When your ex starts bringing a new girlfriend around your kids, it can hit in a way you weren’t prepared for. Even if you don’t want him back. Even if you’re the one who filed.

In this episode, we’re talking about why it feels so triggering when your ex moves on — especially when he’s not “doing it alone” and your kids are suddenly around another woman. We unpack the jealousy, the anger, the curiosity, the spiraling thoughts… and what’s actually underneath all of it.

You’ll learn:

• Why this dynamic activates your nervous system

• The real reason you feel so mad (even if you don’t want him)

• How to stop obsessing over her

• How to regulate yourself before reacting

• How to protect your peace while co-parenting

If you’re navigating high-conflict co-parenting or struggling with your ex introducing a new partner, this conversation will help you feel grounded, validated, and back in control.

💙 If you want deeper support, live coaching, and a private community of moms who truly get it, join us inside The Next Chapter membership. We help divorced moms regulate their nervous system, set boundaries, rebuild confidence, and co-parent with clarity.

👉 Learn more and join here: https://www.samandleah.com/services

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Divorced moms are some of the strongest women we know… and also the hardest on themselves.

In this episode, we’re talking about the silent guilt, shame, and self-criticism so many moms carry after divorce — especially when navigating high-conflict co-parenting.

If you’ve ever thought:

• “I broke my family.”
  

• “I should handle this better.”
  

• “A good mom wouldn’t get so triggered.”
  

• “I should’ve known better.”
  

This episode is for you.

We’re breaking down why self-blame skyrockets after divorce, how nervous system triggers get mistaken for weakness, and the practical steps you can take to stop attacking yourself and start rebuilding real confidence.

You’ll learn:

• Why emotional reactivity doesn’t make you a bad mom
  

• How to separate responsibility from shame
  

• A simple nervous system reset you can use during co-parenting triggers
  

• How to build confidence through small self-trust wins
  

• How to give yourself grace without lowering your standards

You are not failing. You are rebuilding.

If you’re ready for deeper support, live coaching, and real tools to help you heal, regulate your nervous system, set boundaries, and co-parent with confidence — that’s exactly what we do inside The Next Chapter.

👉 Join The Next Chapter here: https://www.samandleah.com/services

You don’t have to do this alone. 💙

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If your child comes home from their other parent’s house and suddenly you’re getting attitude, shutdown, coldness, or full-blown emotional explosions… this episode is for you.

Before you spiral and assume you’re failing, we need you to hear this clearly:

It doesn’t mean your child doesn’t love you.It often means you’re the safe parent.

In this episode, we break down why kids in high-conflict co-parenting dynamics often hold it together at one house… and then unload everything onto mom. We talk about nervous system crashes, loyalty binds, displacement, control-seeking behavior, and why testing limits can actually be a test of unconditional love — not defiance.

You’ll walk away understanding what’s really happening underneath the behavior — so you can stop taking it personally, regulate yourself first, and respond in a way that protects your peace and your relationship with your child.

If this dynamic feels painfully familiar, you do not have to navigate it alone. Inside The Next Chapter, we give you weekly coaching, practical tools, and real support from women who get it — so you can stay steady even in high-conflict chaos.

Join us inside The Next Chapter 💙https://www.samandleah.com/services

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How do you know when it’s actually time to walk away from your marriage?

In this episode, we’re having the honest conversation so many women are scared to say out loud. We talk about the quiet signs your marriage may be over, the fear of blowing up your kids’ lives, the overwhelm that keeps you stuck, and the identity crisis that can follow divorce.

We also dive into:

• The difference between a rough season and a dead marriage

• The fears that keep women frozen (money, custody, judgment, shame)

• Mom guilt and the pressure to “keep the family together”

• The stigma women carry when they choose themselves

• How to begin finding your identity again after divorce

If you’ve been lying awake at night wondering, “Is this it?” — this episode is for you.

You are not weak for questioning. You are not selfish for wanting peace. And you are not crazy for wanting more.

If you’re navigating divorce, high-conflict co-parenting, or trying to rebuild your confidence after walking away, we support you every step of the way inside The Next Chapter 💙

Inside the membership, you’ll get:

• Weekly live coaching + trainings

• Practical tools for high-conflict co-parenting

• Replays and resources you can use anytime

• A private, judgment-free community of women who truly get it

If you’re ready for steadiness, clarity, and support during one of the hardest seasons of your life, enroll in The Next Chapter: https://www.samandleah.com/services

If you’re going through a divorce and telling yourself, “I just need to get through this,” you are not alone. But what if that mindset — while emotionally protective — is setting you up for long-term financial stress?

In this episode, we’re joined by Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA) Morgan to break down why “just get through the divorce” can be dangerous financial advice — especially for women navigating high-conflict divorce and co-parenting.

We talk about:

• The survival-mode decisions women make during divorce • Why keeping the house isn’t always the safest choice • The hidden risks of vague support agreements • What doesn’t show up in court orders (cash flow, tax consequences, long-term tradeoffs) • How trauma-informed financial planning protects your future • 3 powerful questions to ask before finalizing your divorce agreement

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, rushed, or pressured to settle just to make it stop, this conversation will help you slow down, think long-term, and protect your peace — financially and emotionally.

💙 If you want ongoing support, practical tools, and real guidance while navigating divorce and high-conflict co-parenting, join us inside The Next Chapter. It’s our private monthly membership designed specifically for women who are ready to stop spiraling, set stronger boundaries, and rebuild confidence with clarity: https://www.samandleah.com/services

You don’t have to figure this out alone. 

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

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/morganmurray-abri/

Instagram: @divorcemoneymorgan

Morgan’s Facebook Group: "Financial Advice for Divorced Women"

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Radical acceptance is one of the most misunderstood — and most powerful — tools when it comes to divorce, co-parenting, and healing.

In this episode, we break down what radical acceptance actually is, what it’s not, and why it’s so essential if you want to stop spiraling, reduce emotional exhaustion, and reclaim your peace after divorce.

If you’ve been stuck in anger, grief, resentment, or constantly wishing your ex would change… this conversation will help you understand why fighting reality keeps you stuck — and how acceptance can be the turning point in your healing journey.

This episode is especially helpful if you’re:

• Navigating divorce or post-divorce emotions

• Co-parenting with a difficult or high-conflict ex

• Feeling emotionally drained, reactive, or stuck in the same patterns

• Trying to heal without bypassing your feelings or lowering your standards

Radical acceptance doesn’t mean approving of what happened or letting anyone off the hook. It means ending the internal battle that keeps you tied to the past — and learning how to move forward with clarity, boundaries, and emotional steadiness.

💙 If you’re ready for support beyond this episode, check out The Next Chapter — our private membership for women navigating divorce and high-conflict co-parenting. Inside, you’ll find weekly coaching, practical tools, and a supportive community that helps you stop spiraling and start rebuilding with confidence: https://www.samandleah.com/services

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In this episode, we’re sharing a behind-the-scenes recap of our recent Costa Rica healing retreat for divorced moms — and what truly unfolded when women stepped out of survival mode and into safety, support, and community.

We talk about the emotional shifts we witnessed, the common breakthroughs that surfaced, and why so many moms arrived carrying more than they realized. From releasing guilt and hypervigilance to feeling deeply seen and understood, this retreat reminded us how powerful it is when women are given space to slow down, regulate their nervous systems, and reconnect with themselves.

We also discuss why healing doesn’t end when a retreat does — and why ongoing support, tools, and community are essential for lasting change after divorce and during co-parenting.

If you’ve been craving deeper support, clarity, and connection on your healing journey, The Next Chapter is where that work continues. Inside the membership, you’ll find practical guidance, emotional support, weekly trainings, live conversations, and a community of women who truly get it.

👉 Enroll in The Next Chapter and continue your healing journey: https://www.samandleah.com/services

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Self-forgiveness after divorce can feel impossible—especially for moms carrying guilt, shame, and regret about their marriage, their kids, and their co-parenting decisions.

In this episode, we talk honestly about why self-forgiveness is one of the hardest—and most necessary—parts of divorce recovery. We break down what moms commonly blame themselves for, including staying too long, missing red flags, survival-mode coping, emotional reactions, and the impact divorce has on their children.

You’ll learn practical, tangible steps to release self-punishment, separate responsibility from blame, and rebuild trust with yourself as you move forward through divorce and co-parenting. If you find yourself replaying the past, questioning your decisions, or feeling stuck in guilt, this conversation will help you begin letting that weight go.

If this episode resonates and you want continued support, deeper guidance, and real-life tools for healing and co-parenting with confidence, The Next Chapter is where that work continues. Inside the membership, you’ll find weekly support, practical workshops, expert guidance, and a community of moms who truly get it—so you’re not doing this alone.

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After divorce, so many women ask the same quiet, unsettling question: Who am I now?

When your identity has been wrapped up in being a wife, a mom, or the one who holds everything together, divorce can leave you feeling untethered—like you don’t recognize yourself anymore.

In this episode, we talk about what identity loss after divorce really looks like, why it’s so common, and why it doesn’t mean anything is wrong with you. We go beyond the labels of “mom” and “ex-wife” and explore how to rebuild a sense of self that feels grounded, confident, and aligned with who you actually are now—not who you had to be to survive your marriage.

You’ll learn:

• Why feeling lost after divorce is a normal response to role loss
  

• How to stop asking “Who am I?” and start reclaiming parts of yourself you had to silence
  

• Why rebuilding identity is about self-trust, not reinvention
  

• Practical, low-pressure ways to explore who you’re becoming without overwhelming yourself
  

• How to build confidence by honoring your needs, boundaries, and values
  

If you’re a divorced mom who’s done surviving and ready to feel like yourself again, this conversation is for you.

💙 Ready for deeper support? Inside The Next Chapter, you’ll get weekly workshops, a private community, practical tools, and real-time support to help you heal after divorce, rebuild confidence, and move forward without doing it alone. 👉 Join us at The Next Chapter and start creating the life that fits who you are now: https://www.samandleah.com/services

Divorce is hard—but wondering whether your child is really okay can feel overwhelming.

In this episode, we talk about one of the biggest fear areas for moms navigating divorce and co-parenting: How to know if your child needs therapy—and how to support them without overreacting or spiraling.

We cover:

• The difference between normal divorce-related emotions and signs your child may need extra support
  

• Common behavioral and emotional patterns to pay attention to (and what not to panic about)
  

• When therapy can be helpful—and when it may actually do more harm than good
  

• How to support your child without making them feel broken or responsible for adult emotions
  

• How to stay involved, informed, and grounded as a parent

This episode is for moms quietly asking: Am I missing something? What if therapy is being weaponized? How do I protect my child without making things worse?

If you’re trying to make thoughtful, calm decisions for your child during an already emotional season, this conversation will help you feel more confident and less alone 💙

✨ Want more support like this? Inside The Next Chapter, our membership for divorced moms, you’ll find trauma-informed workshops, practical co-parenting tools, and a supportive community that truly gets it.

👉 Join The Next Chapter: https://www.samandleah.com/services

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