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The D Shift

The D Shift

De: Mardi Winder
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These ain’t your Momma's divorce conversations. On The D Shift we explore a range of different topics of interest for women of all ages going through separation and divorce. Guest experts share insight and strategies to navigate the challenges of going from married to single with confidence, clarity, and conviction. Each episode provides inspiration, education, and motivation to help women take control and re-define their life through divorce and other transitions.Copyright 2026 Mardi Winder Ciencias Sociales Desarrollo Personal Higiene y Vida Saludable Psicología Psicología y Salud Mental Relaciones Éxito Personal
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  • How to Communicate Effectively Before, During and After Divorce

    How to Communicate Effectively Before, During and After Divorce
    Mar 19 2026
    Communication during and after divorce can be one of the most difficult challenges people face, especially when emotions are high and important decisions still need to be made. In this episode of The D Shift, Strategic Divorce Consultant Mardi Winder speaks with relationship and communication coach Dr. Arnie Buss about practical ways to communicate more effectively during conflict and major life transitions.Arnie shares how his own relationship struggles after nearly twenty years of marriage led him to deeply explore the dynamics of communication, emotional connection, and conflict resolution. That journey ultimately inspired the co-development of the Sympatico Communication Method, influenced by his mentor Selwa Said, which focuses on creating understanding through compassionate listening.A central concept discussed in the episode is “tracking,” a powerful listening technique that helps people feel heard and validated even during disagreement. Dr. Buss explains how this approach can transform conversations by focusing on understanding another person’s experience rather than trying to win an argument.In this episode you will learn:• Why communication often breaks down during divorce• How validating listening can reduce conflict and defensiveness• The concept of “tracking” and how it improves difficult conversations• Why communication skills are essential for successful co-parenting• Practical ways to shift conversations from conflict toward connectionMardi and Arnie also discuss how these tools can be especially helpful for couples who must continue communicating after divorce due to shared responsibilities such as co-parenting. While divorce is a challenging transition, thoughtful communication can help reduce unnecessary conflict and create healthier interactions moving forward.This conversation offers valuable insight for anyone navigating divorce, co-parenting, or high-stress relationship conversations.About the Guest:Dr. Arnie Buss, PhD is a relationship and communication coach who helps high-achieving women feel more alive, emotionally connected, and at ease in their relationships - and within themselves. After a long career as a professor and systems thinker, Arnie discovered that success and intelligence don’t protect us from emotional disconnection - they often mask it. Twenty years into his own marriage, despite years of therapy and personal growth work, his relationship nearly ended. What changed everything wasn’t insight or effort, but learning how to create emotional safety in moments that usually lead to shutdown or conflict. Arnie is the co-creator of the Simpatico Communication Method, a powerful and effective approach that helps emotions settle and connection return naturally. He is the co-author of the book "Hear Here: Engaging With Our Aware, Loving Heart".For Arnie’s gift: https://aware-heart.mykajabi.com/download-stop-arguingTo connect with Arnie: LinkedIn: @arnie-buss-ph-d-43a506b FB: @ Arnold_Herbert IG: @arniebussAbout the HostMardi 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".Connect with Mardi on Social Media:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Divorcecoach4womenLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mardiwinderadams/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/divorcecoach4women/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@divorcecoach4womenThanks for Listening!Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.Do you have feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below!Subscribe to the PodcastIf you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. You can also subscribe to your favorite podcast app.Leave us an Apple Podcast ReviewRatings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts.
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  • How to Prepare for Divorce Mediation and Negotiation

    How to Prepare for Divorce Mediation and Negotiation
    Mar 17 2026
    Divorce mediation can feel intimidating, especially if you are unsure how negotiations work or what preparation is required. In this episode of The D Shift, Strategic Divorce Consultant Mardi Winder is joined by certified divorce coach Keri Gwynne and mediator and financial expert and mediator Ryan Finley to discuss how individuals can prepare for divorce mediation with clarity, confidence, and strategy.Keri Gwynne shares how her own difficult divorce experience led her to create Starting Point by Freedom, an advocacy service designed to help individuals navigate divorce with the guidance and support they often struggle to find. Ryan Finley explains how his background in financial analysis and mediation allows him to bring structure and clarity to complex divorce negotiations.Together, they explore how thoughtful preparation, emotional support, and financial understanding can make the mediation process less overwhelming and far more productive.In this conversation, you will learn:• How to prepare effectively for divorce mediation• Why financial clarity is essential before entering negotiations• The role divorce coaches and financial professionals can play in mediation• How preparation can reduce conflict and stress during the divorce process• Why co-parenting planning should be part of mediation discussionsThe discussion also highlights how building a strong team of advisors can help individuals approach mediation with greater confidence and realistic expectations. Divorce is often one of life’s most difficult transitions, but with the right preparation and support, mediation can become an opportunity to move forward toward a more stable and positive future.About the Guests:Keri Gwynne is a Certified Divorce Coach and CEO of Starting Point by Freedom, a comprehensive divorce service offering coaching, mediation and family-focused guidance. With certifications in both High Conflict and Transitional Divorce, she has helped guide more than 550 families across the nation through the divorce process with clarity and confidence. Through her own lived experience as a high-conflict divorce survivor, Keri blends empathy, compassion, and resilience with deep professional expertise to help individuals rebuild and reclaim their lives after divorce. Ryan Finley is the Founder of Freedom Financial Services Group, a divorce finance advisory firm helping families, attorneys, and courts navigate the financial complexities of divorce. With more than twenty years of executive leadership in finance and forensic accounting, Ryan has guided hundreds of families nationwide toward financial clarity and confidence. As a CPA, CDFA, CVA, and court-approved mediator, Ryan brings both technical precision and empathy to the table—bridging the gap between financial analysis and human understanding. His ability to simplify complex financial issues and foster productive dialogue makes him a trusted resource for attorneys and clients alike.To connect with Keri and Ryan: Website: https://www.startingpointfreedom.com/ Website: https://www.freedomfsg.com/Ryan’s phone: 941-945-2846About the HostMardi 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".Connect with Mardi on Social Media:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Divorcecoach4womenLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mardiwinderadams/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/divorcecoach4women/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@divorcecoach4womenThanks for Listening!Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.Do you have feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below!Subscribe to the PodcastIf you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. You can also subscribe in your favorite podcast app.Leave an Apple Podcast ReviewRatings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts.
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  • How to Stop People Pleasing and Reclaim Your Authentic Self

    How to Stop People Pleasing and Reclaim Your Authentic Self
    Mar 12 2026

    Many people leaving a marriage realize they have spent years prioritizing the needs of others while quietly ignoring their own. In this episode of The D Shift, Strategic Divorce Consultant Mardi Winder speaks with transformational coach Jacqueline Francis about why people pleasing becomes so common during relationships and how individuals can reconnect with their authentic identity after divorce or major life transitions.

    Jacqueline shares how a serious car accident became the unexpected turning point that led her to explore personal development and the power of the subconscious mind. Her experience highlights how life disruptions, including divorce, can open the door to deeper awareness and personal transformation.

    Mardi and Jacqueline discuss the pressures many women experience to hold everything together for everyone else while ignoring their own emotional needs. Over time, this pattern can lead to what Jacqueline calls invisible burnout, a quiet depletion that occurs when we constantly prioritize others and suppress our own feelings.

    Their talk covers:

    • Why people-pleasing patterns often develop in relationships

    • How invisible burnout impacts emotional and physical well-being

    • The importance of setting healthy boundaries during life transitions

    • How redefining success can lead to deeper fulfillment

    • Practical ways to protect your energy and prioritize self-care

    Jacqueline also introduces Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) as a tool for releasing emotional stress and shifting long held patterns that keep people stuck. She generously offers listeners a complimentary session to experience this approach.

    About the Guest:

    I am Jacqueline Francis a Transformation Coach who helps people experience inner freedom so success, clarity, and fulfillment follow naturally. My work bridges subconscious reprogramming, emotional mastery, and embodied personal development to create real, lasting change. Rather than pushing hustle or mindset alone, I guide clients to release limiting beliefs reconnect to their true signal, and lead their lives from alignment instead of pressure. I am known for her grounded, honest approach and my ability to create powerful ripple effect. It's where inner shifts transform relationships, careers, and confidence and most importantly, the self. My mission is simple: help people feel free on the inside while building lives they’re proud of on the outside. Transformation that creates ripple effects.

    For Jacqueline’s complimentary 30 minute Tapping Session: https://mailchi.mp/c67407228543/bupfd3600g

    To connect with Jacqueline:

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

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jacqueline.francis.505330

    LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacqueline-francis-iec/

    Email: innerexpansioninc@gmail.com

    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".

    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/

    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@divorcecoach4women

    Thanks for Listening!

    Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.

    Do you have feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below!

    Subscribe to the Podcast

    If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. You can also subscribe in your favorite podcast app.

    Leave us an Apple Podcast Review

    Ratings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts.

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