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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How Do I Know If It's Time to Divorce? The Brutal Truth No One Talks About
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16:36In this episode, I'm inviting you into one of the most tender and complicated questions you may ever face: How Do I Know If It's Time to Divorce? If you've been living in a cycle of uncertainty, replaying conversations, second-guessing yourself, or worrying about the impact on your children, this conversation is designed to bring you clarity, calm,…
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Divorce Disaster Waiting to Happen: The Cost of Not Building a Strategic Team Early
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31:40In this episode of the Journey Beyond Divorce Podcast, we explore one of the most important strategies for navigating divorce: building a collaborative team from the start. I talk with Andrea Vacca, a leading collaborative divorce attorney, about how legal, financial, and emotional professionals working together can reduce stress, protect your long…
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The Costly Mistake Most People Make in Divorce: Ignoring the Money Trail
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47:44Are you worried your spouse is hiding money or manipulating finances during your divorce? In high-conflict divorces, it's all too common for funds to be moved, concealed, or dissipated, leaving one partner in the dark and anxious about their financial future. In this episode of the Journey Beyond Divorce Podcast, I dive into the high-stakes world o…
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Why Emotional Immaturity Destroys Relationships: A Conversation for Men & Women
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1:01:35Why do so many relationships fall apart because one partner can't—or won't—connect emotionally? Why do men and women alike find themselves trapped in cycles of emotional immaturity, disconnection, and pain that lead to divorce? For many women, life with an emotionally unavailable or immature partner feels confusing and isolating. For single moms, t…
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Breaking Energetic Ties After Divorce: Healing, Letting Go & Reopening to Love with Joanna Shakti, The Soul Love Mentor and Founder of Ecstatic Intimacy
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56:34Have you ever wondered why, even after divorce, your ex still feels energetically present in your life? Divorce isn't just the end of a relationship... it's a profound emotional, energetic, and spiritual transition. Long after the legal papers are signed and the physical separation is complete, many people remain unconsciously bonded to their forme…
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When Your Wife Wants a Divorce... And You Didn't See It Coming with Relationship and Personal‐Growth Coach, Tim Wade
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54:43When your wife says she wants a divorce... and you never saw it coming... it can feel like your world is collapsing. Most men panic in that moment. They chase, plead, argue, or withdraw… all the things that feel natural, but only push her further away. In this episode of the Journey Beyond Divorce Podcast, I sit down with transformational men's coa…
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Navigating Narcissistic Co-Parenting with Clarity and Strength with Dr. David Hawkins, Founder and Director of the Marriage Recovery Center and the Emotional Abuse Institute
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40:34Co-parenting is never easy—but when your ex displays narcissistic or emotionally abusive behaviors, it can feel impossible. You're not just managing logistics—you're protecting your peace, supporting your children, and trying not to lose yourself in the chaos. In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. David Hawkins, founder of the Marriage Recovery Center…
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Abuse Recovery: Why Narcissistic Trauma Takes Longer to Heal with Justine Weber. Psy.D & Coach
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43:49Healing from narcissistic abuse during divorce is one of the hardest emotional battles you'll ever face. The confusion, self-doubt, and emotional traps can feel endless—but recovery is possible, and faster than you think. In this episode of the Journey Beyond Divorce podcast, Karen McMahon speaks with Dr. Justine Weber, licensed psychologist and na…
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Healing Betrayal at the Cellular Level: Somatic Freedom After Infidelity with Guest, Lora Cheadle, JD, CHt, Betrayal Recovery Coach, Attorney, and TEDx Speaker
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39:24Betrayal doesn't just happen in your mind—it lives in your body. The racing heart, the tight chest, the endless mental loops that keep you awake at night… they're not just "in your head." They're your body holding on to trauma. And while journaling, therapy, and mindset work can bring clarity, they don't always free you from the pain that's lodged …
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The Unspoken Grief of Divorced Men and How to Rise From It with Founder of Men's Therapy Online, Marc Azoulay, LPC, LAC, CPG, ACS
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1:00:14In this episode of the Journey Beyond Divorce Podcast, I sit down with Marc Azoulay, psychotherapist and founder of Men's Therapy Online, for a raw and powerful conversation about the struggles men face during and after divorce. Too often, men are left to navigate their grief alone—raised to be stoic, self-sufficient, and emotionally guarded. But w…
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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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