Are you going through a divorce or already divorced and feeling stuck, down, unfulfilled, unhappy, or unable to move forward in your life? Do you want to heal and be happy but don't know how to begin? This podcast is for you! Learn how to start the healing process in order to create a beautiful new life. Rachel S. Ruby, author of Divorce to Bliss, is a divorce healing coach, attorney, writer and entrepreneur. After divorcing mid-life from a marriage that spanned 3 decades, she was able to he ...
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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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Join Champ Franklin, a renowned intimacy consultant, and Lauria, a distinguished psychologist and domestic violence expert, as they navigate the complex world of intimate relationships in ”Heart to Heart: Unveiling Intimacy.” Each episode delves deep into the emotional, psychological, and social facets of building and maintaining meaningful connections. Whether seeking healing, growth, or understanding, this podcast offers enlightening discussions, expert advice, and heartfelt stories that r ...
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Parallel Parenting: Boundaries, Structure & Legal Clarity with Randi L. Karmel, PLLC
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When 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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In 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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Everyone wants to be happy after divorce, but sadly for many this may not be a reality. We can get so bogged down with fear, negativity and hopelessness that we become our own worst enemy, and don't know how to get out of the dark well of unhappiness. What if you suddenly KNEW how to find happiness after divorce? Actually, if you are a regular of t…
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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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In 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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This 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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Hypnosis is a powerful healing tool that is often misunderstood, and some people are scared of it or do not believe it can be helpful. With the right hypnotherapist it IS possible to help in one's healing journey. Personally hypnosis has helped Rachel multiple times. It can bring you down to a relaxed level so that you are able to focus on what is …
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Healing the Nervous System After High-Conflict Divorce with Dr. Nima Rahmany
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When 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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Why Women Need Each Other When Healing From Divorce
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Women are the goddesses who give life and take care of others, the ones who "do it all" and love deeply. They are strong and beautiful and can be full of deep emotions. When things get difficult many women think they can "handle it," but with all the hats they tend to wear this can get tricky and lead to pain, fear and trauma. Divorce is the perfec…
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Navigating the Male Identity Crisis in Divorce with Josh Tomeoni, Divorce Coach, CFP, ChFC, CLU, RICP
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In 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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Why Men Need Each Other When Healing From Divorce
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It used to be that men had a tribe - the young boys were initiated into the tribe at a certain age and they learned from the men how to be a man. They hunted together and sat around the fire listening to stories from the elders, learning the essence of being a man in their world, with plenty of strong examples to follow. There are some parts of the…
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Out of My Comfort Zone & Into My Genius Zone: A Year of Radical Realignment
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Ready 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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Ready 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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Spiritual Awakening Through Divorce and Trauma
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Did you know that experiencing a spiritual awakening through trauma, like a divorce, is common? Many people have this experience but may not realize what is happening - other than feeling amazing within body, mind and spirit. Awakenings are life-altering, and can be different for each person. But why do they often happen when we are healing and can…
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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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When 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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If 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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Coercive 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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Most of us expect to experience a range of emotions once we go through divorce, some of them which are very difficult to navigate, and many people are surprised at how they can become controlled by the emotions so much that healing seems impossible. But did you ever consider what scientifically happens to our brains when we go through a trauma like…
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Mastering Communication During High Conflict Divorce Without Letting Emotions Take Over with Deborah Donenfeld
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In 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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On 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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Tune into this enlightening and fun episode to find out how the way you dress and present yourself to the world can actually influence your healing journey after divorce - something you may not have considered! Join Rachel as she chats with Wardrobe Stylist Lyndell Werling to learn how the way you show up in the world can actually make you feel bet…
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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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What 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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In 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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Divorce 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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Divorcing 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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86. Speak My Love: Cracking the 5 Love Languages pt 5
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What if the love you're giving isn’t the love your partner is receiving? Join Champ Franklin and Golden in this powerful 5-part series, Speak My Love, where we unpack the secrets of the 5 Love Languages and explore how emotional intimacy, vulnerability, and intentional communication can transform relationships. Each episode spotlights one love lang…
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Celebrate YOU! – A Mother’s Day Reset After Divorce with Karen McMahon
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Mother’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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Join 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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85. Speak My Love: Cracking the 5 Love Languages pt 4
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What if the love you're giving isn’t the love your partner is receiving? Join Champ Franklin and Golden in this powerful 5-part series, Speak My Love, where we unpack the secrets of the 5 Love Languages and explore how emotional intimacy, vulnerability, and intentional communication can transform relationships. Each episode spotlights one love lang…
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84. Speak My Love: Cracking the 5 Love Languages pt 3
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What if the love you're giving isn’t the love your partner is receiving? Join Champ Franklin and Golden in this powerful 5-part series, Speak My Love, where we unpack the secrets of the 5 Love Languages and explore how emotional intimacy, vulnerability, and intentional communication can transform relationships. Each episode spotlights one love lang…
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83. Speak My Love: Cracking the 5 Love Languages pt 2.
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What if the love you're giving isn’t the love your partner is receiving? Join Champ Franklin and Golden in this powerful 5-part series, Speak My Love, where we unpack the secrets of the 5 Love Languages and explore how emotional intimacy, vulnerability, and intentional communication can transform relationships. Each episode spotlights one love lang…
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87. Men on The Rise and Relationships Challenges in 2025 pt 2
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In a world where masculinity is being redefined, relationships are evolving, and men are rising to meet the challenge. In this bold and timely episode of Intimate Discoveries, Champ Franklin and Golden unpack the unique relationship struggles men are facing in 2025. From navigating emotional availability, vulnerability, and financial equality, to b…
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