Ep. 82 - Creating Unshakable Bonds After Divorce with Vivian Meraki

What if your greatest heartbreak became the doorway to your deepest healing—and a stronger relationship with your kids?

In this powerful and vulnerable episode, Vivian Meraki—somatic coach, author, and founder of the Unshakable Family System—shares her journey of parenting through divorce while raising emotionally resilient children. Vivian opens up about the moment she realized her marriage was ending, the guilt and grief that followed, and the hard-earned skills that helped her create an unshakable bond with her children—and herself.

Whether you’re navigating a divorce, co-parenting, or simply looking to deepen your emotional connection with your kids, this conversation is a masterclass in emotional intelligence, nervous system awareness, and embodied leadership at home.

💡 Key Takeaways:

• You are the expert of your life – and your children are the experts of theirs. Learning to trust yourself and them is foundational.

• Somatic awareness matters – Emotional safety and body intelligence are key to navigating divorce and healing as a family.

• Trust is built through small actions – Keeping promises to yourself and honoring your feelings rebuilds identity and self-worth.

• Unshakable parenting begins with inner alignment – You can’t help your kids regulate if you’re disconnected from your own body.

• Empowering children starts with believing them – Help them identify what’s true in their bodies and emotions.

• Divorce doesn’t have to destroy bonds – With the right tools, it can become the catalyst for deeper connection and emotional resilience.

✨ Notable Quotes:

• “The most empowering thing we can teach our children is that they can trust themselves.” – Vivian Meraki

• “You don’t have to be perfect—you just need to be present, embodied, and willing to do the work.”

• “I’m the expert of me. You’re the expert of you. Let’s lead from there.”

• “Somatic coaching is about reclaiming the intelligence your body already holds.”

• “If I totally and completely loved myself right now, what would I do?”

🌿 About Vivian Meraki:

Vivian is a somatic coach, author, and guide for parents navigating divorce. Through her codified Unshakable Family System, she helps clients create emotional and psychological safety in their homes—starting with themselves. With a trauma-informed, body-based approach, Vivian empowers parents to rewire patterns, rebuild trust, and nurture emotionally secure children… even in the midst of transition.

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