Wings of a Phoenix Podcast

Buy Self-Love for Women on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DKK55WFC — Follow along with our April Miniseries. Access the Phoenix Reset & Free Resources: https://tcbriscoe.my.canva.site/   "We’ve spent years over-performing to prove our worth, rather than simply owning it. Today, we’re stopping the performance."   In this finale of our April Self-Love mini-series, host Trena Briscoe Matthews leads you through a radical act of self-reclamation. This episode is for the woman who is tired of waiting for an apology from the past and is ready to give herself the closure she deserves. Inside this episode: The Radical Worthiness Reflection: Identify the blind spots keeping you from your brilliance. The Love Letter Exercise: A step-by-step guide to writing your way into your next chapter. Ending the "Not Enough" Narrative: Moving from over-functioning to unapologetic worth. Today’s Mantra: "I am worthy of my own forgiveness, and I am the author of my next chapter." ABOUT WINGS OF A PHOENIX Wings of a Phoenix is the podcast for high-achieving women 40+ navigating life after divorce. Host Trena Briscoe Matthews helps you move through the chaos, reclaim your power and peace, and intentionally design your next chapter.   #SelfLove #PostDivorce #SelfWorth #WingsOfAPhoenix #DivorceHealing #WomenOver40 #SelfCare #HighAchievers #LifeAfterDivorce

Buy Self-Love for Women on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DKK55WFC — Follow along with our April Miniseries. Access the Phoenix Reset & Free Resources: https://tcbriscoe.my.canva.site/ Welcome to Part 2 of our April Self-Love mini-series on Wings of a Phoenix. In this episode, host Trena Briscoe Matthews dives into why putting yourself first isn't just a luxury—it’s a rescue mission. For the high-achieving woman used to managing everyone else's needs, reclaiming your own identity and time after divorce is the first step toward true healing. Inside this episode: The "Me First Hour": A concrete 60-minute blueprint to help you sit with your own needs and feelings. The Self-Love Series: How this "Day 14" exercise bridges the gap between acknowledging your beauty and owning your worthiness. Breaking the Cycle: Why we habitually put ourselves last and how to shift that narrative. Today’s Mantra: "I am the most important woman in my life, and today I will put my needs and feelings first."   ABOUT WINGS OF A PHOENIX Wings of a Phoenix is the podcast for high-achieving women 40+ navigating life after divorce. Host Trena Briscoe Matthews helps you move through the chaos, reclaim your power and peace, and intentionally design your next chapter.   #SelfLove #PostDivorce #WomenEmpowerment #PersonalGrowth #SelfCare #WingsOfAPhoenix #DivorceHealing #HighAchievers #LifeAfterDivorce

📖 Get the book: Self-Love for Women: Transform Your Life in 30 Days. Available on Amazon → https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DKK55WFC   ✨ Love this episode? Please Like, Share, and Subscribe! Your support helps us reach more women ready to rebuild their lives with intention.   Welcome to the Self-Love Post-Divorce Mini-Series! In this special birthday month episode, your host Trena Briscoe Matthews kicks off a month-long celebration of self-love and post-divorce intentional design for women over 40.   This episode dives deep into Day 5 of her book, Self-Love for Women, with a powerful mantra: "From my nose to my toes, I am beautiful."   If you've ever looked in the mirror and only seen a to-do list of things to "fix" after your divorce—this episode is for you. We cover why the beauty industry profits from your self-doubt and walk through the transformative Mirror Affirmation Ritual together.   ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 – Welcome & Introduction 0:33 – Introducing the Self-Love Post-Divorce Mini-Series 0:55 – Day 5 of *Self-Love for Women*: "From My Nose to My Toes" 1:45 – The Beauty Industry & the 4,000–10,000 Daily Ads Bombarding Women 4:20 – Reading Day 5 from the Book 4:45 – The Mantra: Every Curve, Every Freckle, Every Wrinkle Tells Your Story 5:49 – The Mirror Affirmation Ritual (Do This Together!) 7:14 – Speak Love From Head to Toe 8:13 – Closing with Gratitude 8:44 – What 30 Days Could Do + Book Link   🔑 KEYWORDS / TAGS self-love after divorce, post-divorce healing, women over 40, divorce recovery, body confidence, mirror affirmation, self-love affirmations, confidence for women, beauty standards, reclaim your power after divorce, Wings of a Phoenix podcast, Trena Briscoe Matthews, TC Briscoe, self-love book for women, transform your life, divorce mindset, body positivity over 40, high-achieving women, self-worth, inner beauty   🎙️ Subscribe for weekly episodes on healing, power, and peace after divorce. 📌 Follow Trena: https://tcbriscoe.my.canva.site/ 📚 Book: Self-Love for Women: Transform Your Life in 30 Days → https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DKK55WFC  

Grab your Phoenix Reset Awareness Guide: https://free.silverlinepublishing.cloud/opt-in-Page   Apply for The Phoenix Protocol Coaching Framework: https://call.silverlinepublishing.cloud/scheduling-page   EPISODE SUMMARY Are you navigating the financial trauma of divorce? In Episode 9 of Wings of a Phoenix, host Trena Briscoe Matthews sits down with Allison Terrill, co-founder of Phoenix Financial Advocates, to reveal the financial truths women aren't told during the transition.   We discuss the reality of declining household income, why you need a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA), and how to stabilize your cash flow. If you are a woman over 40 ready to move from financial fear to intentional life design, this conversation is for you. CHAPTERS & TOPICS 0:34 - Divorce Statistics Every Woman Should Know 5:45 - Why You Need a CDFA (Certified Divorce Financial Analyst) 8:04 - Stabilizing Cash Flow & Rebuilding Credit 12:56 - Overcoming the Fear of "Running Out of Money" 20:10 - Retirement Planning & Asset Protection 22:40 - Child Support Insurance — A Hidden Resource FEATURED GUEST: ALLISON TERRILL Allison Terrill is a co-founder of Phoenix Financial Advocates and Sole Agree. With 13+ years of business experience, she helps families navigate divorce with less financial and emotional trauma. Connect with Allison: For financial untangling [email protected] www.phoenixfa.com| For flat fee, out-of-court options: [email protected] www.solagree.com ABOUT YOUR HOST: TRENA BRISCOE MATTHEWS Trena is a transformative leader and post-divorce coach for high-functioning women. Through Silverline Coaching and The Phoenix Protocol, she empowers women to rebuild with intention. She is the author of the upcoming book, The Phoenix Path. Connect with Trena: https://tcbriscoe.my.canva.site/ ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Gary Darley: [email protected] Amanda Mason: [email protected] If you found value in this episode, please rate, review, and share!  

Ready to stop surviving and start intentionally designing your next chapter? 🗓️ Book your free Clarity Call with Trena: https://call.silverlinepublishing.cloud/scheduling-page 🔥 Download the Phoenix Reset Awareness Guide: https://free.silverlinepublishing.cloud/opt-in-Page Are you a high-functioning woman over 40 navigating life after divorce or a major transition? In this episode, Trena sits down with Transformation Coach and author Deborah Carol to discuss how to navigate the "messy middle" of grief without losing yourself in the process. In this episode, we explore: The Reality of Grief: Why it isn't a straight line and how to honor the season you are in. The Physical Toll: How holding onto emotional stress impacts your body, causing exhaustion and mental fatigue. The Power of Perspective: Why your wisdom at 50, 60, and beyond is actually the fuel for your next act. Practical Rebuilding Tools: Using "Future Self" letters and gratitude journaling to reclaim your narrative. ABOUT OUR GUEST: Deborah Carol is an author and Transformation Coach dedicated to helping women over 50 navigate the complexities of grief and redesign their lives after loss. Through her Rising Butterflies program, Deborah guides women to trust their wings again, using their pain as a catalyst to emerge as their most authentic, resilient selves. At age 60, she left a 30-year career to become her father’s full-time caregiver, a journey that ultimately led her to her true purpose. Connect with Deborah: Email: [email protected] Free Community: Rising Butterflies: Empowering Women to Rise After Loss ABOUT YOUR HOST: Trena Briscoe Matthews is a transformative leader and post-divorce coach for high-achieving women over 40. Known to her readers as TC Briscoe, she helps women design their next chapter with clarity and intention through her Phoenix Protocol framework. Instagram: @wingsofaphoenixpodcast Explore Resources: https://tcbriscoe.mycanva.site If this episode resonated with you, please like, follow, and share with someone who needs to hear that it's her season to rise.

Ready to design your next chapter? Access the Phoenix Reset guide and book your complimentary clarity call here: https://tcbriscoe.mycanva.site   Your personal brand isn't something you lost in your divorce — it's something you have the power to design.   In this episode of Wings of a Phoenix, Trena sits down with Dr. Jia Ng — physician, researcher, and founder of The House of Jia — to explore what a personal brand really is, why it matters, and how women navigating life after divorce can intentionally rebuild theirs.   Dr. Jia breaks down her Body, Mind & Heart framework for cultivating authentic presence. She shares why your brand isn't about social media or a polished image — it's about the "essence" of who you are and how people feel when they experience you. Together, they discuss how to move from self-discovery to self-expression, one small intentional step at a time. In this episode, you'll learn: The Definition: What a personal brand really is (and what it's not). The Shift: Why you haven't lost your identity — you've grown into a new version of yourself. The 3D Spring Analogy: Why you're never truly starting over. The Framework: How to send signals of power and presence through the body, mind, and heart. Raising the Floor: Why your "minimum standard" matters more than reaching for the ceiling. The Michelangelo Approach: Removing what isn't you to reveal who you are.   ABOUT THE GUEST: Dr. Jia Ng is a physician, researcher, and the founder of The House of Jia, a private advisory for leaders shaping executive presence, reputation, and leadership brand. Website: www.houseofjia.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jiahweing/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@houseofjia Email: [email protected] ABOUT THE HOST: Trena Briscoe Matthews is a transformative leader and post-divorce coach for high-achieving women over 40. Known to her readers as TC Briscoe, she helps women design their next chapter with clarity and intention through her Phoenix Protocol framework.   CONNECT WITH TRENA: Download the Identity Audit & Explore Resources: https://tcbriscoe.mycanva.site Book Your Complimentary Clarity Call: https://call.silverlinepublishing.cloud/scheduling-page Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wingsofaphoenixpodcast/  

Stop being a billboard for your past and start intentionally designing your next chapter. Download my FREE Post-Divorce Guide to calm the ‘unsettled’ feeling and start your Phoenix Reset here:  https://free.silverlinepublishing.cloud/opt-in-Page Wings of Phoenix Podcast - Episode 6: The Revenge Body Plot Twist   Welcome to the Wings of Phoenix Podcast! This Women’s History Month, host Trena (Post-Divorce Coach for high-functioning women 40+) explores the concept of the “revenge body” with a powerful plot twist—what if it wasn’t about your ex at all?   Join Trena and special guest Jen Kramer, a health and menopause coach, as they discuss reclaiming your power, prioritizing your wellness, and designing your life after divorce. Whether you are in perimenopause, menopause, or simply navigating the “In-Between” season, this episode provides the strategic guidance you need to rise.   What You’ll Learn: Survival vs. Strategy: How to shift from survival mode to intentional living post-divorce.   The Sleep Anchor: Importance of sleep hygiene and managing stress during hormonal transitions after 40.   Fuel for the Phoenix: Nutrition tips for perimenopause, including protein and blood sugar management.   Body Sovereignty: Strategies for releasing stress held in the physical body.   Relationship ROI: How stepping into your power improves your relationship with your children and others.   Future Vision: Creating a vision for your ideal future that is in service to your growth, not your past.   Meet Our Guest: Jennifer Kramer. Jennifer is a National Board-Certified Health & Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC) with over a decade of experience. She holds a master’s degree in Health & Wellness Coaching and is a Functional Medicine Nutritionist and Menopause Specialist. Jennifer has coached hundreds of individuals through life transitions, helping them reclaim their health with an integrative approach.   Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction & Welcome 0:39 - Reframing the “Revenge Body” Concept 1:05 - Meet Jen Kramer: Health & Menopause Coach 1:59 - Jen’s Divorce Story & Career Shift 2:50 - The Power of Intentional Time Management 4:27 -Sleep & Stress Management for Women 40+; Perimenopause and Beyond 5:46 - Sleep Hygiene Tips: Wake Times, Exercise & Wind-Down Routines 6:29 - Managing Racing Thoughts at Night 7:37 - Brain Dumping & Gratitude Journaling 8:51 - How Stress Shows Up in Your Body 9:17 - Deep Belly Breathing for Nervous System Regulation 10:47 - Nutrition After 40: Protein, Blood Sugar & Gut Health 12:29 - Mind, Body, Spirit Alignment Post-Divorce 13:36 - Finding Your True Self & What You Value 14:51 - Exploring Your Passions & Interests 15:43 - Advice to Your Younger Self Post-Divorce 17:26 - How Personal Transformation Improves Parenting 18:57 - Allowing Children to See Your Authentic Emotions 19:37 - Showing Up as Your Best Self in All Areas of Life 20:06 - Creating Your Vision for the Future 20:38 - Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway 21:28 - Connect with Jen & Schedule Your Clarity Call 22:16 - Closing: This is Your Season to Rise   Connect with Jen Kramer: Website: www.yourmenopausemaven.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077043275854 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourmenopausemaven/   Work with Trena: Ready to start putting yourself first? Schedule a Clarity Call to intentionally design your next chapter: https://call.silverlinepublishing.cloud/scheduling-page   If this episode resonated with you, please like, share, subscribe and leave a review to help other women find their wings!  

Episode Summary What happens when the ink is dry on your divorce papers and the house finally goes quiet? In this episode, Trena explores the often-unprepared-for "Now what?" moment that follows the end of a marriage. She shares her personal journey of immediately jumping into a "rebound project" by moving overseas to avoid the silence and the weight of her own thoughts. Trena discusses how to recognize when you are living by "default"—functioning while feeling unsettled—versus intentionally "designing" a life that is true to your core.   Key Takeaways The Rebound Project Trap: Understanding the urge to stay busy with new jobs, relocations, or new relationships to avoid dealing with the internal "unsettled" feelings that follow a major life transition. The In-Between Season: Recognizing this period as a "sacred time" of preparation where you are no longer where you were, but not yet where you want to be. Functioning vs. Flowing: The difference between wearing a "high-functioning mask" while crumbling inside and achieving true alignment where your external actions match your internal truth. By Invitation Only: Your next chapter is "by invitation only". You have the authority to release negative energy and people who do not support or fill you up. Victim vs. Victor: Shifting your mindset from feeling like a victim to whom things happen, to showing up as a victor who knows things are happening for you. Timestamps [00:00:00] – The "Now what?" moment after the noise stops. [00:01:00] – Trena’s story: From the courthouse directly to the passport office. [00:04:00] – Using busyness as a coping mechanism to avoid the silence. [00:09:00] – How suppressed stress can manifest physically in the body. [00:13:00] – The importance of releasing control to let your life flow. [00:20:00] – Finding your voice and the necessity of an identity shift. [00:25:00] – Making the choice: Living by Design rather than Default.   Resources Mentioned The Phoenix Reset: A reflection guide created specifically for the "in-between" season to help move from default to design. Call to Action If you are ready to stop living by default and start designing your next chapter, download the Phoenix Reset reflection guide.    If this episode helped you, please take a moment to leave a review and share it with someone who might need it.   Remember, this is your season to rise!

In this episode of Wings of a Phoenix, I talk about how many women learn to dim their light in order to fit in, keep the peace, or avoid being seen as “too much.”   We explore where this pattern comes from, what it costs us, and how we can begin reclaiming our voice, confidence, and sense of self. This episode is for any woman who feels ready to stop shrinking and start becoming.   Enjoying the podcast? Here’s how you can help it reach the women who need it most: Leave a review: If this episode resonated with you, please take a moment to rate and review Wings of a Phoenix. Share this episode: Know a woman who’s navigating change or learning to reclaim her voice? Please share this episode with her. Ready for deeper support? Book a Clarity Call here: Until next time… remember — this is your season to rise.  

Fear often shows up when we are standing at the edge of change. It can sound like logic. It can feel like protection. But what if fear isn’t a stop sign — what if it’s just a signal? In this episode of Wings of a Phoenix, I share what it means to feel fear and move forward anyway. Drawing from personal experiences with major life transitions, I explore how fear can be something to investigate rather than something that dictates our decisions. This episode is an invitation to listen to fear without letting it lead — and to choose forward movement even when the path feels uncertain. In this episode, we explore: Why fear naturally appears when we step into unfamiliar territory • How fear can quietly shift from information to control • The difference between acknowledging fear and obeying it • Why growth rarely feels comfortable • How to treat fear as something to examine rather than something to avoid • What it looks like to move forward without waiting for fear to disappear Reflection Questions: Who would I be if I didn’t let fear take the lead? • Where am I allowing fear to lead my life? • What is underneath this fear — and what does it really need from me? Connect with Me: You can find all the ways to connect with me below: 🌐 Website:https://silverlinepublishing.cloud/ •📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wingsofaphoenixpodcast/ • 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/silverline-publishing-llc/

In this reflective episode, host Trena invites women to explore the shift from survival mode to intentionally designing a life after major transitions such as divorce. Drawing from her own experience, Trena reflects on how survival can be necessary for a season — but limiting if we remain there too long.   She explores themes of self-reflection, boundaries, forgiveness, and prioritizing yourself without guilt, while introducing the idea of becoming the architect of your own life. Trena also shares how coaching can offer perspective and clarity during seasons of reinvention, helping women move forward with greater self-trust and intention.   Reflection Question: If I were being fully honest with myself, what would my next most authentic life actually look like?   Learn more and stay connected at www.silverlinepublishing.cloud

In the first episode of Wings of a Phoenix, Trena shares the moment she realized life had entered a season of loss, identity change, and becoming someone new. This episode is for anyone walking through divorce, loss, or career upheaval and choosing to rise. ​