In Part 2 of Lisa’s conversation with communication strategist Rachel Randolph, the focus shifts from theory to application.

This episode is all about reclaiming your voice — especially when you feel stuck waiting for someone else to change, apologize, or participate.

Rachel breaks down a powerful mindset shift:

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The conversation explores:

• How to stop outsourcing your peace to someone else’s behavior
• Why self-compassion is the first step in real change
• How small, everyday moments reveal your deeper communication patterns
• The hidden cost of self-abandonment in relationships
• Why owning your voice doesn’t make you “difficult” — it makes you self-led

They also discuss the deeper impact of healing foundational relationship wounds and how that work transforms friendships, romantic relationships, and even professional dynamics.

If you’ve been feeling stuck, silenced, or hesitant to speak up — especially in the context of marriage or relationship decisions — this episode offers a grounded, practical framework to help you take your next right step.

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There's no lack of triggering topics and conversations happening all around you everyday. And while you can't always control what's coming at you, you can have more control over how you respond to those triggers and how you communicate during those situations.

In part 1 of this conversations of the Divorce Curious Podcast, Lisa talks with communications expert Rachel Randolph, founder of the SPEC method, about how our internal experience impacts the way we communicate.

Rachel shares how her family dynamics during her childhood left an imprint on how she views communications, how she's approached managing through the difficult conversations with family members, and how that has led her to develop an effective framework that she now shares with others to empower them to have more control over their inner dialogue and their external communication.

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In this episode of the Divorce Curious Podcast, host Lisa Mitchell and functional medicine expert Sarah Scott-Weaver MSN, FNP-C, IFMPC, HN-BC dive into some seriously life-changing topics for anyone who is going through changes in their health and relationships. They're chatting about how functional medicine and living in a supportive community can totally transform your health journey, especially if you're dealing with stress and big life changes. Trust me, you don't want to miss this!

Takeaways

• Functional medicine is like a holistic health makeover.
• Stress hormones can mess with your mojo, but there's hope!
• Find a hormone-savvy healthcare provider who gets to the root of things.
• Living intentionally in a community can be your emotional safety net.
• Women are rethinking life choices during health transitions.
• Your social life is just as important as your physical health.
• Community living can be more romantic and supportive than you think.
• Women are craving spaces that feel safe and share the load, and many are finding that through platonic shared living arrangements

About Sarah Scott-Weaver:

Sarah Scott-Weaver is a functional medicine nurse practitioner who understands firsthand how deeply life transitions—like divorce—can impact a woman’s body, mind, and sense of self. She works with women in midlife who are ready to stop surviving and start caring for themselves more deeply. Through a holistic, compassionate approach, Sarah helps women support their hormones, thyroid, gut, and mental health while embracing root-cause self-care and building a life that truly feels aligned.

You can connect with Sarah and explore her work through her Linktree at https://linktr.ee/entouragefunctionalmedicine. Inside her free Holistic Health Hub, she shares guides, videos, and educational resources on gut health, thyroid health, hormones, and mental well-being. You’ll also find links to her social media and the option to book a complimentary one-on-one call to discuss your health goals and what working together could look like.

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