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  • Create Intentional Focus In Parenting - Guest, Maria Riegger

    Create Intentional Focus In Parenting - Guest, Maria Riegger
    Nov 15 2025
    🎙️ Mardi Winder sits down with Maria Riegger to explore the unique challenges high-achieving parents face in today’s fast-paced, competitive world. Together, they discuss how to balance career demands with family life while fostering healthy, meaningful relationships at home. Maria shares practical strategies for reducing parenting stress, managing social media pressures, and supporting teens in developing independence and emotional resilience.

    The conversation also highlights the importance of reparenting your inner child — learning to nurture yourself so you can better guide your children. Through mindfulness techniques, emotional awareness, and intentional communication, parents can create calmer, more connected homes. This empowering episode offers perspective, reassurance, and real-life tools for modern parents seeking balance, growth, and stronger family bonds. Streamed on NEWStreamingNetwork.com.

    About the Host Mardi Winder-Adams is a certified divorce transition and high-conflict divorce coach, credentialed mediator, and international speaker. With over 30 years of experience, she helps people navigate conflict, manage divorce challenges, and create positive transitions. She is the best-selling author of From I Do to I’m Done and The Other Side of Divorce.

    Connect with Mardi: mardi@poscs.com https://www.divorcecoach4women.com/ https://www.newstreamingnetwork.com/team-1/mari-winder-adams

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    About the Guest Maria Riegger is based in the Washington, DC area. She is a banking/corporate attorney as well as author and TEDx speaker. She is a certified Inner Child Reparenting Coach and NLP practitioner. A rocky childhood, including the death of a parent, led Maria to consider how to be a better parent in a crazy world. In short, more laughs and positive connections and less dictating and criticizing.

    Parents should parent with the child's particular needs in mind, rather than the parents' ego needs. In helping parents work on their self-improvement, Maria discovered themes of procrastination, people pleasing, and poor boundaries. Maria draws on her legal and corporate background and her trauma-informed training to speak on topics including optimizing productivity, defeating procrastination, and eliminating defensive behaviors to help professionals prevent burnout and achieve their goals while raising healthy, independent kids. Contemporary romance and romantic suspense, with plenty of sarcasm.

    Connect with Maria: maria@lawschoolheretic.com https://lawschoolheretic.com/
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  • Unlocking Joy After Divorce Through Creativity - Guest, Jenny Elinora

    Unlocking Joy After Divorce Through Creativity - Guest, Jenny Elinora
    Nov 7 2025
    In this conversation, Mardi Winder sits down with Jenny Eleanora to explore how creativity and play can change the experience of going through divorce and support healing and joy beyond it. Jenny shares her own journey, describing how the early part of her life was marked by depression and anxiety, and how her divorce became a turning point. With the encouragement of a “creative champion,” Jenny began to rediscover joy by reconnecting with creativity in every area of her life—from making music to starting a business—and learned that play doesn’t have to be reserved for artists or after responsibilities are finished.

    Mardi and Jenny offer practical ways for listeners to find small sparks of joy, such as micro moments of play and making room each day for simple, enjoyable activities. Jenny’s advice extends to both adults and parents, encouraging the integration of play and creative energy into daily routines and relationships. She highlights the importance of giving ourselves permission to experience joy, even when it feels awkward or unfamiliar at first, and explains how these small steps can eventually lead to greater relief and personal expansion.

    Together, they discuss how play and creativity, especially after divorce, create opportunities to rediscover one’s true self beyond traditional roles. Jenny shares the impact of personal losses and the inspiration she found in healing and solo creative expression, reminding listeners that authenticity can feel risky but is deeply rewarding. The episode is an honest, encouraging conversation about finding your own path to joy and creativity, and being a positive example for children during transitions.

    About the Guest Jenny Elinora is a creativity empowerment coach and musician dedicated to helping women over 50 rediscover their voices and live their creative dreams. With decades of performance experience and a deep understanding of how trauma impacts creativity, Jenny’s mission is to inspire women to boldly reclaim their creative power. Her own journey reflects the challenges and triumphs of the women she helps. Silenced by early criticism and life’s traumas,

    Jenny didn’t find her voice until age 33 and only released her first solo project at 50. Along the way, she’s written, performed, recorded and produced 30+ original songs, and earned recognition such as Vermont's Tammie Award for Best Rock Album. Through her holistic approach— somatic practices, sound healing, community support and creative coaching— Jenny has helped 100+ women overcome self-doubt, imposter syndrome, and creative stagnation to help them reconnect with their authentic self and share their brilliance with the world.

    For Jenny’s gift: https://meditation.growyourwholevoice.com T

    o connect with Jenny:
    Website: https://growyourwholevoice.com
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jelinora

    About the Host Mardi Winder-Adams is a certified divorce transition and high-conflict divorce coach, credentialed mediator, and international speaker. With over 30 years of experience, she helps people navigate conflict, manage divorce challenges, and create positive transitions. She is the best-selling author of From I Do to I’m Done and The Other Side of Divorce.

    Connect with Mardi: mardi@poscs.com https://www.divorcecoach4women.com/

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  • What To Expect In High-Conflict Cases In Family Court

    What To Expect In High-Conflict Cases In Family Court
    Nov 4 2025
    In this episode, Mardi Winder has an important conversation with Dr. Alana Sharps, who brings both personal experience and professional expertise to the complex world of high-conflict divorce and child custody. Dr. Sharps shares her own story of navigating a challenging custody battle after escaping a long-term abusive relationship, highlighting the loneliness and confusion that often accompanies the family court process.

    She talks openly about how difficult it can be when neither friends, family, nor even attorneys fully understand the emotional turmoil involved. Dr. Sharps explains how her own struggles led her to become a coach for others in similar situations, offering insight, compassion, and practical guidance to those feeling lost or overwhelmed.

    Together, Mardi and Dr. Sharps discuss the different roles that attorneys and coaches play in the legal process, the business realities of family court, and how important it is for clients to manage expectations. They emphasize that while attorneys provide legal expertise, emotional support often comes best from those who have truly walked the same path.

    The discussion also touches on the importance of self-care, therapy (especially trauma-informed approaches), and the empowerment that comes with understanding the court system. Dr. Sharps shares an inspiring success story of a client who, after learning to navigate court procedures on her own, found renewed confidence and happiness. She also offers a glimpse into her book, which draws on her personal experiences and aims to break the silence around life behind closed doors in challenging marriages. This episode provides reassurance, practical advice, and hope for anyone facing the obstacles of high-conflict divorce.

    About the Guest Dr. Alana Sharps, founder of SurThrive Tribe, carries a wealth of experience as both a High Conflict Divorce and Child Custody Consultant and a Best Selling Author. Her expertise extends beyond her professional achievements; it's rooted in her personal triumphs. Having navigated through the complexities of a toxic marriage entwined with narcissistic abuse, Alana emerged as a committed advocate for those facing similar trials. Her story is one of transformation—from a victim to an empowered survivor—and it fuels her dedication to guiding others through the challenging landscapes of domestic strife.

    To connect with Alana: Website: https://www.surthrivetribe.com

    About the Host Mardi Winder-Adams is a certified divorce transition and high-conflict divorce coach, credentialed mediator, and international speaker. With over 30 years of experience, she helps people navigate conflict, manage divorce challenges, and create positive transitions. She is the best-selling author of From I Do to I’m Done and The Other Side of Divorce.

    Connect with Mardi: mardi@poscs.com https://www.divorcecoach4women.com/ https://www.newstreamingnetwork.com/team-1/mari-winder-adams Connect with our channel - https://www.newstreamingnetwork.com/
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    29 m
  • Choosing Family Law Attorneys, Alimony, And Your Divorce

    Choosing Family Law Attorneys, Alimony, And Your Divorce
    Nov 4 2025
    In this episode, host Mardi Winder-Adams is joined by family law expert Sandra Fava for a helpful chat about two important issues in divorce. Their conversation covers important information on picking the right divorce attorney and cutting through all the confusion about alimony. Ever scrolled through endless attorney bios on a big law firm’s site and wondered if bigger really is better? Sandra talks about what it’s actually like working with large firms versus smaller, boutique ones, including the pros, cons, and how to find someone who truly “gets” you and your case.

    Mardi and Sandra also talk about why it’s so important to find a lawyer whose personality and approach to divorce match your needs. If you’ve heard a lot of wild stories about alimony, maybe from Aunt Millie’s divorce saga or well-meaning friends, you’ll want to listen in to the second part of the conversation. Sandra busts some common myths about permanent alimony, explains how the rules have changed, and gives advice on what really matters when it comes to spousal support today.

    Spoiler Alert: Your situation is unique, so don’t assume your outcome will look like anyone else’s. About the Guest Sandra Fava is an experienced family law attorney who is known for her ability to provide clear, practical advice while also offering unwavering support during challenging times. She is a skilled negotiator and litigator, but she also believes in exploring alternative dispute resolution methods, such as mediation, whenever possible. Through Fava Law, Sandra is proud to offer a client-centered approach that focuses on open communication, transparency, and achieving the best possible outcome for her clients.

    To connect with Sandra: Website: https://www.favalawnj.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandrafava/

    About the Host Mardi Winder-Adams is a certified divorce transition and high-conflict divorce coach, credentialed mediator, and international speaker. With over 30 years of experience, she helps people navigate conflict, manage divorce challenges, and create positive transitions. She is the best-selling author of From I Do to I’m Done and The Other Side of Divorce.

    Connect with Mardi: Email: Mardi@poscs.com Website: divorcecoach4women.com NEWStreamingNetwork.com – newstreamingnetwork.com
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    28 m
  • Elevate Your Skills And Transform Your Income - Wendy Vaughan

    Elevate Your Skills And Transform Your Income - Wendy Vaughan
    Nov 1 2025
    In this episode, Mardi Winder-Adam chats with Wendy Vaughan about what it feels like to tackle a big career shift while dealing with divorce. Wendy, who has been through divorce herself, shares what it's like when life suddenly feels uncertain and you start doubting if you're really cut out for taking your side hustle full-time or making a big leap in your work life.

    Wendy's advice is refreshingly straightforward. She suggests finding some quiet space—whether that's a walk in nature or just a cozy corner at home—to really think about what you're good at, what you enjoy doing, and what people tend to come to you for help with. She explains why it's so important not to try selling your ideas or services to everyone but instead focus on the people who value what you offer.

    Wendy shares great examples, like how a makeover might mean everything to a model but almost nothing to someone who doesn't care much about makeup. There's also a real talk about how lowering your prices only makes things harder—not easier—and can make you start resenting your work. Wendy and Mardi talk about how finding the right audience builds your confidence and can lead to real success, even during tough times. By the end, listeners are left with practical steps and, just as important, a sense of reassurance that you can build something meaningful for yourself after a big life change.

    About the Guest Wendy Vaughan is a Business Coach with 29 years of business development experience. Having made her first million by the age of 30 as an entrepreneur, and helped others to generate over $14.8 million in revenue. Wendy is passionate about helping heart-centered experts make the biggest impact they envision and build businesses they love. To get Wendy's gift: https://passiontosixfigures.com/six-figure-business-blueprint

    To connect with Wendy: Website: https://impact-makercoaching.com/ Website: https://www.predictablesalesresults.com/

    About the Host Mardi Winder-Adams is a certified divorce transition and high-conflict divorce coach, credentialed mediator, and international speaker. With over 30 years of experience, she helps people navigate conflict, manage divorce challenges, and create positive transitions. She is the best-selling author of From I Do to I’m Done and The Other Side of Divorce.

    Connect with Mardi: Email: Mardi@poscs.com Website: divorcecoach4women.com

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    27 m
  • Parenting After The Loss Of A Young Child - Michele Benyo

    Parenting After The Loss Of A Young Child - Michele Benyo
    Oct 29 2025
    Today, Mardi Winder talks with her friend and guest expert Michele Benyo about the layered experience of grief, especially for families who have lost a child. Michele, a Certified Grief Recovery Specialist® and founder of Good Grief Parenting, shares how her personal journey after the loss of her young son shaped her dedication to supporting bereaved siblings and their parents. Through her story, she highlights the challenges of being both a grieving parent and caretaker to a surviving child, emphasizing how children process loss in unique ways that often go unnoticed.

    Michele explains that well-meaning adults often try to shield children from grief, but this can leave kids alone with hard feelings and confusion. She advocates for honest, age-appropriate conversations and using clear language around death, as well as including the child in family grieving and remembrance. Her approach calls for recognizing that grief remains with children as they grow, but with guidance and connection, families can still nurture hope and happiness.

    Throughout their conversation, Mardi and Michele discuss practical ways parents and teachers can support grieving children, such as sharing information with schools and normalizing discussions about loss within the family. Michele’s work offers reassurance that even after profound loss, families can honor their loved one's memory and continue living forward.

    About Michele: Michele Benyo is a Certified Grief Recovery Specialist®, early childhood educator and parent coach, and the founder of Good Grief Parenting. After her 6-year-old son died of cancer, her 3-year-old daughter said, “Mommy, half of me is gone.” This heartbreaking statement defined Michele’s life purpose. Her mission is twofold: to help parents through the unimaginable challenges of parenting while grieving the death of a child, and to equip parents to meet the unique needs of a child who has lost a sibling in the early childhood years. The desire of Michele’s heart is to see families live forward after loss toward a future bright with possibilities and even joy.

    To connect with Michele: Website: www.goodgriefparenting.com

    About the Host Mardi Winder-Adams is a certified divorce transition and high-conflict divorce coach, credentialed mediator, and international speaker. With over 30 years of experience, she helps people navigate conflict, manage divorce challenges, and create positive transitions. She is the best-selling author of From I Do to I’m Done and The Other Side of Divorce.

    Connect with Mardi: mardi@poscs.com https://www.divorcecoach4women.com/

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  • Raising Resilient Teens Through Family Changes - Nellie Harden

    Raising Resilient Teens Through Family Changes - Nellie Harden
    Oct 18 2025
    The teen parent relationship can be difficult, and divorce and other family changes can make it even more complicated. In this episode, host Mardi Winder is joined by family strategist and youth mentor Nellie Harden for a compelling conversation that dives deep into the nuanced world of parenting through transition, whether that’s the normal challenges of adolescence or the difficult experience of divorce.

    Based on years of experience and parenting her own girls, Nellie explores why self-worth can be such a struggle for girls and young women, even in loving homes. She breaks down the important developmental shifts that occur as children move from childhood to their teenage years, what Nellie calls the great transition, and explains how parents can reposition themselves from being the director of their child’s life to a mentor and guide who fosters independence and trust.

    The conversation addresses some of the most delicate issues facing divorced or co-parenting families, including how much to share with your kids about adult conflicts, how to avoid putting children in the middle, and how to preserve their relationships with both parents and extended family members. Nellie offers practical strategies, like establishing regular one-on-one time with each child, being intentionally vulnerable about your own challenges (without unloading adult problems), and mastering the art of “dropping the rope” to side-step power struggles.

    About the Guest Nellie Harden is a mother of 4 daughters, former worth chaser, trauma survivor, and an author and speaker in the space of Family Life & Leadership. She focuses on helping women build a foundation of worth, esteem and confidence to live the life they were created for. Her career has spanned from humpbacks to humans and includes decades studying personal, family, faith, and leadership development. When Nellie is not writing and speaking, she loves being outside with her crazy #happyharden crew and adventuring through all life has to offer.

    For Nellie’s gift: https://www.nellieharden.com/resources To connect with Nellie: Website- https://www.nellieharden.com

    About the Host Mardi Winder-Adams is a certified divorce transition and high-conflict divorce coach, credentialed mediator, and international speaker. With over 30 years of experience, she helps people navigate conflict, manage divorce challenges, and create positive transitions. She is the best-selling author of From I Do to I’m Done and The Other Side of Divorce.

    Connect with Mardi: mardi@poscs.com https://www.divorcecoach4women.com/ https://www.newstreamingnetwork.com/team-1/mari-winder-adams

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    29 m
  • Simple Steps To Finding Love After Divorce - Ry Duong

    Simple Steps To Finding Love After Divorce - Ry Duong
    Oct 17 2025
    Getting back into the dating world after divorce can be a scary process, but it doesn’t have to be. Today, Mardi Winder sits down with Ry Duong to explore Ry’s remarkable story of resilience, healing, and empowerment after leaving an unhealthy marriage and coping with profound personal loss. Ry shares her unique background, tracing her journey from a Thai refugee camp after her family fled the Cambodian genocide to building a life in Canada. She explains how the loss of her sister to depression, paired with the end of a long marriage, became the turning point that inspired her to create Eternal Love, a company dedicated to helping singles find love and confidence.

    Ry and Mardi talk candidly about the experience of rediscovering yourself after divorce, and the importance of choosing happiness, which Ry explores further in her new book. They discuss the challenge of losing your identity in a relationship, especially when cultural expectations encourage self-sacrifice, and how self-acceptance and unconditional love begin with being kind to yourself, flaws and all.

    The conversation covers practical ways of setting healthy boundaries and recognizing personal tendencies, such as over-giving, especially in the context of new relationships after divorce. Ry offers thoughtful advice on distinguishing between accepting a partner’s imperfections and excusing harmful behavior, emphasizing self-awareness and non-negotiable values. Listen in to find out more about loving yourself, loving others, and finding a partner that is aligned with what you are looking for in your next relationship.

    About the Guest: Ry Duong is the Founder of EternaLove and Author of Choose You, Choose Happiness. A passionate Relationship Coach with a background in Social Work, Ry has helped countless individuals and couples break free from toxic patterns and create lasting, meaningful love. Her signature programs boast a 96% success rate, guiding clients toward relationships rooted in passion, joy, and authenticity. After leaving a 17-year toxic relationship and losing her sister to depression, Ry turned her pain into purpose—founding EternaLove to help others heal, grow, and attract love by becoming their truest selves. Her book reflects her core belief: "When you choose yourself, you teach the world how to love you." Outside of coaching, Ry enjoys beach walks, gardening, and staying active, fully embracing the beauty of the present moment.

    Connect with Ry: Website: https://eternalove.net/ For Ry’s gift of a book excerpt: https://cychexcerpt.now.site/

    About the Host Mardi Winder-Adams is a certified divorce transition and high-conflict divorce coach, credentialed mediator, and international speaker. With over 30 years of experience, she helps people navigate conflict, manage divorce challenges, and create positive transitions. She is the best-selling author of From I Do to I’m Done and The Other Side of Divorce.

    Connect with Mardi: mardi@poscs.com https://www.divorcecoach4women.com/ https://www.newstreamingnetwork.com/team-1/mari-winder-adams

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    30 m