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Wise & Worthy, Thriving After Divorce

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Divorce may be the end of one chapter, but it’s also an opportunity for a bright future. You are the author of the story of your life, get some inspiration from “Wise & Worthy” the weekly divorce podcast that will keep you thriving as you embrace your fresh start! Hosted by Karen McMahon for Worthy.com

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Episodes

  1. 7 Essentials for a Healthy Divorce Journey: What You Need to Know With Karen McMahon

    In this final episode of Wise and Worthy, we want to leave you with the 7 Essentials When Navigating Divorce. Whether you're in the thick of the divorce process or reflecting on life after, these essentials will provide you with the tools and mindset needed to navigate this difficult time with...

  2. Breaking Free: Releasing Shame, Failure, and Regret During Divorce with Jen Mitchell

    Divorce can be an emotionally turbulent time, often marked by feelings of shame, fear, and regret. These emotions can be overwhelming, clouding judgment and making it difficult to move forward. Shame can create a deep sense of inadequacy, leading individuals to question their self-worth and…

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  3. How to Succeed in Difficult Conversations During Divorce with Amy Green Smith

    Navigating a divorce is challenging enough without the added stress of difficult conversations that often arise during the process. Whether you’re discussing finances, co-parenting arrangements, or simply setting new boundaries, these conversations can be incredibly daunting. In this episode, we...

  4. How Grieving Well Heals and Provides a New Opening with Shelby Forsythia

    In this episode, we explore a transformative approach to grief that redefines how we navigate loss. We introduce a new paradigm encapsulated in the acronym GRIEF: Ground, Release, Integrate, Establish, Foster. This approach not only helps us heal but also opens doors to new possibilities and...

  5. Fun vs. Responsible Parenting: The Hidden Dangers of Raising Indulged Children with Dr. David Marcus

    In this episode of the Wise and Worthy Podcast, we tackle a common and often frustrating dynamic in co-parenting: the Responsible Parent vs. Fun Parent dilemma. After a divorce, it’s not uncommon for one parent to take on the role of the disciplinarian and taskmaster, ensuring that rules are...

  6. Reclaim Your Independence: Explore A Post-Divorce Travel Lifestyle With Heather Markel

    In this enlightening episode, we're thrilled to welcome Heather Merkel, CPC (Certified Professional Coach), a New York Times featured Travel Lifestyle and Business Coach. Heather, who has transformed her life from being stuck behind a corporate desk for over 25 years, to a full-time traveler...

  7. Uncover Your Emotional Blind Spots Post-Divorce with Junie Moon

    No matter how much we desire something in our lives, in the areas that we struggle, we are bumping up against our blind spots. These are limiting beliefs hidden under the cover of our consciousness. It is our unconscious, limiting beliefs that hamstring our efforts toward love, success, abundance...

  8. Navigating Divorce Amicably with Jaime Davis

    Divorce can be a tumultuous journey, often fraught with emotional and financial challenges that many underestimate. Today we’re going to explore practical steps to achieve a fair and balanced separation. From understanding the importance of open communication and mutual respect to strategically...

  9. What is Divorce Coaching and How Can I Know If It’s Right For Me? With Karen McMahon

    Today, we dive into a crucial topic exploring the unique role and impact of a divorce coach, and how this relatively new profession can be a game-changer during your divorce journey. When facing divorce, most people immediately think, "I need an attorney." Many also feel emotionally overwhelmed…

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  10. Securing Your Financial Future After Divorce with Jennifer Lee

    Today, we're diving into a topic that affects us all, especially in the wake of divorce—our financial future and retirement. We're going to explore how to navigate the financial changes that come with divorce, ensuring you're prepared for the future. From understanding the importance of knowing…

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  11. Exploring Root Causes and Recovery Paths Out of Divorce with Nick Meima

    With me today is Nick Meima, a trailblazer in online divorce recovery, having launched a transformative 10-week program 12 years ago that's now global in scope, including Spanish, French, and Chinese-speaking countries. He specializes in individual and couples coaching, focusing on navigating...

  12. How Matchmakers Assist Post-Divorce Singles Navigate New Love with Lisa Goodman

    If you're stepping back into the dating scene after a divorce, you're not alone. The dating landscape has transformed significantly, and navigating it can feel overwhelming. Matchmakers offer a personalized service that stands apart from the digital frenzy of dating apps. They understand your...

  13. Nurturing the Soul: Self-Love Practices for Divorce Healing With Sanaiyah Gurnamal

    Divorce challenges us deeply, shaking the very foundations of who we are. Yet, it also presents a unique opportunity for profound self-discovery and growth through self-love. Embracing self-compassion allows us to navigate the grieving process with kindness, acknowledging our pain while also...

  14. A Guide to Managing Emotional Conversations & Decisions in Divorce with Karen McNenny

    Today we are speaking with an expert in human behavior and relationship coaching who is sharing her unique approach to working with the divorcing couple through the process. Guiding them in productive conversations that help avoid unnecessary struggles and expense and open the possibility of a...

  15. Reshaping Life After Unexpected Divorce With Susie Taaffe

    When Susie’s husband left her four years ago, she took life’s harsh blow as a massive call to action. Suddenly a single mother with three young kids under the age of 5, Susie used her previous manufacturing contacts and design experience to turn her anti-shapewear idea into a global business.…

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  16. Pivot from a People Pleasing Parent to a Purpose-Driven Parent With Mikki Gardner

    Co-parenting post divorce can be difficult, especially when you first step away from emotionally charged divorce negotiations and into a cooperative new parenting dynamic. How our co-parenting experience unfolds will depend somewhat on how your co-parent behaves…but you have little to no control...

  17. Unmasking Your Potential: Becoming Authentically You with Theresa Lear Levine

    Fear and uncertainty often leave us presenting as a bit of a hot mess post-divorce. In this episode, Theresa Lear Levine joins to discuss this opportunity to heal and take a close look at how we choose to be in our lives.

  18. The Power of Collaborative Divorce With Andrea Vacca

    Virtually everyone who works in the divorce industry will agree that the court system is broken and often does more harm than good for those facing divorce. Unless your situation is extreme and needing the heavy hand of the court, there are significantly better, more amicable approaches to...

  19. Divorce Done Right: Secrets to a Swift Settlement With Randi L. Karmel

    There are many ways to approach divorce. Today we are talking about a few simple but powerful exercises you can do to advance a swift settlement in your case. Our guest, Randi Karmel recommends her clients begin with crystal clarity. She has them write the following lists to get clear on what…

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  20. Telling & Protecting the Kids Early in Divorce With Kate Anthony

    One of the hardest steps we have to take when entering divorce is telling our kids and then navigating these turbulent early stages with their best interest in mind. There is a lot of excellent advice on when and how to tell. Today we add some nuance to the conversation. Telling the kids in a...

  21. Welcome to a New Season of Wise & Worthy

    As we head into a new year, our podcast is starting a new chapter as we relaunch it under a new name—Wise & Worthy: Thriving After Divorce. And we are also welcoming our new host, Karen McMahon. In this new podcast chapter, we hope that Wise & Worthy will broaden the scope of topics as it…

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  22. The State of Divorce With Karen Covy and Karen McMahon

    In this episode I am joined by divorce consultant, author, and recovering divorce attorney Karen Covy, and founder of Journey Beyond Divorce, and divorce coach, Karen McMahon. Between the three of us is decades of experience working with couples either going through divorce or considering…

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  23. The Impact of Divorce on College Planning With Brad Baldridge

    This week I sat down with College Funding Specialist and financial expert Brad Baldridge. Brad has a wealth of experience helping families determine the best course of action in planning their finances for college. In this episode of Divorce & Other Things You Can Handle, we discuss how best to...

  24. It Only Takes One To Transform A Marriage with Larry Bilotta

    This week’s guest is relationship expert, author, and speaker Larry Bilotta. In Larry’s work his focus is to help bring couples back from the brink of divorce, and come back stronger than before. He contends that it only takes one person to transform a marriage and in this episode he shares the…

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  25. Divorce: The Growth Opportunity You Never Wanted with Alex Boianghu

    In this episode of Divorce & Other Things You Can Handle, I sat down with Alex Boianghu, a licensed therapist, mediation coach, yoga instructor, and professional consultant. Alex has over 30 years of experience working with couples and individuals to achieve their goals and improve themselves...

  26. Co-Parenting: How To Get Along With Your Ex With Shaunna Lee

    Co-parenting is a never-ending job. While your responsibilities to your children may technically decrease after the age of 18, you are never done being a parent. Maintaining this parental relationship, while working in tandem with your ex can be a tricky line to walk. There is an abundance of…

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  27. Staying Together For The Kids With Kate Anthony

    Deciding whether or not to stay together for the sake of your children can be an extremely difficult decision. There are usually dozens of different things to consider, from health and safety risks to the sheer logistical convenience of being married, and everything in between. This week’s guest…

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  28. How to Date While Having Children With Sandy Weiner

    Getting back into the dating scene post-divorce can be a stressful experience when children are involved. When do you introduce them to the kids? How involved are the children with finding someone? What if the kids don’t like your new partner? These are just a few of the questions that are likely...

  29. Handling Parenting Style Differences with Nina Cruz

    Rarely do ex-spouses agree on how to best parent their children post-divorce. During the relationship there may have been agreements made that both parties agreed to, but living separately means those might no longer apply. These differences in parenting style often lead to disagreements and...

  30. Creating A Plan For Financial Freedom with Leah Hadley

    "Budget" can sometimes feel like a scary word, or perhaps it just feels overwhelming. During divorce, it is important to come up with a plan that will help you reach financial freedom, as the reality of your financial situation changes. Financial freedom can mean different things to different...

  31. Overcoming Your Divorce Guilt with Tonya Carter

    Tonya Carter is a Divorce/Relationship Exit Strategist, working with women to help them navigate through the process of uncoupling by providing support, advice, resources and tools ‎that will help mitigate interruptions in their business, work performance and household obligations. ‎In this…

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  32. Re-Inventing Yourself After Divorce With Alison Hall

    In this episode of Divorce & Other Things You Can Handle, I speak with reinvention specialist Alison Hall. Alison is the founder of Change Agent Coaching for Women, and her work is primarily focused on helping women to confidently lean into their strengths, find their purpose, dump the…

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  33. How To Handle The Emotional Triggers Of Your Divorce With Theresa Lear Levine

    In this episode of Divorce & Other Things You Can Handle, I discuss the Emotional Freedom Technique, or Tapping, with Author and Energy Strategist Theresa Lear Levine. Theresa is an EFT Master Practitioner, Law of Attraction coach, and Energy Strategist. She’s the founder of Becoming More Me…

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  34. Preparing For Your Divorce, Whether You Wanted It or Not with Christine Joy Luck Sarno

    When a marriage ends, the person who makes the decision to get divorced matters. The person who makes the decision gets an emotional head start and has more information ahead of the other partner. When a partner tells you that they want a divorce, this can be really challenging. You may go into…

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  35. What We Can Learn From Celebrity Divorces With Patrick Baghdaserians

    Are celebrity divorces just tabloid fodder and entertaining diversions? Or are there real and meaningful lessons about divorce we can learn from Hollywood’s biggest stars? In this episode of the Divorce & Other Things You Can Handle podcast, I speak with Los Angeles-based family law attorney...

  36. Divorcing An Alcoholic With Stacy Phillips

    Divorcing an alcoholic is never easy. Challenges can continue long after the divorce decree is issued. This is especially true if you have children. How can a person cope with alcoholism in a marriage? How do you know when it’s time to give up and seek a divorce? What is the best way to rely on...

  37. Overcoming The Betrayal Of Divorce With Lora Cheadle

    When people think about the betrayal of divorce, they often think of infidelity. But the betrayal is about so much more. It’s about feeling betrayed by ideals we were raised with including: That marriage is forever That it will be our happily ever after That we’ll have a perfectly happy family…

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  38. The Minutiae Of Divorce With Dawn Dais

    When you get divorced, there are many big things you need to deal with: lawyers, child custody, finances. But there are a million little things to deal with as well. This is the minutiae of divorce, and it can be just as overwhelming as the big stuff. In this week’s episode of Divorce & Other...

  39. Assembling Your Professional Team In Divorce with Erin Levine

    Once upon a time, it seemed the only person you needed to help you through a divorce was a great divorce attorney. And lawyers can still be essential, especially through a contested divorce. But divorce lawyers are far from the only person who can help you successfully navigate the divorce…

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  40. Handling Financial Assets with Stacy Francis

    Being able to handle financial assets in a divorce – knowing what the retirement accounts are and how they should be split, is an essential part of the divorce process. But if you aren’t the spouse who normally handles the financials – or even if you are, how do you know accounts aren’t falling...

  41. Going Public With Your Divorce As A Parent with Rosalind Sedacca

    When getting a divorce, one of the big questions you have to negotiate is, “When to go public with my divorce?” Going public with your divorce means telling everyone including your parents, siblings, other close family, friends, and especially your children. How can you help your children...

  42. What To Do When You’re Not The One Whose Been Handling the Financials with Jennifer Lee

    Jennifer Lee, AIF®, AWMA® and the founder of Modern-Wealth joins the podcast to discuss what happens in a divorce when you're not the one who's been handling the family financials. Jennifer shares her insight on this issue to discuss how the non-monied spouse can successfully take ownership of…

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  43. What Happens to Your Pets in Divorce with Gabrielle Hartley

    Mediator Gabrielle Hartley joins the podcast to discuss the issue of pets in divorce - a topic that's becoming more and more popular. Gabrielle shares her insight on this issue and how couples should approach their pet's well-being in divorce, even when the court might dismiss it.

  44. Handling Debts in Divorce with Lisa Decker

    Lisa Decker joins Mandy this week to discuss how the most common types of debts are handled during divorce - car loans, medical debt, student loans - and how these types of debt are handled from a financial and legal perspective.

  45. Finding Love After Divorce

    This week Dr. Thomas Jordan joins the podcast to discuss how to find lasting love after divorce and explore your learned relationship behaviors.

  46. Handling Financial Issues During The Divorce Process with Lisa Zeiderman

    Attorney Lisa Ziederman joins Mandy to discuss the complications of handling financial matters during the divorce process.

  47. Mortgages and Refinancing in Divorce with Jody Bruns

    This week mortgage guru Jody Bruns joins the podcast to discuss the nitty-gritty details of mortgages and refinancing in divorce.

  48. How to Have Tough Conversations with A.J. Grossman

    Attorney A.J. Grossman joins the podcast to discuss the best to have a tough conversation - how to bring the other person into the conversation, words and phrases to avoid, and how to develop a strategy for your discussion.

  49. How To Create A Parenting Time Schedule Designed For Success with Shea Drefs of Custody X Change

    This week, Mandy is joined by Shea Defs from Custody X Change to discuss how to create a parenting time schedule that is designed for success.

  50. Creating New Traditions After Divorce with Mikki Gardner

    Conscious co-parenting coach Mikki Gardner joins Mandy to discuss finding the right mindset to create new holiday traditions after divorce.

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Divorce may be the end of one chapter, but it’s also an opportunity for a bright future. You are the author of the story of your life, get some inspiration from “Wise & Worthy” the weekly divorce podcast that will keep you thriving as you embrace your fresh start! Hosted by Karen McMahon for Worthy.com

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