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Two Homes, Two Fathers, One Powerful Story of Resilience with Author and Retired Judge, Anthony J. Mohr

Journey Beyond Divorce Podcast

Release Date: 06/06/2025

When the Abuse Has No Bruises:How to Spot, Speak About, and Heal from Emotional Harm with Annette Oltmans, Founder and CEO of The M3ND Project show art When the Abuse Has No Bruises:How to Spot, Speak About, and Heal from Emotional Harm with Annette Oltmans, Founder and CEO of The M3ND Project

Journey Beyond Divorce Podcast

Abuse doesn’t always leave physical scars, but it always leaves an impact. In this episode of the Journey Beyond Divorce Podcast, I sit down with Annette Oltmans — survivor, author, and founder of The M3ND Project — to shine a light on the realities of emotional and covert abuse, and the all-too-common retraumatization that happens when victims seek help but are met with disbelief or dismissal. Annette’s groundbreaking work on Double Abuse® gives language to what so many survivors have experienced but struggled to name. Together, we explore what emotional and covert abuse really look...

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Letting go of a long-term relationship can feel like losing a lifetime investment, leaving you with grief, resentment, and confusion about how to move forward. Divorce often stirs old wounds and unconscious beliefs formed in childhood, patterns that resurface in marriage and make the ending feel even more painful. Many people believe it will take years of hard work to heal, but what if there was a way to shift your emotional state and release that pain far more quickly? In this episode of the Journey Beyond Divorce Podcast, I sit down with Sanaiyah Gurnamal, a Master ThetaHealer and founder of...

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When co-parenting feels impossible because of constant conflict, there is another way. It’s called parallel parenting—a structure designed for high-conflict divorce that reduces interaction, sets clear boundaries, and allows both parents to focus on their children’s wellbeing. In this episode of the Journey Beyond Divorce Podcast, I’m joined by Randi Karmel, PLLC, a family law attorney, mediator, and parent coordinator with decades of experience helping families navigate custody disputes, substance abuse cases, and complex parenting dynamics. Randi and I explore how to create a...

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Faith in the Fire: Why a Spiritual Foundation Matters in Life’s Hardest Moments with Pastor Ray Longwood show art Faith in the Fire: Why a Spiritual Foundation Matters in Life’s Hardest Moments with Pastor Ray Longwood

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In this deeply personal and heart-centered episode, Karen McMahon sits down with her longtime friend and pastor, Ray Longward, Lead Pastor at Experience Vineyard Church, for an open and vulnerable conversation about faith, healing, and leadership in life’s hardest seasons. For the first time publicly, Karen shares the central role her Christian faith has played in her personal life and in founding Journey Beyond Divorce—“coming out” not just as a divorce coach and podcast host, but as a follower of Christ. Together, they explore the critical role of a spiritual foundation during major...

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When Money Turns Malicious: High-Conflict Divorce in Wealthy Families with New York Attorney, Joshua L. Rieger show art When Money Turns Malicious: High-Conflict Divorce in Wealthy Families with New York Attorney, Joshua L. Rieger

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In high-net-worth divorces, money isn’t just a shared asset—it often becomes the sharpest weapon in the conflict. From hidden accounts to excessive legal spending, financial manipulation can turn an already painful process into a drawn-out war. In this powerful episode, high-conflict divorce coach Karen McMahon explores the darker side of wealth and separation with Joshua L. Rieger, partner at Berkman Bottger Newman & Schein. A seasoned litigator and mediator, Josh brings firsthand insight from years in the courtroom, where he’s seen how money is used to control, punish, and...

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Divorce-Proof Your Wallet: What High-Earning Women Must Know with CDFA, Nikki Turner show art Divorce-Proof Your Wallet: What High-Earning Women Must Know with CDFA, Nikki Turner

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This episode of the Journey Beyond Divorce Podcast explores what high-earning women need to know to protect their finances before, during, and after divorce. Guest expert Nikki Tucker, personal financial strategist and founder of The FIIRM Approach, shares actionable strategies for staying empowered through financial transitions. With a focus on proactive planning, Nikki breaks down how women can avoid common financial blind spots, navigate difficult money conversations, and safeguard their assets with clarity and confidence. She also introduces her signature FIIRM framework—Flexible,...

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Journey Beyond Divorce Podcast

When you’re in a high-conflict divorce or co-parenting with someone who constantly triggers you, it’s not just emotional—it’s physiological. That fight, flight, or freeze response you keep having? It’s your nervous system calling for help. In this powerful episode of the Journey Beyond Divorce Podcast, Karen McMahon sits down with nervous system and relationship expert Dr. Nima Rahmany to explore the deeper layers of conflict, trauma, and healing. Together, they unpack how unresolved attachment wounds, somatic trauma, and emotional reactivity are all interconnected—and how to...

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Navigating the Male Identity Crisis in Divorce with Josh Tomeoni, Divorce Coach, CFP, ChFC, CLU, RICP show art Navigating the Male Identity Crisis in Divorce with Josh Tomeoni, Divorce Coach, CFP, ChFC, CLU, RICP

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In this episode of the Journey Beyond Divorce Podcast, host Karen McMahon sits down with Josh Tomeoni, a men’s coach, financial expert, and host of The Derelict Podcast. Josh shares his personal journey through divorce and how it led him to help other men navigate life’s toughest transitions. With 18 years of experience building financial planning businesses—and learning from failures in marriage and life—Josh offers honest insight into what men face during divorce. Together, they explore the pressure to “man up,” common post-divorce pitfalls, and how men can stay connected to...

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Ready to regain your confidence and clarity during divorce? Join Karen McMahon’s —a 6-session group coaching program designed to help you manage triggers, set boundaries, and take back control.  -- 2024 cracked me open. It was one of the hardest years I’ve lived through—personally and professionally. I felt misaligned with my values, burned out in my work, and disconnected from the joy and freedom I preach to others. But in the summer, I read The Big Leap, and something shifted. I started a year-long commitment to stepping into my Zone of Genius, facing my Upper Limit...

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Ready to regain your confidence and clarity during divorce? Join Karen McMahon’s —a 6-session group coaching program designed to help you manage triggers, set boundaries, and take back control.  -- In this empowering episode of the Journey Beyond Divorce Podcast, Karen McMahon sits down with Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® Jacki Roessler to explore what really happens with your money after the ink dries on your divorce agreement. If you're wondering what financial steps to take after divorce, this conversation is your roadmap. Jacki walks you through a strategic...

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On this episode of the Journey Beyond Divorce Podcast, host Karen McMahon welcomes retired Superior Court Judge Anthony J. Mohr for a powerful conversation about the long-term impact of divorce on children. Drawing from his personal experience growing up with two very different dads—his successful, conservative stepfather and his charismatic, unpredictable Hollywood actor father—Anthony offers a unique perspective on what it’s like for kids to live in two homes after divorce.

Now an author of the memoir Every Other Weekend, Anthony shares how his childhood shaped his identity and ultimately influenced his nearly 30-year career on the bench. This episode explores the emotional challenges children face navigating dual households and highlights how resilience, awareness, and intentional parenting can shape a more stable future for kids of divorce.

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