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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In this episode of 5 Fresh Tips, therapist and life coach Laura Fink, a trusted Fresh Starts Expert, shares evidence-based communication strategies to help listeners navigate heated arguments with their spouse or partner—without making things worse. Drawing on her background in emotional regulation and relationship dynamics, Laura breaks down how to pause before reacting, identify emotional triggers, and reframe defensive language to create space for understanding. Her clear and practical insights give listeners the tools to transform conflict into connection and self-awareness.

Listeners will learn how to regulate their nervous systems during conflict, a crucial skill for emotional resilience and healthy communication—especially during high-stress moments like divorce recovery or co-parenting. Laura explains how physical cues like a raised voice or clenched jaw can signal fight-or-flight activation, and offers real-world grounding techniques to restore calm. She also emphasizes that “taking space is not avoidance,” but rather a form of self-respect and relational safety that allows couples and co-parents to engage with clarity instead of reactivity.

Finally, Laura explores the importance of repair after rupture—how to return to your partner or co-parent after an argument to rebuild trust and emotional safety. Listeners will leave this episode with actionable steps for de-escalation, reflective communication, and repairing relationships after conflict. Whether you’re navigating divorce, learning co-parenting strategies, or simply aiming for more peaceful communication, Laura’s five fresh tips offer practical, compassionate tools for staying grounded and connected even when emotions run high.

When it comes to divorce preparation, information is power—and few understand that better than forensic accountant Randy Orr, who specializes in divorce consulting across California and Colorado. In this episode, Randy breaks down the essential financial safety steps every person should take before initiating a divorce, from organizing key documents and creating new accounts to understanding how financial abuse can quietly shape a marriage. His guidance helps listeners take proactive, protective steps—long before emotions or conflict complicate decision-making.

Randy explains why building a financial safety plan is the cornerstone of divorce recovery. He shares practical strategies such as gathering vital records, securing private communication channels, and reviewing your credit report to uncover hidden debts or accounts. Listeners will also learn the importance of setting up new email addresses, passwords, and financial accounts to protect personal information and ensure independence during the divorce process.

Finally, Randy discusses financial literacy and empowerment as the path to freedom. He reveals how financial abuse often underpins domestic violence, and why knowledge—about assets, debts, and legal requirements—is your greatest defense. This conversation offers clear, actionable divorce recovery tips and emphasizes that preparation isn’t just about paperwork—it’s about reclaiming control, confidence, and emotional resilience as you start over.

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In this episode of 5 Fresh Tips, Chedva “Vivi” Ludmir—a business strategist, serial entrepreneur, and Fresh Starts Expert—shares her expert guidance for entrepreneurs rebuilding their confidence and leadership after divorce. With a background in strategy, coaching, and energy work, Vivi helps women move from burnout and self-doubt into proactive, intentional leadership. Her advice offers both practical business strategies and emotional resilience tools to help listeners start over with clarity and purpose.

Listeners will learn how to lead their businesses and lives with renewed focus after major personal transitions. Vivi’s 5 Fresh Tips include showing up with compassion for yourself, uncovering and rewriting limiting narratives, and designing your energy with conscious intention. She also emphasizes the importance of daily rituals to anchor new habits, helping business owners cultivate confidence, empowerment, and grounded momentum as they rebuild both personally and professionally.

This episode is packed with actionable divorce recovery tips for anyone rediscovering their identity after divorce—especially entrepreneurs learning to lead again. Vivi’s framework blends the emotional with the practical, reminding listeners that self-compassion and curiosity are the foundation for growth. Her insights will leave you with a clear sense of how to rewrite your story, reclaim your leadership energy, and build a business that reflects the version of you that’s rising after divorce.

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In this episode of 5 Fresh Tips, Meghan O’Malley, a certified divorce coach, mediator, JD, and Fresh Starts Expert, shares her professional framework for helping clients find clarity, confidence, and calm at the very beginning of their divorce journey. With years of experience guiding clients through complex family dynamics and emotional upheaval, Meghan combines her legal background with compassionate, practical coaching tools to help people make thoughtful, informed decisions instead of reactive ones.

Listeners will learn how to stop information overload and begin grounding themselves before rushing into action. Meghan’s guidance centers on five key strategies: redefining strength as asking for support, prioritizing intentional choices over speed, and learning to break the “mountain” of divorce into small, manageable steps. Her advice helps listeners shift from panic to purpose, offering essential divorce recovery tips and emotional resilience practices to support a steadier, more empowered transition.

This episode also highlights the importance of community, connection, and mindset in building a strong foundation for starting over after divorce. Meghan’s approach reminds listeners that divorce doesn’t have to be chaotic—it can be a structured process of growth, healing, and rebuilding. Her clear, actionable insights provide a roadmap for anyone seeking to reclaim their agency and approach divorce with both clarity and compassion.

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In this episode of 5 Fresh Tips, we welcome Lisa Lisser, a certified divorce and co-parenting coach and Fresh Starts Expert, who brings years of experience guiding individuals through the emotional and practical challenges of divorce. Lisa offers clear, actionable strategies designed to help you build courage, strengthen resilience, and move forward with clarity. Her expertise centers on empowering clients to ask for the support they need, while providing tools to navigate financial, emotional, and co-parenting transitions.

Listeners will learn how to identify and align with their core values, develop financial clarity to step confidently into a new role as “CFO of your life,” and practice communication skills that allow for boundary-setting and calm authority. Lisa also explains the different procedural options available—such as mediation, litigation, and arbitration—so listeners can better understand the choices that fit their situation. These tips provide a roadmap for navigating divorce recovery with both strength and strategy.

Finally, Lisa emphasizes the importance of child-centered co-parenting strategies, showing how to reframe communication with an ex-partner in ways that protect and prioritize children’s well-being. With her practical advice and compassionate approach, this episode delivers divorce recovery tips, co-parenting strategies, and emotional resilience tools that can help anyone starting over after divorce or single parenting with confidence.

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