Stories of Divorce Resiliency

In this final episode for Season 4, Certified Divorce Coach® Mary Ann Hughes shares her insight and expertise on how to best navigate a divorce when there are special needs kids as part of the family system. Mary Ann shares her own experience with parenting her special needs children while going through her divorce and how she turned that experience into a business to help others. Any listeners who are facing the daunting task of going through a divorce and are worried about their special nee...

In this episode, Sherry chats with financial expert Stacy Francis with Francis Financial about the important financial matters to consider during the divorce process. Stacy conducted a survey of over 150 women, and based on that research, is able to provide the listener with common pitfalls to avoid when going through the divorce process. Are you aware that 80% of women will end up managing their own finances later in life because of death of their spouse or divorce? This episode ...

In this episode, Sherry chats with Sherrae Lacchu about lessons she learned in her personal life that informed how she works with her clients about the importance of differentiation in relationships. Sherry and Sherrae discuss how differentiation is the opposite of codependency and can lead to healthier boundaries, less resentment and a stronger sense of personal identity when in a relationship. Sherrae Lachhu is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) who is committed to empowering i...

In this episode, family law attorney Irene King, who started her career in litigation, shares why she has revolutionized her practice to one that focuses exclusively on collaborative divorce. Irene brings a unique perspective to the listener as she shares her personal experience as a divorce attorney who's parents went through a divorce after 45 years of marriage, and how this experience changed her view on how divorce should be handled.Irene King is an experienced Collaborative divorce lawye...

Dr. Tara Egan is a child and adolescent therapist, a parent coach, an author, and the host of a parenting podcast called "One Day You'll Thank Me," which is just beginning its third season. She is the owner of a private practice called Charlotte Parent Coaching, located in Charlotte, NC. She also offers online resources, bi-monthly free parenting webinars, and public speaking services to parents and educators. In this episode, Sherry and Dr. Egan advise on co-parenting with an ex-spouse...

In this fascinating episode, Sherry chats with Roy Biancalana, certified relationship coach and nationally recognized expert in the field of attraction and conscious relationships. Sherry and Roy discuss the common mistakes people make in trying attract love into their lives and how these mistakes can lead to frustration and a feeling of hopelessness in relationships. Roy shares how taking ownership for one's role in repeating negative relationship patterns is an important first step in...

In this episode, Sherry chats with fellow CDC Certified Divorce Coach® Andra Davidson about how you communicate with your spouse during the divorce process can have a huge impact on how the process goes for the whole family. Andra uses her previous experience to help people pre-plan a strategy for communicating so clients can feel more assured that they have a plan for when they feel overwhelmed.Andra Davidson is a Certified Divorce Coach®️ and communications expert working with anxious...

In this episode, Hilda Dumont, LMFT with Apricity Counseling PLLC shares information she has gathered from her years of experience working as an in-home therapist. Hilda has worked with families who are dealing with all types of transition. In her warm, empathetic demeanor Hilda informs the listener on her tips and best practices for helping your child move through the transition of divorce using the LUV technique. Hilda and Sherry also discuss examples of how well-meaning, overwhelmed ...

In this episode, Sherry chats with Karen McMahon about how to become resilient after a high conflict divorce. Karen is a Certified Relationship and Divorce Coach and Founder of Journey Beyond Divorce. She began divorce coaching in 2010 after recognizing that the pain of her divorce led her on a transformational journey into an incredible new life. Karen leads a national team of divorce coaches in supporting men and women around the world to become calm, clear and confident as they...

In this episode, Greta shares her incredibly inspirational story that started by being shocked when her seemingly happy marriage was shattered by infidelity. Greta shares her healing journey that started after her husband left her for his affair partner. She discusses how time and distance helped her realize how she wasn't really that happy in her marriage. Greta is a Management Consulting Director focused on Data and Analytics for a Big 4 consulting firm based in Charlotte, NC. S...