In this episode of The Good Divorce Show™, Karen McNenny is joined by co-parenting expert and pioneer in the Good Divorce Movement, Christina McGhee. Through her personal experience as a child of divorce, as well as becoming a bonus-mom to step-children, Christina sheds light on best practices for co-parents. Wondering how best to prepare and navigate the holidays? What happens to the presents? How do you care for yourself? Christina and Karen will guide you through the blind spots of the holiday season. Also hear about transition rituals, how to navigate the very real grief of a new-normal and how to embrace the life long journey of co-parenting with your former spouse. Divorce is not just a single event that happens to your child, it is an experience that echoes throughout their life. One consistent and loving parent can be enough to soften the impact. You can be their ONE.

Resources for Parents:

https://divorceandchildren.com/resources-for-parents/

Free Co-Parenting Resource Guide:

https://divorceandchildren.com/guide/

Co-Parenting with Purpose:

https://divorceandchildren.com/co-parenting-with-purpose/

Co-Parenting Specialist Certification Training Program:

https://divorceandchildren.com/co-parenting-specialist-training/

The SPLIT Outreach Project:

https://www.splitfilm.org

To find Christina McGhee on social:

Facebook: Facebook.com/divorceandchildren

IG: Instagram.com/divorceandchildren

Linkedin: Linkedin.com/in/christinamcghee

In this conversation, Karen McNenny and Tess Connolly discuss the complexities of navigating divorce, particularly in relation to parenting tweens and teens. They explore the emotional challenges of divorce, the importance of planning and communication, and the evolving dynamics of co-parenting. Tess shares her personal journey through divorce, emphasizing the significance of self-care for parents and the developmental needs of young adults. The discussion highlights the need for intentionality in communication with children and the importance of maintaining a cooperative relationship with co-parents for the well-being of the children.
About Tess

Tess (Therese) Cnnolly LCSW, parent and family coach for parents of tweens and teens. She is also a psychotherapist for tweens and teens. She has a podcast called The Parenting Reset Show all about parenting in the middle school and high school years.

Website: mindfulkidsandfamilies.com

In this episode of The Good Divorce Show™, Karen McNenny speaks with Junie Moon, a global love mentor and bestselling author, about the transformative journey of self-discovery and empowerment following divorce. They discuss the importance of shadow work, intimacy, vulnerability, and the impact of shame on relationships. Junie shares her personal experiences and insights on finding next-level love, building emotional literacy, and the significance of authenticity in dating. The conversation emphasizes the need for self-love and the courage to embrace change, ultimately guiding listeners towards healthier relationships and a deeper understanding of themselves.

About Junie Moon, The Love Coach

After divorcing in 2010, Junie Moon discovered Next Level Love. She left a marriage that was dysfunctional and embraced her new chapter empowered, clear about what she deserved, and welcomed in a healthy, dynamic, supportive relationship. Because she was able to experience such a different kind of relationship due to the healing work she had done, she knew she had to share this with other women as well.

Junie Moon, CEO of Midlife Love Out Loud, a Global Love Mentor, Best-selling Author, Women's Empowerment Leader, and Certified Shadow Work® Coach, has supported thousands of women over the past 30 years to claim what is their birthright: the freedom to be and love themselves without apology. When women experience this freedom to love themselves without apology, they attract life-long Next Level Love and experience an extraordinary second half of life.

Junie is dedicated to guiding women in midlife on a transformative journey towards self-discovery and empowerment. Through heart-centered coaching and mindset techniques, she helps her clients cultivate a deep sense of self-love and confidence. Her approach goes beyond traditional dating advice, focusing instead on inner alignment and personal growth. By embracing this precious stage of life with confidence and authenticity, women discover a newfound sense of self and magnetize their ideal partners with ease. Junie's mission is to help women experience Next Level Love by first nurturing the love within themselves.

Junie has been seen on News 12 New Jersey, Blog Talk Radio, Authority Magazine, Thrive Global, and in the Newark International with her film Shed the Shame that she produced and starred in. She's also the International Bestselling author of Loving The Whole Package: Shed The Shame and Live Life Out Loud, International Award-winning speaker, and host of the successful Midlife Love Out Loud podcast. Junie has shared the stage with Sheri Winston, John Gray, Marci Shimoff, and other ground-breaking thought leaders of our time.

Connect with Junie Moon

• https://midlifeloveoutloud.com/
• https://www.facebook.com/midlifeloveoutloud
• https://www.instagram.com/midlifeloveoutloud
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/love-coach-junie-moon-995262a/
• https://twitter.com/coachjuniemoon
• https://www.youtube.com/@MidlifeLoveOutLoud