In this episode I share a simple somatic self-holding practice that you can use anywhere to calm anxiety, quiet a racing mind, and remind your body it’s safe. This isn’t about forcing yourself to relax; it’s about giving your nervous system the cues it needs, like gentle touch, longer exhales, and compassionate words to settle into presence and rebuild trust from the inside out.

We start by reframing where safety comes from and why that matters so much when you’re navigating grief, legal stress, co‑parenting tensions, and sleepless nights. Then we walk through the practice step by step: how to position your hands and arms, what to notice in your breath, and which supportive phrases help your mind soften. You’ll learn why parasympathetic activation is the key to regulation, how to spot micro‑shifts like relaxed shoulders or an unclenched jaw, and how two minutes of focused contact can reset your day without special equipment or a quiet room.

Use this reset whenever rumination takes over, before a hard conversation, or after a triggering message. Save this guide for daily support, and share it with a friend who needs a calm, caring hug from within.

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Sleepless nights aren’t just exhausting; they can make every text from an ex, every budget decision, and every co‑parenting handoff feel harder than it needs to be. I dig into why stress and rumination hijack your rest during divorce and how cortisol and adrenaline surge right when you want to drift off. Then I’ll shift to practical, evidence‑informed tools that restore a sense of safety in your body so falling asleep and staying asleep becomes more likely.

I walk you through 6 steps to help you create the perfect environment for a good night’s sleep during stressful situations from that take care of your inside (think nervous system regulation) to your outside (think bedroom ambiance).

You’ll also learn a compassionate approach to midnight wake-ups. The aim isn’t perfection; it’s a realistic 10% improvement that compounds into calmer days, a more regulated nervous system, better emotional resilience, and more energy for parenting, work, and healing. If you’re ready to trade 2 a.m. panic cycles for a plan you can use tonight, this conversation offers clear steps and steady encouragement.

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One of the most disempowering things that we do to ourselves is let everything outside of us be in charge of our emotional life. This conversation is a guide to taking your emotional life back after divorce without minimizing the hard parts.

I start by untangling the thought–feeling–action loop and why confusing thoughts with feelings keeps you stuck. You’ll hear how naming a single emotion can calm your brain, what healthy detachment really looks like, and how to process emotions in your body so they stop running the show.

I’ll teach you how to get honest about the realities you face: messy co-parenting, unfair legal systems, financial strain, and cultural pressure. Owning your emotions is the practice of agency within tough circumstances.

By the end of this episode you’ll have a simple, repeatable method of processing through your emotions so you can finally step into the power that you’ve been missing in your own life.

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A single look, a familiar tone, and suddenly your chest tightens and your jaw clenches. That immediate trigger and reminder of your ex is your body doing its best to protect you. I explore those charged moments when a child reminds you of your ex and help you figure out a path away from reactivity to reconnection, so you can parent as the parent you want to be rather than from your past wounds.

You’ll learn how to realign your nervous system so clarity can return. Then you can decide how to reconnect, repair and move forward allowing your child the space to be themselves while you manage your own emotional responsibility.

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The holiday season can feel like a pressure cooker after divorce: new custody schedules, money stress, old traditions that no longer fit, and the unspoken rule that you must make it magical for everyone else. In this episode I’m offering you a different way forward. It’s one where you center yourself, protect your energy, and create a simpler, calmer season that actually feels like you.

I’ll break down the difference between performance mode and centered mode and why so many of us mistake exhaustion for devotion. You’ll come away from this episode with a better idea about what honest presence looks like for yourself during this holiday season rather than forced cheer. When you choose centered mode, you trade brittle perfection for steady, grounded care.

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Your brain keeps saying “you should have known better,” but your body is tired of carrying the pain from that story. Let’s get you out of the loop of replaying the past. In this episode I walk through why our minds cling to the past after divorce, how “shoulds” fuel shame and self-blame, and what it actually takes to let go in real life.

I start by exposing the sneaky logic of replaying old arguments and decisions, then shift into a practical, compassionate method for release. Most importantly, I’ll teach you how to practice a new stance toward your past self.

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When your nervous system won’t switch off, doing more rarely helps. I'm going to slow everything down with a gentle, guided windshield wiper practice that brings safety back online, one breath and one side-to-side motion at a time. This practice blends simple movement with mindful attention so your brain and body can start talking again.

You've got enough bullsh!t to deal with during your divorce. Give yourself 5 minutes to center, calm and feel peace while using bilateral stimulation through slow gentle body movement to engage both sides of your brain and reconnect that with your body. It's ok to choose you. Start here with this somatic practice.

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Control promises certainty, but then pulls that certainty right out from under you. In this episode I’m talking about the power of letting go of needing to control others and instead putting your focus on what you can control – you! You’ll learn how to stop outsourcing your emotions to an ex, stop trying to fix your kids’ feelings, and start responding with clear boundaries, reframes, and values you can rely on under pressure.

I break down why the urge to control spikes after a split and how it backfires, leaving you reactive and exhausted. Then I walk you through some practical implementation. The result of this shift is real power: fewer sleepless nights, more clarity about who people are, and energy freed up for healing, growth, and connection. Most importantly, you reclaim agency. You still choose your thoughts, your words, your boundaries, and your next step. That’s how you model resilience for your kids and build a life that feels like yours again.

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