On this episode, I have the privilege of speaking with Neil Palache, an experienced divorce consultant and founder of the Wealth Creator Company for Women. Neil brings over 15 years of expertise in financial coaching, having transitioned from life insurance and financial services to a focus on guiding women through the financial intricacies of divorce. He has also founded Divorce Transition Professionals (DTP), a national network facilitating collaboration among divorce professionals.

Together, we look into essential financial considerations during the divorce journey. Neil outlines his holistic approach, encompassing pre, pending, and post-divorce phases. He emphasizes the importance of understanding your financial landscape before divorce proceedings begin, providing guidance on budgeting, asset division, and potential outcomes concerning spousal and child support.

Neil's insights include advice on hiring the right professionals to navigate complex financial scenarios and the significance of mutual respect between divorcing partners. He encourages a fair division of assets, enabling both parties to live reasonably post-divorce, and shares insights into maintaining civility for the sake of any children involved.

Neil and I both advocate for amicable resolutions, highlighting that animosity in divorce only depletes communal assets and strains future familial relationships. With practical examples and heartfelt advice, this episode offers invaluable guidance on managing finances and fostering healthier separations.

About the Guest:

A Divorce Consultant and Founder of The Wealth Creator Company for Women, Neil Palache has specialized in financial coaching for 15 years. He also founded the Divorce Transition Professionals (DTP), a national network, in 2017. Neil's financial experience stretches over five decades. He was an insurance agent, a financial advisor, and a registered investment advisor for 25 years. As such, when working with his female only clientele, on pre, pending and post- divorce financial issues, Neil's unique abilities and knowledge of 'all things financial' are put to good use. In addition, DTP provides an expansive network of professionals to handle all areas of the divorce process and beyond. Neil lives and works in the Conejo Valley in southern California. Married to Stacie since 1987, they have three children ages 21, 21 and 23. Neil was born and raised in London, England, and has been in the United States since 1979.

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Mardi Winder-Adams is an ICF and BCC Executive and Leadership Coach, Certified Divorce Transition Coach, Certified Divorce Specialist (CDS®) and a Credentialed Distinguished Mediator in Texas. She has worked with women in executive, entrepreneur, and leadership roles, navigating personal, life, and professional transitions. She is the founder of Positive Communication Systems, LLC, and host of Real Divorce Talks, a quarterly series designed...

Today, we are exploring the world of family mediation with a very special guest, Erik Feig. Erik is not just any mediator—he is a dedicated professional with extensive expertise, passion, and a genuine heart for helping families. He has carved out a niche in assisting families with neurodiverse children through the often-complicated mediation process, ensuring they receive the support they need and facilitating effective co-parenting arrangements.

We look into the challenges and nuances of creating parenting plans that are practical and adaptable to the evolving needs of children with special requirements. Erik also sheds light on the importance of mediation for families facing caregiver issues and elder care, emphasizing the deeply emotional nature of these discussions and the value of having a skilled mediator to support and guide them.

Throughout this episode, we explore why mediation is a powerful, flexible tool for resolving conflicts—whether you're staying together or going through a divorce. Erik explains how mediation can shift the focus from adversarial positions to collaborative problem-solving, ensuring that the best interests of the children and the family as a whole are prioritized.

If you're a parent or caregiver looking for better ways to support your family through difficult times, or if you're curious about how mediation can provide a more harmonious path forward in divorce, this episode is packed with practical advice and insights. Stay tuned as we uncover the many benefits of a child-centered approach to mediation and discover how it can make a significant difference in your family's journey.

About the Guest:

Erik M. Feig is a dedicated family mediator specializing in supporting families through pivotal life transitions, with a unique focus on working with parents of neurodiverse children and those with special needs. Erik’s approach fosters cooperation and reduces conflict, whether families are divorcing, navigating co-parenting after divorce, making post-divorce adjustments for changing needs, or aligning on key parenting decisions in intact families. In addition to his work with parents, Erik helps families address sensitive issues related to elder care, caregiving, and supporting the evolving needs of adult family members. Based in Bethesda, MD, and serving families nationwide, Erik is committed to helping families move forward with constructive solutions that benefit everyone involved.

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Website: https://www.feigmediationgroup.com

Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/FeigMediationGroup

LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-m-feig/ YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVC1GNypV9FRsS_mxVwF-Ew

About the Host:

Mardi Winder-Adams is an ICF and BCC Executive and Leadership Coach, Certified Divorce Transition Coach, Certified Divorce Specialist (CDS®) and a Credentialed Distinguished Mediator in Texas. She has worked with women in executive, entrepreneur, and leadership roles, navigating personal, life, and professional transitions. She is the founder of Positive Communication Systems, LLC, and host of Real Divorce Talks, a quarterly series designed to provide education and inspiration to women at all stages of divorce.

Are you interested in learning more about your divorce priorities? Take the quiz "The Divorce Stress Test".

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Today, we start focusing on supporting children over the holidays the first years after separation and divorce. I welcome back Dinalynn Rosenbush, a consultant and parenting coach, accomplished speaker, and creator of the 1.5% top global podcast, "The Language of Play." With her extensive background as a public school speech and language pathologist and her personal experience of navigating divorce as a parent, Dinalynn offers invaluable wisdom on making the festive season bright for children amidst the upheaval of separation.

Dinalynn shares her firsthand experiences, shedding light on the impact of the first holiday season after a divorce. Emphasizing the importance of intentionality, she discusses how this initial period can set the tone for how children perceive future celebrations. By ensuring that moments filled with conflict are minimized and the holiday season is embraced despite the changing family dynamics, parents can create a very positive experience for their kids.

The discussion centers around practical strategies to make the holidays meaningful, such as involving children in deciding which traditions to uphold and ensuring they feel heard and valued. Dinalynn also stresses the critical importance of personal well-being during this period, advocating for physical health through proper sleep, nutrition, and self-care, coupled with emotional grounding practices like meditation.

We also touch upon more sensitive subjects like navigating shared holiday moments with an ex-spouse. We underscore the necessity of clear communication, ensuring children understand the reality of the situation to avoid confusion and emotional distress.

About the Guest:

Dinalynn Rosenbush is a Consultant and Parenting Coach, Speaker, 30-year public school Speech Language Pathologist, international best-selling Author, and Creator/Host of the Top 2% podcast: The Language of Play. Dinalynn helps parents understand how children communicate so they can connect more deeply with their children. She gives practical, daily strategies for building speech and language skills during normal daily activities. Dinalynn loves to empower parents through education and guidance. She resides in Minnesota where she is near her children and grandchildren.

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About the Host:

Mardi Winder-Adams is an ICF and BCC Executive and Leadership Coach, Certified Divorce Transition Coach, Certified Divorce Specialist (CDS®) and a Credentialed Distinguished Mediator in Texas. She has worked with women in executive, entrepreneur, and leadership roles, navigating personal, life, and professional transitions. She is the founder of Positive Communication Systems, LLC, and host of Real Divorce Talks, a quarterly series designed to provide education and inspiration to women at all stages of divorce.

Are you interested in learning more about your divorce priorities? Take the quiz "The Divorce Stress Test".

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On this episode, I am joined by Kavita Ahuja, a certified women's career and life transition coach and the founder of It's My Time Now Coaching. As someone who made a significant career shift herself, Kavita brings a unique perspective on helping women navigate midlife transformations. The discussion reveals that women 55 and up represent one of the fastest-growing demographics experiencing divorce, often due to a yearning for more fulfilling, aligned lives.

Kavita shares her journey from a 25-year corporate career to pursuing her passion for empowering women. She emphasizes viewing midlife transitions not as crises but as opportunities to uncover and harness untapped potential. By detailing her process, which includes identifying strengths, passions, and values, Kavita offers listeners a roadmap to rediscovery and reinvention.

The conversation also touches on women's prevalent doubts when making significant life changes. Kavita underscores the importance of overcoming these external and internal critics to pursue a more fulfilling path. She introduces the concept of the "inner mentor," a future version of oneself who guides us toward our goals and aspirations.

Listeners will also learn about Kavita’s podcast, The Midlife Reinvention, which shares inspiring stories of everyday women who have successfully navigated their transformations. Explore how midlife can be a launchpad for new beginnings filled with passion and purpose, and discover practical tools and tips for embarking on your own journey of reinvention.

About the Guest:

Kavita Ahuja, Certified Women’s Career and Life Transitions Coach, Podcast Host of the popular podcast The Midlife Reinvention, and Founder of It’s My Time Now Coaching, is dedicated to empowering women to transition into work and a life that aligns with their strengths, passions, and values. Her mission is to guide women to become more fulfilled, confident and motivated, so they can achieve clarity on their next steps, and transform uncertainty into an energizing next chapter. Through her proprietary coaching methodology called the Pyramid of Reinvention,® Kavita takes her clients through a proven system of rediscovery, culminating in Inspired Action. She is all-too familiar with the challenges that arise as we transition in different phases of our lives.

At the age of 52, Kavita herself transitioned from a successful corporate pharmaceutical career spanning 25 years to rediscover herself and find her next true calling - to help women find theirs! Kavita is an IPEC Certified coach (CPC), an Energy Leadership Index Master Practitioner (ELI-MP), with an MBA from the Rotman School of Management and an undergraduate degree in Biology from the University of Toronto. As a Canadian of East Indian descent, Kavita’s passion extends to celebrating the rich tapestry of cultures and traditions that unite us. Residing in Toronto, she is also diligently working on the publication of her first book, “It’s My Time Now!”

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Mardi Winder-Adams is an ICF and BCC Executive and Leadership Coach, Certified Divorce Transition Coach, Certified Divorce Specialist (CDS®) and a Credentialed Distinguished Mediator in Texas. She has worked with women in executive, entrepreneur, and leadership roles, navigating personal, life, and professional transitions. She is the founder of...

In this episode of The D Shift podcast, we talk about one of the most complex and often contentious aspects of divorce: real estate. I am joined by Kat Timpson, an experienced realtor with Coldwell Banker in New Jersey, who brings over 20 years of expertise in PR, corporate communication, and real estate, specializing in assisting divorcing couples with their property concerns.

Kat shares her unique journey into real estate, including her own experiences buying, selling, and renovating homes over the years. Her passion for real estate and a deep understanding of buyer and seller perspectives make her a great resource.

Throughout the conversation, Kat emphasizes that the sale of the family home, often the largest asset in a marriage, needs careful and professional handling to avoid common pitfalls. She underscores the importance of consulting with a trained real estate agent for divorcing couples. A real estate agent who understands the divorce process can provide invaluable guidance, ensuring all aspects of the sale are completed legally and efficiently.

Kat provides practical advice on preparing a home for sale, the necessity of clear titles, the importance of understanding mortgage implications, and the benefits of knowing a property’s real market value through presale inspections. She also highlights how essential it is to remove emotional attachments and view the home purely as a business asset to facilitate a fair and effective sale.

About the Guest:

Kat Timpson is a Realtor® with Coldwell Banker Realty in NJ. A seasoned communicator with over 20 years of experience in media, public relations, corporate communications, community relations, and public speaking, Kat specializes in divorce real estate to help separating home and property owners figure out next steps for living spaces. Kat bases her work on her own experience as a buyer and seller many times over as well as a divorcing home-owner. Kat has been recruited to be one of the head coaches for her Brokers’ pilot coaching program and is training to become a top female public speaker.

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IG:https://www.instagram.com/kat.timpson/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kattimpson/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KatTimpson

Webstie: https://kattimpsonre.com/

About the Host:

Mardi Winder-Adams is an ICF and BCC Executive and Leadership Coach, Certified Divorce Transition Coach and High Conflict Divorce Coach,Certified Divorce Specialist (CDS®) and a Credentialed Distinguished Mediator in Texas. She has worked with women in executive, entrepreneur, and leadership roles, navigating personal, life, and professional transitions. She is the founder of Positive Communication Systems, LLC, and host of Real Divorce Talks, a quarterly series designed to provide education and inspiration to women at all stages of divorce.

Are you interested in learning more about your divorce priorities? Take the quiz "The Divorce Stress Test".

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Today, we discuss the crucial and often overlooked aspects of health care and long-term care during and after divorce. My guest, Anne McGuire, is a true expert with a multifaceted background, including nursing, home care, and extensive experience in the insurance industry. Anne shares her remarkable journey from riding an ambulance as a teenager to founding Health Care Pathfinder LLC, a firm dedicated to providing health and long-term care advice, advocacy, and management.

Throughout the conversation, Anne reveals invaluable considerations for anyone going through a divorce, especially regarding health insurance coverage. She explains the critical differences between COBRA and individual marketplace plans and highlights the importance of understanding your needs and options. Anne’s advice includes long-term care insurance, emphasizing its potential to protect individuals from the significant costs of elder care while ensuring peace of mind for families.

Listeners are encouraged to review their existing insurance policies, understand their coverage options, and consider how long-term care insurance might fit into their financial and care planning. She also underscores the necessity of having proper legal documents and an advocate to support you during life’s unexpected turns.

This episode is packed with expert advice from someone who truly understands the complexities of health care and insurance. Join us as we talk about these essential aspects of post-divorce life, ensuring you’re informed and empowered to make the best decisions for your health and future.

About the Guest:

Anne McGuire is the founder of Healthcare Pathfinder, LLC, a Health and Long-Term Care Advice, Advocacy and Management Firm. Anne has a passion for helping individuals, families, and employees find, understand, manage and advocate for their benefits and care needs. She is a Registered Nurse and Certified Case Manager with over 40+ years of experience in the healthcare industry. Her broad multi-disciplined background includes the following: Intensive Care Nurse; Home Care Case Manager and Clinical Supervisor; Managed Care Case Manager and Utilization Review Nurse; and Healthcare Appeals/Negotiation Specialist. Anne is a member of the Case Management Society of America; Aging Life Care Association (New England board director and advanced professional member); the Alliance of Professional Healthcare Advocates; serves on local boards and a member of several professional network groups. Anne resides in Darien, CT with her husband and has two adult children.

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/healthcarepathfinder/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/healthcarepathfinder/

About the Host:

Mardi Winder-Adams is an ICF and BCC Executive and Leadership Coach, Certified Divorce Transition Coach, Certified Divorce Specialist (CDS®) and a Credentialed Distinguished Mediator in Texas. She has worked with women in executive, entrepreneur, and leadership roles, navigating personal, life, and professional transitions. She is the founder of Positive Communication Systems, LLC, and host of Real Divorce Talks, a quarterly series designed to provide education and inspiration to women at all stages of divorce.

Are you interested in learning more about your divorce priorities? Take the quiz "The Divorce Stress Test".

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In this episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Kate Mayor, a seasoned psychotherapist who specializes in helping individuals recover from the deep scars of emotional abuse. Kate brings a wealth of knowledge not only from her professional background but also from her personal experiences, having courageously exited an emotionally abusive marriage herself.

Kate shares invaluable insights into the psychological toll such relationships inflict and offers strategies for rebuilding one's life. She highlights her innovative app, "The Healing Place," which integrates various therapeutic modalities—including cognitive-behavioral therapy, hypnosis, emotional freedom technique, and quantum healing—to provide continuous support for those in recovery. This app serves as a lifeline, delivering crucial assistance anytime, anywhere, to help users navigate their healing journeys.

We explore the dynamics of narcissistic behavior, its impact on children, and how to safeguard oneself during separation and divorce. Kate’s tips on maintaining mental resilience, staying focused, and preparing for the narcissist’s predictable tactics are insightful and empowering.

This episode provides practical advice and emotional support for anyone seeking to emerge stronger from the difficulties and overwhelm of emotional abuse.

About the Guest:

Kate Mayor is a psychotherapist, specialising in helping people heal from Emotional Abuse. Having left her own emotionally abusive relationship many years ago, she understands the pain and overwhelm of divorcing a narcissist and trying to navigate your freedom. Her app uses powerful tools such as Quantum Healing, Hypnosis, Tapping and CBT to support women to heal, so that they stand calmly and confidently n their strength through their own divorce from a narcissist.

For Kate’s gift: One month free of 'Heal from Emotional Abuse' Program on the Healing Place App: https://the-healing-place.passion.io/app/products

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About the Host:

Mardi Winder-Adams is an ICF and BCC Executive and Leadership Coach, Certified Divorce Transition Coach, Certified High Conflict Divorce Coach, Certified Divorce Specialist (CDS®) and a Credentialed Distinguished Mediator in Texas. She has worked with women in executive, entrepreneur, and leadership roles, navigating personal, life, and professional transitions. She is the founder of Positive Communication Systems, LLC, and host of Real Divorce Talks, a quarterly series designed to provide education and inspiration to women at all stages of divorce.

Are you interested in learning more about your divorce priorities? Take the quiz "The Divorce Stress Test".

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Thanks for listening in today to my conversation with Maria Natapov, a seasoned stepparenting expert. We focus on the complex world of blending families post-divorce. Maria shares invaluable insights on navigating the ambiguity of stepparenting roles, emphasizing the importance of patience, observation, and taking cues from children. We discuss aligning with the biological parent to present a united front, fostering connections over imposing discipline, and creating an environment where children feel comfortable and authentic.

Maria also offers practical advice on introducing new partners, advocating for transparency and emotional support for children. Together, we explore the need to understand and address children’s feelings, avoiding rushed decisions in forming new family dynamics. Drawing from her personal experience and professional expertise, Maria provides a roadmap for stepparents to navigate their roles effectively while promoting stability and healthy relationships.

About the Guest:

Maria Natapov is a Stepparenting Expert and Trusted Advisor to Divorce Professionals, Financial Advisors, and Parenting Coaches. Maria offers a caring and playful coaching approach, empowering clients to blend their families with joy and confidence. As a daughter of divorced immigrant parents and a stepparent herself, she understands the unique communication challenges in blended families and the importance of innovative support systems. Using her signature 4-step energy-focused process and Rapid Resolution Therapy, Maria helps stepparents and divorced parents transition from chaos to harmony. She strengthens caregivers’ values, fosters partner alignment, and builds trust with stepchildren. Maria has supported numerous families through her VIP Stepparenting Breakthrough model and her podcast, Synergistic Stepparenting. Learn more at SynergisticStepparenting.com.

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maria.natapov/

About the Host:

Mardi Winder-Adams is an ICF and BCC Executive and Leadership Coach, Certified Divorce Transition Coach, Certified High Conflict Divorce Coach, Certified Divorce Specialist (CDS®) and a Credentialed Distinguished Mediator in Texas. She has worked with women in executive, entrepreneur, and leadership roles, navigating personal, life, and professional transitions. She is the founder of Positive Communication Systems, LLC, and host of Real Divorce Talks, a quarterly series designed to provide education and inspiration to women at all stages of divorce.

Are you interested in learning more about your divorce priorities? Take the quiz "The Divorce Stress Test".

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