The D Shift Mardi Winder-Adams

Welcome to another episode of The D Shift: Redefining Divorce and Beyond. Today’s conversation is a crucial one for many families. My guest, Amy Taylor and I talk about how to manage neurodiversity and mental health amidst the complexities of divorce and post-divorce life.
Amy is a dedicated social worker, mother, grandmother, and podcaster who lives with ADHD, bipolar disorder, and anxiety. Known as the Mental Health Warrior and the Neurospicy Mama, Amy brings her expertise and personal experiences to look into how neurodiversity affects parenting and coping through the seismic shifts of divorce.
Whether it’s managing transitions for neurodiverse children or advocating for consistent schooling, this episode promises valuable insights for parents navigating these challenging waters. Practical and insightful, Amy’s passion for helping parents and kids is front and center in this important conversation.
About the Guest:
Amy Taylor is a 53 year old Divorced, Single Mom, with one kid still at home (13 year old daughter) and 3 grandkids living with her son and his wife. In her words - I had a horrible divorce but it was when my daughter was 1 so I've definitely moved on since then. I am happy alone though. I've tried dating and I just want to focus on my daughter and I and my grandchildren. I am also a college student and full time social worker. I live a fulfilling life while having bipolar disorder, ADHD, and anxiety. I am also working on my NLP certificate to be a life coach and started a new podcast to help women with mental health and / or who are neurodiverse like myself and my children.
For Amy’s gift of a journal, email her at amy@advancingwithamy.com
To connect with Amy:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-taylor-bsw-mental-health-warrior-2023802b/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AdvancingwithAmy/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/advancing_with_amy/
Website: https://www.advancingwithamy.com/
Amy's Podcast is Advancing With Amy and it is available on Apple and other podcast platforms.
About the Host:
Mardi Winder-Adams is an ICF and BCC Executive and Leadership Coach, Certified Divorce Transition Coach, Certified Divorce Specialist (CDS®) and a Credentialed Distinguished Mediator in Texas. She has worked with women in executive, entrepreneur, and leadership roles, navigating personal, life, and professional transitions. She is the founder of Positive Communication Systems, LLC, and host of Real Divorce Talks, a quarterly series designed to provide education and inspiration to women at all stages of divorce.
Are you interested in learning more about your divorce priorities? Take the quiz "The Divorce Stress Test".
Connect with Mardi on Social Media:
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Divorcecoach4women
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mardiwinderadams/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/divorcecoach4women/
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For this 100th episode of The D Shift, I have the pleasure of interviewing Marla Press, a renowned public speaking and life coach, and the founder of Speakers on Fire Academy. In this episode, Marla shares her journey from musical theater to mastering the art of presence. She discusses how essential it is to be fully present, not just on the stage but in all facets of life, enhancing personal relationships and professional communication. Whether you're leading a team, speaking at a community event, or navigating post-divorce life, Marla offers insightful strategies on speaking authentically and connecting genuinely with your audience. Get ready to be inspired to find your voice and presence that can truly change your life.
About the Guest:
Marla Press, Founder of Speakers on Fire Academy, is a Public Speaking Coach, Life Coach, and Art of Presence™ Trainer. She coaches you to master your presence and create a bigger impact by building your wow factor and your connection to the audience. Marla’s mission is to help you speak so people listen. She offers group programs, and 1:1 coaching. Marla’s unique exercises help beginner and experienced speakers transform immediately! Marla is an international speaker and author with a degree in Psychology. She worked as a Practice Management Consultant in the medical field and an Inclusion and Diversity Consultant. Invite Marla to speak at your event and she will get your audience fired up while demonstrating solutions to their challenges. If you want to attract more clients and wealth, and be “hot off The Press,” Marla Press is your coach!
For Marla’s Free Gift: Hot or Not Speaker Assessment
To connect with Marla:
LinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/in/MarlaAPress
IG - https://instagram.com/marlaapress
YouTube - https://bit.ly/MarlaPressYouTube
Facebook - www.facebook.com/marla.press.1
Pinterest - https://pinterest.com/mpress0094
Website - https://marlapress.com
About the Host:
Mardi Winder-Adams is an ICF and BCC Executive and Leadership Coach, Certified Divorce Transition Coach, Certified Divorce Specialist (CDS®) and a Credentialed Distinguished Mediator in Texas. She has worked with women in executive, entrepreneur, and leadership roles, navigating personal, life, and professional transitions. She is the founder of Positive Communication Systems, LLC, and host of Real Divorce Talks, a quarterly series designed to provide education and inspiration to women at all stages of divorce.
Are you interested in learning more about your divorce priorities? Take the quiz "The Divorce Stress Test".
Connect with Mardi on Social Media:
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Divorcecoach4women
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mardiwinderadams/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/divorcecoach4women/
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We have spent the month of April looking at the importance of caring for ourselves in challenging times. In this recording, I have the opportunity to have a great conversation with Cheryl Whitelaw, a functional movement specialist and CEO of Peace and Power Movement Services. Cheryl shares her insightful journey through personal growth and development, especially reflecting on her experiences with divorce and how they acted as a catalyst for her exploration into the integral role of the body in handling life's challenges.
She reveals how understanding and harnessing the body's response to stress and utilizing functional movement can transform and empower us, especially during difficult transitions like divorce. Join us as we discuss the importance of being kind to our body and treating it as a close ally, which can be our greatest tool in navigating the storms of life. So tune in, get comfortable, and let's explore these transformational perspectives with Cheryl Whitelaw.
About the Guest:
Cheryl Whitelaw is a Functional Movement Specialist and CEO of Peace and Power Movement Services Inc. She supports her clients to learn through their movement so they can function well in all the verbs that make life worth living. She has lived through 2 divorces, each time finding a new level of personal power and self-acceptance. She calls her approach, "Kind Power" to cultivate somatic intelligence and personal empowerment from the inside out. Cheryl is a certified Feldenkrais practitioner, Integral Master Coach ™ and Being in Movement practitioner ™. She trains Aikido and is preparing for her black belt test in 2024.
For Cheryl's Free Gift: Movement Wellness Quiz
To connect with Cheryl:
Webiste: https://www.peaceandpower.ca/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPGbKXBhyvnriYd-8Zd8ixQ
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/cherylwhitelaw/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/yourkindofpower
IG: https://www.instagram.com/cherylkindpower/
About the Host:
Mardi Winder-Adams is an ICF and BCC Executive and Leadership Coach, Certified Divorce Transition Coach, Certified Divorce Specialist (CDS®) and a Credentialed Distinguished Mediator in Texas. She has worked with women in executive, entrepreneur, and leadership roles, navigating personal, life, and professional transitions. She is the founder of Positive Communication Systems, LLC, and host of Real Divorce Talks, a quarterly series designed to provide education and inspiration to women at all stages of divorce.
Are you interested in learning more about your divorce priorities? Take the quiz "The Divorce Stress Test".
Connect with Mardi on Social Media:
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Divorcecoach4women
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mardiwinderadams/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/divorcecoach4women/
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This week, my guest Ann Greco takes us on an enlightening discussion about divorce, stress management, and maintaining professional momentum even in challenging times. Ann Greco is an experienced mental health counselor who helps individuals navigate the turbulent waters of stress to avoid chronic health issues, anxiety, and burnout.
Ann brings her wealth of experience from the realm of mental health counseling to share powerful strategies for maintaining relationships and mental well-being amidst the pressures of divorce and demanding careers. Tune in as Ann sheds light on the cycles of stress and avoidance, the significance of self-care in various aspects of life, and the importance of seeking support without stigma. We unravel how stress not only shapes our daily lives but can also lead to major shifts in personal and professional health and well-being.
Buckle up for an episode packed with practical advice on cultivating resilience and managing life's challenges with grace and self-compassion.
About the Guest:
Ann Greco helps busy professionals who want freedom from stress that leads to chronic anxiety and burnout. Her background is in mental health counseling. She now coaches people, giving them practical strategies on how to manage their concerns so they can thrive at work and lead a life they love.
Ann has been working with people along the whole spectrum of mental health concerns, from nervousness and stress to diagnosed mental illnesses for over 20 years. She has helped thousands of patients and clients find a way to stand in their power, no matter what. At the core of her passionate stand for all people to live powerfully, she wants to reduce the staggering statistics associated with “workplace burnout” and chronic mental health conditions.
To connect with Ann:
Website: https://anngreco.com/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ann.greco
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ann-greco-success-genie/
Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/annmgreco
YouTube - https://youtube.com/@AnnGreco?si=-Yy8xEyfTA3UygVz
About the Host:
Mardi Winder-Adams is an ICF and BCC Executive and Leadership Coach, Certified Divorce Transition Coach, Certified Divorce Specialist (CDS®) and a Credentialed Distinguished Mediator in Texas. She has worked with women in executive, entrepreneur, and leadership roles, navigating personal, life, and professional transitions. She is the founder of Positive Communication Systems, LLC, and host of Real Divorce Talks, a quarterly series designed to provide education and inspiration to women at all stages of divorce.
Are you interested in learning more about your divorce priorities? Take the quiz "The Divorce Stress Test".
Connect with Mardi on Social Media:
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Divorcecoach4women
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mardiwinderadams/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/divorcecoach4women/
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Let's face it - we have all agreed to do things we know we don't have the time, energy, or motivation to do. Are you constantly saying "yes" when deep down you're screaming "no"? It's time to reclaim your power and redefine your boundaries. In this episode, I discuss the issue of people pleasing, overgiving, and learning how to set boundaries with my guest, Claudia Braun.
Claudia Braun is a mindset and lifestyle coach dedicated to supporting women who find themselves overextended, bogged down by the compulsion to always say 'yes,' and consequently feeling drained. Claudia shares her insights on how a pattern of overgiving and people-pleasing may stem from deep-seated programming since childhood. Together, we explore strategies for reclaiming personal power, discussing the significance of internal validation, setting boundaries, and the art of authentically owning your 'yes' and your 'no.' Whether you're navigating the complexities of divorce or simply seeking balance, this episode offers valuable takeaways for anyone looking to shift into a life of mindful presence and self-compassion.
Here are just a few of the insights Claudia shares:
- Pause Before You Say 'Yes': Before automatically agreeing to requests, pause and evaluate if it's a genuine 'yes' or a conditioned response. Give yourself permission to say 'no' and honor your own needs and boundaries.
- Decommission Old Programming: Reflect on the stories you've been told since childhood and consider how they influence your behavior. Awareness and acceptance are the first steps toward transforming how we live and promoting self-care.
- Align Your Passions: Share your passions openly with loved ones, especially children, to model the importance of following one's own path. Embracing what you love sets a powerful example for others about balancing work, interests, and relationships.
So, if you've ever found yourself wrestling with the guilt of saying 'no' or struggling to prioritize your own needs, tune in and join us for this transformative dialogue.
About the Guest:
Claudia Braun's a Mindset & Lifestyle coach for professional women over 40, exhausted from giving at the expense of themselves. For women who are making choices based on who she thinks she should be, instead of who she wants to be. Claudia invites them to consider: what would your life be like if you felt true fulfillment, inner peace, and were flourishIng. She's been Coaching women for 10 years and on a spiritual path for over 30, her passion's empowering women, to have the strategies and tools to release habits and beliefs keeping them stuck so that they can uncover their dreams and let go of the guilt and obligation that keeps them feeling stuck and trapped. Her mission & philosophy: When you change your thinking, and clear old beliefs holding you back —you can't help but feel fulfillment and greater!
For Claudia's free gift: Stop Saying YES When You Mean NO
To connect with Claudia :
Website: www.claudia-braun.com
About the Host:
Mardi Winder-Adams is an ICF and BCC Executive and Leadership Coach, Certified Divorce Transition Coach, Certified Divorce Specialist (CDS®) and a Credentialed Distinguished Mediator in Texas. She has worked with women in executive, entrepreneur, and leadership roles, navigating personal, life, and professional transitions. She is the founder of Positive Communication Systems, LLC, and host of Real Divorce Talks, a quarterly series designed to provide education and inspiration to women at all stages of divorce.
Are you interested in learning more about your divorce priorities? Take the quiz "The Divorce Stress Test".
Connect with Mardi on Social Media:
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Have you ever wondered why sometimes making changes in life is so difficult? If you find you are sabotaging yourself or you just can’t seem to make any headway, hypnotherapy may be the ideal solution.
My guest Karen Ross is a hypnotherapist who works with people of all ages to overcome challenges and blocks. Many people think of stage antics and mind control when hypnotherapy comes up. Karen is here to demystify those misconceptions and share how hypnotherapy can rapidly address issues like chronic pain, sleep disorders, fears, and self-limiting beliefs.
Karen explains how hypnotherapy works, highlight its safe and relaxing nature, and offers insight into how changing our subconscious beliefs can lead to lasting, positive changes in our lives. So, if you're curious about hypnotherapy or seeking a powerful tool for personal growth, today's episode promises an enlightening conversation that offers the potential of rapid and profound change.
About the Guest:
People come to Karen when they are gripped with anxiety and stress even though they’re successful and high-performing in business and personally. As a certified hypnotherapist, she helps them overcome these overwhelming feelings with techniques used by some of the most celebrated and successful people – like Michael Jordan, Tiger Woods, Oprah, Elon Musk – many actors and performers – even historical figures like Winston Churchill and Albert Einstein. These are just a few who have used hypnotherapy to solve seemingly insurmountable problems. Hypnosis is used now in work-famous medial settings like Mayo Clinic, Cleveland Clinic, and others. Karen also helps people become non-smoker, lose or gain weight, sleep soundly, and relieve chronic pain. People ask her “Will hypnosis help with ______?” She answers with a resounding “YES”. A former radio show host herself, she now enjoys helping people find freedom from issues that have often troubled them for years.
To connect with Karen:
Schedule a call: https://karenrossnow.com/schedule/
Website: https://karenrossnow.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenrossnow/
About the Host:
Mardi Winder-Adams is an ICF and BCC Executive and Leadership Coach, Certified Divorce Transition Coach, Certified Divorce Specialist (CDS®) and a Credentialed Distinguished Mediator in Texas. She has worked with women in executive, entrepreneur, and leadership roles, navigating personal, life, and professional transitions. She is the founder of Positive Communication Systems, LLC, and host of Real Divorce Talks, a quarterly series designed to provide education and inspiration to women at all stages of divorce.
Are you interested in learning more about your divorce priorities? Take the quiz "The Divorce Stress Test".
Connect with Mardi on Social Media:
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Divorcecoach4women
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mardiwinderadams/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/divorcecoach4women/
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