Uncoupled & Unfiltered

On today’s episode of Uncoupled and Unfiltered—the podcast for anyone who’s done pretending their divorce will be amicable and is ready to face what really happens when the gloves come off—we’re talking with Suzy Miller. Suzy is a TEDx speaker, an affiliate of the Family Mediators’ Association, and an Ambassador for the Amicable Divorce Network, and has also worked directly with the UK Ministry of Justice on dispute resolution. She campaigns for calmer, more peaceful ways to divorce and runs a free resource hub for families navigating this challenging transition.We’ll be diving into what a truly peaceful divorce looks like in practice, whether it’s even possible when you’re dealing with an ex from hell, and the often-overlooked resources that can make the process a little less painful.Key Topics Covered:Defining the notorious “ex from hell”Why so many believe court is the only option when an ex refuses to cooperateWhat judges really want—and how to keep yourself out of their courtroomWhy accountability is the only thing that can stop a high-conflict exMediation and arbitration: making them work even in high-conflict situationsSelf-representation with a clear, strategic “divorce brain”Strategies to stay out of court after the divorce papers are filedThe biggest leverage you have when dealing with a difficult exWhat true moving on really looks like“When I talk about peaceful, I'm talking about staying out of court.” - Suzy MillerAbout Our Guest: Suzy MillerSuzy Miller is a TEDx speaker, has collaborated with the Ministry of Justice in promoting dispute resolution, is an affiliate member of the Family Mediators' Association, and is an Ambassador for the UK branch of the Amicable Divorce Network. Suzy has written for the Daily Mail, been featured in many national magazines and appeared on BBC Breakfast TV, Radio 4's Woman's Hour and C5's The Vanessa Show. Suzy campaigns for more peaceful, better ways to divorce, and provides access to resources for families and individuals through a free Resource Hub, which includes regular live online events.This Episode Is For:Anyone navigating a high-conflict divorce or dealing with an uncooperative exPeople who want alternatives to court but don’t know where to startThose feeling overwhelmed and considering self-representationListeners looking for practical strategies to protect themselves and stay out of courtAnyone ready to move on and rebuild after a difficult breakup or divorceFree Resource Hub relevant to UK and US: https://bestwaytodivorce.comFair Settlement Summit webinars: https://bestwaytodivorce.com/fair-settlement-summit/Connect with Suzy Miller:Website:  https://bestwaytodivorce.com/ Connect with Ksenia Muench:Website: https://www.thriveagaindivorcecoaching.com/ Website: https://www.highconflictplaybook.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thriveagaindivorcecoaching/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kvmuench/ Substack: https://substack.com/@thriveagaindc Email: [email protected] 🎧 Listen, Subscribe & ShareFollow Uncoupled and Unfiltered on Spotify, Prime, and Apple Podcasts for weekly conversations about divorce, relationships, dating, and self-discovery. If this episode resonated, please rate, review, and share to help others find the show.Want to work with Ksenia? The next cohort is forming now- https://www.highconflictplaybook.com/

In this powerful episode of Uncoupled and Unfiltered, we sit down with Karen McMahon, certified relationship and divorce coach and founder of Journey Beyond Divorce, to unpack the realities of high-conflict divorce and the emotional toll it can take on families—especially children.The conversation dives deep into the impact of high-conflict divorce on children, including the difficult and often misunderstood issue of parental alienation. We also discuss the role of a minor’s counsel in family court and how legal professionals can help ensure that children’s voices and best interests are represented during contentious custody battles.If you’re struggling to keep your peace during a difficult separation, this conversation provides tools, perspective, and hope for moving forward.Key Topics Covered:What defines a high-conflict divorce and why traditional co-parenting strategies often failThe impact of conflict on children—understanding that it’s not divorce itself that harms children, but ongoing parental conflict and hostilityRecognizing signs and dynamics of parental alienation in high-conflict custody situationsThe role of minor’s counsel in advocating for children’s best interests in family courtPractical communication strategies with a high-conflict ex, including asking “Is a response warranted?” before engagingLearning healthier communication and boundaries over time—acknowledging that mistakes are often part of the learning processAre courts child-friendly, or are they more 50/50 oriented?Insights from Karen McMahon and her work with Journey Beyond Divorce, supporting individuals through the emotional challenges of high-conflict divorce“If you have to respond, don't add fuel to the fire. Just say something that's nothing, and then get on with your day.” - Karen McMahonNavigate Even the Most Challenging Divorce with Confidence: https://rapidreliefcall.com/About Our Guest: Karen McMahonKaren McMahon is a certified relationship and divorce coach, podcast host, and the founder of Journey Beyond Divorce, a coaching organization dedicated to helping individuals navigate the emotional challenges of separation and high-conflict divorce. After experiencing her own long and difficult divorce, Karen turned her personal journey into a mission to support others moving through the chaos, confusion, and emotional intensity that often accompany the end of a marriage. Through coaching, speaking, and her work with clients around the world, she empowers people to shift from surviving divorce to using the experience as a catalyst for healing, clarity, and personal growth.This Episode Is For:Individuals currently navigating a high-conflict divorce or separationParents concerned about the impact of divorce and conflict on their childrenAnyone dealing with co-parenting challenges or parental alienation dynamicsPeople who want healthier communication strategies when interacting with a difficult exThose looking to turn the challenges of divorce into an opportunity for personal growth and healingConnect with Karen McMahon:Website: https://www.jbddivorcesupport.com/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/journeybeyonddivorce/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/journey_beyond_divorce/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/journey-beyond-divorce/  Connect with Ksenia Muench:Website: https://www.thriveagaindivorcecoaching.com/ Website: https://www.highconflictplaybook.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thriveagaindivorcecoaching/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kvmuench/ Substack: https://substack.com/@thriveagaindc Email: [email protected] 🎧 Listen, Subscribe & ShareFollow Uncoupled and Unfiltered on Spotify, Prime, and Apple Podcasts for weekly conversations about divorce, relationships, dating, and self-discovery. If this episode resonated, please rate, review, and share to help others find the show.Want to work with Ksenia? The next cohort is forming now- https://www.highconflictplaybook.com/

High-Conflict Divorce — you hear the term everywhere. But what does it actually mean?It’s when the process itself is weaponized against you, when there’s no clear end in sight. When you don’t know who to trust — or even what’s real anymore.That experience didn’t just change my life — it became my life’s work.I created the High Conflict Playbook™ — a framework built from real-life experience, not a textbook. And I launched this podcast because women navigating divorce deserve honest information, clarity, and someone unapologetically in their corner.Today, I’m joined by Lisa Happ — Certified Divorce Coach, Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Coach, and Somatic Coach. She works in the spaces most people avoid: high-conflict relationships, narcissistic abuse, and divorces that don’t just end marriages — they try to break you.In this conversation, we pull back the curtain on what it really takes to survive when your partner is weaponizing the process. Lisa also introduces a powerful approach called concierge coaching — a level of support that can be transformational for the right woman.Key Topics Covered:Is he a narcissist — or just difficult?The signs of true NPD (and why you may already see them, but aren’t ready to accept them yet)Learning to trust your body’s signals instead of letting your mind override or minimize dangerThe reality of the high-conflict divorce journey — and what comes afterConcierge coaching: why one hour a week isn’t enough (it took years to get here — healing won’t happen in 60 minutes)Dating after toxic relationships — and how to recognize what your body is trying to tell youThe moment the rose-colored glasses come off — and how your perception of your ex (and even friends) begins to shiftMajor red flags that signal you’re in a deeply unhealthy situation“Don't make it work. Find something that just works that you don't have to make work that you don't have to wonder, spiral about at night.” - Lisa HappAbout Our Guest: Lisa HappLisa Happ is a Certified Divorce Coach, Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Coach, and Grief Recovery Specialist who helps women navigate high-conflict divorces and leave toxic or abusive relationships. Drawing from her own lived experience and professional background as a former therapist, Lisa supports clients through both the emotional and strategic sides of divorce — from building the right support team to reclaiming their confidence and identity. With years of coaching experience and work with hundreds of clients, she specializes in helping women move from survival to stability — and ultimately, to a place of clarity, empowerment, and lasting healing.This Episode Is For:Women navigating a high-conflict divorce who feel overwhelmed, targeted, or unsure who to trustAnyone questioning whether they’re dealing with narcissistic behavior or something more seriousWomen coming out of toxic or emotionally abusive relationships and trying to rebuild their sense of selfThose who feel stuck in survival mode and want deeper, more consistent support than traditional approaches offerAnyone preparing to date again after a difficult relationship and wanting to make healthier, more aligned choicesConnect with Lisa Happ:Website:  https://www.lisahapp.com/ Connect with Ksenia Muench:Website: https://www.thriveagaindivorcecoaching.com/ Website: https://www.highconflictplaybook.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thriveagaindivorcecoaching/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kvmuench/ Substack: https://substack.com/@thriveagaindc Email: [email protected] 🎧 Listen, Subscribe & ShareFollow Uncoupled and Unfiltered on Spotify, Prime, and Apple Podcasts for weekly conversations about divorce, relationships, dating, and self-discovery. If this episode resonated, please rate, review, and share to help others find the show.Want to work with Ksenia? The next cohort is forming now- https://www.highconflictplaybook.com/

In this episode, I'm sitting down with Meghan Remington—Certified Divorce Coach, Narcissistic Abuse Specialist, and author of Behind Closed Doors. With a master's degree in clinical counseling, Meghan stepped away from her career to raise her three sons before navigating her own high-conflict divorce.After rebuilding her life on the other side, Meghan now helps women navigate similar experiences through her coaching practice. She brings firsthand insight into the dynamics that can make these relationships so difficult to recognize and leave.We unpack tactics like love bombing, gaslighting, and stonewalling, exploring how they work and what it takes to reclaim your clarity after manipulation. Whether you've experienced narcissistic abuse or simply want to better understand these dynamics, this conversation offers valuable insight.Key Topics Covered:The inspiration behind Behind Closed Doors.Personal journey of recognizing narcissistic manipulation—and how long it actually took to see the red flags.Why the stories of people who experience narcissistic abuse are often strikingly similar, despite different circumstances.We answer the question: how bad was it actually?The single most important prerequisite for healing: creating distance from the abuser. Why true healing can't begin while you're still living in the cycle of abuse.Radical acceptance—what it is, why it's so difficult, and how it becomes a turning point in recovery.The power of language: why naming manipulative behaviors is a critical step toward clarity, validation, and healing.The practical lessons readers can expect from Behind Closed Doors—real-world tools and insights drawn from lived experience, not just theory.“The big foundation piece with narcissism is lack of ability to be accountable and lack of responsibility.” - Meghan Remington“Behind Closed Doors: How I Got Myself Into and Out of a Narcissistic Marriage” by Meghan Remington: https://a.co/d/06FKSPee Connect with Meghan Remington:Website: thrivingahead.com Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/ThrivingAhead/?_rdc=1&_rdr# Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thriving_ahead/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thriving.ahead.di About Our Guest: Meghan RemingtonMeghan Remington is a Certified Divorce Coach® and Narcissistic Abuse Specialist™ who helps people navigate high-conflict divorces. With degrees in family studies and clinical counseling, she spent years in mental health before becoming a stay-at-home mom to her three sons. After experiencing her own devastating divorce from a narcissistic partner, she founded Thriving Ahead Divorce Coaching to provide the support she wished she had. In Behind Closed Doors, Meghan combines her story with hard-won insight into narcissistic manipulation, helping readers recognize tactics like love bombing, gaslighting, and breadcrumbing so they can identify toxic behavior and make informed decisions.Who This Episode Is For You If:Anyone experiencing or questioning emotional manipulation, gaslighting, or narcissistic abuse.People navigating high-conflict separation or divorce.Friends, family, therapists, and professionals supporting survivors.Survivors rebuilding confidence and self-trust.Anyone wanting to understand narcissistic relationships and healing.Connect with Ksenia Muench:Website: https://www.thriveagaindivorcecoaching.com/ Website: https://www.highconflictplaybook.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thriveagaindivorcecoaching/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kvmuench/ Substack: https://substack.com/@thriveagaindc Email: [email protected] 🎧 Listen, Subscribe & ShareFollow Uncoupled and Unfiltered on Spotify, Prime, and Apple Podcasts for weekly conversations about divorce, relationships, dating, and self-discovery. If this episode resonated, please rate, review, and share to help others find the show.Want to work with Ksenia? The next cohort is forming now- https://www.highconflictplaybook.com/

You came into this divorce ready to fight, win, and make sure he didn't walk away with anything he didn't deserve. But somewhere between the attorneys, arguments, and back-and-forth, the fighting stopped being a strategy and became the whole divorce.In this episode of Uncoupled and Unfiltered, I sit down with Cherie Morris — attorney turned divorce coach and founder of Dear Divorce Coach — to unpack how smart women can become their own worst enemy in divorce. We talk about money, high-conflict splits, co-parenting, what judges actually see, and whether two people who went to war can ever truly be friends on the other side. Raw, real, and zero fluff.Key Topics Covered:How people in divorce get in their own way — and why the most self-destructive moves feel completely justified in the momentWhat actually makes a divorce turn ugly, and how to recognize when you're the one feeding the fireNesting — what it is, why some couples try it, and the real emotional and logistical cost of staying under the same roof while your marriage endsCo-parenting in high-conflict situations — when collaboration isn't realistic and what "trump power" actually looks like and when to use itWhat judges really see when a high-conflict case walks into their courtroom — and how that perception can work for or against youWhether high-conflict couples can actually be friends after divorce — and what that question is really askingThe single most important skill anyone going through a high-conflict divorce needs to developThe difference between a therapist and a divorce coach — and why getting that wrong can cost you more than money“This comes down to the boundaries that we set, and we get to set the boundaries. It's all about what we allow, not what someone else does.” - Cherie MorrisProfessionals Peer Group: https://betweensessions.circle.so/about-between-sessions Connect with Cherie Morris:Website:  www.DearDivorceCoach.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@deardivorcecoach Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deardivorcecoach/ Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/DearDivorceCoach/?_rdc=1&_rdr# About Our Guest: Cherie MorrisCherie Morris is an attorney turned divorce coach and the founder of Dear Divorce Coach. Having sat on every side of the divorce table — as a lawyer, as a coach, and personally — she brings a rare, full-picture perspective to one of life's most disorienting experiences. Cherie works with people who are ready to stop letting the process destroy them and start making decisions that actually serve their future. Her approach is direct, grounded, and built on one core belief: there is a smarter way through this.This Episode Is For You If:You're deep in a high-conflict divorce, and the fight has taken on a life of its own — you're exhausted but don't know how to stopYou're co-parenting with someone who doesn't play fair, and you need to know when to hold the line and howYou're heading into court, and you have no idea how a judge is actually going to read your situationYou've been in therapy for months, and something still feels missing — like you need someone in your corner who understands the strategic side, not just the emotional oneYou want to come out of this with your sanity, your finances, and your future intact — not just a verdictConnect with Ksenia Muench:Website: https://www.thriveagaindivorcecoaching.com/ Website: https://www.highconflictplaybook.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thriveagaindivorcecoaching/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kvmuench/ Substack: https://substack.com/@thriveagaindc Email: [email protected] 🎧 Listen, Subscribe & ShareFollow Uncoupled and Unfiltered on Spotify, Prime, and Apple Podcasts for weekly conversations about divorce, relationships, dating, and self-discovery. If this episode resonated, please rate, review, and share to help others find the show.Want to work with Ksenia? The next cohort is forming now- https://www.highconflictplaybook.com/