7 Essentials for a Healthy Divorce Journey: What You Need to Know With Karen McMahon

Wise & Worthy, Thriving After Divorce

In this final episode of Wise and Worthy, we want to leave you with the 7 Essentials When Navigating Divorce. Whether you're in the thick of the divorce process or reflecting on life after, these essentials will provide you with the tools and mindset needed to navigate this difficult time with grace, clarity, and strength.

We also have a number of resources for you in our show notes, including links to some of our favorite divorce podcasts AND some FREE GIFTS to help you along the way!!

So let’s jump in…

The first essential is…

1. Emotional Support: Therapy, Coaching, and Community

Divorce is emotionally taxing, and it’s vital to have the right support in place. We discuss the value of therapy, divorce coaching, and surrounding yourself with loved ones who offer healthy, unbiased support. When emotions run high, having professionals to guide you and a solid emotional foundation is essential for making sound decisions.

2. Get Educated: Legal Guidance You Can Trust

Don’t take legal advice from just anyone! It’s crucial to get informed by seeking counsel from a *family law attorney*, not your spouse, friends, or family members. Proper legal advice ensures you're protecting your interests and making decisions that align with the law, not just emotions or hearsay.

3. Financial Guidance: Understanding Your Finances

Finances can be one of the most complex parts of divorce. We emphasize reaching out to financial specialists and understanding your financial picture so you can negotiate from a place of clarity and confidence. With the right financial guidance, you’ll be better equipped to secure a future that aligns with your needs.

4. Child-Centric Decisions: Putting Kids First

Your children should always be at the center of every decision during and after the divorce. We discuss the importance of maintaining a child-centric approach, ensuring their emotional and physical needs are prioritized above all else.

5. Mastering Your Mindset: Shifting Limiting Beliefs

Your mind can be your greatest obstacle or your biggest ally. Divorce often brings up limiting beliefs, assumptions, and self-doubt. We talk about noticing the stories you create in your head and how to shift those stories into ones that drive clarity, confidence, and action.

6. Co-Parenting: Navigating the Long Game

Whether you have an amicable co-parenting relationship or one that’s more complex, it’s essential to approach co-parenting with the long game in mind. We explore how to maintain peaceful communication when possible and when it’s necessary to adopt a parallel parenting strategy to minimize conflict.

7. Life After Divorce: True Freedom

Finally, we discuss how life after divorce can be the most liberating time—if you’ve done the emotional and mindset work. By letting go of past arguments, regret, comparison, and fear, you can step into a new chapter of true freedom in all areas of your life.

Resources to leave you with:

@Wearesoworthy (Instagram and TikTok)

Worthy on Facebook

Worthy Blog - Dozens of articles on Divorce topics including parenting, finances, dating, legal, and family. Worthy’s Knowledge Center also has articles that discuss jewelry, watches, and the resale market.

Journey Beyond Divorce Podcast with Karen McMahon

Journey Beyond Divorce website

Rapid Relief Call - Book a free call with a coach to gain clarity and confidence

Free eBook: Stepping out of Chaos: Turning Divorce Pain to Possibility

Mom's Moving On Podcast - with Michelle Dempsey-Multack

The Divorce Survival Guide Podcast - with Kate Anthony