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Divorce with Sam and Leah
by Sam and Leah
Welcome to our podcast, a heartfelt and insightful series hosted by two certified divorce coaches who have personally experienced the complexities of divorce. Our podcast is a blend of personal insights and professional expertise, focusing on topics like rebuilding self-esteem, mastering the art of co-parenting with a high-conflict ex, and fostering resilience in both yourself and your kids. Our goal is to offer you a sanctuary of healing, tools, and practical advice. Join us in transforming your divorce experience into a journey of personal growth and empowerment.
Episodes
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How to Stop Letting Your Ex Control Your Emotions After Divorce
If your ex can still ruin your mood, your day, or your peace with one text… this episode is for you 💙 In this episode, we’re breaking down exactly why your ex still has emotional control over you after divorce—and more importantly, how to take that power back. You’ll learn: Why expectations keep...
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5 Lies That Keep Women Stuck After Divorce (And How to Break Free)
So many women think the hardest part of divorce is signing the papers… but the truth is, the beliefs you carry afterward can keep you emotionally stuck for years. In this episode, we break down 5 common lies women tell themselves after divorce that quietly keep them trapped in guilt, fear, and...
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5 Lies That Keep Women Stuck After Divorce (And How to Break Free)
So many women think the hardest part of divorce is signing the papers… but the truth is, the beliefs you carry afterward can keep you emotionally stuck for years. In this episode, we break down 5 common lies women tell themselves after divorce that quietly keep them trapped in guilt, fear, and...
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How to Stop Your Ex From Ruining Your Day: The Divorce Email Boundary Strategy
Does communication with your ex constantly trigger you? A text in the middle of the workday.An email that ruins your entire evening.A notification from the co-parenting app that instantly spikes your stress. In this episode, we’re sharing a simple but powerful boundary that can dramatically…
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Monkey Branching: Why Narcissists Move On So Fast After Divorce
Why do narcissists seem to move on instantly after a breakup or divorce? In this episode, Sam and Leah break down the psychology behind “monkey branching” — a common narcissistic relationship pattern where someone lines up a new partner before leaving the current relationship. For many women,...
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How to Regulate Your Nervous System During High-Conflict Divorce
If you’re navigating high-conflict divorce or co-parenting and feel constantly overwhelmed, triggered, or angry… your nervous system is likely stuck in survival mode. In this episode, we break down simple, practical tools like box breathing and basic meditation to help you regulate your nervous...
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When Your Ex Introduces a New Girlfriend to the Kids: Why It’s So Triggering (And What to Do About It)
When your ex starts bringing a new girlfriend around your kids, it can hit in a way you weren’t prepared for. Even if you don’t want him back. Even if you’re the one who filed. In this episode, we’re talking about why it feels so triggering when your ex moves on — especially when he’s not “doing…
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Why Divorced Moms Are So Hard on Themselves (And How to Build Confidence After Divorce & Co-Parenting)
Divorced moms are some of the strongest women we know… and also the hardest on themselves. In this episode, we’re talking about the silent guilt, shame, and self-criticism so many moms carry after divorce — especially when navigating high-conflict co-parenting. If you’ve ever thought: “I broke my...
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Why Your Kids Take It Out on You After Visiting Their Dad (The Truth About Being the Safe Parent)
If your child comes home from their other parent’s house and suddenly you’re getting attitude, shutdown, coldness, or full-blown emotional explosions… this episode is for you. Before you spiral and assume you’re failing, we need you to hear this clearly: It doesn’t mean your child doesn’t love...
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How to Know When It’s Time to Walk Away from Your Marriage (Fears, Mom Guilt & Finding Yourself After Divorce)
How do you know when it’s actually time to walk away from your marriage? In this episode, we’re having the honest conversation so many women are scared to say out loud. We talk about the quiet signs your marriage may be over, the fear of blowing up your kids’ lives, the overwhelm that keeps you...
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Why “Just Get Through the Divorce” Is Bad Financial Advice for Women
If you’re going through a divorce and telling yourself, “I just need to get through this,” you are not alone. But what if that mindset — while emotionally protective — is setting you up for long-term financial stress? In this episode, we’re joined by Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA)...
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Radical Acceptance After Divorce: Why It’s the Key to Healing and Peace
Radical acceptance is one of the most misunderstood — and most powerful — tools when it comes to divorce, co-parenting, and healing. In this episode, we break down what radical acceptance actually is, what it’s not, and why it’s so essential if you want to stop spiraling, reduce emotional...
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What Really Happens on a Healing Retreat for Divorced Moms (Costa Rica Recap)
In this episode, we’re sharing a behind-the-scenes recap of our recent Costa Rica healing retreat for divorced moms — and what truly unfolded when women stepped out of survival mode and into safety, support, and community. We talk about the emotional shifts we witnessed, the common breakthroughs...
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How to Forgive Yourself After Divorce (Especially When Kids Are Involved)
Self-forgiveness after divorce can feel impossible—especially for moms carrying guilt, shame, and regret about their marriage, their kids, and their co-parenting decisions. In this episode, we talk honestly about why self-forgiveness is one of the hardest—and most necessary—parts of divorce...
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Who Are You Now? Rebuilding Your Identity After Divorce
After divorce, so many women ask the same quiet, unsettling question: Who am I now? When your identity has been wrapped up in being a wife, a mom, or the one who holds everything together, divorce can leave you feeling untethered—like you don’t recognize yourself anymore. In this episode, we talk...
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How to Know If Your Child Needs Therapy During Divorce (5 Common Signs)
Divorce is hard—but wondering whether your child is really okay can feel overwhelming. In this episode, we talk about one of the biggest fear areas for moms navigating divorce and co-parenting: How to know if your child needs therapy—and how to support them without overreacting or spiraling. We...
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Top 5 Ways Divorce Quietly Wrecks Women’s Mental Health (And What No One Prepares You For)
Divorce doesn’t just end a marriage — it quietly takes a toll on women’s mental health in ways no one prepares you for. In this episode, we break down the top 5 ways the divorce process impacts women emotionally, often long before the paperwork is finalized. From living in constant survival mode…
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Why Mandatory Phone Calls Don’t Work in High-Conflict Co-Parenting
Mandatory phone calls are often framed as “good co-parenting.” But in high-conflict divorce and custody situations, they can do more harm than good. In this episode of Divorce with Sam & Leah, we break down why mandatory phone calls don’t belong in high-conflict parenting plans—and why so many…
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The Trauma of Divorce: What It Really Does to Your Mind and Body
Divorce isn’t just emotionally painful — it can be deeply traumatic. In this episode, we’re talking about the real trauma that comes with divorce and why so many women feel stuck, triggered, exhausted, or like they “should be further along by now.” If you’ve ever wondered: Why am I still so...
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How Divorced Moms Heal, Rebuild Confidence & Co-Parent with Peace
Divorce can feel isolating, overwhelming, and emotionally exhausting—especially for moms navigating healing, co-parenting, boundaries, and high-conflict dynamics. In this episode of Divorce with Sam & Leah, we pull back the curtain on The Next Chapter, our private membership created specifically...
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High-Conflict Divorce in 2026: 5 Non-Negotiables You Need to Know
If you’re facing a high-conflict divorce or co-parenting situation and wondering how to do things smarter, not harder, this episode is for you. In this powerful conversation, Sam breaks down the top 5 things she would do differently if she were divorcing a high-conflict person in 2026—with…
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Disney Did Us Dirty: How Childhood Conditioning Shapes Adult Relationships
Disney didn’t just entertain us — it conditioned us. From princess stories to cultural messaging, many women were taught at a young age what to expect, tolerate, and sacrifice in the name of “love.” Self-abandonment was romanticized. Emotional labor was normalized. Endurance was praised. And...
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Top 5 Reasons Smart Women Settle in Dating After Divorce
You’re smart. You’re self-aware. You’ve done the work. So why does dating after divorce still feel so hard? In this episode, we unpack the top 5 reasons smart, emotionally aware women still settle in dating after divorce — even when they know better. This isn’t about low standards or bad choices....
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5 Ways I Gave My Power Away in Co-Parenting
High-conflict co-parenting has a way of slowly draining your power—especially when you don’t yet have the tools, boundaries, or support. In this episode, Sam opens up about her personal story and shares the top 5 ways she unknowingly gave her power away while co-parenting with a high-conflict ex....
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Raising Emotionally Healthy Kids After Divorce
Divorce is hard, and parenting through it while you’re still healing can feel overwhelming, especially in high-conflict or narcissistic co-parenting situations. In this episode, we talk about what actually helps kids thrive after divorce — without asking moms to suppress their emotions, fake...
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What No One Warns You About the First Year After Divorce
No one prepares you for what the first year after divorce really feels like. The paperwork might be done, but the emotional aftermath is just beginning — the grief that comes in waves, the unexpected loneliness, the identity loss, the guilt that follows relief, and the quiet moments where you...
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High-Conflict Divorce in 2026: 5 Non-Negotiables You Need to Know
If you’re facing a high-conflict divorce or co-parenting situation and wondering how to do things smarter, not harder, this episode is for you. In this powerful conversation, Sam breaks down the top 5 things she would do differently if she were divorcing a high-conflict person in 2026—with…
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How to Cut Costs in a High-Conflict Divorce
Going through a high-conflict divorce and watching the legal fees pile up can feel terrifying — especially when you’re also trying to protect your kids, your sanity, and your future. In today’s episode, we’re breaking down the top five proven ways to cut costs during a high-conflict divorce…
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It’s Okay to Get Divorced: Why You Don’t Need a Villain to Walk Away
If you’ve been struggling with the guilt of wanting a divorce — especially from someone who isn’t abusive, toxic, or “the bad guy” — this episode is going to feel like a breath of fresh air. Today, we’re talking about the truth so many women are afraid to say out loud: It’s okay to get divorced...
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Our Favorite Self-Care Essentials for 2026: Products, Rituals & New Year Prep
If you’re ready to walk into the new year feeling grounded, nourished, and inspired, this episode is the cozy little reset your heart needs. We’re sharing our favorite self-care products, wellness rituals, mindset shifts, and simple everyday habits that are helping us prepare for a stronger,...
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Nervous System Hacks Every Mom Needs for Custody Drop-Offs
Custody exchanges can bring out every trigger in your body—tight chest, racing thoughts, shaky hands, and that familiar “walking on eggshells” feeling. In this episode, Sam and Leah break down the top 5 ways to regulate your nervous system before and during custody exchanges, so you can stay...
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10 Ways Your High-Conflict Ex Will Ruin Winter Break
If you’re co-parenting with a high-conflict ex, you already know…the holidays aren’t always “the most wonderful time of the year.” Winter break, Christmas, and New Year’s can turn into a battlefield of last-minute schedule changes, guilt trips, manipulation, and chaos your kids don’t deserve. In...
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High-Conflict Co-Parenting: The Top 5 Clauses Your Parenting Plan Must Include
If you’re co-parenting with someone who thrives on chaos, manipulation, or control, this episode is going to feel like a deep exhale. We’re breaking down the five non-negotiables your parenting plan must include when you’re dealing with a narcissistic or high-conflict ex—so you can protect your...
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Post Divorce Fresh Start with Olivia Howell
Today, Leah and Sam are joined by the incredible Olivia Howell — nationally recognized divorce educator, clinical hypnotherapist, and CEO & co-founder of Fresh Starts Registry, the world’s first divorce registry and expert-led support network dedicated to helping people rebuild their lives with...
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Dating After Divorce: The Do’s, The Don’ts & The Truth You Need to Hear
Dating after divorce can feel exciting… and absolutely terrifying at the same time. How do you know when you’re ready? What boundaries should you set? And how do you avoid repeating the same mistakes from your last relationship? In this episode, Sam and Leah break down the biggest do’s and don’ts...
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The Real Reason You’re Struggling This Holiday Season (and How to Change It)
The holidays can feel especially heavy after divorce. Everywhere you look, it seems like everyone else has the perfect family, perfect photos, and perfect plans — while you’re just trying to hold it together. In this honest and heart-to-heart episode, Sam and Leah open up about why the holidays…
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Surviving the Holidays Without Your Kids
The holidays can be one of the hardest times after divorce—especially when it’s not your year to have the kids. In this honest and heart-to-heart conversation, Sam and Leah talk about what it’s really like to go to holiday events alone: handling questions like “Where are the kids?”, managing...
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Top 10 Reasons a Custody Evaluation Gets Ordered
Custody evaluations can feel terrifying — especially when you don’t fully understand why they happen or what they mean for your parenting rights. In this episode, Sam and Leah break down the top 10 most common reasons custody evaluations are ordered, from high-conflict co-parenting and...
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What You Should Be Documenting During Divorce and Co-Parenting
If you’re co-parenting with a high-conflict ex, this episode is a must-listen. Leah and Sam break down the top 10 things you should be documenting during divorce and co-parenting — from missed pickups and schedule changes to boundary violations, emotional manipulation, and expense tracking....
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Why Women Leave "Good Men": The Real Reasons Behind Peaceful Divorces
Not every divorce comes from chaos. Sometimes you leave because you feel unseen, lonely, or like roommates. 💔 In this episode, Leah and Sam unpack why women leave “good men” — and what healing, self-rediscovery, and freedom can look like after. You’re not broken. You’re becoming. ✨ Join The Next...
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Learning to Be Okay Alone: 10 Ways to Heal Without Rebounding
Not every divorce comes from chaos. Sometimes you leave because you feel unseen, lonely, or like roommates. 💔 In this episode, Leah and Sam unpack why women leave “good men” — and what healing, self-rediscovery, and freedom can look like after. You’re not broken. You’re becoming. ✨ Join The Next...
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Divorcing but Still Roommates
What happens when the person you’re divorcing is still living under the same roof? In this episode, we’re talking about one of the hardest and most emotionally draining parts of divorce — sharing a home with your ex while trying to move on. You’ll learn the top 10 reasons why so many divorced…
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Helping Kids Cope with Divorce: What Younger vs. Older Kids Need Most
Whether your kids are toddlers or teenagers, divorce affects them all — just in different ways. In this episode, Sam & Leah break down how children of different ages experience divorce and what parents can do to help them feel secure, seen, and supported. You’ll learn: 💛 How younger kids process...
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5 Ways a High-Conflict Co-Parent Will Try to Ruin Halloween
Halloween should be all about candy, costumes, and fun — not chaos, guilt trips, and last-minute plan changes. But when you’re co-parenting with a high-conflict ex, even one night of trick-or-treating can turn into an emotional battlefield. In this episode, Sam and Leah break down the top five…
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Even in 50/50 Custody, One Parent Does More
Even with 50/50 custody, one parent almost always carries the heavier load—and it’s usually mom. In this episode, we’re breaking down the truth about the “default parent” role after divorce: the one organizing school projects, handling sick days, managing communication with teachers and coaches,...
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How to Protect Your Peace and Prioritize You During Divorce
Divorce can drain you — emotionally, mentally, and physically. That’s why self-care during divorce isn’t optional, it’s essential. In this episode, Sam & Leah share the most practical, realistic ways to take care of yourself while navigating one of life’s hardest transitions. From getting better...
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Break Free from Manipulators: Expert Tips from Dr. Favaro
Renowned forensic psychologist and Bad People Bible author Dr. Peter J. Favaro joins Sam and Leah to uncover the hidden signs of manipulation in relationships and co-parenting. With insights from over 40 years and 6,000 high-conflict divorce and custody cases, Dr. Favaro shares how to spot red...
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10 Divorce Myths Moms Need to Stop Believing
Are you replaying fears like “I’m ruining my kids,” “I’ll be alone forever,” or “My ex’s lies will destroy me”? You’re not alone—and none of it is true. In this episode, we unpack the 10 most common lies, limiting beliefs, and fears moms tell themselves during divorce and shares empowering truths...
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Overwhelmed, Exhausted, and Still Not Done
In this episode, we’re sharing a real moment from inside The Next Chapter—one of our members opened up about something so many single moms feel but rarely say out loud: “I get to the end of the day completely fried, and I still feel like there’s so much to do. I have to choose between sleep,...
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Why Right of First Refusal Fails with a Narcissist
Right of First Refusal sounds great on paper—more time with your kids and shared flexibility. But in a high-conflict co-parenting relationship, especially with a narcissistic ex, it can turn into a nightmare. In this episode, Sam & Leah break down the five biggest reasons ROFR often backfires…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to our podcast, a heartfelt and insightful series hosted by two certified divorce coaches who have personally experienced the complexities of divorce. Our podcast is a blend of personal insights and professional expertise, focusing on topics like rebuilding self-esteem, mastering the art of co-parenting with a high-conflict ex, and fostering resilience in both yourself and your kids. Our goal is to offer you a sanctuary of healing, tools, and practical advice. Join us in transforming your divorce experience into a journey of personal growth and empowerment.
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