a casual, low-pressure setting like a park, school event, or volunteer activity.What is Divorce at Altitude? Ryan Kalamaya and Amy Goscha provide tips and recommendations on issues related to divorce, separation, and co-parenting in Colorado. Ryan and Amy are the founding partners of an innovative and ambitious law firm, Kalamaya | Goscha, that pushes the boundaries to discover new frontiers in family law, personal injuries, and criminal defense in Colorado. To subscribe to Divorce at Altitude, click here and select your favorite podcast player. To subscribe to Kalamaya | Goscha's YouTube channel where many of the episodes will be posted as videos, click here.  If you have additional questions or would like to speak to one of our attorneys, give us a call at 970-429-5784 or email us at [email protected].************************************************************************DISCLAIMER: THE COMMENTARY AND OPINIONS ON THIS PODCAST IS FOR ENTERTAINMENT AND INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES AND NOT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING LEGAL ADVICE. CONTACT AN ATTORNEY IN YOUR STATE OR AREA TO OBTAIN LEGAL ADVICE ON ANY OF THESE ISSUES.