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 needs kids will benefit from this episode. 

Mary Ann Hughes, proud mom of boys on the autism spectrum who successfully advocated for her sons' needs during her complex divorce, became a Special Needs Divorce Coach and founded Special Family Transitions in order to help families navigate the overwhelm and complexities of special needs divorce. 

Combining her experience and certifications as a Certified Divorce Coach, Certified Divorce Specialist, Life Coach, member of The National Association of Divorce Professionals, graduate of LoneStar LEND Leadership Education in Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disabilities program, MBA, and years special needs advocacy, Mary Ann is committed to help guide families with loved ones with disabilities through divorce challenges and transitions.

Mary Ann can be reached at [email protected] and via the links below:

Special Family Transitions website

Special Family Transitions Facebook Page

Special Family Transitions on Instagram 

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Link to ecourse

Other resources:

LoneStar LEND SLP webinar recording, Self Care and Advice to Help Children with Neurodevelopmental Disabilities during Divorce, presented by Dr. Karen Jaggers

LoneStar LEND SLP webinar, Strategies to Support Neurodiverse Children during Divorce webinar on 2/16/22, presented by Dr. Michelle Forrester

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 is important for all women to listen to, not just divorcing women. 

Stacy Francis is the President and CEO of Francis Financial: a fee-only, boutique, wealth management and financial planning firm dedicated to improving women’s lives through financial and personal empowerment. The firm provides ongoing comprehensive advice for individuals and couples and specializes in helping widows and divorcing or divorced
women. Stacy is also the founder of the non-profit, Savvy LadiesTM which helps and provides resources to all women.

Stacy is a Certified Financial PlannerTM (CFP®), Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® (CDFA®), Certified Grief Recovery Specialist® and Certified Estate and Trust Specialist (CESTM) with over 20 years of experience in the financial industry. She is the host of the Financially Ever After podcast, and the author of Financial Help for Widows: A Complete Resource Guide as well as Unveiling the Unspoken Truth: The Financial Challenges Women Face During and After Divorce.

She is a nationally recognized financial expert being one of twenty of the nation’s leading wealth managers on CNBC’s Digital Financial Advisor Council, a member of the Forbes Finance Council, as well as an expert contributor for The Wall Street Journal. She has appeared in hundreds of media outlets and has received numerous industry awards, among them, Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors, Investopedia’s 100 Top Wealth Advisors, Investment News Top 20 Women to Watch in the United States and Financial Planning Magazine's Pro Bono Award.

1. The Institute of Divorce Financial Analysts – A resource for CDFAs near you. Find a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA) Professionals (institutedfa.com)
2. www.SavvyLadies.org- We have hundreds of free webinars about divorce and money for women. We also have a free financial helpline with over 150 financial expert volunteers with many who are Certified Divorce Financial Analysts.
3. Financially Ever After Podcast – A Child’s Perspective on Divorce - Financially Ever After: A Child's Perspective On Divorce (libsyn.com)
4. White Paper Unveiling the Unspoken Truth: The Financial Challenges Women Face During and After Divorce

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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 individuals to be the best versions of themselves in life, love, and business through counseling, coaching, and consulting. She is the founder and co-owner of Love and Acceptance, LLC which is equally composed of individuals and couples. Whether working with couples or individuals, the work she does is always centered on identity, authenticity, and empowerment.

Love and Acceptance website

Twitter, Facebook, Instagram: @sherraelacchu

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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 lawyer, NC Board Certified Specialist in Family Law and certified Family Financial Mediator.  She educates and empowers clients on how to divorce with respect and dignity without going to court.  In 2015, after engaging in divorce warfare for over a decade, Irene stopped litigating completely and founded King Collaborative Family Law, where she has a fully out of court practice and compassionately guides clients through the divorce process to resolve all conflict and issues with her clients’ most important goals in mind, especially when children are involved.  There are so many benefits of having a Collaborative divorce that one of Irene’s goals is to ensure that one day Collaborative will be the first choice for families in transition and adversarial litigation will be the last resort. 

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. Difficult in the best of circumstances, co-parenting can seem overwhelming or even impossible in the case of a high conflict divorce.  Dr. Egan provides tips to encourage both parents to prioritize the best interests of the children so they can grow to become productive, emotionally regulated, and happy people.  With the right tools, your high conflict divorce can become a more calm and friendly co-parenting relationship.

Tara Egan, LCMHCA, D.Ed.
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Divorce Resiliency Book
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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 raising  consciousness in order to attract healthy, lasting love into one's life. Sherry and Roy touch on the Law of Attraction as well as the Attachment Theory and the importance of understanding one's attachment style and the impact it has on how one shows up in relationships. If you are hoping to "do it right" the next time around, you don't want to miss this episode!

For the past 15 years, Roy has been supporting single people in the art of attracting healthy, sustainable, intimate relationships.  His experience has taught him that getting in "relationship shape" is the key to attracting lasting love. Roy works privately with individuals, but he also offers 6-week group coaching programs that provide many of the benefits of private coaching at a fraction of the cost.  Roy is also the author of three #1 best-selling books, the latest of which is Relationship Bootcamp: Hard-Core Training for Life, Love and the Pursuit of Intimacy.

Roy can be found via the links below:

Website: Coaching with Roy

Twitter: @coachingwithroy

Facebook: Roy Biancalana

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 and overwhelmed clients to create and utilize emotion-free communication throughout the divorce process. Clear, effective communication helps clients achieve their divorce goals, set healthy boundaries and rediscover the strength, resilience and courage needed to successfully transition into their best Phase 2.

Andra's website: Compass Rose Divorce Coach

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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 parents can handle things poorly while providing concrete tools on how best to support your child.

Hilda Dumont is a bilingual Marriage and Family Therapist. She has been working with adolescents and families for over 10 years. Hilda has recently opened her own private practice, Apricity Counseling Services, offering virtual psychotherapy in the state of North Carolina. Hilda particularly enjoys helping teens and young adults tackle their difficulties so they can develop into confident and self-reliant individuals.

Hilda can be found via her website Apricity Counseling Services or on FB at @APCounselingNC

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 navigate divorce.  Karen is the host of the acclaimed Journey Beyond Divorce Podcast, co-author of ‘Stepping out of Chaos: Turning Pain to Possibility” and creator of JBD’s exclusive 12 Step Divorce Recovery Program.

Here is the link to Karen's website: Journey Beyond Divorce

Here are links to Karen's social media and podcast:

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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. She has embarked on quite a journey over the past 5 years! An abrupt divorce 5 years ago served as one of a handful of epiphany moments that have led her to reexamine her life goals and reshape herself and her vision for long term happiness. Since then, she has been focused on living a full life very intentionally and has successfully navigated a substantial health journey in the process.

Here are the links to the resources Greta shares in this episode:

BBC Documentary – “Eat, Fast & Live Longer

How We Get Sick

Obesity Code

Runaway Husbands