We all want to be happier, more confident, and less stressed. But sometimes, the biggest thing standing in our way is ourselves. From over-apologizing to saying "yes" when we really want to say "no," women often fall into habits that drain their energy and self-worth.

Jackie Pilossoph, founder of Divorced Girl Smiling, shares her best advice on the things women need to stop doing in order to create a more joyful, empowered life... whether you're newly divorced, single, or just looking for a fresh start.

We are often our own worst critics. In this empowering conversation, Jackie shares the top six things women need to stop doing if they want to live their best lives post-divorce. From over-apologizing to holding onto one-sided friendships, this episode will change the way you see yourself.

• Why women need to stop apologizing all the time and what to say instead
• The hidden damage of self-shaming and negative self-talk
• Why friendships should be reciprocal and how to recognize one-sided relationships
• The power of saying "no" without guilt, especially when you feel obligated
• How to reframe regret so it doesn't hold you back

Game-changing insights you'll walk away with:

• Confidence comes from within. Stop apologizing for taking up space.
• It's okay to let go of friendships that aren't mutual.
• You don't have to say yes to everything. Choose where your energy goes.
• Work-life balance is real. Overworking doesn't make you more valuable.
• Regret is normal, but dwelling on the past won't change your future.

Jackie's Divorced Girl Smiling platform is packed with resources for navigating divorce with strength and positivity.

Get Jackie's latest book, Who Let the Dogs Out? here: https://amzn.to/3PjknHz

Set up your free consultation call with Jackie: https://www.divorcedgirlsmiling.com/the-free-consult/

Divorce is stressful enough without dragging your kids into financial worries. But what happens when your ex involves them in money conflicts, or they start picking up on financial stress?

Therapist and divorce coach Jill Barnett Kaufman shares how to protect your kids from financial anxiety while managing your own post-divorce money struggles.

Kids pick up on everything, including your stress about money. Jill shares expert insights on keeping kids out of financial drama, handling child support conversations, and ensuring they feel safe and secure no matter what's going on behind the scenes.

What every parent needs to know:

• Why hiding money stress from kids isn't enough. They can still feel it.
• How to keep kids out of money battles even when your ex doesn't.
• How to respond when your child says, "Dad says you took all his money."
• What's okay and not okay to share with your children about money.
• The best ways to talk about money without making kids anxious
• How to handle "Disney Dad" situations when one parent spoils the kids while the other struggles.
• What to do if your ex is using money as a weapon in co-parenting

Kids shouldn't feel responsible for, or caught between, financial disputes. Jill shares practical ways to help children feel secure regardless of what's happening behind the scenes.

Get Jill's free resource, 8 Guidelines for Separated and Divorcing Parents: https://go.divorcecoachjill.com/8guidelines

Money isn't just numbers. It's energy, mindset, and identity. Meagan Norris, former attorney turned million-dollar business owner and financial coach, helps women ditch scarcity thinking and quantum leap their income, no matter where they're starting from.

Most women are conditioned to feel guilt, fear, or anxiety around money. Meagan shares why mindset shifts, energetic alignment, and identity changes are the real keys to rapid financial success.

Listen to Meagan on how to shift your money energy and grow wealth:

• Why money is more than just numbers. It's about mindset and identity.
• The biggest money mistake women make after divorce, and how to avoid it.
• How to rewire your brain for financial success. No complicated spreadsheets required.
• The sneaky ways scarcity thinking keeps women stuck in survival mode.
• What "money energetics" really means and how to shift your energy to attract more wealth.

Powerful money shifts you can start today:

• Decide that more is possible for you before you even know how.
• Start thinking like your wealthier future self. How would she handle money?
• Stop making decisions from fear and scarcity. Play the long game.
• Reframe setbacks as opportunities. Every challenge has a lesson.
• Financial security starts inside you, not in your bank account.

Listen now to learn how to quantum leap your income, your confidence, and your financial future!

Meagan is helping women create wildly profitable businesses and financial independence, especially after divorce.

Sit in on Meagan's FREE Make a Million masterclass: https://meagan-norris.mykajabi.com/make-a-million

Divorce is hard enough, but when your ex is out to punish you instead of just moving on, things can spiral into a legal and financial nightmare. If you've ever felt like your ex is using the legal system as a weapon, you're not imagining it.

Lisa Johnson, a high-conflict divorce strategist and co-founder of Been There, Got Out, has lived the nightmare of a high-conflict divorce. She successfully represented herself through countless court appearances and now helps others navigate the legal system when an ex is weaponizing it against them.

If you're dealing with legal abuse, false accusations, or endless court battles, this interview is a must-listen.

Lisa breaks down the harsh realities of high-conflict divorce and the legal system traps that keep people stuck. From "Friday night bomb" court filings to financial abuse tactics, she shares what you must know to protect yourself and fight back strategically.

You're going to learn:

• What makes a divorce high conflict and how to tell if yours is headed that way
• The truth about legal abuse: How exes use the court system to control and drain their former partners
• The most common dirty tactics high-conflict exes use
• Why some people will never stop fighting in court and how to protect yourself
• How to stop your ex from running up your legal bills with endless motions
• The biggest mistakes people make when dealing with a high-conflict ex in court
• How to shift from feeling powerless to taking back control

If your ex is playing dirty, it's time to take back your power. Lisa shares critical strategies to fight back without letting the conflict consume your life. Some of the essential strategies Lisa recommends:

• Choose an attorney who understands high-conflict divorce. This isn't a normal case.
• Take strategic oversight of your case. Don't just rely on your lawyer to handle everything.
• Be mindful of legal costs. Every unnecessary email, call, or filing can drain your resources.
• Your ex is not your ally. Don't fall for "let's handle this amicably" without legal guidance.
• Documentation is everything. Keep records of all communication, threats, and financial abuse.

Lisa specializes in guiding people through high-conflict divorce and custody battles with individual and group coaching options.

Get Lisa's Legal Abuse tip sheet: https://beentheregotout.com/legal-abuse-tips/

Check out Lisa's book Been There Got Out: Toxic Relationships, High Conflict Divorce, And How To Stay Sane Under Insane Circumstances: https://amzn.to/4gHGrHc

Why is childcare so expensive, so unreliable, and so difficult to find? Childcare isn't just a family issue, it's an economic crisis. The rising cost, limited availability, and lack of societal support for working parents are forcing many women to make impossible choices between their careers and their families.

Paige Connell, a working mom of four and content creator, is here to expose the cracks in the childcare system and how they disproportionately hold women back in their careers and financial growth.

The rising cost of childcare is outpacing housing and grocery prices, forcing many women to scale back or leave the workforce altogether. Paige shares why this is a systemic issue, not just a personal problem, and what needs to change for families to truly thrive.

We discuss the harsh realities of the childcare crisis:

• Why childcare costs more than rent or a mortgage in most states
• The hidden ways childcare struggles push women out of the workforce
• How society still treats childcare as a "mom's problem" instead of a family issue
• Why summer camps, before-and-after school care, and school closures create an endless cycle of stress
• How single and divorced moms face even greater challenges with childcare costs and scheduling
• What women can do to advocate for better solutions at home and in policy

If you've ever felt like you're drowning in the logistics and cost of childcare, you're not alone. Paige is leading important conversations on equity in parenting, careers, and financial independence.

Get Paige's free guide to help you start the conversation with your partner about the mental load: https://www.sheisapaigeturner.com/mental-load-guide

Reinvention isn't just something that happens, it's something you create. Whether it's after a divorce, a career shift, or a major life change, midlife is actually the perfect time to redefine yourself and step into a new chapter with confidence.

Huge changes after 40 can feel overwhelming but they don't have to be. Karen Covy, divorce coach, lawyer, and host of the Off the Fence podcast, helps women reclaim their power, redefine success, and reinvent themselves at any age.

Many women feel stuck in old identities, afraid to start over. Karen breaks down the three essential keys to reinvention and how to move forward with confidence and clarity.

How to reinvent yourself at any stage, according to Karen:

• Keep in mind that reinvention isn't a one-time event, it's a lifelong process
• Why mindset is the #1 factor in successful reinvention
• The two types of reinvention, intentional vs. accidental (and why you want to choose the first one)
• Why midlife is the best time to make big changes
• The three keys to reinvention: mindset, vision, and action
• How to take action even when you feel lost or afraid
• Why it's never too late to build a life you love

You don't have to stay stuck in a life that no longer fits you. Karen shares the exact steps to create a new future with confidence and purpose. Karen's coaching and online programs help women navigate divorce, career pivots, and major life changes with less stress and more confidence.

Find out more about Karen's coaching services at her website: https://karencovy.com/decision-coach-2/

Money and relationships are deeply connected, yet most of us were never taught how to manage finances in a partnership. Whether you're dating, engaged, married, or recently divorced, having a clear money plan is the key to financial security and a strong, healthy relationship.

In this solo session, Tracy Coenen is breaking down how to take control of your financial future within relationships so you can build both security and freedom. She tackles common money myths, the importance of financial independence, and how to have those tricky money conversations without damaging your relationship.

How to build financial confidence in love:

• Why separate finances don't mean you don't trust each other
• The top financial myths keeping couples stuck and the truth behind them
• How to structure joint and individual accounts for a healthy balance
• The best way to talk about money with your partner, without fights or awkwardness
• The #1 mistake women make in relationships that leaves them financially vulnerable
• Creating a financial plan that supports both your individual and shared goals

Love and money can coexist beautifully when you have the right financial boundaries and strategies in place.

Five steps to a successful love and money plan:

• Know where you stand financially. Track your income, debts, assets, and credit score.
• Establish financial independence. Keep at least one bank account and credit card in your name.
• Master money conversations. Use structured "money dates" to talk about finances with your partner.
• Safeguard your assets. Prenups, postnups, estate planning, and legal protections matter.
• Plan for the future. Think beyond today and create a strategy for retirement, investments, and long-term security.

Get your FREE Love and Money Plan here: https://loveandmoneyplan.com

Why are women still being told they have to choose between love, career, and financial success? Lisa Chastain, financial coach and author of Stop Budgeting, Start Living: Transform Your Money Mindset, Transform Your Life, is here to shatter that myth.

Lisa has spent her career helping women break free from financial shame, own their power, and create wealth on their terms. She's here to help you ditch the guilt, embrace financial confidence, and claim the love, money, and success you deserve... without apology.

Lisa teaches how to have it all:

• Why society still tells women they have to "choose" between love, money, and success
• The biggest myth about men and women's financial habits and why it's complete nonsense
• Why women apologize too much and how to stop
• How to build financial confidence and power in any relationship
• Why women are about to inherit more wealth than ever and what that means for our future
• Lisa's "Stop Budgeting" method: How to take control of your money without tracking every penny

You don't have to shrink yourself to make others comfortable. Lisa shares how to own your financial power, create a partnership based on respect, and stop apologizing for wanting more. It's time to break free from outdated money beliefs.

Take Lisa's free money personality quiz to better understand how you related to money: https://lisachastain.com/quiz/

For many women, money can feel like a mystery or even a source of anxiety. But true financial confidence isn't about having a certain amount in the bank. It's about understanding, control, and empowerment.

Lina Sanchez, senior wealth manager and certified divorce financial analyst, helps women turn financial fear into confidence. She specializes in guiding clients through major life transitions with clarity and strategic planning.

In this interview, Lina explains how women can take charge of their finances post-divorce, avoid common pitfalls, and build long-term security. The goal is for women to make informed decisions about their future and their finances, and this requires understanding more about where you stand with your money right now.

Listen in to hear Lina's advice on key financial strategies for success after your divorce:

• Why financial confidence isn't about how much you have, it's about how much you know
• The biggest reason women avoid finances and how to change that.
• How to take inventory of your money and track your cash flow with confidence.
• How to assess whether you can truly afford to keep the house
• How to prepare for unexpected financial disruptions: divorce, job loss, or major life changes
• Why financial planning is about long-term sustainability, not just survival
• How to work with a CDFA (Certified Divorce Financial Analyst) for smarter decisions

Feeling financially empowered starts with knowledge and action. Lina breaks down exactly how to take control of your money, no matter where you're starting from.

Connect with Lina: https://aspiriant.com/people/lina-sanchez/

Betrayal isn't just about relationships. It's about broken expectations in every area of life. Whether it's a failed marriage, a job loss, or an unexpected shift in your future, unhealed betrayal can sabotage your ability to move forward. So how do you break free from its grip?

Lora Cheadle, betrayal recovery coach, attorney, and TEDx speaker, helps women heal from betrayal. Whether it's infidelity, financial deception, or even job loss, betrayal can create deep-seated fears that keep us stuck in unhealthy patterns.

Lora explains why unhealed betrayal often hijacks major life transitions, making it harder to move forward. If you've ever struggled to trust again in relationships, finances, or career, this interview will help you break free from that cycle.

What you'll learn from Lora:

• Betrayal isn't just about infidelity... it happens in careers, friendships, and even within yourself
• How unhealed betrayal manifests as self-doubt, fear, and playing small
• The key signs that past betrayals are holding you back from embracing new opportunities
• Why many people repeat toxic relationship patterns after being betrayed
• How to reframe expectations and prevent future disappointments
• The power of laughter and joy in re-regulating your nervous system after betrayal

Betrayal doesn't have to define you. It can be the catalyst for growth and empowerment. Lora shares the mindset shifts and tools needed to heal and move forward with clarity.

Lora's coaching programs and legal expertise provide a unique blend of emotional and practical guidance for healing after betrayal.

Get Lora's Betrayal Recovery Tool Kit: Find Relief, Reclaim Yourself, and Rewrite Your Story: https://loracheadle.com/betrayal-recovery-took-kit/