What happens when life throws you curveballs like breast cancer, midlife dating, and unexpected sisterhoods? You turn them into stories, humor, and inspiration—and that’s exactly what Julie Edelman has done.

I’m thrilled to welcome author and humorist Julie Edelman for an empowering and laugh-filled conversation about love, resilience, and the unexpected sisterhoods that form through life’s detours. Julie shares the inspiration behind her latest novel, The Accidental Sisterhood, and opens up about her personal journey through breast cancer, dating after 50, and finding joy in life’s chaos.

You’ll also hear:

• Why women over 50 are more likely to be single—and why that’s not a bad thing (4:31)
• How Julie turned life’s detours—like surviving breast cancer—into creative inspiration (10:35)
• The challenges of midlife dating, including spotting "red flags" (14:47)
• Why sisterhood is such a powerful force for healing, growth, and joy (16:44)

Learn more about Julie Edelman: Julie Edelman is the bestselling author of the how-to book, The Accidental Housewife: How to Overcome Housekeeping Hysteria One Task at a Time. She is a well-known lifestyle expert and has appeared on The Today Show, The View, Rachael Ray, Fox & Friends, The Doctors, ABC Audio Networks and iHeart Radio. She lives in Florida, close to her son, who is her heart and testament to a blessed life lived fully.

Julie speaks publicly with heart, humor, and in high heels about the value of sisterhood and not letting life’s detours define nor stop us from achieving our dreams. The Accidental Sisterhood is her debut novel, and a testimony to embracing a life detour with hope and determination following her triumph over breast cancer.

Resources & Links:

Unbreakable – the Divorce Recovery Retreat, Sedona, AZ in April 2025

Submit your questions here for possible inclusion in future Q&A podcast episodes

Focused Strategy Sessions with Kate 

Phoenix Rising: A Divorce Empowerment Collective

Julie’s website

Julie on Instagram

Julie on Facebook

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Episode link:

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This episode is all about solo travel and how it can help you reconnect with yourself. Whether you're navigating a major life transition, like divorce, or just craving time to focus on your own needs, solo travel could be the adventure you didn’t know you needed.

I’m talking with Joy Huber, a solo travel pro with an incredible story. After overcoming stage 4 cancer, Joy decided life was too short to wait for "someday." She packed her bags, took the leap, and now helps women discover the magic of exploring the world on their own.

Joy shares her personal journey, plus plenty of real-world tips to help you make your first solo trip safe, stress-free, and genuinely fun.

You’ll also hear:

• Why starting small—like a weekend getaway—can build your confidence for bigger adventures (5:10)
• Practical safety tips for women, from smart gadgets to group tours that let you ease into solo travel (11:34)
• Tools and tricks for trip planning, including how to find hidden gems that match your vibe (23:23)
• How traveling alone can help you reconnect with who you are and what you really want (25:29)

Learn more about Joy Huber:

Discover the "JOY" of safe & incredible solo travel with Joy Huber. Joy guides women to their own successful travels going alone yet never feeling lonely. As the founder of "Travel with Joy TV," Joy helps women live a life full of freedom and fulfillment.

Women tend to outlive men when comparing life expectancy. Knowing this, Joy truly believes the ability to solo travel safely and successfully is a life skill women of every age & stage of life must have. Joy has traveled solo safely, capably navigating multiple challenging safety situations for over two decades. As a successful author & professional speaker, Joy traveled solo often delivering seminars and public speaking in person primarily in the United States before speaking virtually became more common. Through her personal solo travel experience, Joy discovered a number of tips, insider secrets, and inexpensive items that aren’t very well known that she uses to feel confident traveling alone.

Joy prioritized traveling solo for fun after receiving a devastating diagnosis of stage 4 cancer in March of 2010. Joy suffered through three years of hard-hitting chemotherapy which caused the complete loss of her shoulder-length hair. Joy realized we’re all a car accident, heart attack or diagnosis away from a completely different life, and she decided she wouldn’t wait until she retired to travel going where she wanted and doing what she wanted. As she’s shared pictures, video & stories from her fun-filled travels she received questions from women on how to travel solo successfully as a woman. Travel with Joy TV was born out of this growing demand for a personal solo travel guide for women! Get started today by signing up for Joy's 7 tips you must know when traveling solo at www.TravelWithJoyTV.com/newsletter.

Resources & Links:

Unbreakable – the Divorce Recovery Retreat, Sedona, AZ in April 2025

Submit your questions here for possible inclusion in future Q&A podcast episodes

Focused Strategy Sessions with Kate 

Phoenix Rising: A Divorce Empowerment Collective

Joy’s website

Joy on Instagram

Joy on Facebook

Joy on TikTok

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Andrea Owen is back, and I’m thrilled to share this inspiring conversation. If you’re navigating life’s messy moments, like divorce, this episode is a must-listen. Andrea, a keynote speaker, life coach, and bestselling author, is a force in women’s empowerment. She helps high-achieving women maximize unshakeable confidence, master their mindset, and magnify their courage.

She’s here to discuss the re-release of her bestseller, 52 Ways to Live a Kick-Ass Life, now updated to strip away toxic positivity and include reflective coaching questions that spark real change. Andrea also shares her journey through her second divorce, offering insights into what’s different, what’s the same, and the lessons she’s learned.

You’ll also hear:

• Your spouse’s reactions to your divorce may reveal someone different from the person you thought you married (12:48)
• Managing the emotional and mental toll of divorce (15:13)
• Building friendships, asking for help, and finding community in tough times (27:04)
• How relationships shift during transitions and the challenges of navigating those changes (29:16)

Learn more about Andrea Owen:

Andrea Owen is an author, global keynote speaker, and professional certified life coach who helps high-achieving women maximize unshakeable confidence, master their mindset, and magnify their courage. She has taught hundreds of thousands of women tools and strategies to be able to empower themselves to live their most kick-ass life through keynote speaking, her books, coaching, and her wildly popular podcast with over 4 million downloads.

She is the proud author of How To Stop Feeling Like Shit: 14 Habits That Are Holding You Back From Happiness, published in 2018, then updated and re-released in 2022 (Seal Press/Hachette Books) which has been translated into 19 languages and is available in 23 countries, as well as Make Some Noise: Speak Your Mind and Own Your Strength (TarcherPerigee/Penguin Random-House), and 52 Ways to Live a Kick-Ass Life: BS Free Wisdom to Ignite Your Inner Badass and Live the Life You Deserve, (Adams Media/Simon & Schuster).

Andrea is a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC) from The Coaches Training Institute, a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) with the International Coaching Federation, a SHE RECOVERS® coach, as well as a Certified Daring Way™ Facilitator; a modality based on the research of Dr. Brené Brown.

When she’s not juggling her full coaching practice or writing books, Andrea is busy riding her Peloton bike, or hanging out with her two teenagers. She is also a retired roller derby player having skated under the name “Veronica Vain”.

Resources & Links:

Unbreakable – the Divorce Recovery Retreat, Sedona, AZ in April 2025

Submit your questions here for possible inclusion in future Q&A podcast episodes

Focused Strategy Sessions with Kate 

Phoenix Rising: A Divorce Empowerment Collective

52 Ways to Live a Kick-Ass Life

Andrea’s website

Andrea on Instagram

Andrea on Facebook

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I’m bringing back one of my most impactful conversations with psychologist and writer Dr. Kerry Kerr McAvoy about healing from narcissistic relationships. We unpack the challenges of being in a relationship with someone who has narcissistic personality disorder, the profound impact it can have on your emotional and mental well-being, and actionable strategies for self-nurturing after the relationship ends.

We also take a closer look at the common phrase “it takes two to tango” and what it means in the context of unhealthy relationships. If you’re healing from a toxic relationship or want to gain clarity on what healthy love looks like, listen to this episode again or tune in for the first time.

What you’ll hear:

• We explore the phrase “It takes two to tango…” Does it, though, when narcissistic abuse or toxicity is involved in a relationship? 
• Is there anything that you can do to help a narcissistic and abusive partner? The short answer is no. 
• Narcissistic Personality is a disorder. It’s not a mental health condition. Kerry explains the distinction. 
• Focusing on and nurturing yourself back to life is essential in a relationship that has dimmed you. 

Learn more about Kerry McAvoy:

Kerry Kerr McAvoy is a psychologist and a writer who educates on social media about cultivating healthy relationships, deconstructing narcissism, and understanding various other mental health-related issues. Her book, Love You More, gives an uncensored glimpse into the dynamics of narcissistic abuse.

Resources & Links:

Unbreakable – the Divorce Recovery Retreat, Sedona, AZ in April 2025

Submit your questions here for possible inclusion in future Q&A podcast episodes

Focused Strategy Sessions with Kate 

Phoenix Rising: A Divorce Empowerment Collective

Kerry’s book, Love You More

Kerry on TikTok

Kerry on Instagram

Kerry on Facebook

Kerry on YouTube

Why Can’t I Just Leave (book)

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Episode link:

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In this solo episode, I share strategies to help you find clarity amidst the overwhelm of abuse and divorce. I explain how borrowing someone else’s mental resilience—whether a trusted friend, mentor, or professional—can help you think clearly, make grounded decisions, and move forward with strength.

You don’t have to do this alone. Let’s explore how leaning on support can make all the difference.

What you’ll hear:

• Why proper documentation is essential for protecting yourself and your children, and how to do it effectively 
• There is nothing wrong with you; the only thing wrong is the abuse you’re enduring, and you deserve to break free
• Seeking support—whether by borrowing someone else’s clarity or building a strong team—can help you regain focus, confidence, and control over your life

Resources & Links:

Unbreakable – the Divorce Recovery Retreat, Sedona, AZ in April 2025

Submit your questions here for possible inclusion in future Q&A podcast episodes

Focused Strategy Sessions with Kate 

Phoenix Rising: A Divorce Empowerment Collective

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Episode link:

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Sol Kennedy, founder of BestInterest, joins me to share how this groundbreaking co-parenting AI-powered app is revolutionizing the way parents navigate high-conflict situations. With features that automatically censor toxic communication, BestInterest helps you reclaim your peace, focus on healing, and show up fully for your kids.

This episode is all about empowering you to establish boundaries, disengage from unnecessary emotional triggers, and take control of your co-parenting dynamic—even when the other parent isn’t on the same page.

What you’ll hear:

• How BestInterest helps you block out toxicity and protect your emotional well-being (7:46)
• How to handle situations where your co-parent refuses to use the app (11:47)
• Some of the tools and features of the app, including those that help you create and hold boundaries! (13:38)

Learn more about Sol Kennedy:

Sol Kennedy is the founder of BestInterest, an innovative, AI-powered app created to transform the co-parenting experience. As a co-parent himself, Sol understands the challenges of communication and stress that often accompany separated parenting. BestInterest offers tools to keep interactions respectful and child-focused, with features like advanced filters, customizable notifications, and a co-parenting journal that helps parents prioritize the children’s well-being. Sol’s mission is to empower co-parents to build peaceful, productive relationships, ultimately benefiting families and reducing conflict.

Resources & Links:

Unbreakable – the Divorce Recovery Retreat, Sedona, AZ in April 2025

Submit your questions here for possible inclusion in future Q&A podcast episodes

Focused Strategy Sessions with Kate 

Phoenix Rising: A Divorce Empowerment Collective

BestInterestApp website

BestInterestApp on Facebook

BestInterestApp on Instagram

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Episode link:

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I’m diving into a big topic this week—the holidays during divorce. It can feel like walking an emotional tightrope while trying to hold onto some joy. Whether it’s your first holiday season after divorce, your last one as a family before separating, or you’ve been navigating holidays in divorce for a while, it’s a time that stirs up all the emotions. 

Wherever you are in this process, I want you to know, that you’re not alone. And let’s be real, were the holidays stress-free before divorce? Probably not. This episode isn’t just about surviving the holidays—it’s about reclaiming them in a way that works for you and your kids. Get emotionally prepared, collaborate where it counts, and make choices that put your kids at the heart of it all. 

In this episode, I dive into:

• Self-care survival to ensure you’re showing up for yourself and your kids
• Creating new traditions that align with who you are now
• Navigating the tricky question of whether to celebrate together “for the kids”
• Practical co-parenting strategies for gift-giving, scheduling, and prioritizing your children

Resources & Links:

Unbreakable – the Divorce Recovery Retreat, Sedona, AZ in April 2025

Submit your questions here for possible inclusion in future Q&A podcast episodes

Focused Strategy Sessions with Kate 

Phoenix Rising: A Divorce Empowerment Collective

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I’m thrilled to share this special Thanksgiving episode with you as the podcast celebrates a huge milestone: the 300th episode! To honor this accomplishment, I’m revisiting some of the most impactful episodes we’ve shared together. These conversations have left a lasting mark on many of you, and it’s a privilege to highlight them again. 

This episode is my heartfelt thank you to this amazing community we’ve created together. Your dedication and willingness to show up for yourselves and each other mean the world to me. Here’s to continuing the journey!

Highlights in this episode:

• Scenarios that are not your fucking job and why you need to stop carrying all the weight in your relationship – Episode 55: Not Your Fucking Job
• What to know about divorcing a narcissist and the wild truths you can’t make up – Episode 156: Divorcing Your Narcissist with Tracy Malone
• Listener Q&A on co-parenting with a manipulative ex and supporting your kids through divorce – Episode 161: Listener Q&A: Co-parenting with a Narcissist
• Abuse recovery and advice for those considering reconciliation after their partner starts therapy – Episode 163: Covert Emotional Abuse with Annette Oltmans
• Compassionate advice and exploring tough questions like “Where’s your line?” – Episode 177: Coercive Control with Dr. Christine Cocchiola

Resources & Links:

Unbreakable – the Divorce Recovery Retreat, Sedona, AZ in April 2025

Focused Strategy Sessions with Kate 

Phoenix Rising: A Divorce Empowerment Collective

Submit your questions here for possible inclusion in future Q&A podcast episodes 

Episodes highlighted:

Episode 55: Not Your Fucking Job

Episode 156: DIVORCING Your NARCISSIST: You Can’t Make This Shit Up! With Tracy Malone

Episode 161: Listener Q&A: Co-parenting with a Narcissist, Dealing with a Manipulative Co-parent, and Supporting Your Children Through Divorce

Episode 163: Covert Emotional Abuse with Annette Oltmans

Episode 177: Coercive Control with Dr. Christine Cocchiola

Episode 159: The Top Eight Symptoms of Narcissistic Abuse with Leanne Oaten

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I’m so excited to welcome back my dear friend and returning guest, Susan Guthrie, a leading family law attorney and mediator, for a robust conversation about the family court system. While family court often gets a bad rap (and yes, it needs reform), Susan and I dig into why it’s not always terrible. There is good that can come from it too.

Together, we’re breaking down what you can expect if you navigate the family court process, how to prepare for it, and how to make decisions that truly serve you and your kids. We’re also diving into the hot topic of no-fault divorce laws: Could they be repealed? And what would that mean for families going forward?

What You’ll Hear:

• Why family court is necessary and not always the “necessary evil” it’s made out to be (7:09)
• What most people can expect from the family court system (12:50)
• How to prepare for your day in court, including what serves you and what doesn’t (17:25)
• The likelihood of no-fault divorce laws being repealed and the potential implications (34:13)

Learn more about Susan Guthrie:

Susan Guthrie has been one of the leading family law attorneys and mediators in the country for more than 30 years and a world-wide expert in online mediation and she has trained over 20,000 professionals in the ethical and practical considerations in transitioning to a virtual practice. In late 2020, Susan and legal legend Forrest “Woody” Mosten partnered together to found the Mosten Guthrie Academy to provide top of the line training for mediators and collaborative professionals in a virtual format world-wide. Her award-winning podcast, The Divorce & Beyond Podcast, is one of the top 1% of podcasts worldwide and she is known to millions of listeners around the world as the “divorce voice you can trust!”

Resources & Links:

Unbreakable - the Divorce Recovery Retreat, Sedona, AZ in April 2025

Focused Strategy Sessions with Kate 

Phoenix Rising: A Divorce Empowerment Collective

Susan’s podcast

Susan on Instagram @susanguthrieesq and @divorceandbeyond

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I’m excited to welcome Tina Swithin back to the show for a powerful conversation about Family Court Awareness Month, which she founded five years ago to shine a light on the deep issues within our family court system. 

Together, we dive into the systemic obstacles—from the lack of judicial training on domestic abuse to the financial incentives that keep conflicts alive in court. Tina also walks us through important legislative efforts, like Kayden’s Law and Piqui's Law, named after children who lost their lives due to preventable court failures.

This episode is all about the critical importance of grassroots advocacy, educational efforts, and collective action to protect children and their families and demand accountability in our courts.

Featured Topics:

• The harsh realities and challenges in the family court system (2:30)
• How financial incentives feed systemic corruption (10:00)
• The need for judicial education on domestic abuse (12:27)
• The impact of Kayden’s Law and Piqui's Law on state legislation (16:09)
• Support networks and grassroots efforts pushing for change (24:18)
• Educational resources and future advocacy goals (36:34)

Learn more about Tina Swithin:

Tina Swithin is the author of Divorcing a Narcissist (series), founder of One Mom’s Battle and the High Conflict Divorce Coach Certification Program. Tina Swithin continues to champion children’s rights through her family court advocacy. Tina is working to raise awareness of the issues in the family court system and to educate the general public on post separation abuse, narcissistic abuse and the "alienation industry." Tina is a cofounder of the organization, nationalsafeparents.org and volunteers her time helping with family court reform through awareness, education and improved legislation such as Kayden's Law.

Resources & Links:

Focused Strategy Sessions with Kate 

Phoenix Rising: A Divorce Empowerment Collective

One Mom’s Battle

Tina’s Lemonade Wisdom: Divorcing a Narcissist

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Episode Link:

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We kick off Family Court Awareness Month with Dr. Christine Cocchiola and Amy Polacko as we talk about their new book, Framed: Women in the Family Court Underworld. This collection of 22 women’s stories raises awareness about the systemic issues plaguing family courts, aiming to ignite awareness about the family court crisis by sharing the voices of those directly impacted.

In this episode, Dr. Cocchiola and Polacko highlight the deep-seated misogyny and financial exploitation within family courts, emphasizing that this isn't just a U.S. issue—it's a global crisis that affects women of all races, demographics, and socioeconomic backgrounds. This episode is a call for awareness and action. Together, we can advocate for systemic change to better protect victims and their children.

Featured topics:

• The family court crisis and how the assumption of justice often falls short, leaving victims unsupported (3:56)
• How disclosure of abuse can lead to devastating consequences, including loss of custody (4:35)
• Deeply rooted biases allow a system to profit from the suffering of women and children (5:41)
• The danger and harm of reunification therapy and camps (18:19)
• Kayden’s Law, enforcing legislation, and how everyone can join the fight for family court reform (22:51)

Learn more about Dr. Christine Cocchiola and Amy Polacko:

Dr. Christine Marie Cocchiola, DSW, LCSW, is a Coercive Control Educator, Researcher, and survivor. She is a tenured college professor teaching social work for the last 20 years. She has been a social justice advocate since 19, volunteering for a local domestic violence/sexual assault agency. Her expertise is in coercive control and the traumatic experiences of adult and child victims, researching and developing training on these topics nationally and internationally.

Amy Polacko is a Freedom Warrior - and is committed to helping women live life on their own terms during/after a toxic relationship or divorce. As a divorced single mom, she is passionate about coaching women one-on-one and founded the empowerment group Strong Savvy Women to provide support, inspiration, and guidance to single women. Amy is also an award-winning journalist who sheds light on women's issues including divorce, domestic abuse, coercive control, and singlehood.

Resources & Links:

Focused Strategy Sessions with Kate 

Phoenix Rising: A Divorce Empowerment Collective

Framed: Women In the Family Court Underworld for more information and workshops!

Dr. Cocchiola’s website

Amy’s website

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Episode Link:

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