I have been waiting to celebrate this woman practically since the day I met her.

When Edwina first called us, she could barely get the words out. Her husband had just revealed — in their third couples counseling session — that he was in a relationship with another woman. He was still living in the house. Their nine-year-old daughter didn't know yet. And on top of it all: a dear friend dying, a break-in, and squatters downstairs who would eventually drag her to court.

She was cracked open, raw, and completely dysregulated. And she leaned in anyway.

In this conversation, Edwina walks you through the messy middle — the ugly cries in the park, the daughter she was determined to protect, the moment she realized she'd been giving her sunshine to someone who no longer deserved it — and how she came out the other side with her voice back.

We get into:

- The phrase from a friend's grandmother that became her compass — and what she says has to come before you can "show them what you're made of"

- The boundary she set the day her ex sat down on her sofa like nothing had changed

- What she did to the house that made visitors say "something feels different in here"

- Her hard-won advice on lawyers, alcohol, and where crying is actually worth the money

Edwina isn't telling you divorce was a piece of cake. She's telling you it was a powerful journey — and so, so worth it.

If you're in the thick of it and wondering whether any of this is possible for you, listen to her answer to my last question. I want every mother navigating divorce to have what she's having.

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Learn more at: intuitivedivorce.com

Divorce stirs the anger pot — and if you fight your anger, your anger fights you back. Your anger isn't the enemy. It's a messenger, and in this episode I'm showing you how to stop wrestling it and start listening to it.

You'll hear:

- The 10 most common anger triggers I hear from the mamas in the Inner Circle — and what they all have in common

- A mic-drop moment from a recent film about staying "for the kids" that will flip that reasoning on its head

- The dashboard-warning-light question to ask yourself when anger flares, so it guides you instead of traps you

You don't have to do this alone. There's a better path to a better divorce — an Intuitive Divorce.

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The Intuitive Divorce Podcast helps mothers navigate the messy waters of divorce to achieve the best outcomes for themselves and their kids. Your host, divorce coach Kristen Noel, shares strategies for engaging with lawyers and courts, protecting your children, and holding boundaries with a high-conflict or narcissistic partner — plus how to prepare emotionally and financially for this difficult transition. Heal, reclaim your mojo, and set yourself up for a beautiful next chapter. Learn more at: intuitivedivorce.com

Have you ever heard a song a hundred times — and then one day the lyrics hit you like a ton of bricks? That's what happened when a 20-year-old John Mayer song came on during a family car ride...and suddenly it was all about divorce. Because staying in a marriage you know is over? That's slow dancing in a burning room.

In this episode:

- The stop/go dance of dysfunction — why we delay leaving long after we know it's time

- How denial sets a false narrative on repeat (and why it becomes a default setting)

- The red flags you pretended not to see — and what they set in motion

- Why finally admitting what you know isn't failure... it's a massive win

It's OK to walk off the dance floor, mama. It starts with declaring, "I'm ready."

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The Intuitive Divorce Podcast helps mothers navigate the messy waters of divorce to achieve the best outcomes for themselves and their kids. Your host, divorce coach Kristen Noel, explores strategies to engage with lawyers and courts, communicate with and protect your children, apply boundaries with a high-conflict or narcissistic partner, and prepare yourself emotionally and financially for this difficult transition — so you can heal, reclaim your mojo and set yourself up for a beautiful next chapter. Learn more at: intuitivedivorce.com

Is divorce a spiritual experience? I got asked that question in a recent interview, and my answer might surprise you. Because here's the thing — that voice you've been ignoring, the one that was jumping up and down before you ever said "I do"? It never left you. You left it. And getting it back might be the single greatest gift you give yourself, your divorce, and your children.

In this episode:

- The real reason you stopped trusting your gut — and why the coping mechanisms you learned long before your marriage are keeping you disconnected from it now

- What your intuition actually sounds like (hint: it won't tell you what you want to hear) and how to recognize her voice again

- How reconnecting to your internal GPS changes the way you show up for the big decisions, the tough conversations, and your kids — with calm resolve instead of chaos

Divorce will shake, rattle and roll you — but it's also your invitation to remember who you are.

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The Intuitive Divorce Podcast helps mothers navigate the messy waters of divorce to achieve the best outcomes for themselves and their kids. Your host, divorce coach Kristen Noel, explores strategies to engage with lawyers and courts, communicate with and protect your children, apply boundaries with a high-conflict or narcissistic partner, and prepare yourself emotionally and financially for this difficult transition — so you can heal, reclaim your mojo and set yourself up for a beautiful next chapter. Learn more at: intuitivedivorce.com

Can you feel it? The tides of change are here. Back-to-school energy is in the air — and for you, that might mean back to routine, back to your divorce... and, if you'll let it, back to YOU.

In this episode, I share:

- Why the elephant in the room isn't going anywhere — and how one small step through what you've been avoiding can move you closer to freedom

- How to harness back-to-school energy — using this season of routine to get clear, follow up on divorce details, and set intentions for what's ahead

- The permission slip you've been waiting for — why trusting your intuition (yes, even when it says "take a nap") is one of your most strategic moves

This phase is temporary. Next summer, you'll be on the other side — entrenched in your new life. There's a better path to a better divorce, and it starts with getting back to you.

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The Intuitive Divorce Podcast helps mothers navigate the messy waters of divorce to achieve the best outcomes for themselves and their kids. Your host, divorce coach Kristen Noel, explores strategies to engage with lawyers and courts, communicate with and protect your children, apply boundaries with a high-conflict or narcissistic partner, and prepare yourself emotionally and financially for this difficult transition — so you can heal, reclaim your mojo and set yourself up for a beautiful next chapter. Learn more at: intuitivedivorce.com

Do you actually know what you need right now? If that question makes you squirm, this episode is for you.

As I pack for my annual camping trip to Maine (yes, a real tent, for a real week), I'm sharing what decades of camp prep taught me about preparing for divorce — and why the best-laid plans aren't about controlling what's coming, but about what you build around yourself.

In this episode:

- The one question most divorcing women can't answer — and why that's not your fault

- What your lawyer and financial advisor won't be there for (and who will)

- The "tarp" every woman needs before the storm hits

- Why the condition you're in while divorcing shapes the outcome of your divorce

You may not know what you need in divorce yet — but you do know what YOU need…if you listen.

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If you’re a professional, independent mother facing off with divorce, worried about your emotional wellbeing, your kids and your future…and want a better way to navigate it all, here’s how we can help:

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The Intuitive Divorce Podcast helps mothers navigate the messy waters of divorce to achieve the best outcomes for themselves and their kids. Your host, divorce coach Kristen Noel, explores strategies to engage with lawyers and courts, communicate with and protect your children, apply boundaries with a high-conflict or narcissistic partner, and prepare yourself emotionally and financially for this difficult transition — so you can heal, reclaim your mojo and set yourself up for a beautiful next chapter. Learn more at: intuitivedivorce.com

Are you doing it again? Stuffing down what you feel, pretending you don't see what you see? I'm here to tell you the biggest mistake in divorce isn't hiring the wrong attorney or fumbling the asset split — it's trying to outrun your feelings. You can run, but you can't hide. In this episode, I'm getting real about why feelings aren't weakness — they're strategy — and why bypassing them puts you at the biggest disadvantage of all.

In this episode:

- Why the feelings you stuff down don't fade — they fester (and what happens when they finally find a way out)

- The one seat at the table nobody else can fill for you — and why your attorney, financial advisor, and therapist can't take it

- What "I'm ready to feel" actually unlocks — and how it changes the way you move through your divorce and your life

Feelings are meant to be felt.

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If you’re a professional, independent mother facing off with divorce, worried about your emotional wellbeing, your kids and your future…and want a better way to navigate it all, here’s how we can help:

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The Intuitive Divorce Podcast helps mothers navigate the messy waters of divorce to achieve the best outcomes for themselves and their kids. Your host, divorce coach Kristen Noel, explores strategies to engage with lawyers and courts, communicate with and protect your children, apply boundaries with a high-conflict or narcissistic partner, and prepare yourself emotionally and financially for this difficult transition — so you can heal, reclaim your mojo and set yourself up for a beautiful next chapter. Learn more at: intuitivedivorce.com

If you've caught yourself saying "I'll be okay when my kids are okay... when the divorce is over... when my finances settle down..." — this conversation is for you.

Inspired by a raw post from my friend Sarah Tacy, I'm talking about what to do when you're NOT okay — and why your wellbeing can't be contingent on external forces you don't control.

In this episode, you'll learn:

- The "default settings" that hijack you when you're triggered — and why they're actually valuable intel in your divorce

- The one-line mic drop from a nervous system coach that stopped me in my tracks (and might change how you see your entire divorce)

- A simple discernment question that instantly clears up mental and emotional space (most mamas have never asked it)

- What your body is trying to tell you that your mind keeps talking over

The condition you're in while divorcing directly impacts how you show up for everything else, mama. It's okay to not be okay — and it's even better to figure out what you need.

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If you’re a professional, independent mother facing off with divorce, worried about your emotional wellbeing, your kids and your future…and want a better way to navigate it all, here’s how we can help:

FREE DIVORCE WORKSHOP

BOOK A FREE STRATEGY CALL

The Intuitive Divorce Podcast helps mothers navigate the messy waters of divorce to achieve the best outcomes for themselves and their kids. Your host, divorce coach Kristen Noel, explores strategies to engage with lawyers and courts, communicate with and protect your children, apply boundaries with a high-conflict or narcissistic partner, and prepare yourself emotionally and financially for this difficult transition — so you can heal, reclaim your mojo and set yourself up for a beautiful next chapter. Learn more at: intuitivedivorce.com

Divorce can feel like a spin cycle — fast, chaotic, decision after decision, landmine after landmine. You think you have to match its pace until you cross the finish line.

But here's what I've learned: the quickest way to calm the chaos isn't another lawyer or strategy session. It's getting still in the eye of the storm and asking yourself one deceptively simple question.

In this episode, I'm inviting you to step off the dancefloor of people-pleasing and self-abandonment, and back into your own life.

- Why awareness is the portal to everything that changes next.

- How "keeping the peace" is often just code for avoidance.

- Why taking care of yourself isn't selfish — it's how you protect your kids and your divorce.

- The one question (plus a mantra) to stop the spiral.

Healing isn't about doing more, mama. It's about less drama, less self-abandonment, less chaos. Come find out what becomes possible when you put your needs back into the equation.

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If you’re a professional, independent mother facing off with divorce, worried about your emotional wellbeing, your kids and your future…and want a better way to navigate it all, here’s how we can help:

FREE DIVORCE WORKSHOP

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The Intuitive Divorce Podcast helps mothers navigate the messy waters of divorce to achieve the best outcomes for themselves and their kids. Your host, divorce coach Kristen Noel, explores strategies to engage with lawyers and courts, communicate with and protect your children, apply boundaries with a high-conflict or narcissistic partner, and prepare yourself emotionally and financially for this difficult transition — so you can heal, reclaim your mojo and set yourself up for a beautiful next chapter. Learn more at: intuitivedivorce.com

What if buying a gift for your ex from your kids is about your kids not your ex? It’s about making them feel safe to love both parents…

In this episode, I discuss the challenges of approaching Father's Day during divorce. I encourage you to consider your children's needs by buying a small gift for your ex from them. Why? This child-focused approach helps foster a positive environment where they can love both parents. I know it may not be easy…but it’s worth it.

00:00 Introduction: Preparing for Father's Day

01:00 The Importance of Child-Focused Decisions

01:44 The Gift Strategy: A New Perspective

04:44 Personal Experience and Practical Advice

08:13 Conclusion and Resources for Support

If you’re a professional, independent mother facing off with divorce, worried about your emotional wellbeing, your kids and your future…and want a better way to navigate it all, here’s how we can help:

FREE DIVORCE WORKSHOP

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The Intuitive Divorce Podcast helps mothers navigate the messy waters of divorce to achieve the best outcomes for themselves and their kids. Your host, divorce coach Kristen Noel, explores strategies to engage with lawyers and courts, communicate with and protect your children, apply boundaries with a high-conflict or narcissistic partner, and prepare yourself emotionally and financially for this difficult transition — so you can heal, reclaim your mojo and set yourself up for a beautiful next chapter. Learn more at: intuitivedivorce.com