Listen in as Mardi Winder sits down with Dr. Tamara White, a counselor and coach based in Texas, for an insightful chat about stress, burnout, and how these issues can sneak up on anyone, especially during tough times like divorce. Dr. White, who’s worked with a wide variety of people over the past 25 years, talks honestly about how burnout doesn’t just happen overnight. It builds up slowly, often showing up first as sleepless nights, constant frustration, or just a general sense that everything feels harder than it should.

During their conversation, Mardi and Dr. Tamara reflect on how today’s always-on world, especially with social media, piles on the pressure and adds to that feeling of overwhelm. They share some real-life signs that you might be heading toward burnout and why it’s important to notice these signals before things get too heavy. Dr. White also points out that asking for help isn’t a weakness, whether it’s from a coach, a therapist, or another trained professional, sometimes just talking to someone who “gets it” can make all the difference.

To help listeners figure out where they stand, Dr. White offers a free Clarity Compass guide, which is designed to help people sort through their thoughts and stress levels. The episode is a gentle reminder that it’s okay to admit when you’re struggling, and that reaching out for support can be the first step to feeling better, especially when life feels overwhelming or when you’re in the midst of big changes like divorce.

About the Guest:

Dr. Tamara White, "The Divine Disruptor," empowers women to live courageously. With 25+ years as a counselor and coach, she's guided thousands to fulfillment. Through her "Courageous Woman Effect" program, she helps accomplished women conquer stress, heal emotional wounds, and thrive in their careers and relationships.

She is the author of "7 Strategies for Courageous Living" and "Courageous Women Rise," in addition to being the creator of the "Courageous Woman Network." As a Burnout & Stress Management Coach, Licensed Counselor and Speaker, she addresses fear, doubt, and overwhelm, helping to foster purpose-driven lives. Dr. White holds a Doctor of Divinity and a Master's in Educational Psychology. She enjoys dancing in the kitchen and eating chocolate.

For Dr. Tamara’s gift: Clarity Compass Guide https://lnkd.in/g9h7zU9g

To connect with Dr. Tamara:

Website: https://tamarawhitecoaching.com/

Instagram: @TamaraWhiteCoaching https://www.instagram.com/tamarawhitecoaching/

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/successwithtamara

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@courageouswoman

About the Host:

Mardi Winder 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, Mardi Winder welcomes J. Lumen, a transformational trainer, certified master life coach, and bestselling author, for an honest and heartfelt conversation about moving forward when life throws you off course. J. opens up about her own story, which started with all the pieces in place. She had a long-term relationship, a “good” job, and a life that, from the outside, seemed just fine. But beneath the surface, things were far from okay. She describes feeling drained and trapped, responsible for everything, and convincing herself she had to tough it out until life magically improved.

Things took an unexpected and frightening turn after she ended her relationship, when her ex-boyfriend showed up out of the blue and held her hostage in her home. She shares how the situation quickly escalated to a traumatic, life-altering ordeal. J. talks candidly about how there were no classic warning signs, sharing her experience as a cautionary tale.

Rather than staying stuck in fear or regret, J. explains how she used the experience to hit reset on her life. She and Mardi discuss finding happiness by reconnecting with your core values, remembering what used to bring you joy, and realizing you’ve already made it through challenges before. They make it clear that no one has to have everything figured out before taking the first step. Instead, J. encourages exploring new interests, giving yourself space to mess up and learn, and trusting that confidence grows from action and curiosity, not perfection.

Throughout the conversation, J. brings warmth and humor, reminding listeners that big life changes don’t have to wait for a crisis. She also offers a free self-assessment tool to help people get started, showing that small steps and self-reflection can make a huge difference. This episode is full of supportive, practical advice for anyone feeling stuck or ready for a new chapter.

About the Guest:

J. Lumen is a Transformation Trainer, an International Speaker, Certified Master Life Coach and an International best-selling contributing author. J. knows first-hand how it feels to be silently dissatisfied with life. For her, this was feeling trapped in a relationship that was emotionally over and at a toxic job she hated but not seeing a way out or even what she wanted.

Eventually breaking free from the relationship, she convinced herself of all the reasons to keep the job and figure out what she wanted. But two months later, an unexpected knock at her door changed her life drastically as the night ended with an arrest for attempted murder. Of her. Using her own transformation, she's on a mission to empower others to stop waiting for a life-altering event of their own and start living a life they'd never imagine possible, full of authentic joy and one they don't regret.

For J.’s gift: https://resumeyourlife.com/

To connect with J:

Website: https://theunknownbucketlist.com/

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/J.lumen8

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theunknownbucketlist/

About the Host:

Mardi Winder 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...

In this conversation, Mardi Winder-Adams welcomes Kate Kripke, a licensed clinical social worker and PMH-C, to talk about what it’s really like for high-achieving moms who find themselves facing divorce while trying to keep everything else on track. Kate speaks from both professional expertise and personal experience, sharing how her own upbringing, her parents’ divorce, and her struggles with anxiety and post-partum challenges shaped her commitment to supporting mothers and families navigating big transitions.

Kate sheds light on the silent pressure so many women feel to perform as the best mom, partner, employee, and more. She points out how this constant push can make it hard for women to slow down, check in with their own feelings, and actually allow space for emotion, particularly during a divorce. Rather than focusing solely on “doing,” Kate encourages moms to pay attention to “how” they’re experiencing emotions, something she’s learned makes all the difference in both adult and child mental health.

Mardi and Kate talk about how moms often fear their children’s difficult emotions during divorce, wanting to protect them from sadness or anger. Kate reassures listeners that it’s not only normal for kids to feel upset, but that moving through those feelings is vital. She emphasizes that being steady and supportive, even if you don’t have all the answers, helps kids build resilience and feel secure through change. She also challenges the idea of labeling a marriage as “failed,” highlighting that sometimes relationships simply run their course, and it doesn’t need to be seen as a disaster.

Throughout the episode, Kate shares practical thoughts on how parents can create small moments of connection and security, even when families are splitting time between homes. She reminds listeners that kids don’t need perfection, but rather a steady presence who’s willing to listen and be real. To support moms further, Kate offers her “Calm Mama Reset,” a 21-day guide full of realistic, bite-sized strategies for anyone looking to regain some calm and steadiness during stressful times.

About the Guest:

Kate Kripke, LCSW, PMH-C, helps high-achieving women break free from emotional overwhelm, guilt, and burnout in motherhood. As a maternal mental health expert and transformative coach, she guides mothers in shifting old patterns, regulating their emotions, and reconnecting with their intuition—so they can feel calm, confident, and in control while balancing both career and motherhood.

Kate believes that thriving as a mother doesn’t mean sacrificing personal success, and she equips women with the tools to build deep, lasting connections with their children while continuing to pursue their passions.

For Kate’s gift: https://itlist.co/i/3453/the-calm-mama-reset-21-day-interactive-wellness-challenge

To connect with Kate:

Website: https://www.katekripke.com/

IG @katekripke, https://www.instagram.com/katekripke/

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".

Connect with Mardi on Social Media:

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Divorcecoach4women

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

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/divorcecoach4women/

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