The Journey Beyond Divorce Podcast is your trusted companion through every stage of divorce—emotional, legal, financial, and parental. With over nine years of impactful episodes, this top-ranked podcast supports men and women navigating the challenges of divorce, especially those facing high-conflict dynamics, co-parenting struggles, emotional overwhelm, or legal uncertainty. Hosted by Karen McMahon, Certified Divorce Coach® and founder of Journey Beyond Divorce, the show offers strategic gu ...
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Dating After Divorce: Expert Tips on Confidence, Curiosity & Connection with Legendary Matchmaker & Dating Coach, Julie Ferman
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56:22Stepping back into the dating world after a long marriage and painful divorce can feel overwhelming. The landscape has changed, your confidence may feel shaky, and it’s easy to carry old fears and insecurities with you. But what if dating after divorce wasn’t about pressure or “finding the one”? What if it was an invitation to rediscover yourself? …
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Essential Steps for Business Owners Facing Divorce with Gabriella Martinelli, CDFA®
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46:34In this episode of the Journey Beyond Divorce Podcast, I sit down with Gabriella Martinelli, a seasoned Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® and founder of Ever After Wealth®, to explore the critical steps business owners must take to value and protect their businesses before a divorce. With over two decades of experience helping entrepreneurs navi…
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When the Abuse Has No Bruises: How to Spot, Speak About, and Heal from Emotional Harm with Annette Oltmans, Founder and CEO of The M3ND Project
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49:23Abuse doesn’t always leave physical scars, but it always leaves an impact. In this episode of the Journey Beyond Divorce Podcast, I sit down with Annette Oltmans — survivor, author, and founder of The M3ND Project — to shine a light on the realities of emotional and covert abuse, and the all-too-common retraumatization that happens when victims see…
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Rewire Your Beliefs: Shift Painful Emotions Instantly with ThetaHealing with Sanaiyah Gurnamal
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50:53Letting go of a long-term relationship can feel like losing a lifetime investment, leaving you with grief, resentment, and confusion about how to move forward. Divorce often stirs old wounds and unconscious beliefs formed in childhood, patterns that resurface in marriage and make the ending feel even more painful. Many people believe it will take y…
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Parallel Parenting: Boundaries, Structure & Legal Clarity with Randi L. Karmel, PLLC
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1:09:42When co-parenting feels impossible because of constant conflict, there is another way. It’s called parallel parenting—a structure designed for high-conflict divorce that reduces interaction, sets clear boundaries, and allows both parents to focus on their children’s wellbeing. In this episode of the Journey Beyond Divorce Podcast, I’m joined by Ran…
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Faith in the Fire: Why a Spiritual Foundation Matters in Life’s Hardest Moments with Pastor Ray Longwood
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50:58In this deeply personal and heart-centered episode, Karen McMahon sits down with her longtime friend and pastor, Ray Longward, Lead Pastor at Experience Vineyard Church, for an open and vulnerable conversation about faith, healing, and leadership in life’s hardest seasons. For the first time publicly, Karen shares the central role her Christian fai…
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When Money Turns Malicious: High-Conflict Divorce in Wealthy Families with New York Attorney, Joshua L. Rieger
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39:34In high-net-worth divorces, money isn’t just a shared asset—it often becomes the sharpest weapon in the conflict. From hidden accounts to excessive legal spending, financial manipulation can turn an already painful process into a drawn-out war. In this powerful episode, high-conflict divorce coach Karen McMahon explores the darker side of wealth an…
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Divorce-Proof Your Wallet: What High-Earning Women Must Know with CDFA, Nikki Turner
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46:01This episode of the Journey Beyond Divorce Podcast explores what high-earning women need to know to protect their finances before, during, and after divorce. Guest expert Nikki Tucker, personal financial strategist and founder of The FIIRM Approach, shares actionable strategies for staying empowered through financial transitions. With a focus on pr…
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Healing the Nervous System After High-Conflict Divorce with Dr. Nima Rahmany
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52:58When you’re in a high-conflict divorce or co-parenting with someone who constantly triggers you, it’s not just emotional—it’s physiological. That fight, flight, or freeze response you keep having? It’s your nervous system calling for help. In this powerful episode of the Journey Beyond Divorce Podcast, Karen McMahon sits down with nervous system an…
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Navigating the Male Identity Crisis in Divorce with Josh Tomeoni, Divorce Coach, CFP, ChFC, CLU, RICP
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42:53In this episode of the Journey Beyond Divorce Podcast, host Karen McMahon sits down with Josh Tomeoni, a men’s coach, financial expert, and host of The Derelict Podcast. Josh shares his personal journey through divorce and how it led him to help other men navigate life’s toughest transitions. With 18 years of experience building financial planning …
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Out of My Comfort Zone & Into My Genius Zone: A Year of Radical Realignment
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27:28Ready to regain your confidence and clarity during divorce? Join Karen McMahon’s High Conflict Divorce Support Group—a 6-session group coaching program designed to help you manage triggers, set boundaries, and take back control. -- 2024 cracked me open. It was one of the hardest years I’ve lived through—personally and professionally. I felt misalig…
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Post Divorce Money Moves That Can’t Wait with Jacki Roessler, CDFA
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39:28Ready to regain your confidence and clarity during divorce? Join Karen McMahon’s High Conflict Divorce Support Group—a 6-session group coaching program designed to help you manage triggers, set boundaries, and take back control. -- In this empowering episode of the Journey Beyond Divorce Podcast, Karen McMahon sits down with Certified Divorce Finan…
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The Most Overlooked Financial Mistakes in Divorce... and How to Avoid Them with Laura Combs, CFP®, MBA
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42:39When you’re going through divorce, the emotional toll is heavy. And yet you’re expected to make huge financial decisions that will impact your future. In this episode, I sit down with Laura Combs, CFP®, a nationally recognized financial advisor, to talk about how to stay smart and strategic when your world feels like it’s unraveling. Laura and I ex…
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Lies, Threats & Triggers: How to Stay Grounded When Your Co-Parent Is Out of Control with Divorce Coach, and Co-parenting Expert Jill Kaufman
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39:34If your ex seems committed to making your life difficult, manipulating your kids, pushing your buttons, or weaponizing the past, this episode of Journey Beyond Divorce is a must-listen. Host Karen McMahon sits down with therapist, divorce coach, and co-parenting expert Jill Kaufman for a raw and compassionate conversation about navigating high-conf…
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Co-Parenting Through Coercive Control: Responding with Power, Protecting with Love featuring Dr. Christine Marie Cocchiola, DSW, LCSW
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46:09Coercive control doesn’t end with separation—and when children are involved, the stakes are even higher. In this compelling episode of the Journey Beyond Divorce Podcast, host Karen McMahon sits down with Dr. Christine Cocchiola, a leading expert and passionate advocate in the field of coercive control, to explore how this invisible form of abuse c…
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Mastering Communication During High Conflict Divorce Without Letting Emotions Take Over with Deborah Donenfeld
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43:24In this episode, I sit down with midlife transformation coach Debra Donenfeld of Photosynthesis Coaching, who brings 14 years of coaching experience and a deeply soulful yet no-nonsense approach to helping people thrive through major life transitions. Together, we explore how to communicate effectively during high conflict divorce, even when emotio…
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Two Homes, Two Fathers, One Powerful Story of Resilience with Author and Retired Judge, Anthony J. Mohr
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34:27On this episode of the Journey Beyond Divorce Podcast, host Karen McMahon welcomes retired Superior Court Judge Anthony J. Mohr for a powerful conversation about the long-term impact of divorce on children. Drawing from his personal experience growing up with two very different dads—his successful, conservative stepfather and his charismatic, unpre…
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Divorce Without Destruction: The Secret Sauce of Diplomacy + Boundaries with Acclaimed Master Attorney Mediator, Hesha Abrams, Esq.
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51:52What if you could navigate your divorce with calm, clarity, and even collaboration, no matter how high the conflict? In this powerful episode of the Journey Beyond Divorce Podcast, host Karen McMahon sits down with internationally renowned mediator and author of Keeping the Calm, Hesha Abrams, to explore how to stay grounded, communicate effectivel…
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The Stay or Go Divorce Decision: How to Determine if Your Marriage is Over with Sharon Pope, Certified Master Life Coach
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45:14In this powerful episode of the Journey Beyond Divorce Podcast, Karen McMahon is joined by master life coach and relationship expert Sharon Pope to explore one of the most difficult questions in a marriage: Should I stay or should I get a divorce? Sharon shares her proven decision-making framework designed to help women gain clarity and confidence …
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The Art of Divorce Negotiation: Leverage What Your Spouse Values Most with Brenda Bridges, Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA)
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49:49Divorce negotiations can feel like a battlefield—two people locked in conflict, each fighting to protect what matters most. But what if you stopped viewing your ex as the enemy and started seeing the process as a strategic game—one where understanding, clarity, and emotional regulation could actually help you get better results? In this episode of …
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Navigating Divorce with Neurodiversity: Insights and Strategies with Diane Dempster, Co-Founder of ImpactParents
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40:39Divorcing when neurodiversity is in the mix—whether you're co-parenting with a neurodiverse ex or raising a neurodivergent child—can add layers of complexity and emotional intensity. In this episode of Journey Beyond Divorce, Karen McMahon sits down with Diane Dempster, parent coach and co-founder of ImpactParents.com, to explore how understanding …
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Celebrate YOU! – A Mother’s Day Reset After Divorce with Karen McMahon
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10:06Mother’s Day can stir up a lot—especially when you're navigating life after divorce. Maybe your ex’s voice is still echoing in your head, or your teens are too cool (or too cranky) to make plans. Maybe your kids aren't even with you this year. If any of that sounds familiar, this episode is here to help you mute the noise, return to yourself, and r…
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Discover Spiritual Resilience After Divorce with Carrie Hopkins-Doubts, Spiritual Resilience Coach
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42:23Join Karen McMahon for a powerful and inspiring episode on spiritual resilience and transformation after divorce. In this heartfelt conversation, Karen is joined by Carrie Hopkins-Doubts, a seasoned Spiritual Resilience Coach and long-time member of the JBD team, who shares her wisdom on navigating grief, reclaiming your identity, and finding spiri…
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Somatic Healing: Unlocking the Path to Emotional Freedom with Laurie James, Somatic Relationship Coach
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46:48In this episode of the Journey Beyond Divorce Podcast, host Karen McMahon speaks with somatic healer and coach Lori James about the powerful role of somatic healing in recovering from the trauma of divorce. They explore how emotional pain from divorce and toxic relationships often becomes stored in the body, manifesting as anxiety, depression, and …
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Cooperative Co-Parenting Strategies: Insights from Award-Winning Author Aurisha Smolarski
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47:00In this powerful episode of the Journey Beyond Divorce Podcast, host Karen McMahon is joined by licensed marriage and family therapist, certified co-parenting coach, mediator, and award-winning author Aurisha Smolarski. Together, they explore effective co-parenting strategies after divorce, with a focus on creating stability and emotional security …
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