Wangari Kamau, the founder of Soma Global Consulting, is no stranger to life's challenges. From standing up against unequal pay to enduring a complicated international divorce after a nearly 30-year marriage, she has weathered many storms. Yet through it all, she found the resilience to not just survive, but thrive. Her journey led her to develop powerful methods for nurturing mind, body and spirit during life's toughest transitions. Wangari now guides others, especially women over 50, to craft personalized self-care "templates" incorporating techniques like mindfulness, meditation, gentle mo ..read more

Have you ever experienced a moment when your gut feeling guided you to make a decision that logic couldn't explain? Sit tight as I, Karen Covey, joined by Fran Gallaher, an intuitive leadership coach, explore the misunderstood yet fascinating world of intuition in decision-making. We unravel the intricate relationship between intuition, emotions, and logic, and why honoring your inner voice can be a powerful compass in navigating life's myriad choices. From the mysterious instincts of animals to the silent whispers of our own hearts, this episode is brimming with stories that celebrate the wi ..read more

Pre-Nups and Post-Nups are generally regarded as being manipulative and unromantic. But what if you could use prenups and postnups to make your marriage stronger? In this podcast episode, family law attorney Katy Mickelson pulls back the curtain on prenuptial and postnuptial agreements. She explains what they can and cannot cover, what they require, and how to create agreements that work. [HINT: This is NOT the place to go DIY!] She also dives deeply into who needs these agreements, and when entering into them not only makes sense but can actually help you save your marriage. This episode is r ..read more

Have you ever felt locked in a cycle of stress that you just can't seem to break free from? In this episode, Theresa Lear Levine shares a technique that could be your key to emotional liberation.  As an EFT master practitioner and hypnotherapist, Theresa brings to light the transformative potential of Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) - a method that combines ancient Chinese acupressure and modern psychology to tap into our body's energy meridians.  Research has shown that EFT has a profound effect on anxiety and physical ailments. It can also help individuals navigate life's transi ..read more

Think divorce lawyers intentionally stir the pot and create conflict to line their own pockets? Ian Steinberg is different. As a top New York family law attorney Ian is on a mission to help people through one of life's most challenging transitions. Unlike some other divorce lawyers, Ian advocates for a team approach where divorce lawyers, divorce coaches, financial advisors and others collaborate to help clients achieve their goals as efficiently as possible. He offers pragmatic advice on how clients can be effective team members themselves by maintaining organization, defining priorities, an ..read more

How do you stay standing when life throws its toughest punches? Divorce coach and therapist Jenny Stevens has been through it all ... and mostly all at once!  In this powerful episode, Jenny recounts how she survived divorce, cancer, the death of her mother, and then the death of her ex-husband, all within a few years. Jenny's life experiences sparked a profound realization - we cannot control what life brings, but we can control how we respond.  With candor and practicality, Jenny outlines the habits and mindset shifts that empowered her to navigate this perfect storm with grace. Y ..read more

Anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges often strain a marriage to the breaking point. Yet divorcing someone who struggles with mental health issues is fraught with its own challenges. Family law attorney Chelsea Gajewski works at the intersection of family law and mental health.  In this podcast episode, Chelsea explains how different divorce processes can make a difference in a divorce case in which mental health issues are involved. She candidly discusses the role professionals like parenting coordinators and guardians ad litem can have in helping families address ment ..read more

Have you ever felt a gentle whisper in your soul, urging you to take a leap of faith that doesn’t seem logical in the moment? Veronica Drake, an intuitive coach, helps midlife female entrepreneurs reconnect with their inner voice so that they can make better decisions and find creative solutions to their business and personal problems.  In this podcast episode, Veronica shares the story of her own leap of faith from a stable corporate gig to a path less traveled, guided by the whispers of intuition. Veronica unveils the intricate dance between intellect and intuition, shedding light on th ..read more

Are anger issues hijacking your relationships? If you find that you (or your spouse!) constantly get angry over the smallest things, chances are that anger is an unwanted partner in your marriage.  While most therapists talk about helping you “manage” your anger, Dr. Mort Orman has developed a system that helps you eliminate your anger completely: No “management” required. In this podcast episode Dr. Orman explains how our brain’s unconscious filters distort our perception of reality. That distorted perception often leads to feelings of anger, guilt, and other negative emotions. By diss ..read more

Understanding and navigating the financial end of divorce is one of the biggest challenges many divorcing people face. That’s especially true for those who DIDN’T handle the family finances during their marriage.  Karen Chellew and Catherine Shanahan know firsthand the financial chaos divorce can cause. That’s why they created “My Divorce Solution,” a program designed to help people going through a divorce by providing them with a comprehensive analysis of their income, expenses, assets, and debts. My Divorce Solution creates a customized financial portrait of each client’s financial sit ..read more