Thanks Divorce

This interview was inspired by a post on social media where Christine spoke very lovingly about her ex-husband as it related to their co-parenting relationship.

It was so beautiful that I had to ask her to come on the show. In the episode, we learn more about their relationship and how they came to a point where she can speak so lovingly of him online. As with anything, it takes work to get there and in this episode, Christine talks about that work.

I hope you walk away from this episode with new ways to approach co-parenting or inspired by her perspective.

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About Christine:

Featured in The New York Times and The Washington Post, Christine Michel Carter is the #1 global voice for working moms⁣. She is also the bestselling author of children’s book Can Mommy Go To Work? and adult novel MOM AF. In 2015, Christine created the first national mommy and me professional development networking event called Mompreneur and Me, which was featured in Adweek and Entrepreneur⁣. She's worked with the Congressional Caucus on Black Women & Girls, the U.S. Department of Labor and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce on maternal and child care related issues. She's also worked on the maternal initiatives of Vice President Kamala Harris and received a Congressional Citation from the U.S. Senate for going “above and beyond in ensuring that Black Moms and Moms of Color have access to important health information for their children and families.”

http://christinemichelcarter.com/

Her instagram

I once heard someone say "the people closest to the problem are closest to the solution." I think Lucinda is a great example of that. She is a divorced mom and in her life-coaching practice, she helps divorced moms...and others.

We're a unique group with a specific set of challenges. Lucinda gets it. She's been there.

I will say, this episode leans towards divorced moms but the information is applicable to divorced people in general. As you listen, you'll see.

There's information about

• building a life post-divorce
• keys to guilt-free self-care
• life visioning

....and more

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Here's more about Lucinda:

Lucinda Testo is a psychotherapist turned life coach for divorced moms. She transitioned to life coaching after more than 17 years as a psychotherapist so that she could help moms all over the globe. Having been a divorced mom herself, Lucinda understands the tornado of emotions that can make it difficult to move on and rebuild. Lucinda's passion is in helping moms define their new identity and reclaim their awesomeness after divorce!  

Her website is www.lucindatesto.com

Her instagram is here

This divorced mother of three, has got some things figured out. Listen in to hear us talk about self-love, conscious uncoupling/co-parenting, self-liberation and so much more.

Lisa is such a heart-centered person and this conversation is so rich with soul-filled advice and perspective. She calls herself the "Wholehearted Woman," and it shows.

About Lisa:

Known as The Wholehearted Woman, Lisa Winneke is a Visionary and Leader who is passionate about supporting women and men to cultivate the commitment, compassion and courage required to transform their lives and relationships, so they can embody their authentic selves and create a life, from their hearts, that lights them up from the inside out!

After overcoming decades of living with depression and an eating disorder which led to a life defining experience in 2018, Lisa courageously chose to leave her 20-year marriage with the commitment to leave a legacy for her boys and the world, of what it takes to lead and love with our whole hearts. Lisa knows firsthand what it takes to overcome fear, self -doubt, judgement, worry and guilt and through her own lived experience, she now passionately supports people to cross the bridge from broken hearted to living wholeheartedly. This work is NOT for the faint of heart!

You can reach her here:

http://lisawinneke.com

https://www.instagram.com/lisawinneke

https://www.facebook.com/winnekelisa/

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Cindy Drummond has gone where very few women have gone before! Her experiment (challenge and healing method) is one for the books! So much so she wrote a book about it.

Hear what this divorcee' had to say about dating after divorce. Cindy drops quite a few gems about how to approach dating after divorce and how to navigate the dating pool with power and freedom.

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Cindy's information:

Cindy Drummond is the author of Reflections from the Dating Pool. A story about resilience, the importance of finding a tribe and the power of falling in love with again with yourself. 

Refusing to let the traumatic arrest of the man she thought she was in love with define her, Cindy worked through her pain by reinventing herself. Creating a weekend retreat for women (WOW) gave her the confidence to start dating again. Her challenge to date 50 men in 52 weeks became a journey of self discovery and empowerment. 

Cindy lives in Calgary, Alberta with her new husband, Geoff, her daughters (Jenna and Sierra) and Luna, the cat. 

www.Cindydrummond.ca

When we go through a divorce, our finances can be deeply effected.

In this episode, I talk to Pamela Sams, a Behavioral Financial Advisor (listen in to find out what that is).

We talk about how divorce affects finances, how to get back on track, when to hire a financial advisor and how (what questions to ask). Also, how to determine when we need help - and not rely the "I'll figure it out" method so much.

See Pamela's bio and contact below.

Pamela's Bio and Contact:

For 19 years, Pamela has been helping women improve their personal and financial wealth through solid financial life planning. She focuses on helping her clients secure their financial futures so they can sleep well at night.

Pamela has become a strong voice in the area of personal finance for women. Her knowledge in this area has made her a sought-after speaker. She has been quoted in articles in various financial publications. Pamela was featured in the Women in Wealth section of Fortune Magazine November 2020 issue as a top Wealth Manager in the Washington DC metro area. 

Website/Contact info: https://www.jacksonsams.com

FB and IG: @jacksonsamswealth

In this episode I talk to B about her divorce journey, what she learned from it, and how it led to her work with Spirit Moxie. In our conversation, I learned that B is a calming presence and an agent for change.

Listen to hear her ideas on how we can focus on the little things to change our perspective- which I found to be a great idea for someone going through a divorce. It doesn't have to be a seismic shift, it can be small things that make all the difference.

About B:

B Sedgwick is the founder of Spirit Moxie, a vision of the little things that can change the world. As a writer she is known for Conversation posts on the Spirit Moxie website and as the author of the globally available book Moxie Moves: 10 easy ways to make a powerful difference. Currently she mentors people out of angst and overwhelm to calm and ease and is known for having been present and calm during COVID.

You can find her here: http://www.spiritmoxie.com

This is a "Just Janine" episode- no interview, just me and a mic. I haven't done one in a while. I felt compelled to do a "one on one."

In the episode, I list 20 ideas on how to handle yourself with care during your down days. And sprinkled in are ideas on how to prepare for your down days. For anyone going through a tough time (divorcing or just living in a pandemic!) this is for you. Since the seasons are changing and seasonal depression can happen for some people, I think it's an apropos time to slide this episode in the mix.

The list goes until around the 16:25 mark.

The last few minutes is me checking in with listeners, asking for feedback, letting you know how the podcasting "experiment" has been going for me. It's like a "long time no speak" temperature check. Please do offer feedback on the website. Oh and this is feedback for the show (as a whole) not just this episode :)

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Divorce profile: Married her best friend at 21. Religious background. No children. She initiated the divorce

What I love about this episode is the transparency and candor. Stephanie is a divorceé currently living in Shanghai, China. How did she get there? She divorced and moved across the planet to create mental and physical space so she needed to heal. Stephanie is an introspective person, a seeker, and her take on her divorce is very enlightening.

We talk about what it meant to marry her best friend, and at a young age. How their families and her religious community were rooting for them- but consciously and subconsciously created pressure for them to stay together longer than she knew she should stay. We talked about co-dependency and being married to someone with substance abuse issues.

Listen to hear more about Stephanie's story.

We also talk at length about the Circle Process starting at the 30:00 mark. *Ask google about it if you want to learn more.

A little about Stephanie and how to reach her:

Stephanie is a mental health expert, life coach, and passionate advocate for Circle Process, which she believes is a practice that can transform so much of what ails us as humans. 

By day, Stephanie works as a School Counselor at an international school in Shanghai, China. By night she is a multi-passionate entrepreneur who is learning to harness her skillset in the online space to support the growth and healing of the collective. 

Stephanie loves to help people navigate the grey areas of the human experience by creating safe spaces designed for connection, personal transformation, and expanded consciousness. 

Facebook Group - Collective Spirit Inner Circle 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/200651451778228/

Instagram: @stephanieressler_coaching

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