In this heartfelt solo episode, Leah Hadley, certified divorce financial analyst and founder of Intentional Divorce Solutions, invites listeners to step into the holiday season with intention.

Key Topics:

- Reframing Abundance: Leah Hadley challenges the traditional view that abundance is about having more money, success, or things, and instead encourages aligning your life, finances, and values to find fulfillment.

- Navigating Big Life Changes: The holidays can be especially tough after a divorce, a move, a job change, or the loss of a loved one. Leah Hadley shares personal stories and acknowledges the pressures that come with this season.

- The Power of a Gratitude Practice: Learn how focusing on what you already have—and what’s working—can shift your mindset from scarcity to peace. Leah Hadley introduces a simple three-part gratitude exercise for reflecting on finances, giving, and experiences.

- Intentional Spending & Gifting: Leah Hadley shares practical tips for simplifying your gift list and prioritizing meaningful experiences over material gifts. She encourages listeners to create a “heart list” instead of a traditional gift list, and to gift presence and connection rather than expensive presents.

- Values-Based Budgeting: Create a holiday budget that protects both your finances and your peace of mind, focusing on what feels right for you—especially important for those co-parenting or adjusting after divorce.

- Creating New Traditions: Life transitions are a perfect opportunity to intentionally craft new, meaningful holiday traditions, whether volunteering, hosting a brunch, or simply taking time for self-care.

- Mindful Generosity: Generosity goes beyond spending money; it’s about sharing your time, energy, and empathy—with others and with yourself.

- Modeling Intentional Choices: Leah Hadley emphasizes that your approach to the season shapes those around you, particularly children. Expressing abundance through gratitude and presence sets a powerful example.

Learn more about the Empowered Sisterhood! https://www.watchherthrive.co/empowered-sisterhood

Connect with Intentional Divorce Solutions:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/intentionaldivorcesolutions/ 

LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leahahadley/

YT: www.youtube.com/@IntentionalDivorceInsights

Download our free divorce checklist at https://www.greatlakesdfs.com/divorce-checklist. 

In this heartfelt and inspiring episode, host Leah Hadley welcomes Tracy O’Malley, renowned Enneagram expert and leadership strategist. Tracy shares her personal journey through divorce, how the Enneagram transformed her relationship with her children, and the power of emotional vulnerability in overcoming resentment and building resilience. The conversation dives into financial challenges, navigating career changes post-divorce, and offers actionable advice for listeners currently facing similar struggles.

Key Topics Discussed:

- Tracy’s divorce story and the impact on her family

- Discovering and using the Enneagram as a tool for self-awareness, healing, and communication

- The importance of showing emotional authenticity to children during tough times

- Surviving a financial downturn and rebuilding after losing a home and business

- Tracy’s rock-bottom moment, going to rehab, and committing to personal growth

- Building a new career and identity after divorce

- Advice for women feeling stuck or overwhelmed in mid- or post-divorce

- The significance of keeping "your side of the street clean" and leading by example

- Tips for asking for help and finding support through difficult transitions

Join the Empowered Sisterhood! Learn more here: https://www.watchherthrive.co/empowered-sisterhood 

Connect with Tracy:

Website: https://tracyomalley.com/ 

IG: @tracy_omalley   

FB: https://www.facebook.com/tracy.omalley 

LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracy-o-malley/

Connect with Intentional Divorce Solutions:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/intentionaldivorcesolutions/ 

LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leahahadley/ 

YT: www.youtube.com/@IntentionalDivorceInsights 

Download our free divorce checklist at https://www.greatlakesdfs.com/divorce-checklist. 

For more valuable insights on navigating divorce with intention and clarity, be sure to subscribe to Intentional Divorce Insights and leave a review to help others discover empowering divorce resources.

In this episode, Leah welcomes Kristin Kirkpatrick, a renowned registered dietitian with over 22 years of experience in integrative and holistic nutrition. The focus is on how food choices and emotional eating impact those navigating the stress of divorce or other major life changes. Kristin shares actionable insights on developing sustainable, individualized nutritional strategies that go far beyond diet fads — supporting both physical and mental health through transitions.

Key Topics:

- Why Nutrition Matters During Divorce

- Early Roots of Emotional Eating

- A Personalized, Holistic Approach

- Mindset & Sustainability

- Food’s Role in Mental Health

- Practical Strategies for Difficult Times

Connect with Kristin Kirtpatrick:

Email: [email protected] 

Website: www.kristinkirkpatrick.com 

IG: https://www.instagram.com/fuelwellwithkrissy/?hl=en 

FB: Kristin Kirtpatrick 

Connect with Intentional Divorce Solutions:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/intentionaldivorcesolutions/ 

LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leahahadley/ 

YT: www.youtube.com/@IntentionalDivorceInsights 

Download our free divorce checklist at https://www.greatlakesdfs.com/divorce-checklist. 

For more valuable insights on navigating divorce with intention and clarity, be sure to subscribe to Intentional Divorce Insights and leave a review to help others discover empowering divorce resources.

In this powerful episode, host Leah Hadley welcomes Carla Shohet, a seasoned trauma psychologist and educator with over two decades of experience in trauma recovery, narcissistic abuse, and nervous system health. Carla shares her expertise on the complexities of divorcing a narcissist, the challenges survivors face, and practical strategies for protecting your well-being and your children during high-conflict separations.

Key Topics Discussed:

- Understanding Narcissistic Abuse in Divorce.

- How narcissism is a protective strategy, not merely a diagnosis or personality flaw.

- Why divorcing a narcissist isn’t just the end of a relationship, but a continuation of abuse in new forms.

 - Survivor Strategies for Protection & Emotional Regulation

- The importance of keeping all communication in writing and meticulously documenting everything.

- Practical nervous system regulation techniques such as orienting (grounding in your environment), breathwork (extending the exhale to signal safety), somatic self-touch (subtle gestures for self-soothing), and the importance of staying hydrated during stressful situations

- Co-Parenting vs. Parallel Parenting: why co-parenting is not realistic with a narcissist.

- Parallel parenting: setting firm boundaries, minimizing contact, and offering children one stable, healthy parent.

- The importance of having a trauma-informed support team. Trusting your gut when choosing legal, financial, and therapeutic professionals.

Free Resource:

Access your free guide, Your Safe Exit Plan: A Trauma Psychologist’s Guide for High-Conflict Divorce  👉Download the Guide Now

Connect with Carla:

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://carlashohet.com/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/carla_shohet/#

FB: https://www.facebook.com/carlalcshohet 

LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlashohet/ 

Connect with Intentional Divorce Solutions:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/intentionaldivorcesolutions/ 

LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leahahadley/ 

YT: www.youtube.com/@IntentionalDivorceInsights

Download our free divorce checklist at https://www.greatlakesdfs.com/divorce-checklist. 

In this empowering solo episode, Leah Hadley dives deep into the number one financial regret she hears from women post-divorce: not seeking financial guidance early enough. Leah unpacks why this is such a persistent issue, how emotional overwhelm and misconceptions keep women from getting help, and what the long-term consequences can be.

Key Takeaways:

Don’t miss Leah’s upcoming workshop:

The Biggest Financial Mistakes Women Make After Divorce (And How to Avoid Them)

October 15th at 1 PM EST (or catch the replay)

Register Today! https://www.greatlakesdfs.com/biggest-financial-mistakes-women-make-after-divorce 

Connect with Intentional Divorce Solutions:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/intentionaldivorcesolutions/

LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leahahadley/

YT: www.youtube.com/@IntentionalDivorceInsights

Download our free divorce checklist at https://www.greatlakesdfs.com/divorce-checklist. 

In this insightful episode, host Leah Hadley welcomes Maria Natapov, a seasoned co-parenting and step-parenting coach who specializes in helping families navigate the complexities of blended family life. Together, they dive deep into Maria’s BH2O framework for collaborative co-parenting, exploring the mindset, regulation, and values-based strategies that help parents and step-parents create a supportive environment for kids during and after divorce.

Key Topics Discussed:

- Introducing Maria Natapov:

Her personal story, professional background, and motivation for helping blended families.

- The BH2O Framework:

A 16-week co-parenting curriculum focusing on transformational shifts—beyond just “do’s and don’ts,” it addresses the root of conflict, mindset, and sustainable change in co-parenting relationships.

- Maintaining Control & Emotional Regulation

- Building Effective Co-Parenting Plans

- Why Early Professional Support Matters

- How to Avoid Unintentional Stress for Kids

Featured Resource:

Family Fusion: 6 Steps to Collaborative Co-Parenting

A free resource from Maria Natapov full of actionable tips, tools for parents and step-parents, facts about blended families, and self-care strategies.

Get the free guide at https://synergisticstepparenting.com/ 

Connect with Maria Natapov:

Website: https://synergisticstepparenting.com/ 

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 617-419-0878

LI: Maria Natapov 

FB: Maria Natapov 

Connect with Intentional Divorce Solutions:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/intentionaldivorcesolutions/ 

LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leahahadley/ 

YT: www.youtube.com/@IntentionalDivorceInsights 

Download our free divorce checklist at https://www.greatlakesdfs.com/divorce-checklist. 

In this episode, host Leah Hadley welcomes Laurie James, a mother of four, author, divorcee, somatic relationship coach, and host of the “Confessions of a Free Bird” podcast. Together, they dive deep into Laurie's journey through the challenges of divorce, caregiving, and self-discovery, and reveal the transformative power of somatic experiencing to heal past trauma and regulate the nervous system. Laurie shares practical tools and actionable strategies for listeners navigating divorce and feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or disconnected from their bodies.

Key Topics Covered:

- Laurie James’s personal journey as a mother, caregiver, and divorcee

- Discovering the impact of trauma stored in the body and the definition of somatic experiencing.

- How divorce and major life transitions uniquely dysregulate the nervous system

- The difference between somatic experiencing, talk therapy, and mindset coaching

- Three simple tips to self-regulate during stressful times

- The importance of grounding, curiosity, and clarity in decision-making during divorce

Mentioned Resources:

- Free Beginner’s Guide to Somatic Healing https://laurieejames.myflodesk.com/bgtsh

Laurie’s Book: Sandwiched: A Memoir of Holding On and Letting Go https://www.laurieejames.com/book 

Connect with Laurie James:

Website: https://www.laurieejames.com/ 

IG: https://www.instagram.com/laurie.james/ 

FB: https://www.facebook.com/laurie.james.79219754 

LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurie-james-8336a0168/ 

Connect with Intentional Divorce Solutions:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/intentionaldivorcesolutions/ 

LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leahahadley/ 

YT: www.youtube.com/@IntentionalDivorceInsights 

Download our free divorce checklist at https://www.greatlakesdfs.com/divorce-checklist. 

In this insightful episode, Leah Hadley and guest Liesl Darby take a deep dive into “The Power of the Pivot”—exploring what it means to make big life changes, especially in the context of divorce. Liesl shares personal stories and professional guidance to help listeners understand how to navigate the pivots life throws their way, whether these changes are chosen or thrust upon us.

Key Takeaways:

- The Metaphor of the Pivot 

- Discovering Your True Values

- Choosing vs. Facing a Pivot 

- Overcoming the Fear of Change

- Empowerment and Independence Post-Divorce

 Resources Mentioned: 

Connect with Intentional Divorce Solutions:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/intentionaldivorcesolutions/

LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leahahadley/

YT: www.youtube.com/@IntentionalDivorceInsights

Download our free divorce checklist at https://www.greatlakesdfs.com/divorce-checklist.

This enlightening episode dives deep into the often-overlooked legacy of parental divorce, especially as its effects linger and evolve into adulthood. Host Leah Hadley welcomes Kent Darcie, an expert on supporting adults with divorced parents, to unpack the complex emotional terrain adult children face—whether the divorce happened in childhood or as a "gray divorce" later in life. Kent shares insights from both personal and professional perspectives, examining issues like anger, fear, trust, and the unique challenges presented by parents’ late-life separations. He also introduces strategies for breaking the cycle of divorce and explores key themes from his book and upcoming releases.

Key Take Aways:

- Kent’s Journey: How his parents’ divorce shaped his life and led him to this important work.

- Core Challenges: The emotional fallout for adult children—unresolved anger, loss, father hunger, trust issues, and loyalty conflicts.

- Gray Divorce: Unique impacts when parents separate after children are grown, from support gaps to information overload and shifting family dynamics.

- Supporting Adult Children: How parents can avoid TMI, nurture healthy boundaries, and provide real emotional support—plus why it’s never too late to improve family relationships.

- Hope & Healing: The importance of community, faith, and intentional self-work in managing the legacy of divorce.

Resources Mentioned:

Kent Darcie’s website provides resources such as blogs, recommened podcasts and books for adults with divorced parents. https://abundanthopecounseling.com/ 

Books:

Choose a Better Path: Overcoming the Impact of Your Parents Divorce by Kent Darcie

Daughters of Divorce by Terry Gaspard

Home Will Never Be the Same Again by Carol Hughes & Bruce Fredenburg

Upcoming Book: Preparing to Say I Do When Parents Said I Don’t (Fall 2025)

Connect with Kent Darcie:

Email: [email protected]

IG: https://www.instagram.com/hope4acd/?hl=en 

Connect with Intentional Divorce Solutions:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/intentionaldivorcesolutions/ 

LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leahahadley/ 

YT: www.youtube.com/@IntentionalDivorceInsights 

Download our free divorce checklist at https://www.greatlakesdfs.com/divorce-checklist. 

Welcome back to Intentional Divorce Insights!

In this solo episode, Leah Hadley, Certified Divorce Financial Analyst and founder of Intentional Divorce Solutions, dives into a frequently asked question: What’s the difference between saving and investing, and where should you start after divorce? Leah breaks down these foundational financial concepts in simple terms and offers empowering insights to help you navigate your post-divorce finances with clarity, intention, and confidence.

Key Topics Covered:

- The Financial Reset After Divorce: Understand how your income, expenses, and financial goals can shift dramatically after divorce, and why it’s normal to feel a wide range of emotions about money during this time.

- Saving vs. Investing—Core Differences:

- Where to Start After Divorce:

- Goal-Setting and Time Horizons: Learn why being specific about your financial goals (like buying a home or planning a remodel) helps determine whether savings or investing (or both) is your best bet.

- Practical First Steps:

- The Importance of Regular Review: Your financial situation and goals will evolve—so should your strategy. Leah offers real-life examples of adjusting plans as life changes.

Special Invitation:

Register for the Empowered Money Series  a free three-part webinar designed to help you build financial confidence post-divorce—even if you can’t attend live, you’ll get access to the recording.

Dates: September 2, 9, and 16

Time: 1:00PM ET

Connect with Intentional Divorce Solutions:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/intentionaldivorcesolutions/ 

LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leahahadley/ 

YT: www.youtube.com/@IntentionalDivorceInsights

Download our free divorce checklist at https://www.greatlakesdfs.com/divorce-checklist.

For more valuable insights on navigating divorce with intention and clarity, be sure to subscribe to Intentional Divorce Insights and leave a review to help others discover empowering divorce resources.