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167. When Stress Steals Your Clarity: How to Come Home to Yourself
02 Jul 2025
00:21:50
If stress has left you overwhelmed, disconnected, and unsure of your next step — this episode is for you.
We unpack why so many women feel stuck in survival mode and how real, lasting change doesn’t come from controlling others or chasing the next quick fix — it comes from coming home to yourself.
You’ll learn how your nervous system holds the key to building true inner capacity, helping you rewire your reality, and how breath, stillness, and emotional processing are potent tools for reclaiming peace and power.
This is an invitation to stop outsourcing your energy, anchor into your knowing, and finally make space for what you deeply want.
In this episode:
What stress really is (and why it’s not your fault)
How to stop wasting energy trying to change other people
Why nervous system regulation is the foundation for clarity and confidence
How breath and presence help dissolve anxiety and open access to your inner wisdom
The power of curiosity and allowing space for your emotions
166. The Wake-Up Call: Stop Waiting for Life to Slow Down
11 Jun 2025
00:24:09
This episode is for the woman who is doing it all — the one who looks like she's thriving on the outside but feels like she's drowning on the inside. You tell yourself you don’t have time for therapy, coaching, movement, or rest. You’ve become so used to tending to everyone else’s needs that you’ve forgotten what it feels like to choose yourself. But here’s the truth: life won’t slow down until you do.
In this episode, we look at the turning point — the decision to stop arguing for your limitations and start reparenting yourself with the love, boundaries, and truth you’ve always needed. This is the moment you stop waiting and start choosing something better.
If you are sick of your own excuses and want someone to walk you through another option, let’s talk. Grab a spot on my calendar so we can discuss what is happening for you and create a roadmap to liberation. https://calendly.com/coachwithmikki/co-parent-breakthrough-call
Subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with anyone who might need a fresh perspective on co-parenting!
157. Reflection: Auditing Your Life and Co-Parenting for a Balanced New Year
15 Jan 2025
00:26:00
As the new year begins, it's the perfect time to take a step back and reflect on your journey over the last year.
In this episode, you will explore a comprehensive year-end process designed to help you audit your life and co-parenting dynamic. I offer practical strategies for assessing what worked, what didn’t, and how to realign your priorities for the year ahead.
Whether you're navigating co-parenting challenges or simply looking to create a more balanced and fulfilling life, this episode will provide actionable insights to help you start the new year with clarity and purpose. Tune in and discover how to move forward with intention and harmony in both your personal life and co-parenting journey.
If this process feels overwhelming, no worries - I'm here to help you. I offer a personal audit experience where you'll work directly with me in the Life Audit process. You'll have me as your own coach via Voxer for two weeks as I help you implement the changes.
This unique coaching experience will help you intentionally choose how you show up in your life and relationships and will help you experience the genuine sense of calm, clarity, and ease that comes with it.
67. When You Only Have a Hammer, Everything Looks Like a Nail
18 Jan 2023
00:19:47
Do you feel like you are always on the defensive in co-parenting? That every interaction is a continuation of another fight? Do you feel like you have to use force to be heard or acknowledged?
So many co-parents feel like all they do is go from problem to problem with nothing getting fixed. In this episode, Mikki walks you through some tools to help you co-parent in a calmer more responsive way and not just rely on wielding the heavy hammer of reaction.
If you’re ready to add more tools to your co-parenting toolbox, then Mikki is inviting you to schedule a free, no strings attached Clarity Call with her today. Together you will decide on one area in your co-parenting where you are stuck and Mikki will give you tools and a doable, actionable plan to make progress and co-parent with more confidence and calm.
Have you found yourself avoiding annoying conversations with your co-parenting partner? Saying yes to something just to avoid conflict? Pretending the other person’s behavior isn’t that bad because you don’t want to deal with their upsetedness?
Then it is time for some boundaries. Boundaries are what help you co-parent well.
In this episode, Mikki walks you through what boundaries are and how you can set and enforce them in a loving, empowering way. Your ability to create and hold boundaries is the foundation to co-parenting well.
Do you feel like you have no idea where to start with boundaries? Or do you feel like you know what boundary you need but don’t know how to hold it? Mikki has you covered. Schedule a free, no strings attached Clarity Call with her today. Together you will decide what boundary you need to set and you will create an actionable plan to hold and enforce that boundary in a way that empowers you.
Would you ever head out on a road trip without gas or a map? Probably not, at least not if you wanted to arrive at a specific destination.
In this episode, Mikki walks you through the process of creating co-parenting clarity so you have a roadmap you can use to stay on track through the next year.
If you need some help deciding where to start, Mikki created a Co-Parenting with Presence Worksheet for you to help you start to create clarity. Download the worksheet here.
In this episode, Mikki walks you through the process she uses in her own life to set the intention for the coming year. Setting your intention isn’t like a resolution that you rely on willpower to attain. Instead, setting your intention is choosing your destination and creating a step by step process to arrive there.
Setting intentions is about opening up to what is truly aligned with what you are yearning for. It requires you to set down what you don’t want and purposefully step toward what you do want.
You will need some time alone, a journal, a comfy place to be and maybe your favorite beverage.
And if you struggle with this problem, no worries, Mikki is here to help you. Go ahead and give yourself the gift of clarity for the new year and schedule a call with her. She will walk you through this process and help you decide what is the next step for you on your journey so that you start the new year with clarity + direction.
If there are things co-parents tend to really struggle with, it's what is the RIGHT way to co-parent, and what does SUCCESSFUL co-parenting look like. Many struggle to believe they are doing a GOOD job.
Over the years of her own co-parenting journey and walking through the process with many parents as a coach and mentor, Mikki has seen it all. She teaches moms the tools and strategies to co-parent well -- even when it feels hard and their co-parenting partner isn’t helping.
In this episode, Mikki walks you through some of the lessons learned and how to move past the limiting beliefs of Right + Wrong + Success and into healthy rules for co-parenting well.
When it comes to parenting styles one things is for sure … there are many ways to parent. As a certified Conscious Parenting Coach, Mikki has incorporated the tools and skills of conscious parenting with her coaching expertise to create a framework to help her clients co-parent more effectively, with less stress and more confidence.
In this episode, Mikki walks us through what conscious co-parenting is, what the benefits are and gives us some tools to use in our own lives.
If you are interested in learning more about conscious co-parenting and how it might help support you, your ex and your kids, Mikki is happy to help. Schedule a clarity call with her today to help you get started on a more mindful, intentional, effective approach to co-parenting.
In this episode, Mikki talks to children’s book author Jay Aedo. Jay is on a mission to rewrite some of the ancient bible stories from a conscious perspective.
Jay is an international entrepreneur, teacher of practical philosophy and children’s book author. Born and raised in southern California, he often felt the weight of the different belief systems his parents, teachers and religious leaders followed.
As a writer and community leader, he encourages his young readers to look beyond the antiquated programs of the stories that have repeated for centuries. For the first time in the history of children’s books, an author tells biblical stories from a super-conscious perspective.
In this episode, Mikki and some of her clients share the experience and benefits of coaching -- why it matters, how it works, the benefits and transformation it creates.
Too often we isolate -- thinking that there isn’t help or just not wanting to take the traditional therapy routes -- believing that you should be able to work things out on your own. While you absolutely can … you don’t have to.
Make sure you sign up for the 3 Myths of Co-Parenting so that you are on Mikki’s mailing list to receive co-parenting tips, emails of encouragement and to be in the know on all of the upcoming workshops, podcasts and ways to work with Mikki. SIGN UP HERE.
59. Finding Gratitude Where You Are (Even When It Feels Impossible)
23 Nov 2022
00:19:32
In this episode, Mikki discusses the practice of gratitude. The holidays for co-parents after divorce can be extremely challenging. Finding ways to support yourself and bring your attention to what you can control helps relieve some of the pressure.
Mikki explores different ways that a practice of gratitude focuses on proactively bringing our attention to what is right in life.
If you want help, just email Mikki and she will help you find a next right step. Email her at mikki@mikkigardner.com.
If you want to download the Self-Love exercise to incorporate into your daily gratitude practice, you can find that here.
In this episode, Mikki talks about meditation and celebrating her 2 years of consecutive meditation in her own life. She dives into what meditation is and isn’t. How it works. What the benefits are, and why it matters for you.
If you want help setting up your meditation practice, Mikki is here to help.
You can jump on a Clarity Call with her so that you can work through your individual situation and so that she can help create an actionable plan -- a meditation practice that is doable and that creates the experience you desire. Schedule your Clarity call today.
156. Choosing a Healthier Dynamic for Your (Co-) Parenting in 2025
01 Jan 2025
00:21:19
Ready to reset your (co-)parenting dynamic for a healthier and more harmonious new year?
In this episode, we explore actionable strategies for building a stronger, healthier home and relationship with your family and co-parents. Whether you've been navigating challenges for a while or just starting out in a co-parenting journey, this conversation will equip you with tools to prioritize your well-being and create a more supportive environment for your children. Tune in and make 2025 a healthier, happier year!
If you want to go ahead and create a plan for 2025, go to episode 64 and episode 116 where I walk you through my year end process.
I am always here to help you get clarity on the next step in your life, whether that's making a big relationship change, shifting your parenting, or determining what support you need. Use the link below to book a Breakthrough Call with me to create your roadmap to your next steps. https://calendly.com/coachwithmikki/co-parent-breakthrough-call
In this episode, Mikki will help you set your intention for the holiday season. Holidays can be overwhelming and throw co-parenting into the mix and you add on a whole heap of extra feelings. When you set your intention for how you want to feel and create a road map for yourself and your family, you experience more peace and confidence.
Mikki will walk you through the process to get clear on what you want and how to ask for it. She'll show you how to give and receive without being depleted and without turning into a grinch this holiday season.
If you want more help planning for your holidays, sign up for Mikki’s upcoming free workshop on Tuesday November 15th at 11 am EST / 8 am PST. Grab your seat today at https://mikkigardner.com/workshop
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You can jump on a Clarity Call with Mikki so that you and she can work through your individual situation, and she can help you create an actionable plan for the holidays that is doable and that creates the experience you desire. Schedule your Clarity Call today!
In this episode, Mikki talks about why we get triggered and what to do about it. Getting triggered is bound to happen, not because you are a parent or co-parent, but because you are human.
She walks you through how to stay out of toxic communication and stay on the road to cooperative co-parenting -- no matter what your co-parenting partner chooses.
You will learn the simple process to help you navigate getting triggered with more calm and confidence.
Identify Your Triggers
Set + Enforce High Value Boundaries
Let your ex, your kids, whoever -- be disappointed or upset, and move forward with grace + confidence.
If you want to learn more, go to https://mikkigardner.com/ and sign up for the 3 Myths of Co-Parenting and you will be on Mikki’s mailing list. Co-parenting tips + strategies will be delivered to your inbox along with a whole lotta love!
Molly and Mikki talk about motherhood, being a single mom and support. Every mom needs support, and there are so many ways to get it. Motherhood is the most important career and lifestyle choice, and we talk about ways to help you wherever you are in your journey. Also, Molly shares all about her new advanced certification program designed to help coaches help moms create extraordinary lives and families.
Molly Claire is a 7-figure business builder with a blended family of 10. She is dedicated to helping women overcome their own limits, make the money they want, and have the time, freedom and flexibility to be with the people in their lives that matter the most - especially the little ones. She loves to help new life coaches and weight coaches make their first $10K as a coach, while establishing a strong business foundation for the future.
In this episode, Mikki is talking to Sarah Armstrong, author of The Mom’s Guide to a Good Divorce.
Mikki and Sarah dive into what a good divorce is and some of the strategies to help you create one - no matter where you are in the process.
Sarah is a good divorce proponent, Vice-President of Global Operations for Google and the proud mom of Grace, who was seven years old when Sarah divorced. Grace is now entering her sophomore year in college.
Sarah is a mentor to other women, as well as men, in business, and a longtime volunteer at various nonprofit organizations, including the Jack & Jill Late-Stage Cancer Foundation, Georgetown Alumni Admissions Program and soup kitchens.
In this episode, Mikki is sharing 5 things you need to know about co-parenting. The co-parenting journey can feel lonely and unforgiving, but there are ways to feel more connected and feel more love along the way.
Mikki will walk through the simple things you need to know to help you navigate your experience with more calm + confidence.
If you want to learn more go to https://mikkigardner.com/ and sign up for the 3 Myths of Co-Parenting and you will be on Mikki’s mailing list. Co-parenting tips + strategies will be delivered to your inbox along with a whole lotta love!
In this episode, Mikki is talking to Luke Shilling who is a Life + Infidelity Coach for Men.
Mikki and Luke have a candid conversation about the experience of co-parenting after divorce + infidelity from a male perspective.
From healing after infidelity, gaining trust, taking responsibility and using your kids as a catalyst for change, Mikki and Luke explore many of the experiences common in the co-parenting after divorce journey.
Luke is a 40 something father of two who escaped the 9-5 to chase his dreams of becoming a relationship & infidelity coach. UK-based and Lincolnshire born and bred, he can often be found running in the countryside, volunteering, drinking coffee or engrossed in an Excel spreadsheet.
He now takes much of his life experience, combined with his unique coaching skills, to help those who have been through infidelity to trust again and move forward with their lives.
In this episode, Mikki is talking about the feelings we commonly feel in divorce and co-parenting.
In the Name It to Tame It Series, Mikki will explore the common feelings many co-parents feel, why they feel them and how to navigate these feelings.
In Part 2, Mikki explores the feelings we feel when we fall short + things don’t go as planned: Shame, Guilt, Regret + Disappointment.
By understanding the differences between these emotions, we gain power in developing ways to move through them. Shame and regret are shadow emotions that thrive on secrecy + silence while guilt and disappointment can be useful drivers of positive change.
Take a listen to learn more in Part 2 of the series.
In this episode, Mikki is talking about the feelings we commonly feel in divorce and co-parenting.
In the Name It to Tame It Series, Mikki will explore the common feelings many co-parents feel, why they feel them and how to navigate these feelings. In Part 1, Mikki explores Stress, Overwhelm + Anxiety.
How do you handle the feelings of stress, overwhelm, and anxiety when you have not only you, but also your kids, to deal with? Or when your ex creates chaos every time you have to interact? In order to handle co-parenting challenges, we have to have the awareness of what is happening, the language to name and describe it and the tools to navigate it. So let’s dive into part 1.
155. Living with Purpose: Inside the Intentional Living Collective with Elise Bowerman
18 Dec 2024
00:29:40
In this inspiring episode, Elise Bowerman and I explore the transformative power of living with intention. This conversation is grounded in the importance of creating space in your life to reflect, reset, and realign with what truly matters to you. Featuring insights from the Intentional Living Collective, it explores how embracing purposeful living can unlock clarity, fulfillment, and authentic connections.
Whether you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or simply curious about how to approach life with more meaning, this episode offers practical tips, heartfelt stories, and a fresh perspective on prioritizing what you truly want. Tune in to discover how slowing down can help you move forward with purpose.
Elise Bowerman is a passionate advocate for women reclaiming their wholeness and living with intention. With 20 years of experience helping women connect with their bodies through movement, natural medicines, and mindfulness practices, she understands the transformative power of self-care and community.
As a board member of Birth Detroit and the co-founder of impactful initiatives like the Intentional Living Collective, Elise specializes in guiding women through life’s transitions. She provides busy moms tools to prioritize themselves, rediscover their identity, and find flow amid the chaos.
A mother herself, Elise knows firsthand the challenges of navigating life’s demands without the traditional support systems. Her work is grounded in honoring the natural rhythms of life and empowering women to embrace their full potential, creating a ripple effect of healing and strength in their families and communities.
47. A Conversation on College Preparation with Theresa Cry
31 Aug 2022
00:31:54
In this episode, Mikki talks to Theresa Cry who is an independent college advisor who loves supporting students on their journey to, and through, college. The conversation looks at ways co-parents can support their kids through this transition and what not to do.
Theresa has a variety of experiences in higher education including admissions, financial aid, athletics and organizational development. Her goal is to build relationships with students and families as they navigate the process of discovery with major selection, college fit and making financially sound decisions. Theresa works to alleviate the stress and anxiety associated with the process.
In this episode, Mikki discusses ways to reduce stress and increase your confidence as you get your kiddos ready for back-to-school.
Back to school, the change in routines, the forced interactions with the other co-parent, it can trigger a lot of emotions. This podcast is here to offer some ways to help you transition with less stress and more confidence. Mikki will look at ways to reduce stress in 3 areas: The Co-Parenting Relationship, for your kids and for you.
If you want to take the next step to mastering the back-to-school transition with confidence, sign up for Mikki’s upcoming workshop The Co-Parenting Edit: The Back-to-School Edition on Thursday September 8th @ 12p EST / 9a PST.
This workshop is designed to help you put an end to the overwhelm and stress so that you can confidently get your kids back to school… and the best part is it doesn’t require the other co-parent's cooperation! Sign up here to reserve your spot.
45. A Conversation on Healthy Communication with Jaime Morgan
17 Aug 2022
00:40:28
In this episode Mikki talks to Jaime Morgan about communication and co-parenting. Jaime walks us through her own experience with divorce and co-parenting and offers some of the tools and strategies she teaches to help create connection, communication and resolve conflict.
Jaime Morgan is a certified life coach and a Gottman Method-trained relationship coach. Combining her academic and past personal experiences of her struggles with a failed marriage, Jaime has a huge passion for helping unfulfilled and divorced women and couples to thrive in their lives and relationships again through action-oriented coaching! Jaime is now married to the love of her life, and she lives in Canada – B.C., with her husband and two sons.
In this episode, Mikki talks to Alicia Robertson. Alicia is an author, speaker and life and divorce coach who helps recently separated women through her business, Lemonade Life. She knows exactly how devastating it is to hear the words “I want a divorce.”
Alicia and Mikki have an honest conversation about how to separate and divorce with intention and clarity - stepping into the transition with Self Worth, Boundaries & Communication.
Alicia Robertson is an author, speaker, and trained life and divorce coach, who helps recently separated women through her business, Lemonade Life. She knows exactly how devastating it is to hear the words 'I want a divorce'. Her mission is to change the narrative around divorce, and provide support and guidance, with the ultimate goal of helping as many women as possible.
In this episode, Mikki talks to her friend and Master Certified Coach Pam Howard. Co-Parenting after divorce often gets a bad rap, and Mikki and Pam explore ways that it is possible to have a good relationship with your ex and co-parent peacefully.
You will discover:
The difference between control and influence when it comes to co-parenting
Some dos and don’ts of co-parenting
Some thoughts that support peaceful co-parenting
Pam Howard is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, a former School Counselor, and a Master Life Coach for high-achieving moms who want to feel as successful in their parenting as they do in other areas of their lives. Through her engaging weekly podcasts, practical strategies, and laser-sharp coaching, Pam helps you get unstuck and feel like a rockstar mom — while making it all feel like you're talking with a trusted friend and mentor. When she’s not supporting women to show up as the moms they most want to be, you can find her snuggling her own amazing kids, dancing to Meghan Trainor songs in the kitchen, and sneaking squares of dark chocolate in the pantry.
In this episode, Mikki is discussing how to calm yourself down so that you can take full Response-Ability in your life.
You are 100% capable of taking full Response–Ability over your life. It's a decision you make and remake a thousand times a day. Find some simple tools to help you calm yourself down so that you are able to step into a state of calm, grounded confidence in your life and co-parenting.
Do you want more tools and strategies to help you turn inward, feel more confident in your co-parenting? Or are you interested in finding out about upcoming workshops or other ways to work with me? Just go to my website and sign up for the 3 Myths about Parenting after Divorce and you’ll be on my mailing list so you are always in the know.
Mikki demonstrates how you hold all of the answers you need inside of you. Building the skill and muscle to slow down, turn inward and access the answers within is the greatest power we have, especially in relationships with others.
We’re in a world that is going so fast. We have to actually learn and practice slowing down. First it means becoming intentional about stopping what is not helping. Stop doing all busy things - then it starts with turning inward to offer some simple ways to slow down now, intentionally, so you can speed up later.
Do you want more tools and strategies to help you turn inward and feel more confident in your co-parenting? Or are you interested in finding out about upcoming workshops or other ways to work with me? Just go to my website and sign up for the 3 Myths about Parenting after Divorce and you’ll be on my mailing list so you are always in the know.
40. Becoming an Influencer in your Co-Parenting Relationship
13 Jul 2022
00:21:04
In this episode, Mikki talks about how you can change the co-parenting relationship you have by becoming an Influencer in your own life. Strong, healthy, effective co-parenting relationships start with a solid foundation to expand on. Mikki walks you through the steps to building that foundation for yourself and how it will impact everyone around you.
Are you ready to take the next step to creating confidence, ease and influence in your life? Curious to see if coaching could be the next right step on your co-parenting journey? Sign Up for a Clarity Call today.
You are not alone, and Mikki is here to be your coach, mentor and biggest supporter as you heal and grow! She has done the work in her own life and helped so many moms, just like you, feel better and be more confident after divorce.
In this episode, Mikki talks coaching and how it provides the clarity you need to create massive transformation in your life.
If you are feeling stuck, doubtful, resentful, angry or trapped in your co-parenting experience and wish there was someone to help you get clear… You’re in luck. Sign up for a free, no strings attached Clarity Call with Mikki where she will help you pinpoint at least one actionable step you can take today to have less frustration, guilt and be a better, more confident mom today.
You are not alone, and Mikki is here to be your coach, mentor and biggest supporter as you heal and grow! She has done the work in her own life and helped so many moms, just like you, feel better and be more confident after divorce.
Mikki talks about the complexities and responsibilities we have as moms to show up for ourselves and our kids. How in the ever-changing, uncertain and seemingly deteriorating world, we can make the decisions to change the small worlds we affect each and every day.
Mikki explores some ideas and examples of how we can show up and effect change each and every day. No matter your economic or marital status or what is going on around you, you can find tangible ways to impact the world and be the change you want to see.
Our time is now, and it requires us to become the mom, co-parent, woman and human you want to be. So let’s link arms and start today.
If you are interested in exploring how coaching could be the next step for you, please reach out over on Instagram. Or sign up for a free, no strings attached Clarity Call.
You are not alone and I am here to be your coach, mentor and biggest supporter as you heal and grow!
If you want to catch Abby Wambach’s inspiring Commencement speech from LMU here is the link: https://youtu.be/CSH8geuu2UQ
154. Reimagining the Holidays: Creating New Traditions After Divorce
04 Dec 2024
00:21:55
The holidays can be a challenging time for parents navigating life after divorce, but they also present an opportunity to create meaningful, new traditions for your family. In this episode, we’ll explore creative and practical ways to celebrate the season, build cherished memories, and foster emotional well-being for both parents and children.
Learn how to balance co-parenting schedules, honor old traditions while embracing new ones, and prioritize connection over perfection. Whether it’s your first post-divorce holiday season or you’re looking for fresh ideas, this episode will help you rediscover the joy of the holidays.
I am always here to help you get clarity on the next step in your life, whether that is making a big relationship change, shifting your parenting, or determining what support you need. Use the link below to book a Breakthrough Call with me to create your roadmap to your next steps. https://calendly.com/coachwithmikki/co-parent-breakthrough-call
The Messy Middle is that space of discomfort, uncertainty and unknown between Conflict and Resolution between Divorce and Healing or any Problem and the Solution.
Mikki explores the three steps to help you get more comfortable with discomfort so that you can show up with intention, patience and integrity.
If you are interested in exploring how coaching could be the next step for you, please reach out over on Instagram. Or sign up for a free, no strings attached Clarity Call.
You are not alone, and I am here to be your coach, mentor and biggest supporter as you heal and grow!
You’re invited to my free Great Expectations Workshop on Monday June 27th. Grab your spot by signing up at www.mikkigardner.com/workshop.
Mikki talks about expectations. Every day we consciously and unconsciously set expectations for ourselves and other people. We paint a picture in our minds of what SHOULD be happening. This is all good until the other people or the circumstances of life fail to meet that picture in our mind. When that picture isn’t met in real life, we feel disappointed, resentful and that can lead to shame and anger.
Mikki walks us through the process of peeling back the layers of our expectations so that we can become aware of our unexpressed, unexamined ones and create healthy ones instead.
If you are ready to explore what expectations you might have that are holding you back … then join me for a free workshop I am hosting Monday, June 27th at 2pm Eastern. In this expectations workshop we are going to take a deep dive into the process of examining and releasing the harmful expectations and then creating healthy expectations that serve you. Grab your spot by signing up at www.mikkigardner.com/workshop
In this episode, Mikki talks about self-soothing... what it is and what it looks like. She offers some tangible, simple actions you can take to regain balance and get yourself back into equilibrium.
Mikki will walk you through ways to create your own Self-Soothing and Stress Relief Tool Kit so you have it ready for those times when stress and emotions tend to run high. When we’re in the grips of emotional overload it can be difficult to remember the things that work to soothe us.
Getting proactive with ways you self-soothe ahead of time is such a powerful way to care for yourself, especially if you tend to reach for the Ben and Jerry’s or the Pinot Noir when you’re upset. Having a self-soothe tool kit ready to go can help to curb self-numbing behaviors.
If you want personal help identifying an area where you get activated and dysregulated, and you need some help giving yourself the tools and skills to live the life you truly desire with ease, then let’s get on a Clarity Call.
34. Interview with High Conflict Divorce Specialist Karen McMahon
01 Jun 2022
00:41:47
In this episode Mikki has a conversation with High Conflict Divorce Specialist and Journey Beyond Divorce Founder Karen McMahon.
Mikki and Karen discuss the signs and struggles of high conflict divorces, and how to create peace while co-parenting in a high conflict relationship. Karen discusses her process for clients and how they can learn to expect and accept the other person as a means to creating peace and empowerment.
This episode is a must listen for anyone who is facing the challenges of co-parenting in a high conflict relationship and is ready to move forward.
Karen McMahon is a Certified Relationship and Divorce Coach and Founder of Journey Beyond Divorce. She began divorce coaching in 2010 after recognizing that the pain of her divorce led her on a transformational journey into an incredible new life. Karen leads a national team of divorce coaches in supporting men and women around the world to become calm, clear and confident as they navigate divorce.
Karen is the host of the acclaimed Journey Beyond Divorce Podcast, co-author of ‘Stepping out of Chaos: Turning Pain to Possibility” and creator of JBD’s exclusive 12 Step Divorce Recovery Program.
On this episode Mikki talks to Molly Claire who is a Master Certified Life Coach, Podcast Host, Best Selling author and 7 figure earner. Molly and Mikki talk about her journey from being terrified of being able to make enough money to support herself to becoming a financial life coach, a co-parent, a blended family member and all around amazing human.
Molly Claire is CEO and Master Coach at Molly Claire Coaching, where she helps women to create their ideal life+biz. She authored the best-selling book, The Happy Mom Mindset, and hosts the Masterful Coach Podcast. Molly built her business from scratch, building it to 6 figures, and scaling it to 7 figures. She is passionate about helping women overcome their limiting beliefs to build a profitable and meaningful business that supports their ideal life. Molly is also a Master Coach Instructor, guiding coaches to master the art of coaching so they can serve their clients at the highest level.
On this episode, Mikki talks to Amanda Louder. Amanda is a life coach, a co-parent, a blended family member and all-around amazing human. Amanda shares her story of marriage, divorce, co-parenting and remarriage and offers a beautiful message of strength and self-love.
Amanda Louder is a Certified Life Coach who helps women from conservative Christian backgrounds love their sex life. She helps women embrace their sexuality to help them strengthen their relationship with themselves, their spouse, and God.
In addition to being a coach, Amanda is also a wife to Kevin, and mom and stepmom to 5 kids, ranging in ages from 13 to 22. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, watching her kids play sports, fishing, and camping.
In this episode Mikki is talking all about what the expectations are that we hold of being a “good mom” and how divorce inevitably changes that definition. When we become a co-parent there are identity shifts, new complexities and challenges that can challenge our ability to be that “good mom.”
Mikki will walk you through a process of uncovering your definition of mom and help you create one that supports you. If you want a positive change, it will require a useful definition of what kind of mom you want to be. And then taking aligned action toward being that person today.
If you are in the process of finding new definitions that help you create a better life then I want to invite you to a free, interactive workshop I am hosting on Re-Defining Family After Divorce, Thursday, May 19th at 1p Eastern / 10a Pacific. You will learn how to let go of the picture of what Family SHOULD look like and start defining it in a way that supports and celebrates the family you have today.
In this episode Mikki talks to Daisy Freestone, author of A Kid’s Guide to Divorce and Life After It. Daisy offers us a beautiful perspective of divorce from the kid’s point of view. This valuable conversation looks at the challenges of divorce, change, blending families and strategies to help kids thrive.
Daisy Freestone is an author and lives in Frisco, Texas with her mom, stepdad, puppy (named Bear), and two older brothers. She is eleven years old, and has ten siblings, ages 2, 9, 9, 11, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, and 20.
Daisy loves reading, swimming, soccer, dancing, singing, baking, fashion, and hairstyling. Her favorite color is green, her favorite food is a burger and fries. Her favorite music genre is pop, her favorite book genre is realistic fiction, her favorite TV show is High School Musical: The Musical - The Series, and her favorite movie is Z-O-M-B-I-E-S.
A Kid’s Guide to Divorce and Life After It is Daisy’s first book. You can buy your copy of Daisy’s book at amazon or from her website www.daisyfreestone.com.
In this episode, Mikki opens up the conversation of what real self-care is, what it looks like and what it can accomplish. Self-care isn’t a luxury. Self-care is not selfish. Self-care is a necessity to be the woman, mom and human you want to be.
It seems counterintuitive to focus on yourself to be better for others, but it is true. When we are taking care of our mind, body and spirit every day, we gain the trust and confidence in our own capacity to show up for those we love, when things are hard, when our strength is needed most.
28. Why Aren’t Things Changing When I’m Trying So Hard?
20 Apr 2022
00:22:19
In this episode, I share a little bit from my April Workshop "Co-Parenting Confidently Through the Chaos."
So many women, moms and clients I talk to are frustrated - feeling like they are trying to change but nothing really changes.
It’s two steps forward and one step back.
They feel like they made this huge change in their lives, got divorced, moved, changed everything - but they feel stuck in the same patterns, same feelings over and over.
If you want to attend one of my future workshops or hear about how to work with me in other ways, please go to my website and click on the "3 Myths of Co-Parenting" so that you will be in the know. https://mikkigardner.com/
153. Break the Cycle: Choosing Growth Over Grudges
20 Nov 2024
00:15:17
Navigating co-parenting can be a minefield of emotional challenges, especially when past grievances resurface and the holidays arrive. In this episode, I explore breaking free from the destructive cycle of grudges and reactionary behavior.
Learn practical strategies to prioritize personal growth, model emotional maturity, and create a healthier dynamic for your children. By leading with compassion and choosing collaboration over conflict, you can foster an environment where everyone—parents and kids alike—can thrive.
Tune in to discover how to shift from old patterns to a more constructive and loving approach to co-parenting.
Are you a divorced dad in the Detroit area? Join me December 3rd at the Birmingham Public Library for a holiday event to get you ready to create new traditions with your kids and create a more stress free holiday season. Buy your ticket to save your spot. https://www.mikkigardner.com/single-dad
I am always here to help you get clarity on the next step in your life, whether that is making a big relationship change, shifting your parenting, or determining what support you need. Use this link to book a Breakthrough Call with me to create your roadmap to your next steps. https://calendly.com/coachwithmikki/co-parent-breakthrough-call
In today’s episode, Mikki will walk you through the process of rewriting your story. Releasing the old story that isn’t serving you and choosing intentionally a new version of you and stepping into her today. To begin to rewrite our story we must start by aligning our thoughts, feelings and actions toward what we desire by BEING that today.
This means we must stop reliving the past, using the limiting beliefs to cloud our vision the cloud the lens from which we are viewing our life.
We will look at different tools to help you rewrite your story from meditation, visualization and managing your energy.
Do you feel like you want to make these change but just don’t know how? Join me for a Workshop called How to Confidently Co-Parent through the Chaos of Life on April 14th. This workshop is perfect for those frustrated moms who want to feel calm, grounded and confident every day no matter what life throws at them. We will be doing this work together and so much more. Save your spot at www.mikkigardner.com/workshop
Life after divorce can be scary and knowing who you are in this new role can seem unfathomable. In this episode, Mikki is discussing the topic of WHO you are being and WHO you want to be. Breaking down the steps to how you decide and then start creating the version of you as mom, woman and co-parent you TRULY want to be.
If these 2 things are the same, then step no further and go grab yourself a big 'ol treat for a job well done.
If you’re anything like Mikki was - and so many of the courageous moms she works with are - then there may be a big 'ol gap there.
Learn the steps to deciding who you want to be by removing what is blocking you, calling in more and stepping into the energy you want today.
And if you want help it’s your lucky day, because April 14th I am hosting a workshop called How to Confidently Co-Parent Through the Chaos of Life. This workshop is perfect for those frustrated moms who want to feel calm, grounded and confident every day no matter what life throws at them. We will be doing this work together and so much more. Go to https://mikkigardner.com/workshop/ to sign up and save your seat for this free 1 hour interactive workshop.
25. A Conversation About Moving On with Michelle Dempsey-Multack
30 Mar 2022
00:24:07
In this episode, Mikki interviews Michelle Dempsey-Multack, Founder of Moms Moving On, for a frank, empowering conversation about life after divorce.
Michelle and Mikki explore what moving on after divorce looks like - from boundaries to triggers to strategies to get you through conflict - as well as her new book on sale now where you buy your books.
Michelle Dempsey-Multack MS, CDS, is a writer, mom, coach, certified divorce specialist (TM) (CDS), speaker, and author of her first book, Moms Moving On: Real Life Advice for Conquering Divorce, Co-Parenting Through Conflict, and Becoming Your Best Self. She graduated from Hofstra University with a degree in journalism and communication and then earned a double masters degree in education from Adelphi University. She hosts the weekly podcast Moms Moving On, and writes regularly for Parents, Scary Mommy, and others. A former New Yorker, she now lives in Miami with her husband, daughter, and stepdaughter.