Starting over after divorce can feel overwhelming—but it’s also a chance to rebuild your life in a way that feels aligned, supportive, and empowering. In this episode, we’re sharing the top 10 must-haves for your divorce registry—the essentials every mom deserves as she steps into her new beginning. From creating a cozy home space to investing in self-care, financial tools, and community, this list will inspire you to prioritize yourself and make the most of your fresh start. If you’ve ever wondered what you really need to feel grounded, confident, and ready for the next chapter, this episode is for you.

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Co-parenting with a high-conflict ex can feel like walking through a minefield. The smallest interaction can spiral into chaos—and the emotional toll is exhausting.

In this episode, we’re breaking down the 10 most common scenarios that can quickly escalate into fights or triggering conversations when you’re co-parenting with someone who thrives on conflict. From holiday schedules to new partners, money disputes to manipulative communication, we’ll uncover the hotspots you need to watch for and share how to approach them with clarity and boundaries.

If you’ve ever felt like every conversation with your ex is a battle, this episode will help you anticipate conflict before it happens, protect your peace, and refocus on what matters most—your kids and your healing.

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How do you really know when you’re ready to start dating again after divorce? In this episode, we’re sharing the top 10 signs that show you’ve healed enough to open your heart again—without rushing, settling, or repeating old patterns. We’ll talk about why confidence, boundaries, and self-love matter more than apps or timelines, and how to approach dating with clarity and excitement instead of fear or pressure.

If you’ve been wondering whether it’s time to put yourself back out there, this conversation will give you the insight and reassurance you need.

✨ Ready to keep healing and rebuilding your confidence after divorce? Join us inside The Next Chapter, our private membership community for moms navigating divorce and co-parenting with confidence. You’ll get access to weekly workshops, a supportive group of women who truly get it, and tools to help you thrive in your next chapter. Click here to learn more and join us today: https://www.samandleah.com/services

Divorce guilt runs deep — especially for moms. You may feel guilty for breaking up the family, for putting your kids through pain, for wanting more for yourself, or for not “trying harder.” That guilt can leave you feeling stuck, second-guessing your decisions, and carrying the weight of everyone’s emotions.

In this episode, we’re breaking down the top reasons moms feel guilty during and after divorce and giving you actionable steps to start releasing it. You’ll learn how to acknowledge guilt without letting it control you, reframe “selfishness” into self-awareness, and anchor into your deeper “why” so you can move forward with peace and confidence.

It’s time to stop carrying guilt as proof of your love — and start showing your kids what healing, strength, and self-compassion really look like.

Ready to release guilt, rebuild your confidence, and co-parent with more peace? Join The Next Chapter — our private membership for divorced moms. Inside you’ll find weekly workshops, expert guidance, and a supportive community of women who truly get it. Start your next chapter today → https://www.samandleah.com/services

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✨ Divorce guilt is SO heavy, but you don’t have to carry it alone. Which type of guilt hits you the hardest — guilt for your kids, guilt for wanting more, or guilt for choosing yourself? Share in the comments so we can support each other. 💙

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Do you really have to be friends with your ex to co-parent successfully? The short answer is no—especially if you’re dealing with someone high-conflict.

In this episode, we’re breaking down the truth about co-parenting without forced friendship. You’ll hear 10 reminders, tips, and mindset shifts that will help you:

• Protect your peace and sanity

• Set and maintain strong boundaries

• Communicate effectively without getting sucked into chaos

• Model healthy relationships for your kids

• Stop feeling guilty when outsiders tell you to “just take the high road”

Your kids don’t need you to be buddies with your ex—they need you to be calm, grounded, and focused on them. This episode will encourage you to let go of the pressure to perform or fake a friendship and instead step into a healthier, more strategic approach to co-parenting.

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Joint decision-making sounds fair in theory—two parents sharing responsibility for major decisions like school, medical care, and more. But in practice, it only works if both parties can actually function like a team.

In this episode, we’re breaking down 5 essential things that must be in place for joint legal custody to work—plus what happens when you’re co-parenting with a high-conflict ex who can’t meet those standards. If your co-parent refuses to compromise, constantly creates chaos, or uses communication as a weapon, this is for you.

You’ll walk away with clarity, validation, and a better understanding of what’s realistic—and what’s not—when it comes to making big decisions together after divorce.

🎧 Press play and take notes—this episode could save you a ton of stress (and legal fees).

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Missing your kids after divorce can be one of the hardest parts of shared custody. In this episode, we’re sharing 10 actionable tips for moms to cope with time apart, navigate the emotional ups and downs, and start finding peace when the kids are away.

Whether you’re in the early days of your custody schedule or still struggling years later, these strategies will help you shift your mindset, create healthy routines, and make the most of the time you have to recharge.

💬 In this episode:

• How to handle the first nights without your kids

• Tips for coping with shared custody and missing your kids

• Healthy ways to fill your time and ease the loneliness

• Why taking care of yourself benefits your kids, too
  

✨ If you’re ready for more tools, strategies, and support to protect your peace and co-parent with confidence, join The Next Chapter Membership: https://www.samandleah.com/services

Making the decision to leave your marriage is never easy—and knowing what to expect once you do can feel overwhelming. In this episode, Divorce Coach, Lawyer, and Mediator Karen Covy shares how to tell if you’re truly ready to go, what steps to take before filing, and how to prepare for the legal process ahead. We talk about common fears that keep people stuck, the documents you’ll want to gather early, and how to set realistic expectations for what divorce might look like. Whether you’re still on the fence or already preparing to file, this conversation will give you the clarity, confidence, and practical tools to move forward with less conflict, expense, and drama.

To connect with Karen, visit https://karencovy.com/

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What happens when the financial picture in your divorce is way messier than you expected?

In this powerful episode of Divorce with Sam and Leah, we’re joined by Certified Financial Planner and Divorce Financial Analyst, Morgan Murray, who walks us through real-life divorce finance horror stories—and the critical lessons that came out of them. From hidden accounts to unmanageable debt to last-minute retirement plan saves, this episode is packed with red flags to watch for and smart steps to take.

Whether you’re still in the process or already divorced, this episode will open your eyes to what really happens when the money gets messy—and how to protect yourself.

We cover:

• What to do if your ex controls all the finances
  

• How “weaponized incompetence” delays the legal process
  

• Why that house might not be the asset you think it is
  

• How to untangle financial messes with the right professionals
  

• Why speed, communication, and transparency matter more than ever
  

Real stories. Real strategies. Real empowerment. Don’t miss this one.

Connect with Morgan: https://abri.io/

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If you’ve ever caught yourself thinking, “I should’ve known better,” or “I’m failing my kids,”—this episode is for you.

Negative self-talk after a toxic relationship or divorce is so common, and yet, nobody really talks about how damaging it can be. The guilt, the shame, the feelings of failure… We’ve felt it all. And for a long time, we believed every harsh thing we said to ourselves.

But learning how to shift that inner voice? It changed everything—how we showed up as moms, the decisions we made for our future, and the way we saw ourselves.

In this episode, we’re sharing:

• The sneaky ways negative self-talk shows up

• Why your inner critic isn't actually your voice

• 10 powerful tools to stop the spiral and start rebuilding confidence

• How to start talking to yourself like someone you love

Because you’re not broken—you’re rebuilding. And you deserve to feel safe, seen, and whole in your own mind.

Let’s quiet the mean girl in your head and help you reconnect with your truth.

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