Divorce can disrupt almost every part of your life, including your sleep, eating habits, exercise, energy, and daily routines.

In this episode of The Divorce Circle Podcast, Sabeena Bubber speaks with Canadian health coach, fitness expert, personal trainer, and life coach Kathleen Trotter about rebuilding your health and routines during one of life's most difficult transitions.

Kathleen explains why all or nothing thinking can make things harder, why motivation is often overrated, and how small, sustainable habits can help you regain energy and a sense of control.

They discuss stress and physical fatigue, movement and emotional resilience, nutrition during difficult periods, creating realistic routines in midlife, and why your health is an infinite game rather than a short term transformation.

If divorce has left you exhausted, overwhelmed, or disconnected from your body, this conversation offers practical advice for starting again without trying to change everything at once.

Explore available resources here:
https://www.divorcecircle.ca/

Feel free to share your thoughts or questions in the comments. Your experience may help someone else feel less alone.

About Kathleen Trotter

Kathleen Trotter is a Canadian fitness expert, personal trainer, life coach, author, and media contributor. She is the bestselling author of Finding Your Fit: A Compassionate Trainer's Guide to Making Fitness a Lifelong Habit and Your Fittest Future Self: Making Choices Today for a Happier, Healthier, Fitter Future You.

Through her work, Kathleen helps people move away from all or nothing thinking and build sustainable habits around movement, mindset, nutrition, and self care.

https://www.kathleentrotter.com/

⚠️ Content Advisory: This episode contains discussion of domestic violence and abuse. Listener discretion is advised.

Michelle Troll's story is one of extraordinary resilience.

After escaping an abusive relationship, Michelle left the United States with her young daughter to rebuild her life in Canada. Just as she was beginning again, she was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis.

Instead of allowing trauma or illness to define her, Michelle chose to redefine strength.

In this episode, Sabeena and Michelle discuss how rebuilding your life after abuse requires more than emotional healing. They explore the role of physical health, strength training, nutrition, mindset, and reconnecting with your body after trauma.

They also discuss what it means to live well with MS, how exercise became part of Michelle's recovery, and why investing in your health can become one of the greatest acts of self care after a major life transition.

Whether you're navigating divorce, recovering from abuse, facing a health diagnosis, or simply trying to rebuild your life, this conversation offers hope, practical insight, and a reminder that healing is possible.

If you or someone you know is experiencing abuse or intimate partner violence, support is available. If you are in immediate danger, call 911. Canadian listeners can also access local support services through the Government of Canada's Family Violence Resource Directory.

If you're navigating separation, divorce, abuse, or a major life transition, you don't have to do it alone. The Divorce Circle offers trusted conversations with legal, financial, emotional, and health experts to help you move forward with greater confidence.

👉 Explore available resources here:

https://www.divorcecircle.ca/

About Michelle Troll

Michelle Troll is a motivational lifestyle trainer dedicated to helping people build strength from the inside out. Through fitness, nutrition, mindset, and healthy lifestyle habits, she empowers others to reconnect with themselves, overcome adversity, and create lives defined not by what has happened to them, but by who they choose to become.

Most people don't realize the biggest divorce mistakes happen long before they ever step into a courtroom.

In this episode, Sabeena is joined by Ontario family lawyer Russell Alexander to discuss the legal decisions that can have lasting financial and personal consequences during separation.

Together they explore:

• why collaborative divorce often produces better outcomes than litigation

• how to prepare legally before separation

• protecting assets and financial records

• high conflict and narcissistic divorces

• what business owners should know before separating

• how artificial intelligence is changing family law

If you're navigating separation or divorce, this episode offers practical legal advice to help you make informed decisions and avoid costly mistakes.

The Divorce Circle provides trusted legal, financial, parenting, and emotional guidance to help Canadians move forward with greater clarity and confidence.

https://www.divorcecircle.ca/

About Russell Alexander

Russell Alexander is the founder of Russell Alexander Collaborative Family Lawyers, one of Ontario's leading family law firms.

With more than 25 years of experience, Russell is recognized for his collaborative approach to family law, helping clients resolve complex separation and divorce matters while avoiding unnecessary litigation whenever possible.

He is also an author, legal educator, podcast host, and frequent speaker on the future of family law, artificial intelligence, and legal innovation.

Learn more about Russell Alexander:

https://www.russellalexander.com/

What should you do financially after divorce?

And just as importantly — what should you avoid?

In this episode of The Divorce Circle Podcast, wealth advisor Catherine Dorazio joins Sabeena Bubber to discuss how women can rebuild financially after divorce, avoid costly mistakes, and begin creating long-term wealth with confidence.

Many people enter divorce feeling overwhelmed by financial decisions. Investment choices, retirement planning, budgeting, and future goals can suddenly feel intimidating.

Catherine explains why financial literacy matters, how emotional decision-making can impact long-term outcomes, and the practical first steps people should take when rebuilding their financial lives.

Together they discuss:

• the biggest financial risks during divorce• where to start financially after separation• investing when you're starting over• emotional decision-making and money• the power of compounding over time• mindset shifts that help women build confidence• aligning money with personal values• creating legacy and generational wealth

Whether you're rebuilding after divorce or simply looking to strengthen your financial future, this episode offers practical insights and encouragement for the road ahead.

Learn more at: https://www.divorcecircle.ca/

Many women emerge from divorce feeling like they've fallen behind financially.

Behind in savings.

Behind in investing.

Behind in retirement planning.

Behind in life.

But according to personal finance expert and bestselling author Lesley-Anne Scorgie, that feeling is often far more common than people realize—and it's rarely the full story.

In this episode, Lesley-Anne joins Sabeena Bubber to discuss the financial realities many women face after separation and divorce, including why so many people feel overwhelmed by money, how financial confidence is built, and the practical steps someone can take to begin rebuilding.

Together they explore:

• why women often feel financially behind• common money mistakes people wish they had avoided• how childhood influences financial behaviour• the transition from two incomes to one• rebuilding financial independence after divorce• why women frequently outperform men as investors• small wins that create financial momentum• and why it's never too late to take control of your financial future

If you're navigating divorce, rebuilding your finances, or simply looking to strengthen your relationship with money, this conversation provides practical guidance and encouragement from one of Canada's leading financial educators.

Learn more at: https://www.divorcecircle.ca/

One of the biggest questions people face during separation and divorce is whether they can keep the family home.

But the better question may be: should they?

In the first episode of our new Divorce Mortgage Playbook series, mortgage professionals Sabeena Bubber and Luisa Hough break down the realities of keeping a home after divorce — from qualifying on one income and refinancing, to understanding the hidden costs that many people overlook.

Together they discuss:

• what lenders look for after separation
• how refinancing works during divorce
• buying out a former spouse's interest in the home
• common mistakes people make when emotions drive housing decisions
• the hidden costs of homeownership after divorce
• when selling may actually create more long-term stability
• practical steps to take before making any major housing decision

For many people, the family home represents security, stability, and familiarity. But keeping it isn't always the best financial decision.

If you're navigating separation, divorce, or simply trying to understand your options, this episode offers practical mortgage guidance designed to help you make informed decisions with confidence.

About the Divorce Mortgage Playbook

Hosted by mortgage professionals Sabeena Bubber and Luisa Hough, this series explores the mortgage, lending, and housing decisions that arise during separation and divorce, helping Canadians better understand their options and avoid costly mistakes.

Learn more at:
https://www.divorcecircle.ca

Family lawyer Pawan Rai joins Sabeena Bubber to discuss the hidden cultural, emotional, and financial pressures many South Asian women face when navigating separation and divorce.

Together, they explore why many women stay in unhealthy relationships, what abuse can look like beyond physical violence, the role extended family and stigma can play, and how child support, spousal support, and financial fears impact decision-making during divorce.

This is a compassionate and honest conversation about survival, identity, parenting, cultural expectations, and rebuilding life after separation.

Pawan also explains practical legal concepts including income imputation, support calculations, and what women need to know before beginning the divorce process.

If you’re navigating separation or divorce, you don’t have to do it alone. The Divorce Circle offers trusted resources, expert guidance, and support for women and men across British Columbia and Canada.

👉 Explore available resources here: https://divorcecircle.ca/

About Pawan Rai

Pawan Rai is a family law lawyer based in Surrey, British Columbia, with a focus on helping individuals navigate separation, divorce, parenting issues, and family conflict.

Her work often involves supporting women in South Asian communities who face unique cultural, emotional, and financial pressures when leaving unhealthy relationships. Pawan is known for her compassionate, practical approach and her commitment to helping clients understand their legal rights while protecting themselves and their children.

Learn more about Pawan Rai here: https://www.wlglawyers.ca/copy-of-pawan-rai

Bruce Sellery — one of Canada’s most trusted voices in personal finance — joins Sabeena Bubber to explore why even smart, financially responsible people often make their worst money decisions during divorce and separation.

Together, they discuss fear, guilt, emotional spending, rushed financial decisions, housing mistakes, rebuilding confidence after divorce, and why self-care is critical during financial stress.

Bruce also shares practical frameworks for making better financial decisions under pressure — and explains why the most important question may simply be:
👉 “What is your money actually for?”

This episode offers practical, compassionate financial guidance for anyone navigating divorce, separation, or major life change.

For more resources: https://divorcecircle.ca/

About Bruce Sellery:

Bruce Sellery is one of Canada’s most trusted personal finance voices and the CEO of Credit Canada, the country’s first and longest-standing non-profit credit counselling agency.

He is the bestselling author of Moolala: Why Smart People Do Dumb Things with Their Money and host of Moolala: Money Made Simple on SiriusXM. Bruce is also a regular contributor on Breakfast Television and CBC Radio, helping Canadians better understand the emotional and behavioural side of money.

Learn more about Bruce Sellery here:

https://www.creditcanada.com

https://moolala.ca

Divorce isn’t just a legal or financial process — it can deeply impact your identity, your nervous system, and how you experience stress.

In this episode of The Divorce Circle Podcast, Sabeena is joined by hypnotherapist and transformation coach Ranbir Puar to explore how major life transitions affect the mind and body — and how to begin rebuilding from within.

They discuss why people resist change, how subconscious patterns keep us stuck, and how tools like hypnotherapy, nervous system regulation, and body awareness can help you move forward with clarity and confidence.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck after divorce, this episode offers practical insights into how to reconnect with yourself and create lasting change.

👉 Explore available resources here:https://www.divorcecircle.ca/

Feel free to share your thoughts or questions in the comments — your experience may help someone else too.

About Ranbir PuarRanbir Puar is a hypnotherapist and transformation coach, and the founder of Free Within. Her work focuses on helping individuals understand the connection between the mind and body, reprogram limiting subconscious beliefs, and create space for personal growth and healing.

Through modalities such as hypnotherapy, nervous system work, and HeartMath, Ranbir helps clients navigate life transitions, regulate stress, and rebuild their sense of identity and resilience.Learn more about Ranbir Puar here:👉 https://freewithin.me/

In this episode of The Divorce Circle Podcast, Sabeena is joined by family lawyer Amalia Schön to discuss the differences between going to court and taking a collaborative approach to divorce.

They explore the realities of litigation — including cost, delays, and unpredictability — and why many people are turning to alternative methods to resolve disputes more efficiently and with less conflict.

Amalia explains key legal concepts such as participation agreements, excluded property, and nuisance claims, and shares practical insights to help individuals better understand their options during separation.

This episode is designed to provide clarity and help you make more informed legal decisions during divorce.

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If you’re navigating separation or divorce, you don’t have to do it alone. The Divorce Circle offers trusted resources, expert guidance, and support for women and men across British Columbia and Canada.👉 Explore available resources here: https://www.divorcecircle.ca/

About Amalia Schön

Amalia Schön is a family lawyer based in North Vancouver who focuses on helping individuals navigate separation and divorce through collaborative and out-of-court processes.Her approach prioritizes reducing conflict, protecting children, and helping clients reach fair, informed agreements without the emotional and financial toll of litigation. Amalia works closely with clients to ensure they understand their rights, avoid costly mistakes, and move forward with clarity and confidence.Learn more about Amalia Schön here:👉 https://northvanlawyer.com/