Have you ever found yourself caught in the emotional whirlwind of single parenting after a divorce, trying to juggle your feelings while managing your child's outbursts? Being a single parent after the end of your marriage can feel daunting and foreign. In this episode you will learn two main strategies to help you through the challenges of single parenting.

You will learn strategies to help break the cycle of mirroring your children's emotions and how to shift away from a scarcity mindset. You will learn to create a foundation for a healthier, more balanced family dynamic as your new family definition takes shape.

You will discover the power of taking responsibility for your emotions and not letting your child's behavior dictate your mood. I discuss practical ways to avoid the common trap of reflecting your child's negative emotions, which often only escalates conflicts. And by recognizing and adjusting a scarcity mindset, you'll learn to cherish your time with and without your kids, fostering a more harmonious and present parent-child relationship. This episode is a heartfelt and honest conversation about the resilience and growth that comes with single parenting after divorce, aimed at providing you with actionable advice and emotional support.

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Struggling to regain your footing after a divorce? In this greatest hits episode, you'll discover powerful strategies to manage the overwhelming emotions and life situations that often follow such a life-changing event. You'll learn how to recognize what you can control and make conscious choices to prioritize your well-being. You'll learn about common patterns like procrastination and feeling buried under responsibilities, and how to tackle them head-on to restore balance and control in your life.

We'll take a deep dive into the power of ownership and choice. Listen as we break down the empowering concept that you have a choice in everything; and by accepting responsibility for your decisions, you can liberate yourself from the feeling of HAVING to do it all. This episode is packed with actionable tips to help you manage your responsibilities effectively and make choices that align with your values, ultimately reducing stress and increasing your sense of agency.

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Having expectations for our kids feels important, useful and a type of guide to the often mysterious and dismaying act of parenting. But what happens when your kids don't meet or live up to your expectations? What happens to your parent child relationship? Do you define yourself as a parent on their outcomes? Do you blame them for your emotional disregulation?

Find out more in this episode where we will explore how clinging to specific expectations may actually be causing more harm than good for your own emotional life and your ability to parent effectively. You will learn to get curious and question the expectations that you have now, how to decide which ones to keep, and what to do when those expectations aren't met.

You will learn how your own ideas of self-worth are tied into these expectations and how to detangle yourself from relying on your children's behavior for external validation. This episode offers invaluable advice on how to manage and understand your expectations, ultimately fostering a positive emotional atmosphere for both you and your children. Tune in for an eye-opening discussion on effective parenting through the lens of acceptance and emotional resilience.

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Is your partner manipulating you? In this episode you will learn how to spot five common manipulation tactics, how they may be showing up in your relationship and how to decide what to do for yourself if you find yourself being manipulated by your partner.

You will learn practical steps to recognize and combat these manipulations, ensuring you can navigate your relationships with confidence and clarity. If you are in a relationship right now, going through a divorce and the end of a relationship or hoping to find someone in the future, knowing the signs of manipulation and how to use your power and self authority to decide what is right and best for you will help you live a life of fulfillment and authenticity.

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Ever wondered why negative thoughts grip you so tightly during and after a divorce? In this episode you will learn to recognize and transform these thoughts to shift your perspective, bringing more calm and authenticity into your life. By understanding the trickery of these negative thoughts, you can start to build emotional resilience and navigate the challenges of divorce more effectively.

Explore how negative thinking manipulates your nervous system and survival instincts, convincing you that your very existence is under threat. Learn how your brain builds a case for these thoughts by recalling past experiences, even rejecting any evidence that contradicts them. Recognizing this pattern is the first step to questioning and diminishing the power of negative beliefs, allowing you to regain control over your mental and emotional well-being.

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Ever found yourself in the throes of an argument, feeling defensive and misunderstood? What if you could transform those moments into opportunities for deeper connection? This week on "Becoming You Again," I tackle the intricate and often misunderstood topic of defensiveness in relationships. I share personal stories from my own marriage, revealing how quickly defensiveness can arise when we feel unheard or dismissed. You will discover how evolutionary biology plays a role in our defensive reactions, and learn how to navigate these moments with greater self-awareness and patience.

I'll take you through the journey from reacting to responding, uncovering strategies to foster healthier communication. By paying attention to our bodily cues and recognizing our defensive patterns, we can make intentional choices that lead to more open and loving interactions. This episode is not just about identifying defensive behavior, but about celebrating the small victories as we practice patience, kindness, and self-compassion. Join me as we explore how to let go of what's no longer serving us and take steps toward building stronger, more reflective relationships.

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What if moving beyond the pain of divorce could lead you to an entirely new level of empowerment? In this transformative episode of "Becoming You Again," we unpack the intricate process of breaking free from a victim mindset. You will learn crucial steps to take to move beyond the victim mentality while still acknowledging and validating your experiences without blame. Each step plays a vital role in reclaiming your power, setting you up for a more resilient life post-divorce.

Your divorce journey is about recognizing and stepping into your personal power, fostering growth, and rebuilding self-trust. Those things can be difficult to do when you stay in victim mentality. Tune in to discover how small mindset shifts can lead to monumental transformations post-divorce.

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Part of healing from your divorce is learning to actively listen to your body's wisdom. In this episode you'll learn exactly how to listen to your body and learn it's unique language. You will discover how embracing your body's language will be a catalyst for personal growth, wisdom and reconnection after years of neglect.

I'll guide you through grounding exercise where you will fine tune how to listen to your body and begin to see patterns of speaking to you through vibrations, sensations, tension, temperature and more. These practices will help you decode your body's language and build a stronger connection with your physical self. By keeping a log of these observations, you'll deepen your emotional resilience and start a new chapter of independence and well-being. This episode is your invitation to embrace your body's wisdom and embark on a journey of self-reconnection and healing after divorce.

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