Real Women. Real Divorce. with Christina Forlano

Today's show focused on Dating after Divorce Basics: 

Heal yourself & love who you are before dating.  Don't get out there until you are readyWe all crave connectionMen and women are both strugglingOnline Dating is the new normalBe truthful and be tapped into your intution so that you know when others are notBe an adult and communicate - Its ok to say you are going in a different direction or don't feel a connection moving forwardYour mindset around dating will shape your experience

When we are struggling, we need to ask for support.  Your people often do not know that you need them because we hide it well.  All you need to do is ask when you need a hug or for someone to listen. Step out of your own way.  Release the mom guilt -  this doesn't serve you.  We are not meant to do it all.  Its ok to not know why things are happening.  Have faith that you are exactly where you are meant to be. 

How you can shift out a funk:

Make a tribe list: uplifters, listeners, helpers & professionals.  Then call on them when needed.   You are stronger with support

Pick a Soul word for the year to move you forward on your journey

Ask God for guidance/ wisdom

Go on a love rampage to shift your energy to the positive.

In today's episode we talked important questions, plus emotional maturity, releasing worry, mindset shifts & being authentic!

Ask yourself these questions as a litmus test in processing your feelings and deciding to divorce:

If you had an emergency today will the man you are sleeping with come through for you? Is your partner treating you like a friend? 

Listener Question: 

Why can't people act like grown ups and not be petty?

Today's episode: 

Letting go of the hurtCommunicating LoveFocusing on what you can control Healing through emotional intelligence and ReikiLove yourself firstSpend time with yourself each day.  Show up for you.

Today we are talking about how to deal with those less than savory people. 

My friend Pam joins us to talk dirvorce, hard truths, and what we can actually do to manage the arsholery that abounds. 

Let's stop being suprisedHave a strategyYou have a choice to pick up the rocks someone throws at youAct with Class - set an example for your children

You can not change others.  You can only change yourself and how you respond.

Today's episode focused on narcissistic abuse, its redflags, and creating awareness. 

I answered the question: How do I recognize the red flags when I enter my next relationship?

Use your past experience to learn and growEducate yourself on potential red flags

I discussed the various stages/ categories of narcissistic red flags: Personality Traits, Idealie, Devalue, & Discard.  I shared parts of my personal story and bits I have learned from hearing other's stories. 

Once you understand your situation, & have awareness you will be able to facilitate your healing.

Today's episode's focus was navigating divorce with your children. 

Here are the questions I addressed: 

Should I stay for the kids? How do I talk to my children about divorce? What do you believe is the long term impact of divorce on a child? I'm afraid divorce will hurt my childrens perception of marriage.  What do you think? How do you introduce your child to someone new?

Today's episode I answer the following: 

Why I created this showWho I am Audience questions

How do you not compare everyone to him and being afraid they will cheat too?What do you do when your parents love him more than you and it comes between you?Who would you want to be stranded with on a deserted island?