Starting Over Stronger Podcast

Mediation seems like such a big scary word. It’s really not. It may not be fun to be in the same room with the person you may never want to see again but it is so much better than going to court… emotionally and financially. Today, we are going to explore what the PERFECT MEDIATION appointment would look like with popular podcast host and attorney/mediator Susan Guthrie. If you have a mediation in your future, this is information you need.

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What difference does it make how you eat and sleep during divorce and other seasons of major stress? It makes ALL the difference! And as impossible as it may sound to eat and sleep well, or as much as you may even be opposed to the idea of even trying, today's talk with Wellness Coach, Kelli Calabrese, is going to shed light on how to incorporate these practices into your life now to reduce emotional overwhelm and actually feel better than you might think as you divorce.  

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Today, I will share with you about a concept that totally changed my life. It’s called TED—The Empowerment Dynamic by David Emerald.

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Sometimes it is hard to imagine a life of faith after a church (or someone protected by one) wounds you deeply, but the truth is that God is on your side, He loves you and He never ordained sin, excused wrongdoing or protected anyone on the side of evil. Tune in today to hear a pivotal recovery story of one woman who kept writing her faith story even when the church and its people failed her in deeply painful ways.

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Today, we are going to dream a little if your divorce is still in process or hasn’t even begun. I know that so many of you are wondering about the day when it is all said and done and what your financial future is going to look like. After all, that is the very question that often remains shrouded in mystery and keeps us stuck in unhealthy marriages for much longer than is healthy. So whether you are before, during or after divorce, I want to take some time today and dig in to how you can have a secure financial future – no matter what! 

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What is a Boundary Buster and Can we really Beat them?
By Annie Allen, Certified Divorce and Life Transition Coach

Boundaries

Such a loaded word.

And what’s this about Beating them? Can we do that? No! No no! I didn’t mean beat them like that! I mean beat them at their own game. 

A boundary is simply a container for respect we have for ourselves and others. They should be everywhere we look, but you have probably noticed that dysfunction far outweighs function in our world today, so tune in today for a closer look at what boundaries are and how they help us in our home and work lives. 

I know you are tired of attracting users and abusers in your life. If you weren’t, you would probably be listening to a different podcast. But did you know that YOU  (and only you) can STOP attracting users, liars, cheats and narcissists into your life!? Today we are going to talk about how. It is easier than you think. Tune in today to learn how!

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Jill McCarthy is a woman with a story to tell and the moral of her story is the fact that she CAN and DOES tell it! She recently shared her story on the March 8th Voices of Women event (links in the show notes if you would like to locate and listen to that). 

Today, Jill is here to share her story with the SOS Show listeners about how EMDR, Chiropractic and other Body-Mind modalities helped her in her search to literally find her voice and to discover how life and trauma had affected her voice physically and metaphorically. Ultimately, she found her ability to speak up for herself and advocate for herself without having to end her marriage. The moral of the story is that no matter whether you are IN or OUT of your difficult relationship, you will be inspired by Jill's story. Ultimately, whatever you decide to do about your marriage, your voice is important and you must find it. 

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What is an Enneagram and why does it matter for your during your divorce? Well, like StrengthsFinder, DISC and Myers-Briggs, there are actually dozens of different personality type tests and if you are anything like me, you have taken them all. If not, its’s high time! Starting Over Stronger exists for the very purpose of helping you understand yourself and your situations in life better. That starts with more self awareness of how you present in the world, in your marriage, in your career, with your kids, and your friends and any school, church or community roles you play. Stay tuned to learn more about your enneagram type and how that can inform the way you handle major life changes like divorce. 

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What is a Certified Divorce Lending Professional and do you need one if you own a house and you're facing divorce? The answer is YES. Mortgage and divorce are almost like death and taxes, not in whether they are in fact unavoidable, but in how very complex they can be. Combine them and things can get sticky very quickly. There are tips and workarounds that only a CDLP can offer you. Don't miss today's episode where CDLP Mike Foote and I are going to shine a light on how important it is to get someone on your side who understands all the nuances of divorce and mortgage. 

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After spending three decades with the only man I thought I would ever love from the age of 14 to 44, my divorce ushered me into a season where I found myself facing the prospect of dating for the first time in my entire life. I had no idea how to date, but what I did know was where to get the help I needed to put it all together. With coaching from my therapist, a good book, and just following my own intuition, I created a dating strategy that yielded a good man on the fifth date I would ever go on. A man who loved me unconditionally for who I was. A good man who worked hard and loved even harder. A humble man who listens and cares how he makes me feel. He even apologizes when he hurts me, helps me with my laundry and cooks dinner more often than I do! How did I attract such  an aligned and amazing partner with little to no knowledge about dating?  Well, maybe that was what helped me. Having no idea "how dating was done." I had to just piece together a strategy that worked for me from what I did know, and it turns out that it worked perfectly for me, and I think you will find that it will work well for you too. I can't promise you will find the love of your new life in five dates, but I can't say that won't happen either! I do know with these strategies at work, you will be feeling confidently ready to meet new people, trusting your instincts, detached from outcomes and just enjoying life more. And just imagine how attractive that is going to be to someone.   

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