In this episode of 5 Fresh Tips, therapist and author Oona Metz addresses one of the most stressful and emotionally loaded moments in the divorce process: talking to your kids about divorce when your partner is unwilling, avoidant, or refuses to participate. With nearly 30 years of clinical experience and over 15 years leading divorce support groups for women, Oona offers calm, expert guidance grounded in child development, emotional safety, and real-world parenting dynamics.

Oona shares practical, step-by-step divorce recovery tips for navigating this conversation solo, including how to explain divorce in age-appropriate language, what not to say, and how to respond when children ask hard questions. She explains why clarity and honesty—without oversharing—help children feel safer during family transitions, and how one emotionally grounded parent can stabilize kids even when co-parenting strategies aren’t aligned. This episode also covers emotional resilience for parents, especially single moms carrying the weight of both the logistics and the emotional labor of divorce.

The conversation draws on themes from Oona’s book, Unhitched: The Essential Divorce Guide for Women, which focuses on the emotional journey of divorce rather than legal tactics. Listeners will walk away with actionable tools, reassurance that they don’t need to “do this perfectly,” and a powerful mindset shift: protecting your children’s emotional wellbeing does not require mutual agreement—it requires presence, consistency, and care.

In this episode of 5 Fresh Tips, certified divorce coach, licensed clinical social worker, and co-parenting specialist Sheri Davis shares clear, compassionate strategies to help listeners stay grounded during divorce and other major life transitions. Drawing from her extensive clinical background, Sheri explains why moments of upheaval require slowing down, tuning into your internal cues, and allowing space to process the emotional impact of change. Her advice is rooted in emotional resilience, trauma-informed care, and practical divorce recovery tips that empower listeners to take manageable steps forward.

Sheri emphasizes the importance of building a reliable support system—whether through trusted friends, a therapist, or a divorce coach—to help navigate uncertainty and reduce overwhelm. She breaks down key co-parenting strategies, mindset shifts, and self-care practices that strengthen mental clarity and emotional stability during separation or single parenting. Her guidance helps listeners understand the difference between avoidance and grounding, and encourages them to create daily habits that support consistent regulation and connection.

Finally, Sheri offers her most powerful reminder: self-compassion is not optional—it’s a necessity when starting over after divorce. She introduces simple tools for reframing self-criticism, accepting what you can and cannot control, and approaching yourself with the same generosity you offer others. This episode is filled with expert-led, actionable insight for anyone seeking practical support during divorce recovery, family restructuring, or a major life transition.

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In this episode of 5 Fresh Tips, financial divorce advocate and certified divorce financial analyst Rhonda Noordyk shares her expert guidance on preparing for divorce with clarity and confidence. With years of experience helping women navigate financial overwhelm, Rhonda breaks down the essential steps required to build a strong foundation during the early stages of separation. Listeners will learn key divorce recovery tips, including how to select the right professional team, reduce stress around financial paperwork, and begin the process of organizing critical documents.

Rhonda provides actionable, step-by-step strategies for reviewing financials, identifying missing information, and understanding where gaps in transparency, income, or documentation may create challenges later. Her method empowers women to protect themselves through informed decision-making, setting the stage for stronger negotiations and more accurate support calculations. Whether you’re managing emotional resilience, co-parenting concerns, or the logistics of starting over after divorce, Rhonda’s insights help clarify what truly matters.

By the end of the episode, listeners will understand how to dial in their data, prepare for negotiations, and finish the divorce process strong—with fewer surprises and more control. Rhonda emphasizes the importance of building confidence, advocating for your needs, and creating systems that support both your immediate decisions and your long-term financial well-being. These expert-backed tools offer a practical roadmap for anyone seeking stability, organization, and emotional resilience during divorce.

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