Divorce and the holiday season can feel like an overwhelming emotional rollercoaster full of triggers, unexpected bad surprises and a lot of thoughts of just wanting them to be over. But this year can be different. Join me, Karin Nelson, as I share personal insights and practical strategies to help you manage your holiday season this year to make you feel more calm, more capable of handling the negative emotions when they show up and more intentional about what you want your holiday's to actually look and feel like.

By the end of this episode you will know EXACTLY how to craft an emotional safety plan which is essential for a peaceful holiday experience. You will understand how to expect the unexpected, develop proactive strategies and arm yourself against any overwhelming emotions you might encounter. You will feel totally capable of supporting yourself in every way throughout this holiday season.

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https://www.karinnelsoncoaching.com/post/ep191

Amidst the turmoil of divorce, managing stress can feel like an insurmountable challenge, but what if you could navigate it with healing, clarity and control? Join me as I teach you about the complexities of the stress cycle and uncover how understanding its nuances can transform your experience during and after a divorce. With insights in this episode, you'll discover how to reclaim your power, manage stress effectively, and lay the groundwork for a resilient future.

In this episode, you will learn what the stress cycle is, how it effects your physical, emotional and mental wellbeing, and how to complete the stress cycle to lessen the pain and suffering during your divorce. You'll also learn how to step away from the burnout of divorce - that ugly exhausting element of divorce where we just feel like we have no fight left to give.

By the end of this episode you'll have a LONG list of ways you can complete your stress cycle during and after divorce, to return to yourself connected, healed and stronger than ever.

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https://www.karinnelsoncoaching.com/post/ep190

Setting boundaries after divorce is a transformative step towards reclaiming your emotional well-being. Ever wondered how boundaries differ from ultimatums, especially when navigating the complexities of post-divorce life?

Join me as I walk you through the difference between the two, helping you establish personal limits that protect your emotional safety while fostering healthier relationships. We’ll explore how life’s challenges can be approached with a hopeful perspective, ensuring that your journey towards independence is both empowering and safe, particularly if you're facing any risk to your physical well-being.

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Do you find yourself spinning in thoughts of worst case scenario after divorce? Do you try to anticipate all of things that could go wrong and try to figure out a way to stop it all from happening? In this episode you will learn to unlock the secret to stopping the cycle of catastrophic thinking.

Imagine yourself navigating the storm of intrusive thoughts and worst-case scenarios with understanding, grace and resilience. Join me as I offer insights into how our brains, wired for survival, can sometimes become our worst enemy, amplifying stress, worry and anxiety.

You will learn to identify these mental traps, understand their impact on your emotional and physical well-being, and discover effective strategies to regain control over your physical, mental and emotional state.

You will learn:

1. Why you turn to catastrophic thinking - and how to normalize that it's happening for a reason.
2. How to stop the relentless cycle of worry by embracing the power of the present moment.
3. To explore practical techniques to ground yourself in everyday activities, turning present moments into anchors of calm and clarity.
4. To turn to self-compassion to transform your anxiety, worry and stress into neutrality, emotional acceptance and grace.

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https://www.karinnelsoncoaching.com/post/ep188

Over-functioning, especially among women in the midst of divorce, becomes a relentless cycle of exhaustion and misplaced control. Join me, Karin Nelson, as I share insights, personal stories and heartfelt exploration of how societal pressures and more lead us to take on too much, become burdened by the mental load of it all and feel like we have the world on our shoulders - always at the expense of our own well-being. Learn how recognizing and addressing these patterns can be the first step towards reclaiming your identity and peace of mind.

This episode sheds light on the deeper roots of over-functioning, revealing how it's often intertwined with self-worth and past experiences. It's not just a habit; it's a stress response learned from a young age, stemming from environments where proving oneself was a necessity. By shifting our focus inward and aligning our mind, body, and spirit, we can begin to understand and appreciate our inherent worth, free from external validation.

I'll introduce the concept of weaponized incompetence and discuss the power of setting boundaries and opening up to trusting others. Through grounding techniques, somatic practices and mindset shifts, you will know just how to break free from the cycle of over-functioning.

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https://www.karinnelsoncoaching.com/post/ep187

Discover the transformative power of movement in managing anxiety and the overwhelming freeze response that often accompanies the journey of divorce recovery. Listen in as I relay my personal experience with going from my habitual freeze/shutdown state to instant realigning of my nervous system and feeling better through movement.

You will learn a quick practical technique to calm your nervous system and foster emotional resilience. By using visual cues like post-it notes with "move now" written on them, you can create a habit of movement that retrains your body and mind to respond differently in moments of stress. This movement is different than just exercise—it's a step towards healing and reconnecting with your body.

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https://www.karinnelsoncoaching.com/post/ep186

How often have you made choices and decisions based off of what someone else might think? If you're like me, that happens pretty often. In this episode I'll teach you about the mirror effect of perceived society judgment. You'll discover the transformative power of self-acceptance and confidence as you learn to overcome rejection and self-judgment.

You'll learn the key to being able to not care what others think of you and how our own self-judgments often shapes how we perceive the opinions of others, and how understanding this can help us reduce the emotional toll we bring on ourselves.

In this episode, we take on greater self-love by tackling our internal fears and insecurities and shifting our focus from societal expectations to internal acceptance.

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https://www.karinnelsoncoaching.com/post/ep185

Can breaking free from all-or-nothing thinking transform your post-divorce life? This episode promises to show you how shifting away from black-and-white thought patterns can unlock the power and choices you didn't realize you had.

I'll walk you through how this limiting mindset can leave you feeling powerless and stuck during your divorce. I'll also offer practical strategies to recognize and challenge these habitual thoughts. By the end of this episode you'll have tools to step into your inherent power and see the spectrum of possibilities available to you as you move through your divorce and beyond.

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For more information and full show notes go to:
https://www.karinnelsoncoaching.com/post/ep184