You know that moment in divorce when everything stacks up at once and you’re trying not to cry because the kids are right there, or you’re at work, or you’re just too tired to fall apart? That’s the moment we’re talking about, and I’m sharing a somatic breathing practice you can use on purpose, in real time, to help your body come back to steady.

I start with something surprisingly universal: the way your breath changes at the end of a hard cry. Those two quick inhales followed by one long, heavy exhale aren’t random, they’re your body’s way of settling and completing the stress response cycle.

Then I get practical and guide you through the exact steps of this nervous system reset. If you want a quick way to calm yourself during the stress and overwhelm of divorce, this is a tool you can use anytime divorce overwhelm spikes. Subscribe, share with a friend who needs relief, and leave a review so more women can find this support.

Go to 8:05 for the actual practice.

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That sick, quiet fear at 2 a.m. when you realize you don’t fully know what’s in the accounts, what “marital assets” even means, or how to build a budget on your own? I’m talking directly to that moment and to the shame that often follows it around like a shadow. Because the hardest part usually isn’t the math. It’s the story we tell ourselves: I should’ve known, I’m not smart enough, I let this happen.

In this episode I pull apart where those beliefs come from, including cultural conditioning that taught women to defer financial authority, the very real history of women’s limited access to credit in the United States, and the religious and family roles that shaped who “handled the money.” I also share research showing how common it is for married women to leave long-term investing and financial planning to their husbands, not because they can’t learn, but because they’ve been taught to doubt themselves.

Then we get practical and calming. I walk you through a simple “facts versus story” exercise to reduce money shame, plus concrete steps for financial literacy after divorce. If you’re ready to rebuild financial confidence without beating yourself up, listen now, then subscribe, share with a friend who needs it, and leave a review so more women can find this support.

Get Rich Girl Nation by Katie Gatti Tassin

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Your thumb hovers over the banking app but your brain questions what if it's negative? What if you don't have enough to cover until the end of month? And in that moment your body acts like you’re about to step into danger. If you’ve ever avoided checking your balance, ignored IRS letters, or stacked unopened late credit card statements after divorce, I’m talking to you and I’m not here to shame you.

In this episode I dig into why this struggle is so common for women, including the social and historical context that shaped financial confidence, plus a striking stat from a UBS study showing how many married women leave big long-term money decisions to their husbands. When divorce shifts the whole financial load onto your shoulders, it can feel like you got dropped into a world you were never trained to navigate and your nervous system notices.

I break down the amygdala’s role in scanning for threat, why uncertainty around money can register as survival danger, and how that shuts down the prefrontal cortex right when you need it for budgeting, planning, and financial literacy. I also share a client story and the “thought ladder” approach that helps you move from panic and shame to a more neutral, workable mindset. Then I give you a simple practice you can try today: the two-minute look, paired with grounding and orienting, so you can gather information without forcing yourself to fix everything at once.

If you’re rebuilding finances after divorce and want a calmer, steadier way to face money, listen now, share this with a friend who needs it, and subscribe plus leave a review so more women can find this support.

To download your FREE "Becoming You Again Podcast Map" click here.

To schedule your complimentary consult with Karin click here.

Struggling after divorce to get to know yourself? Click here to grab my $7 guide to get started!

If this podcast resonated with you in any way, please take a minute to follow and give me a rating wherever you listen to podcasts.

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DISCLAIMER: THE COMMENTARY AND OPINIONS AVAILABLE ON THIS PODCAST ARE FOR EDUCATIONAL, INFORMATIONAL AND ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY AND ARE NOT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING PSYCHOLOGICAL, COUNSELING OR PROFESSIONAL HEALTHCARE ADVICE.

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