Divorce, Dating, And Your Kids

Determining when to start dating in the divorce process and how to tell the kids is a big issue for many women. This week, host Mardi Winder-Adams is joined by Laurie Gerber, the founder of Laurie Gerber Coaching and a renowned expert in the Handel Method, a holistic approach to personal transformation. Together, they explore one of the most common, yet daunting, questions faced after the end of a marriage: when and how should you start dating again?

Laurie opens up about her personal path into the world of love coaching, sharing how her own search for career clarity led her to revitalize her marriage and ultimately discover her true calling. She breaks down the fundamentals of the Handel Method, emphasizing the importance of aligning your actions, thoughts, and emotions to achieve authentic self-love and meaningful connections.

Mardi and Laurie talk about telltale signs that signal you might not be ready to date, including unresolved emotions and an inability to tell a balanced story about your breakup. Laurie offers practical advice for managing the emotional and logistical complexities of post-divorce life, from stabilizing your home, career, and finances to reclaiming your sense of self after years of focusing on “we” instead of “me.”

The conversation also tackles the delicate topic of dating with kids, covering everything from how and when to talk to your children about new partners, to respecting their feelings while pursuing your own happiness, whether your kids are little ones or adults with children of their own.

Full of real-life anecdotes, compassionate wisdom, and actionable steps, this episode is a must-listen for anyone considering love after divorce. Whether you’re dipping a toe into casual dating or searching for your next meaningful relationship, Mardi and Laurie offer nuanced, judgment-free guidance for navigating this exciting and sometimes tricky new chapter.

About the Guest:

Laurie Gerber is one of the most engaging and effective life coaches and presenters in the country. After holding several positions at Handel Group® over the last 20 years, including President of HG Life, Laurie is currently licensing The Handel Method® and running Laurie Gerber Coaching, Inc. focusing on LOVE coaching. Laurie has appeared on the Today Show, Dr, Phil, MTV and A & E and been the resident love expert at Match, Zoosk, Jdate, and many more.

She has been presenting to and coaching individuals, couples, and groups, with a wide range of partners including: the dating sites above, General Assembly, She Tribe, BeSocialChange, IvyConnect, Ellevate, and many more. She has appeared on television shows, podcasts, radio shows, and all over the internet. Check out “The Secret-Free Diet”, her TedX talk on the power of truth telling. When not working from her NYC townhouse, she’s meditating, jogging, or attempting to get cuddles from her 10, 20 and 22-year old kids and husband of 26 years.

For Laurie’s gift: https://lauriegerber.com/webinar

To connect with Laurie:

Website: lauriegerber.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lauriegerberdatingcoach

Insta: https://www.instagram.com/lauriegerber_coach/ Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/@lauriegerbercoach

Linked in: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauriegerber

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/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@divorcecoach4women

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