When Divorce Feels Overwhelming: How to Navigate Boundaries, Fear & High-Conflict Splits with Karen McMahon

“Judging yourself never does anything valuable.” — Karen McMahon

When you hear the word divorce, what happens in your body? Do you feel fear? Relief? Confusion?In this powerful conversation, divorce and relationship coach Karen McMahon of Journey Beyond Divorce joins me to talk candidly about the emotional, legal, and practical realities of divorce—especially if your split involves high conflict.

Karen shares her personal story of a 3½-year divorce that tested every part of her, and the lessons she’s now taught hundreds of clients: how to set and uphold boundaries, separate facts from fear, navigate high-conflict personalities, and choose the right professional support for your situation. We cover why boundaries aren’t steel walls but garden gates, how to know if you’re staying out of love or fear, and why divorce can be the catalyst for breaking generational cycles.

Whether you’re contemplating divorce, in the middle of one, or supporting someone who is, this episode will leave you feeling informed, grounded, and empowered to take your next step.

Top 3 Takeaways:

1. Boundaries Are Yours to Hold – Setting them isn’t enough; the power comes from upholding them, even when the other person pushes back.
2. Fear vs. Fact – Learn to identify whether your hesitation is rooted in legitimate concerns or catastrophic “what ifs.”
3. Be the CEO of Your Divorce – From choosing the right attorney to keeping your financial focus, no one will protect your interests better than you.

Favorite Quote:"Boundaries invite incredible freedom in relationships. When I trust myself to hold them, I don’t have to worry about trusting anyone else." — Karen McMahon

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About Lora:

Lora Cheadle, JD, CHt is a betrayal recovery coach, attorney, TEDx speaker, and author of FLAUNT! and It’s Not Burnout, It’s Betrayal.

After uncovering her husband’s 15-year affair, she turned her own pain into purpose—helping high-achieving women reclaim their identity, power, and joy.

A trauma-aware coach, somatic therapist, and former attorney, Lora blends legal insight with emotional and spiritual healing for full-spectrum recovery.

She is the author of FLAUNT! Drop Your Cover and Reveal Your Smart, Sexy, & Spiritual Self (an International Book Awards Finalist and Tattered Cover Bestseller) and It’s Not Burnout, It’s Betrayal: 5 Tools to FUEL UP & Thrive. She also hosts the podcast FLAUNT! Create a Life You Love After Infidelity and Betrayal. Learn more at www.loracheadle.com and follow me across all social!

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