Sometimes the word co-parenting is a myth. We have our own beliefs about what co-parenting should be like and get frustrated when that isn’t the reality. My guest on this episode is Michelle Dempsey, the author of Moms Moving On: Real-Life Advice on Conquering Divorce, Co-Parenting Through Conflict, and Becoming Your Best Self. Episode Highlights: Setting realistic expectations about co-parenting What to do when rules are different for your kids in each home How oversharing and other types of communication with your ex can backfire  If you’re looking for coparenting help, you can purch ..read more

How many times a day do you hear a voice inside you that is putting you down? I hear it multiple times. It’s not really my voice, though. It’s a culmination of voices that I’ve heard over the years criticizing me.  My guest Jacquie Elliott has a name for it: abusive brain chatter. This episode will help you get the tools you need to find the loving voice that’s within you. Jacquie is a certified life, relationship, and spiritual coach who leads retreats that help women find their purpose and let go of things that are blocking them from moving forward.  You’ll also get a sneak peek of ..read more

Being a good listener is critical to building healthy relationships. It’s easy for us to think we are good listeners when, in reality, there is still a lot to learn.  My guest on this episode is Christine Miles, and she will help you transform the way you listen. Chistine is the founder of EQuipt, a training and consulting company that uses a method called The Listening Path to help improve organizations and create cultures of understanding. She has taught at various Fortune 100 corporations, universities, law firms, and privately-held companies nationwide. Episode highlights: What good ..read more

This discussion with the founders of Best Self Magazine will help you avoid parenting mistakes during a breakup or divorce. Bill Miles and Kristen Noel are the creators of the Best Self Intuitive Divorce Coaching Program, which focuses on achieving the best outcomes for kids during a divorce.  Together they help parents in the early stages of divorce avoid unnecessary pain and suffering, so they can take control of their divorce before it takes control of them.   Episode highlights: What it means to have an intuitive divorce Using divorce to reframe and improve your next chapter in ..read more

When I got divorced, I felt like I didn’t know anything about finances because my husband had always managed our money. It was a scary situation, and I had no confidence in my financial  future. If you find yourself in a similar situation, my guest Rachael Burns has some solid advice for women on how to achieve financial independence after the loss of their partner.  Episode highlights: How to take control of day-to-day finances when you’re newly single  The importance of taking stock of your assets The process of negotiation  About Rachael Burns Rachael Burns is a certif ..read more

I remember the time in my life when I was at my lowest. I honestly didn’t know how I was going to get out of all the pain alive. Maybe you have been there or you are there right now.  My guest George Kalantzis has also been at that point. George is a combat veteran, a podcast host, and author of the book Nowhere To Go. He shares his story of overcoming a suicide attempt and finding a life of meaning, inspiration, and empowerment.   Episode Highlights: Why George decided not to commit suicide His journey toward making peace with his family and childhood How you can trust the unknown ..read more

When we are triggered, our initial instinct is to fight back or stand up for ourselves using words that often come out as confrontational. Immediately after the trigger, we produce a negative thought, which leads to a negative emotion, which always produces a negative outcome. But if you use my ABC method, it will mitigate the negative thought from occurring, and thus, give you a much better outcome! “Always Be Curious” will help you put resentment and unresolved anger aside and give you the upper hand, rather than leaving a situation feeling hurt and vulnerable. It will save you a lot of stre ..read more

What is happiness and how do we achieve it? My guest Mike Duffy actually has a formula for it, based on his research and the wisdom of thought leaders. Our conversation on forgiveness, especially, could help you get one step closer to being happy!  Episode Highlights:  Managing negative thinking The ‘purpose + progress = happiness’ formula and what it means The law of reciprocity and how it relates to happiness Finding your purpose  Resources: Happiness Hall of Fame Mike Duffy Speaks Happiness Wealth Management TEDxBerkley talk  About Mike Duffy: Author and speaker Mike D ..read more

You meet someone for the first time. The passion is head-spinning. You feel like you’ve known them forever. But then, they begin to pull back. And just when you’re ready to say goodbye, they come back into your life. And the cycle keeps repeating itself.  I call this drunk love. In this episode, I break down the characteristics of a love addict and a love avoidant, and how you can be both. But more importantly, the key indicators for a healthy relationship, and how you can break the cycle of unhealthy love.   And, if this sounds like you, and you are serious about ending this unhealt ..read more

I want to share with you an inspiring story of a warrior who overcame what she once thought was impossible. Susie Pettit went through a tumultuous divorce and knew she had to break a pattern of codependency if she wanted to create a life filled with happiness.  She is now taking the important lessons she learned during this difficult time and coaching others about setting healthy boundaries and breaking away from people-pleasing.  Our conversation might help you or a loved one identify codependency issues and stop these harmful patterns of behavior.  SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Bound ..read more