In this conversation, Mardi Winder sits down with Jenny Eleanora to explore how creativity and play can change the experience of going through divorce and support healing and joy beyond it. Jenny shares her own journey, describing how the early part of her life was marked by depression and anxiety, and how her divorce became a turning point. With the encouragement of a “creative champion,” Jenny began to rediscover joy by reconnecting with creativity in every area of her life—from making music to starting a business—and learned that play doesn’t have to be reserved for artists or after responsibilities are finished.

Mardi and Jenny offer practical ways for listeners to find small sparks of joy, such as micro moments of play and making room each day for simple, enjoyable activities. Jenny’s advice extends to both adults and parents, encouraging the integration of play and creative energy into daily routines and relationships. She highlights the importance of giving ourselves permission to experience joy, even when it feels awkward or unfamiliar at first, and explains how these small steps can eventually lead to greater relief and personal expansion.

Together, they discuss how play and creativity, especially after divorce, create opportunities to rediscover one’s true self beyond traditional roles. Jenny shares the impact of personal losses and the inspiration she found in healing and solo creative expression, reminding listeners that authenticity can feel risky but is deeply rewarding. The episode is an honest, encouraging conversation about finding your own path to joy and creativity, and being a positive example for children during transitions. 

About the Guest Jenny Elinora is a creativity empowerment coach and musician dedicated to helping women over 50 rediscover their voices and live their creative dreams. With decades of performance experience and a deep understanding of how trauma impacts creativity, Jenny’s mission is to inspire women to boldly reclaim their creative power. Her own journey reflects the challenges and triumphs of the women she helps. Silenced by early criticism and life’s traumas,

Jenny didn’t find her voice until age 33 and only released her first solo project at 50. Along the way, she’s written, performed, recorded and produced 30+ original songs, and earned recognition such as Vermont's Tammie Award for Best Rock Album. Through her holistic approach— somatic practices, sound healing, community support and creative coaching— Jenny has helped 100+ women overcome self-doubt, imposter syndrome, and creative stagnation to help them reconnect with their authentic self and share their brilliance with the world. 

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About the Host Mardi Winder-Adams is a certified divorce transition and high-conflict divorce coach, credentialed mediator, and international speaker. With over 30 years of experience, she helps people navigate conflict, manage divorce challenges, and create positive transitions. She is the best-selling author of From I Do to I’m Done and The Other Side of Divorce.

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In this episode, Mardi Winder has an important conversation with Dr. Alana Sharps, who brings both personal experience and professional expertise to the complex world of high-conflict divorce and child custody. Dr. Sharps shares her own story of navigating a challenging custody battle after escaping a long-term abusive relationship, highlighting the loneliness and confusion that often accompanies the family court process.

She talks openly about how difficult it can be when neither friends, family, nor even attorneys fully understand the emotional turmoil involved. Dr. Sharps explains how her own struggles led her to become a coach for others in similar situations, offering insight, compassion, and practical guidance to those feeling lost or overwhelmed. 

Together, Mardi and Dr. Sharps discuss the different roles that attorneys and coaches play in the legal process, the business realities of family court, and how important it is for clients to manage expectations. They emphasize that while attorneys provide legal expertise, emotional support often comes best from those who have truly walked the same path.

The discussion also touches on the importance of self-care, therapy (especially trauma-informed approaches), and the empowerment that comes with understanding the court system. Dr. Sharps shares an inspiring success story of a client who, after learning to navigate court procedures on her own, found renewed confidence and happiness. She also offers a glimpse into her book, which draws on her personal experiences and aims to break the silence around life behind closed doors in challenging marriages. This episode provides reassurance, practical advice, and hope for anyone facing the obstacles of high-conflict divorce. 

About the Guest Dr. Alana Sharps, founder of SurThrive Tribe, carries a wealth of experience as both a High Conflict Divorce and Child Custody Consultant and a Best Selling Author. Her expertise extends beyond her professional achievements; it's rooted in her personal triumphs. Having navigated through the complexities of a toxic marriage entwined with narcissistic abuse, Alana emerged as a committed advocate for those facing similar trials. Her story is one of transformation—from a victim to an empowered survivor—and it fuels her dedication to guiding others through the challenging landscapes of domestic strife.

To connect with Alana: Website: https://www.surthrivetribe.com 

About the Host Mardi Winder-Adams is a certified divorce transition and high-conflict divorce coach, credentialed mediator, and international speaker. With over 30 years of experience, she helps people navigate conflict, manage divorce challenges, and create positive transitions. She is the best-selling author of From I Do to I’m Done and The Other Side of Divorce. 

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In this episode, host Mardi Winder-Adams is joined by family law expert Sandra Fava for a helpful chat about two important issues in divorce. Their conversation covers important information on picking the right divorce attorney and cutting through all the confusion about alimony. Ever scrolled through endless attorney bios on a big law firm’s site and wondered if bigger really is better? Sandra talks about what it’s actually like working with large firms versus smaller, boutique ones, including the pros, cons, and how to find someone who truly “gets” you and your case.

Mardi and Sandra also talk about why it’s so important to find a lawyer whose personality and approach to divorce match your needs. If you’ve heard a lot of wild stories about alimony, maybe from Aunt Millie’s divorce saga or well-meaning friends, you’ll want to listen in to the second part of the conversation. Sandra busts some common myths about permanent alimony, explains how the rules have changed, and gives advice on what really matters when it comes to spousal support today. 

Spoiler Alert: Your situation is unique, so don’t assume your outcome will look like anyone else’s. About the Guest Sandra Fava is an experienced family law attorney who is known for her ability to provide clear, practical advice while also offering unwavering support during challenging times. She is a skilled negotiator and litigator, but she also believes in exploring alternative dispute resolution methods, such as mediation, whenever possible. Through Fava Law, Sandra is proud to offer a client-centered approach that focuses on open communication, transparency, and achieving the best possible outcome for her clients.

To connect with Sandra: Website: https://www.favalawnj.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandrafava/ 

About the Host Mardi Winder-Adams is a certified divorce transition and high-conflict divorce coach, credentialed mediator, and international speaker. With over 30 years of experience, she helps people navigate conflict, manage divorce challenges, and create positive transitions. She is the best-selling author of From I Do to I’m Done and The Other Side of Divorce. 

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In this episode, Mardi Winder-Adam chats with Wendy Vaughan about what it feels like to tackle a big career shift while dealing with divorce. Wendy, who has been through divorce herself, shares what it's like when life suddenly feels uncertain and you start doubting if you're really cut out for taking your side hustle full-time or making a big leap in your work life.

Wendy's advice is refreshingly straightforward. She suggests finding some quiet space—whether that's a walk in nature or just a cozy corner at home—to really think about what you're good at, what you enjoy doing, and what people tend to come to you for help with. She explains why it's so important not to try selling your ideas or services to everyone but instead focus on the people who value what you offer. 

Wendy shares great examples, like how a makeover might mean everything to a model but almost nothing to someone who doesn't care much about makeup. There's also a real talk about how lowering your prices only makes things harder—not easier—and can make you start resenting your work. Wendy and Mardi talk about how finding the right audience builds your confidence and can lead to real success, even during tough times. By the end, listeners are left with practical steps and, just as important, a sense of reassurance that you can build something meaningful for yourself after a big life change. 

About the Guest Wendy Vaughan is a Business Coach with 29 years of business development experience. Having made her first million by the age of 30 as an entrepreneur, and helped others to generate over $14.8 million in revenue. Wendy is passionate about helping heart-centered experts make the biggest impact they envision and build businesses they love. To get Wendy's gift: https://passiontosixfigures.com/six-figure-business-blueprint 

To connect with Wendy: Website: https://impact-makercoaching.com/ Website: https://www.predictablesalesresults.com/ 

About the Host Mardi Winder-Adams is a certified divorce transition and high-conflict divorce coach, credentialed mediator, and international speaker. With over 30 years of experience, she helps people navigate conflict, manage divorce challenges, and create positive transitions. She is the best-selling author of From I Do to I’m Done and The Other Side of Divorce. 

Connect with Mardi: Email: Mardi@poscs.com Website: divorcecoach4women.com

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Today, Mardi Winder talks with her friend and guest expert Michele Benyo about the layered experience of grief, especially for families who have lost a child. Michele, a Certified Grief Recovery Specialist® and founder of Good Grief Parenting, shares how her personal journey after the loss of her young son shaped her dedication to supporting bereaved siblings and their parents. Through her story, she highlights the challenges of being both a grieving parent and caretaker to a surviving child, emphasizing how children process loss in unique ways that often go unnoticed.

Michele explains that well-meaning adults often try to shield children from grief, but this can leave kids alone with hard feelings and confusion. She advocates for honest, age-appropriate conversations and using clear language around death, as well as including the child in family grieving and remembrance. Her approach calls for recognizing that grief remains with children as they grow, but with guidance and connection, families can still nurture hope and happiness.

Throughout their conversation, Mardi and Michele discuss practical ways parents and teachers can support grieving children, such as sharing information with schools and normalizing discussions about loss within the family. Michele’s work offers reassurance that even after profound loss, families can honor their loved one's memory and continue living forward. 

About Michele: Michele Benyo is a Certified Grief Recovery Specialist®, early childhood educator and parent coach, and the founder of Good Grief Parenting. After her 6-year-old son died of cancer, her 3-year-old daughter said, “Mommy, half of me is gone.” This heartbreaking statement defined Michele’s life purpose. Her mission is twofold: to help parents through the unimaginable challenges of parenting while grieving the death of a child, and to equip parents to meet the unique needs of a child who has lost a sibling in the early childhood years. The desire of Michele’s heart is to see families live forward after loss toward a future bright with possibilities and even joy. 

To connect with Michele: Website: www.goodgriefparenting.com

About the Host Mardi Winder-Adams is a certified divorce transition and high-conflict divorce coach, credentialed mediator, and international speaker. With over 30 years of experience, she helps people navigate conflict, manage divorce challenges, and create positive transitions.  She is the best-selling author of From I Do to I’m Done and The Other Side of Divorce.

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The teen parent relationship can be difficult, and divorce and other family changes can make it even more complicated. In this episode, host Mardi Winder is joined by family strategist and youth mentor Nellie Harden for a compelling conversation that dives deep into the nuanced world of parenting through transition, whether that’s the normal challenges of adolescence or the difficult experience of divorce.

Based on years of experience and parenting her own girls, Nellie explores why self-worth can be such a struggle for girls and young women, even in loving homes. She breaks down the important developmental shifts that occur as children move from childhood to their teenage years, what Nellie calls the great transition, and explains how parents can reposition themselves from being the director of their child’s life to a mentor and guide who fosters independence and trust. 

The conversation addresses some of the most delicate issues facing divorced or co-parenting families, including how much to share with your kids about adult conflicts, how to avoid putting children in the middle, and how to preserve their relationships with both parents and extended family members. Nellie offers practical strategies, like establishing regular one-on-one time with each child, being intentionally vulnerable about your own challenges (without unloading adult problems), and mastering the art of “dropping the rope” to side-step power struggles. 

About the Guest Nellie Harden is a mother of 4 daughters, former worth chaser, trauma survivor, and an author and speaker in the space of Family Life & Leadership. She focuses on helping women build a foundation of worth, esteem and confidence to live the life they were created for. Her career has spanned from humpbacks to humans and includes decades studying personal, family, faith, and leadership development. When Nellie is not writing and speaking, she loves being outside with her crazy #happyharden crew and adventuring through all life has to offer.

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About the Host Mardi Winder-Adams is a certified divorce transition and high-conflict divorce coach, credentialed mediator, and international speaker. With over 30 years of experience, she helps people navigate conflict, manage divorce challenges, and create positive transitions. She is the best-selling author of From I Do to I’m Done and The Other Side of Divorce. 

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Getting back into the dating world after divorce can be a scary process, but it doesn’t have to be. Today, Mardi Winder sits down with Ry Duong to explore Ry’s remarkable story of resilience, healing, and empowerment after leaving an unhealthy marriage and coping with profound personal loss. Ry shares her unique background, tracing her journey from a Thai refugee camp after her family fled the Cambodian genocide to building a life in Canada. She explains how the loss of her sister to depression, paired with the end of a long marriage, became the turning point that inspired her to create Eternal Love, a company dedicated to helping singles find love and confidence.

Ry and Mardi talk candidly about the experience of rediscovering yourself after divorce, and the importance of choosing happiness, which Ry explores further in her new book. They discuss the challenge of losing your identity in a relationship, especially when cultural expectations encourage self-sacrifice, and how self-acceptance and unconditional love begin with being kind to yourself, flaws and all.

The conversation covers practical ways of setting healthy boundaries and recognizing personal tendencies, such as over-giving, especially in the context of new relationships after divorce. Ry offers thoughtful advice on distinguishing between accepting a partner’s imperfections and excusing harmful behavior, emphasizing self-awareness and non-negotiable values. Listen in to find out more about loving yourself, loving others, and finding a partner that is aligned with what you are looking for in your next relationship. 

About the Guest: Ry Duong is the Founder of EternaLove and Author of Choose You, Choose Happiness. A passionate Relationship Coach with a background in Social Work, Ry has helped countless individuals and couples break free from toxic patterns and create lasting, meaningful love. Her signature programs boast a 96% success rate, guiding clients toward relationships rooted in passion, joy, and authenticity. After leaving a 17-year toxic relationship and losing her sister to depression, Ry turned her pain into purpose—founding EternaLove to help others heal, grow, and attract love by becoming their truest selves. Her book reflects her core belief: "When you choose yourself, you teach the world how to love you." Outside of coaching, Ry enjoys beach walks, gardening, and staying active, fully embracing the beauty of the present moment. 

Connect with Ry: Website: https://eternalove.net/ For Ry’s gift of a book excerpt: https://cychexcerpt.now.site/

About the Host Mardi Winder-Adams is a certified divorce transition and high-conflict divorce coach, credentialed mediator, and international speaker. With over 30 years of experience, she helps people navigate conflict, manage divorce challenges, and create positive transitions. She is the best-selling author of From I Do to I’m Done and The Other Side of Divorce.

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n this solo episode, Mardi Winder takes a heartfelt and honest look at what really happens to our friendships and family connections during divorce, which is a topic that often gets swept under the rug. Drawing on both her own experience and what she’s seen with her divorce coaching clients, Mardi talks about the complicated emotions and surprising realities that come with shifting from “we” to “me.” She explains that for many people, the loss or distance of friends during divorce isn’t personal, but more about the other person’s own discomfort, beliefs, or even fear about their own relationships.

Mardi shares how the landscape of support was different when she went through her divorce years ago, and how today’s public-facing online lives can sometimes add to feelings of isolation, even when it looks like we’re surrounded by people. She explores why some friends seem to disappear just when you need support most, reminding listeners that not everyone knows how to show up, and sometimes they just can’t. Mardi encourages you not to chase after those who pull away, suggesting this might be the right time to clear out relationships that aren’t authentic or supportive.

She talks about evaluating who really belongs in your inner circle, and not being afraid to let go of “fair-weather friends.” Mardi also gets real about those people who love drama, often called the “chaos cheerleaders” or “emotional vampires”, who show up during crises like divorce and feed off the turmoil. She offers practical red flags for recognizing these types and talks about protecting your emotional energy by keeping firm boundaries and not oversharing.

This episode is ultimately about finding your footing when your personal world feels turned upside down. Mardi’s advice is relatable, warm, and practical, reminding you that, even if your support system changes during divorce, you have the right, and the ability, to build a circle that’s genuinely there for you. 

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Mardi Winder-Adams talks with Kaki Perdue, a financial planner dedicated to helping clients navigate the complexities of post-divorce finances with clarity and intention. Kaki explains what it means to work with a fiduciary and highlights the importance of understanding how various advisors are compensated. They stress that a fiduciary is legally bound to put a client’s best interests ahead of their own, which can offer transparency and peace of mind, especially during significant transitions like divorce.

Throughout their conversation, Mardi and Kaki discuss practical strategies for managing finances after divorce, from prioritizing immediate needs like establishing a robust emergency fund to creating realistic, forward-looking spending plans. Kaki offers thoughtful guidance around handling a sudden lump sum settlement, focusing on aligning investments with life goals and avoiding unnecessary risk, particularly for short-term needs.

The conversation touches on the emotional challenges often present after divorce, including the temptation of “revenge spending”, and underscores the value of recognizing these emotions without letting them dictate financial decisions. The episode closes with advice on managing credit card debt and communicating with creditors, reassuring those in transition that support and solutions are available. This discussion is a valuable resource for anyone looking to rebuild their financial foundation and move forward after divorce with confidence and intention. 

About the Guest Kaki is an advice-only financial planner. She worked for a CPA firm for 10+ years where she also led the mentoring program. Kaki then spent 6 years as a Chief Financial Officer. Kaki launched Look Both Ways Financial in 2023 as an advice-only financial planning firm. Her practice is focused on teaching and she wants her clients to feel Safe, Strong and Secure with their own money. Kaki is a Certified Financial Planner and a Certified Public Accountant. 

To connect with Kaki: Website: www.lookbothwaysfinancial.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kakip/

In this conversation, Mardi Winder-Adams is joined by Laura Phillips, Licensed Reverse Mortgage Specialist, for an informative discussion about reverse mortgages and the many misconceptions that surround them. Laura, with her extensive experience guiding seniors through financial options, begins by clarifying what a reverse mortgage is and its origins as a government-backed product designed to support older homeowners. Together, they address common myths, including concerns about home ownership and the risks of losing property.

Laura explains how reverse mortgages work, noting the unique advantage of allowing seniors to access their home’s equity without monthly payments. She compares reverse mortgages to home equity lines of credit, outlining the practical benefits and conditions of each. Throughout the conversation, Mardi and Laura emphasize the importance of understanding individual goals—whether that’s staying in a cherished home, planning for healthcare needs, or preserving the family estate. Clear explanations and caring guidance make this an inviting resource for anyone considering options in later life or supporting aging loved ones. Laura highlights not just the mechanics, but also the peace of mind that planning can bring.

About the Guest Laura Phillips is a Licensed Reverse Mortgage Specialist dedicated to guiding clients through the HECM/Reverse loan process so they feel confident about their 30-year financial strategy. With 25+ years in real estate lending, she understands a home is more than a house—it’s a central part of life. Licensed in Colorado, Arizona, California, and Florida, she specializes in FHA HECM and proprietary Jumbo Reverse loans. As a Broker, she works with several primary lenders, offering solutions to enhance cash flow, preserve retirement assets, or purchase a new home that meets future needs. Married 35+ years, a mother of two daughters, and guardian of a spirited King Shepherd, Laura proudly calls Colorado home.

Connect with Laura: Website: lauraphillips.com About the Host Mardi Winder-Adams is a certified divorce transition and high-conflict divorce coach, credentialed mediator, and international speaker. With over 30 years of experience, she helps people navigate conflict, manage divorce challenges, and create positive transitions. She is the best-selling author of From I Do to I’m Done and The Other Side of Divorce.

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This episode is all about developing a mindset of transformation during divorce. Mardi Winder-Adams connects with Kirstin Carey, who shares her deeply personal story of transformation sparked by her experiences with chronic illness, career shifts, and ultimately, divorce. Kirstin recounts how her life, once filled with frequent travel and public speaking, was interrupted by health challenges like celiac disease and Hashimoto’s. These physical setbacks led her to the difficult realization that her marriage, though outwardly perfect, was leaving her emotionally unfulfilled.

Coming from a large Irish Catholic family that discouraged divorce, Kirstin describes the intense inner conflict and the courageous choice to prioritize her own well-being. Kirstin’s journey did not stop at healing herself physically. She explains how recognizing the connection between emotional misalignment and physical health became her catalyst for change, prompting her to change careers and, down the road, support other women through their own transitions.

She built a successful wellness program, ultimately guiding women to address both physical symptoms and underlying emotional needs. Many found themselves making significant changes, from leaving unhealthy relationships to embracing new career paths. Throughout the conversation, Mardi and Kirstin explore how society's expectations and the opinions of friends can muddy decision-making during pivotal times, especially for women. Kirstin encourages trusting one’s own instincts and nurturing personal vision, likening transformation to the journey of a butterfly. Their discussion offers validation, practical wisdom, and hope for anyone standing at a crossroads, considering what it means to truly honor oneself through major life changes.

About the Guest Kirstin Carey a neuroresilience specialist and serial entrepreneur who has built multiple six- and seven-figure businesses—brick-and-mortar and online. After leaving her first marriage and healing from two autoimmune conditions, she learned firsthand that success means nothing if burnout takes over. Now, Kirstin helps high achievers master sales, resilience, and balance. With 30+ years of experience, she know this: if selling feels hard, you’re doing it wrong. Let’s change that.

To connect with Kirstin: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirstincarey/ 

About the Host Mardi Winder-Adams is a certified divorce transition and high-conflict divorce coach, credentialed mediator, and international speaker. With over 30 years of experience, she helps people navigate conflict, manage divorce challenges, and create positive transitions. She is the best-selling author of From I Do to I’m Done and The Other Side of Divorce. Connect with Mardi: 

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Website: divorcecoach4women.com

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Mardi Winder-Adams sits down with integrative health practitioner Melissa Deally to explore a more comprehensive approach to healing, especially relevant for individuals experiencing divorce and major life changes. Melissa shares how her work has evolved from focusing on physical symptoms to recognizing the powerful impact of the mind, emotions, and spirit on overall wellbeing. She explains her realization that many people struggle to follow wellness protocols not because of a lack of willpower, but due to unconscious childhood programming that shapes adult behaviors.

Melissa introduces the idea of addressing all four bodies—the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual—to foster deep, lasting healing. She discusses how symptoms often appear in the physical body only after issues have moved through the other three bodies, and emphasizes the importance of tending to suppressed emotions and mental habits with compassionate tools. The conversation also covers the different roles of the conscious and unconscious mind, highlighting how powerful change can occur when we access the often-overlooked parts of our mental landscape.

Both Mardi and Melissa reflect on how trauma, whether acute or chronic, can become deeply embedded, affecting reactions and decision-making during stressful periods like divorce. They touch on the benefits of practices such as timeline therapy, which allows people to release stuck emotions without having to relive painful experiences repeatedly. Throughout, the discussion underscores the value of teaching these skills early in life, making healing and resilience more accessible for everyone, including children.

About the Guest: Melissa Deally is an Integrative Mind-Body Health Practitioner, Trainer of NLP, Time Line Therapy®, Hypnotherapy and Magnified Healing®, dedicated to helping clients detox and heal their physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual bodies. With a fully virtual practice, she serves clients worldwide. Melissa is also the co-founder of the *Amplify Impact Academy*, where she trains others in mind-body healing modalities to expand her impact.

An international speaker and five-time best-selling author, Melissa hosts the award-winning *"Don’t Wait For Your Wake-Up Call!"* podcast, ranked in the top 2% globally by *Listen Notes* and recognized with the *2024 Women in Podcasting* award. When not working with clients, Melissa is either outdoors with her daughters, skiing or hiking, or dedicating her time to her non-profit, *Girls Matter*, which focuses on keeping girls in school in Uganda and Kenya, breaking the cycle of poverty one girl, one family, one village at a time.

To connect with Melissa: Email: melissa@yourguidedhealthjourney.com YGHJ Website: https://yourguidedhealthjourney.com/ Amplify Impact Academy Website: https://amplifyimpactacademy.com

More about Mardi: Mardi Winder-Adams is a certified divorce transition and high-conflict divorce coach, with experience as a domestic violence client advocate and behavioral consultant for schools. She is a credentialed mediator with over 30 years of experience in helping people navigate conflict, manage the challenges of divorce, and focus on creating positive transitions, even at very stressful times in life.

Mardi is the best-selling author of From I Do to I’m Done and The Other Side of Divorce. She speaks internationally on conflict resolution, divorce, communication, and developing emotional intelligence and resilience.

Connect with Mardi: Email: Mardi@poscs.com Website: https://www.divorcecoach4women.com/

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This week on UnDoing We, host Mardi Winder-Adams sits down with Mara Palermo to unpack the world of attachment styles and the significant influence they have on our relationships as adults. Mara begins by explaining the four main attachment styles, anxious, dismissive avoidant, fearful avoidant (or disorganized), and secure, and shares how these patterns stem from early childhood experiences with caregivers. The conversation sheds light on how these styles are not fixed diagnoses, but rather frameworks for understanding our emotional reactions and behaviors in close relationships.

Together, Mardi and Mara explore how these attachment styles manifest, especially in the realm of dating and long-term partnerships. They discuss the common cycles that form, such as the push-pull dynamic between anxious and avoidant individuals, and how these can cause patterns of misunderstanding and frustration. The importance of self-awareness and self-soothing techniques is highlighted as a way to begin shifting towards a more secure attachment, even for those who have spent years in less healthy patterns.

Mara’s practical insights make this a conversation that is supportive and hopeful. You will come away with an understanding that change is possible and that becoming aware of our own attachment style is a powerful first step toward building more fulfilling and balanced relationships. This episode offers useful tools for anyone who has noticed persistent challenges in their relationships and is ready to make positive changes.

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About the Guest Mara Palermo is a relationship coach specializing in helping high-achievers break free from anxious and avoidant attachment patterns to create secure, healthy, and fulfilling relationships. With a signature framework focused on identity, balance, communication, boundaries, and intimacy, Mara guides clients toward deep self-awareness and emotional freedom. Known for her down-to-earth approach, she empowers individuals to stop chasing love and start letting it in. Her transformative coaching helps clients cultivate self-worth and build authentic connections. For a free attachment style quiz and more insights, you can connect with Mara on social media or her website.

To connect with Mara: Website: www.marapalermo.com

More about Mardi: Mardi Winder-Adams is a certified divorce transition and high-conflict divorce coach, with experience as a domestic violence client advocate and behavioral consultant for schools. She is a credentialed mediator with over 30 years of experience in helping people navigate conflict, manage the challenges of divorce, and focus on creating positive transitions, even at very stressful times in life.

Mardi is the best-selling author of From I Do to I’m Done and The Other Side of Divorce. She speaks internationally on conflict resolution, divorce, communication, and developing emotional intelligence and resilience.

Connect with Mardi: Email: Mardi@poscs.com Website: https://www.divorcecoach4women.com/

Mardi Winder-Adams sits down with Stacey Sanderson to explore the often misunderstood world of narcissism, especially as it relates to divorce and recovery. Stacey, drawing from her expertise in psychology, sets the record straight on what truly defines narcissistic personality disorder, distinguishing it from other types of difficult behavior, and highlights the complexity surrounding its diagnosis and how frequently the term is misused in today’s conversations, particularly in the context of divorce.

Their discussion addresses the confusion and challenges that arise when dealing with a narcissistic partner, explaining not only the clinical traits of narcissistic behavior but also why these individuals act the way they do during relationship breakdowns. Stacey provides clarity on behaviors often mislabeled as narcissistic, such as gaslighting and manipulation, and emphasizes that many actions come from a deep-seated need for validation rather than malice or strategy. 

More about Mardi: Mardi Winder-Adams is a certified divorce transition and high-conflict divorce coach, with experience as a domestic violence client advocate and behavioral consultant for schools. She is a credentialed mediator with over 30 years of experience in helping people navigate conflict, manage the challenges of divorce, and focus on creating positive transitions, even at very stressful times in life.

Mardi is the best-selling author of From I Do to I’m Done and The Other Side of Divorce. She speaks internationally on conflict resolution, divorce, communication, and developing emotional intelligence and resilience. 

Connect with Mardi:
Email: Mardi@poscs.com 
Website: https://www.divorcecoach4women.com/

About the Guest Stacey Sanderson is a Registered Psychotherapist and published author with over 25 years experience in helping people recover from narcissistic wounding. She offers heart-centered, holistic ways of regaining your power and identity. 

Stacey’s book “Heart Wide Open: A Holistic Guide To Self Recovery From Narcissistic Wounding can be found on Amazon at: https://a.co/d/26XHOyE

To connect with Stacey: Website: https://www.staceysanderson.ca/

Divorce Decision-Making: How to Move Past Indecision and Find Clarity - Guest Jackie Pilossoph In this week on UnDoing We, Mardi Winder-Adams sits down with Jackie Pilossoph, founder of Divorced Girl Smiling, to explore some of the central misconceptions and opportunities surrounding divorce. Jackie discusses the concept of building a “divorce team,” highlighting that while hiring multiple professionals might seem costly at first, it can actually save both money and stress in the long run.

She explains how assembling a group that includes not just an attorney, but also a mediator, financial advisor, real estate agent, and mortgage specialist, allows for well-rounded guidance. Each expert brings a different perspective, ensuring that decisions are made with insight into legal, financial, and practical matters—rather than relying on a single source for everything. The conversation also turns to the surprising benefits that can come from divorce, particularly for women.

Jackie shares stories of growth, independence, and newfound confidence that emerge after navigating the initial pain and challenges. She acknowledges the fears many women face, such as returning to work or managing a household alone, and reassures listeners by sharing personal experiences and those of others who discovered strengths they didn’t know they had. Practical tips, like the importance of finding a trustworthy handyman or seeking affordable education to boost career prospects, are sprinkled throughout their discussion.

Throughout the episode, both Mardi and Jackie approach divorce as not merely an end, but a possible turning point for positive change. The conversation is honest yet encouraging, offering listeners reassurance and practical wisdom as they consider their own paths forward. Jackie Pilossoph is the founder of Divorced Girl Smiling, the company that connects people facing divorce with trusted, vetted divorce professionals. Divorced Girl Smiling (DGS) is also a podcast, website and mobile app.

Pilossoph, who holds a Masters Degree in Broadcast journalism was a TV reporter, as well as a Chicago Tribune columnist. Her weekly column, LOVE ESSENTIALLY was syndicated all over the U.S. Pilossoph was also a Huffington Post divorce blogger.

To connect with Jackie: Website: divorcedgirlsmiling.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/divorced_girl_smiling/

The Importance Of Financial Knowledge During Divorce — Don’t navigate divorce blindfolded! Join Victoria Kirilloff, Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA®), as she shares crucial insights into managing money matters during divorce. From protecting your financial future to avoiding costly mistakes, Victoria breaks it all down. She’s joined by Host Mardi Winder-Adams, CDC® Divorce Coach and high-conflict transition expert, for an empowering episode of UnDoing We on NEWStreamingNetwork.com.

More about Mardi: Mardi Winder-Adams is a certified divorce transition and high-conflict divorce coach, with experience as a domestic violence client advocate and behavioral consultant for schools. She is a credentialed mediator with over 30 years of experience in helping people navigate conflict, manage the challenges of divorce, and focus on creating positive transitions, even at very stressful times in life. Mardi is the best-selling author of From I Do to I’m Done and The Other Side of Divorce. She speaks internationally on conflict resolution, divorce, communication, and developing emotional intelligence and resilience. 

Connect with Mardi:
Email: Mardi@poscs.com
Website: https://www.divorcecoach4women.com/ 

More about Victoria: Victoria Kirilloff, CDFA®, NCPM®, CDS®, was at a crossroads in a decade-long, financially entangled relationship that had turned toxic. To find her way out, she leveraged her background in financial analysis, creating the first Global Settlement Proposal and divorce report. This helped her and her partner reach a peaceful separation, sparking an idea: she could help others navigate divorce with financial clarity and empowerment.

Victoria went on to found Divorce Analytics, a firm dedicated to making the financial side of divorce transparent and productive. By focusing on financial facts, she transforms divorce from a destructive process into one of empowerment. Victoria has also released a 9-part Divorce Planning Kit, available at DivorceAnalytics.com/shop. Along with her many financial licenses, she’s a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst®, Certified Divorce Specialist®, and Nationally Certified Professional Mediator®. 

To connect with Victoria:
Email: victoria@mywealthanalytics.com
Website: https://www.divorceanalytics.com

In this episode, Mardi Winder-Adams sits down with Lisa Johnson, co-founder of Been There, Got Out, to discuss the complex and often hidden world of legal abuse in high-conflict divorces. Lisa shares her personal journey of navigating post-divorce legal battles, not over custody, but over financial issues, and highlights the crucial role her attorney and an airtight parenting plan played in protecting her children. The conversation delves into the reality that a significant minority of divorce cases (approximately 15-20%) become highly conflicted and can drag on for years, often due to one party abusing the legal system. Lisa explains the concept of legal abuse, where the legal system is weaponized as a tool for control, harassment, and intimidation, either through repeated frivolous litigation or refusal to comply with court orders.

She shares how this ongoing cycle can be emotionally and financially draining, and even traumatic, for those on the receiving end. The episode also explores the responsibilities and opportunities for the legal profession to address legal abuse, including how some attorneys and organizations are beginning to take action against unethical practices. Lisa expands on the importance of having court orders with clear deadlines and consequences and emphasizes seeking out professionals, attorneys, mediators, divorce coaches, and others, who are trained to handle high-conflict situations to minimize the need for court intervention. 

More about Mardi: Mardi Winder-Adams is a certified divorce transition and high-conflict divorce coach, with experience as a domestic violence client advocate and behavioral consultant for schools. She is a credentialed mediator with over 30 years of experience in helping people navigate conflict, manage the challenges of divorce, and focus on creating positive transitions, even at very stressful times in life. Mardi is the best-selling author of From I Do to I’m Done and The Other Side of Divorce. She speaks internationally on conflict resolution, divorce, communication, and developing emotional intelligence and resilience. 

Connect with Mardi:
Email: Mardi@poscs.com
Website: https://www.divorcecoach4women.com/ 

About the Guest Lisa Johnson is the co-founder of Been There Got Out, a high conflict divorce coach and certified domestic violence advocate who has successfully represented herself through scores of court appearances. Her case, published in the Connecticut Law Journal, is being used as a legal precedent. Her live testimony helped pass Jennifers’ Law in Connecticut, the third state in America to expand its legal definition of domestic violence to include “coercive control.” She and her partner, Chris, the male half of Been There Got Out, coach people in high-conflict relationships, divorce, custody battles, and co-parenting hell so they have the chance of the best outcome in family court and beyond. They also offer a weekly Legal Abuse Support Group for those dealing with narcissistic opponents in legal matters. 

Their book, "Been There Got Out: Toxic Relationships, High-Conflict Divorce, and How to Stay Sane Under Insane Circumstances'' was released in March 2023. 

To get Lisa’s gift: https://beentheregotout.com/legal-abuse-tips/

To connect with Lisa: Website: https://BeenThereGotOut.com

This episode of Undoing We explores the often-overlooked world of divorce decision making, focusing on why reaching clarity in this life-changing process is so difficult yet so important. Host Mardi Winder-Adams is joined by Mike Fink, who brings warmth and expertise to a discussion about the emotional and psychological hurdles that slow the decision to stay or leave a marriage. Mike explains that indecision during divorce is more than just uncertainty. It can affect productivity, self-esteem, and both mental and physical health, particularly for women who are already in transition. Tune in to learn why the primal parts of our brain are built to keep us in familiar, even if uncomfortable, situations, making divorce decision making an uphill battle against our own instincts.

Mike introduces his practical system for gaining clarity, using tools like value mapping to help people clearly identify and rank their most important needs in a relationship. Through determining essential values, he offers a way for those facing divorce to assess whether a partnership is truly sustainable in the long term. 

The episode offers strategies that are easy to picture and apply, helping you go beyond talk therapy to connect with their deeper instincts. With real stories and step-by-step advice, this conversation is an invitation for anyone struggling with divorce decision making to move forward with confidence, aligning choices with what matters most and ultimately finding a sense of peace. 

About the Guest Mike Fink is a clarity and decision-making expert, coach, and innovator. With a Master of Science in Psychology from Yale, he helps women considering divorce who are stuck in indecision, fearing they’ll make a mistake they’ll regret. During the first part of his career in personal development, spanning more than two decades, 

Mike’s programs helped more than 110,000 people across 157 countries achieve life-changing goals. Following a painful turning point, he created The Decoding Grid™, a revolutionary process for high-stakes decision-making. Since 2021, he has dedicated himself to helping women get absolute Clarity & Certainty about their marriage in 30 days or less. Mike is the author of Divorce Decision Decoded: The Revolutionary Guide for Women to Get Clarity & Certainty in 30 Days. Originally from Europe, he has lived in five countries, including the U.S., before settling in Canada. His English accent, a unique blend, is often perceived as French. 

To get Mike’s gift: https://www.getabsoluteclarity.com/

To connect with Mike: Website: https://www.getabsoluteclarity.com/ 

More about Mardi: Mardi Winder-Adams is a certified divorce transition and high-conflict divorce coach, with experience as a domestic violence client advocate and behavioral consultant for schools. She is a credentialed mediator with over 30 years of experience in helping people navigate conflict, manage the challenges of divorce, and focus on creating positive transitions, even at very stressful times in life. 

Mardi is the best-selling author of From I Do to I’m Done and The Other Side of Divorce. She speaks internationally on conflict resolution, divorce, communication, and developing emotional intelligence and resilience. 

Connect with Mardi: Email: Mardi@poscs.com Website: https://www.divorcecoach4women.com/

Many people experience anger on a daily basis, but few of us are educated on how to not just manage the emotion, but to actually eliminate it from our lives. Unfortunately, as my guest Dr. Mort Orman highlights, anger and stress can create short and long term health issues. The episodes focuses on the importance of getting rid of longstanding anger issues to improve our mental and physical health. Dr. Orman and host Mardi Winder-Adams discuss the reality of anger in divorce and the benefits of moving beyond anger to find a healthy way to live and leg go of the negative impact of this emotion. Tune in on NEWStreamingNetwork.com for practical tips and empowering insights.

More about Mardi: Mardi Winder-Adams is a certified divorce transition and high-conflict divorce coach, with experience as a domestic violence client advocate and behavioral consultant for schools. She is a credentialed mediator with over 30 years of experience in helping people navigate conflict, manage the challenges of divorce, and focus on creating positive transitions, even at very stressful times in life.

Mardi is the best-selling author of From I Do to I’m Done and The Other Side of Divorce. She speaks internationally on conflict resolution, divorce, communication, and developing emotional intelligence and resilience.

Connect with Mardi:
Email: Mardi@poscs.com
Website: https://www.divorcecoach4women.com/

About the Guest Dr. Mort Orman, M.D. is an internal medicine physician with 40 years of success as an anger elimination and stress elimination expert. He is creator of the “I Can’t Believe I’m Not Angry Anymore” anger relief program, a 10-session program that has proven to be extremely effective for helping people overcome longstanding anger issues, including anger issues related to divorce. Dr. Orman has led more than 100 anger and stress elimination workshops for doctors, nurses, lawyers, business owners, entrepreneurs, other professionals, and even the F.B.I. He has also been the official sponsor of National Stress Awareness Month in the U.S. every April since 1992.

To connect with Dr. Mort: Website: http://docorman.com Facebook: http://facebook.com/docorman LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/docorman

Downsizing after divorce is a popular choice, particularly for those going through a gray divorce and no longer caring for children in the home. Making the decision to change locations and even moving from a house to a condo can be a very positive experience. Mardi Winder-Adams and Real Estate Advisor Esha Desai have a conversation about the pros and cons of condo living, and the often-overlooked upsides for singles and those who want to travel. Esha also shares insight into what to look for when buying a condo, and why it is important to work with an experienced real estate professional throughout the process. Tune in on NEWStreamingNetwork.com for practical tips and empowering insights.

More about Mardi: Mardi Winder-Adams is a certified divorce transition and high-conflict divorce coach, with experience as a domestic violence client advocate and behavioral consultant for schools. She is a credentialed mediator with over 30 years of experience in helping people navigate conflict, manage the challenges of divorce, and focus on creating positive transitions, even at very stressful times in life. Mardi is the best-selling author of From I Do to I’m Done and The Other Side of Divorce. She speaks internationally on conflict resolution, divorce, communication, and developing emotional intelligence and resilience.

Connect with Mardi:
Email: Mardi@poscs.com
Website: https://www.divorcecoach4women.com/

More about Esha:
Esha Desai is known as "Real Estate Matchmaker" - Leverage my Knowledge & Expertise to Get What You Want. She follows 3 Core Principles: Efficient, Honest, and Committed to YOUR Success. Esha is not an ordinary realtor, as her clients attest. As an ex-management consultant, she is driven by her need to leverage knowledge, expertise, and resources to help you make the right decision for you and your family. Her clients often become her friends. “It would be my honor to be your guide, advisor, and concierge—committed to partnering with you to buy, sell, invest, or rent a luxury home in the greater Miami/Ft Lauderdale area.”

To connect with Esha:
Phone: 305-772-0007
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/esha-k-desaiy-b3a8531a5/ IG:https://www.instagram.com/miamirealtoresha/