Disrupting Divorce: Conversations for Women

Rhonda Noordyk, CDFA® | The Women’s Financial Wellness Center
Disrupting Divorce: Conversations for Women Podcast

Divorce is the second highest stressor for women, second only to the death of a spouse. Are you feeling overwhelmed and not even sure where to start? If so, you are in the right place! We are so glad you are here. Disrupting Divorce: Conversations for Women is for women who want to be heard, want to step into their financial power and want to get a better outcome. What is your next best disruptive move? Join Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, Rhonda Noordyk, as she provides you with candid conversations, practical strategies, and positive encouragement so you can breathe easier and feel empowered every step of the way. Rhonda has spent over 18,000 hours helping women like you navigate divorce, challenge the status quo and come out stronger. So, if you're ready to accelerate your confidence and increase your sense of empowerment, tune in and join the thousands of women growing every day through the podcast.

  1. 24 AUG

    Episode #196: You’re divorcing. What do you do about Health Insurance? with Leah Perry

    Rhonda sits down with Health Advisor, Leah Perry to discuss the options for Health Insurance after you’re divorced. It’s not fun to talk about - but necessary - and one of the biggest post-divorce expenses.    Topics include:   3 options to get coverage for you and your kids Timing is crucial How to best evaluate your needs as you move forward   Schedule a consultation with Leah:  https://calendly.com/leahmperry2096/insurance-quote?month=2024-02 About today’s guest:   For the past decade, Leah Perry has shouldered the responsibilities of being a single mom to two amazing teens. Along the way, she faced the challenges of divorce, battled lymphoma without the safety net of proper health coverage, and navigated the depths of those difficult times without a strong support system.    Now, she’s here, driven by my own experiences, on a mission to make sure no one else faces the financial and emotional strain of illness without the right coverage. Her days are dedicated to helping others navigate the complex world of health insurance.    Leah provides guidance, answers questions, and strives to be as approachable, relatable, and understanding as possible. From the moment a policy is chosen, she walks alongside her clients, offering support and assistance every step of the way. Your host is Rhonda Noordyk, CDFA®, CEO of The Women’s Financial Wellness Center   Rhonda has dedicated her career to being an advocate for women and educating them on how financial strategies can impact their personal and professional success. Her work has shown women going through a divorce how to have a voice, be assertive, get results, be driven, and move forward with confidence.    For Rhonda and her company, the Women’s Financial Wellness Center, helping women isn’t just about running the numbers. It’s about asking the right questions, demystifying myths and biases around finances, and helping women walk in their power. Rhonda is passionate about helping her clients navigate a broken system and level the playing field so they can achieve success—pre, during, and post-divorce.    🌟 Master Your Next Move in Divorce: Watch our FREE Masterclass and learn how to empower your divorce journey with confidence, clarity, and control.   🎥 FREE MASTERCLASS: Get Instant Access     We love putting out great content for you!  Do us a favor?   Be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode! Download and share with a friend who might need to hear these conversations. Leave a positive podcast review - ratings and reviews help others find the show!

    23 min
  2. 9 AUG

    Episode #195: The Latest Trends in Divorce with Attorney Max Emmer

    Rhonda and Attorney Max Emmer talk through some of the latest trends they are seeing in the divorce process.    There is more than one way to get divorced - be informed. Preparation and information goes a long way. Learn some of the newest trends and changes. Imperative that you build the right team for your situation.  About today’s guest:   Max Emmer has been a lawyer for 11 years, with his own boutique family law firm in metro-Detroit for 3 years. He focuses extensively on collaborative divorce, Mediation as a certified Mediator, limited scope services and solutions, and, working with clients creatively and strategically to move on to their next chapter. Max believes lawyers are meant to be advisors and counselors, not just bullying paper pushers. His aim is to help clients obtain the necessary facts, information, law and options to make the best decisions for themselves (and their children).    Connect with Max:    Website: https://www.emmerlawplc.com/   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/max-s-emmer-4573b22a/   Instagram; https://www.instagram.com/emmerlaw/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmmerLaw Your host is Rhonda Noordyk, CDFA®, CEO of The Women’s Financial Wellness Center   Rhonda has dedicated her career to being an advocate for women and educating them on how financial strategies can impact their personal and professional success. Her work has shown women going through a divorce how to have a voice, be assertive, get results, be driven, and move forward with confidence.    For Rhonda and her company, the Women’s Financial Wellness Center, helping women isn’t just about running the numbers. It’s about asking the right questions, demystifying myths and biases around finances, and helping women walk in their power. Rhonda is passionate about helping her clients navigate a broken system and level the playing field so they can achieve success—pre, during, and post-divorce.    🌟 Master Your Next Move in Divorce: Watch our FREE Masterclass and learn how to empower your divorce journey with confidence, clarity, and control.   🎥 FREE MASTERCLASS: Get Instant Access     We love putting out great content for you!  Do us a favor?   Be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode! Download and share with a friend who might need to hear these conversations. Leave a positive podcast review - ratings and reviews help others find the show!

    39 min
  3. 2 AUG

    Episode #194: Your tax questions answered with CPA Kathy Bue

    Join Rhonda and CPA Kathy Bue as they walk through some of your tax questions. It’s never too early to be thinking about tax planning, especially if you’re in the midst of divorce.    Tune in to learn:   What should you be doing now? How should you file? What you need to gather (we can help you with that!) What questions should you be asking? About today’s guest:   As a money coach, Kathy walks with you, encourages you, and helps you achieve your goals by understanding your finances and assisting you in making wise decisions.  Through one-on-one financial coaching, we intentionally build new money skills and habits which will move you from frustrated to successful, helping you gain confidence and clarity in your finances. Most people were never taught about personal finance.  Instead, they learned about money by trial and error, leaving them frustrated and anxious.  Seeing this great need, she completed the Ramsey Preferred Coach training.  Kathy enjoys helping people remove their stress and anxiety about money. Connect with Kathy: Website: https://bueadvisors.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kathybue_coach LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathybuecpa/ Your host is Rhonda Noordyk, CDFA®, CEO of The Women’s Financial Wellness Center   Rhonda has dedicated her career to being an advocate for women and educating them on how financial strategies can impact their personal and professional success. Her work has shown women going through a divorce how to have a voice, be assertive, get results, be driven, and move forward with confidence.    For Rhonda and her company, the Women’s Financial Wellness Center, helping women isn’t just about running the numbers. It’s about asking the right questions, demystifying myths and biases around finances, and helping women walk in their power. Rhonda is passionate about helping her clients navigate a broken system and level the playing field so they can achieve success—pre, during, and post-divorce.    🌟 Master Your Next Move in Divorce: Watch our FREE Masterclass and learn how to empower your divorce journey with confidence, clarity, and control.   🎥 FREE MASTERCLASS: Get Instant Access     We love putting out great content for you!  Do us a favor?   Be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode! Download and share with a friend who might need to hear these conversations. Leave a positive podcast review - ratings and reviews help others find the show!

    35 min
  4. 26 JUL

    Episode #193: Cyber Abuse is a form of Domestic Violence with Attorney Allison Mahoney

    Today’s conversation is an important one, but may be triggering for some. Guard your heart and be gentle with yourself as you listen.    Rhonda sits down with Attorney Allison Mahoney to discuss abuse including: coercive control, sexual abuse and cyber sexural abuse. Here are some things they cover:   Learn the various types of abuse. What is cyber image based abuse? Set realistic expectations. What steps can you take? Find an advocate and build your team! About today’s guest:   Allison Mahoney founded ALM Law in December 2022. They represent survivors of abuse, helping them to share their stories, find justice, and regain control of their lives.  Their clients are survivors of sexual abuse, cyber sexual abuse, and domestic violence as well as children harmed while in the custody of child welfare systems.   Allison has represented survivors for over a decade. She was previously a Senior Staff Attorney and the Interim Deputy Director at A Better Childhood, a nonprofit that investigates foster care systems across the country and files civil rights class action lawsuits on behalf of children. Prior to ABC, Allison was the Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Project Attorney at Lawyers for Children, where she represented children in foster care in Manhattan.   Allison is licensed in New York, Colorado, Illinois, and the District of Columbia. She’s on the Board of Directors at Response, a nonprofit that works with survivors of domestic and sexual abuse in Colorado, and YouthZone, a Colorado diversion and advocacy program. Connect with Allison:   Website https://almlawllc.com/ Social Media   Instagram.com/almlawllc/   https://www.linkedin.com/company/alm-law/ Your host is Rhonda Noordyk, CDFA®, CEO of The Women’s Financial Wellness Center   Rhonda has dedicated her career to being an advocate for women and educating them on how financial strategies can impact their personal and professional success. Her work has shown women going through a divorce how to have a voice, be assertive, get results, be driven, and move forward with confidence.    For Rhonda and her company, the Women’s Financial Wellness Center, helping women isn’t just about running the numbers. It’s about asking the right questions, demystifying myths and biases around finances, and helping women walk in their power. Rhonda is passionate about helping her clients navigate a broken system and level the playing field so they can achieve success—pre, during, and post-divorce.    🌟 Master Your Next Move in Divorce: Watch our FREE Masterclass and learn how to empower your divorce journey with confidence, clarity, and control.   🎥 FREE MASTERCLASS: Get Instant Access     We love putting out great content for you!  Do us a favor?   Be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode! Download and share with a friend who might need to hear these conversations. Leave a positive podcast review - ratings and reviews help others find the show!

    30 min
  5. 19 JUL

    Episode #192: Make Emotional Wellness Your Top Priority with Sue Bruckner

    Rhonda and Professional Counselor, Sue Bruckner sit down to discuss emotional wellness, particularly for highly sensitive women going through divorce. Here are some highlights:   Navigate  your divorce and come out stronger. How to make emotional wellness a priority. Learn the 3 pillars of emotional wellness. How do you know if you’re highly sensitive?   Be sure to download Sue’s free resource: Love Again Post Divorce. About today’s guest:   Sue Bruckner is a Holistic Relationship Coach and Licensed Professional Counselor Her business, With Intention is a personal development company specializing in guiding deeply feeling, intuitive, highly sensitive women through their divorce process and into a deeply connected, meaningful post-divorce life. She offers individual therapy and coaching, created a curriculum and group programming, and facilitates community gatherings and workshops. Her presence is calm, connected, and deeply nurturing. Sue draws upon both her personal and professional experiences as well as her deep intuition, sensitive nature, and gift of making gems out of life’s trials.   Connect with Sue:    With Intention   Instagram   Facebook Your host is Rhonda Noordyk, CDFA®, CEO of The Women’s Financial Wellness Center   Rhonda has dedicated her career to being an advocate for women and educating them on how financial strategies can impact their personal and professional success. Her work has shown women going through a divorce how to have a voice, be assertive, get results, be driven, and move forward with confidence.    For Rhonda and her company, the Women’s Financial Wellness Center, helping women isn’t just about running the numbers. It’s about asking the right questions, demystifying myths and biases around finances, and helping women walk in their power. Rhonda is passionate about helping her clients navigate a broken system and level the playing field so they can achieve success—pre, during, and post-divorce.    🌟 Master Your Next Move in Divorce: Watch our FREE Masterclass and learn how to empower your divorce journey with confidence, clarity, and control.   🎥 FREE MASTERCLASS: Get Instant Access     We love putting out great content for you!  Do us a favor?   Be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode! Download and share with a friend who might need to hear these conversations. Leave a positive podcast review - ratings and reviews help others find the show!

    38 min
  6. 12 JUL

    Episode #191: Does your Adult Child Need a Power of Attorney? with Ashley Lillesand

    Spoiler: YES. If you’ve got kids over 18 - listen up! Rhonda sits down with Estate Planning Attorney, Ashley Lillesand and her 18 year old daughter, Jenna to discuss the importance of having a Medical and Financial Power of Attorney. This is especially important if you are divorcing.   What is a Power of Attorney? Why is it important to have it in place sooner than later? Choose the most qualified person to speak on your behalf. Let’s normalize this! About today’s guest:    Attorney Ashley Lillesand has fine-tuned her practice over the years to focus on estate planning for both young families and clients reaching retirement age who need guidance with asset protection strategies. Additionally, Ashley represents clients with Probate and Trust administration and Medicaid applications. Ashley also hasn’t forgotten what brought her to law school in the first place by continuing to represent family members in guardianship matters which require knowledge of guardianship laws and the practical ins and outs of serving as a guardian. Ashley serves as a guardian ad litem in guardianship and probate matters in Milwaukee county as well. Connect with Ashley:    Website: https://www.lillesandlawllc.com/contact/   Be sure to check out Ashley’s earlier podcast episode, #083!  Your host is Rhonda Noordyk, CDFA®, CEO of The Women’s Financial Wellness Center   Rhonda has dedicated her career to being an advocate for women and educating them on how financial strategies can impact their personal and professional success. Her work has shown women going through a divorce how to have a voice, be assertive, get results, be driven, and move forward with confidence.    For Rhonda and her company, the Women’s Financial Wellness Center, helping women isn’t just about running the numbers. It’s about asking the right questions, demystifying myths and biases around finances, and helping women walk in their power. Rhonda is passionate about helping her clients navigate a broken system and level the playing field so they can achieve success—pre, during, and post-divorce.    🌟 Master Your Next Move in Divorce: Watch our FREE Masterclass and learn how to empower your divorce journey with confidence, clarity, and control.   🎥 FREE MASTERCLASS: Get Instant Access     We love putting out great content for you!  Do us a favor?   Be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode! Download and share with a friend who might need to hear these conversations. Leave a positive podcast review - ratings and reviews help others find the show!

    24 min
  7. 29 JUN

    Episode #190: Putting Your Child’s Needs First During Divorce

    Rhonda’s guest today is Cathy Himlin, Family and Marriage Therapist and court officer in Dependency Court. Rhonda and Cathy take an honest look at parenting through divorce and how the court system doesn’t always support what’s best for the child. Here is what they cover:   Divorce shifts a parent’s role. The developmental stages of a child must be considered. Imbalance in the parenting roles can be financially motivated. Parental Alienation - what it is, and what it isn’t. Separate court from time with your child.   About today’s guest:    Cathy Himlin is a member of the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts and an affiliate member of the San Diego Family Law Bar Association. At the request of the latter, she has developed trainings for attorneys to help them support their clients (both minors and their parents) in Family Law and Dependency Courts. Cathy is the President and CEO of Family Connections Therapy and the Founder of Himlin Consulting, as well as being a court-involved family therapist with over 25 years of experience.   Connect with Cathy:   Website: https://www.himlinconsulting.com/   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cathyhimlin   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cathy.himlin.9/   LinkedIn: ​​https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathy-himlin-lmft-lpcc-9aaa0079/ Your host is Rhonda Noordyk, CDFA®, CEO of The Women’s Financial Wellness Center   Rhonda has dedicated her career to being an advocate for women and educating them on how financial strategies can impact their personal and professional success. Her work has shown women going through a divorce how to have a voice, be assertive, get results, be driven, and move forward with confidence.    For Rhonda and her company, the Women’s Financial Wellness Center, helping women isn’t just about running the numbers. It’s about asking the right questions, demystifying myths and biases around finances, and helping women walk in their power. Rhonda is passionate about helping her clients navigate a broken system and level the playing field so they can achieve success—pre, during, and post-divorce.    🌟 Master Your Next Move in Divorce: Watch our FREE Masterclass and learn how to empower your divorce journey with confidence, clarity, and control.   🎥 FREE MASTERCLASS: Get Instant Access     We love putting out great content for you!  Do us a favor?   Be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode! Download and share with a friend who might need to hear these conversations. Leave a positive podcast review - ratings and reviews help others find the show!

    38 min
  8. 14 JUN

    Episode #189: Don’t Let Your Divorce Define You

    Rhonda sits down with esteemed Business Coach and CEO, Judy Weber for a candid conversation around being divorced, finding your voice, and building your future. Rhonda and Judy are passionate about advocating for women and you’ll hear how they both use their time and talents to further this mission.   About today’s guest:   Judy Weber works exclusively with high-achieving Christian women, teaching them timeless business strategies - from a decidedly Biblical perspective - so they can step into their CEO role with confidence, calm & certainty.    She helps clients scale business in a way that honors Christ and fulfills their God-given purpose   Connect with Judy:   Website   Instagram   LinkedIn   Facebook    YouTube Your host is Rhonda Noordyk, CDFA®, CEO of The Women’s Financial Wellness Center   Rhonda has dedicated her career to being an advocate for women and educating them on how financial strategies can impact their personal and professional success. Her work has shown women going through a divorce how to have a voice, be assertive, get results, be driven, and move forward with confidence.    For Rhonda and her company, the Women’s Financial Wellness Center, helping women isn’t just about running the numbers. It’s about asking the right questions, demystifying myths and biases around finances, and helping women walk in their power. Rhonda is passionate about helping her clients navigate a broken system and level the playing field so they can achieve success—pre, during, and post-divorce.    🌟 Master Your Next Move in Divorce: Watch our FREE Masterclass and learn how to empower your divorce journey with confidence, clarity, and control.   🎥 FREE MASTERCLASS: Get Instant Access     We love putting out great content for you!  Do us a favor?   Be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode! Download and share with a friend who might need to hear these conversations. Leave a positive podcast review - ratings and reviews help others find the show!

    24 min

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Divorce is the second highest stressor for women, second only to the death of a spouse. Are you feeling overwhelmed and not even sure where to start? If so, you are in the right place! We are so glad you are here. Disrupting Divorce: Conversations for Women is for women who want to be heard, want to step into their financial power and want to get a better outcome. What is your next best disruptive move? Join Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, Rhonda Noordyk, as she provides you with candid conversations, practical strategies, and positive encouragement so you can breathe easier and feel empowered every step of the way. Rhonda has spent over 18,000 hours helping women like you navigate divorce, challenge the status quo and come out stronger. So, if you're ready to accelerate your confidence and increase your sense of empowerment, tune in and join the thousands of women growing every day through the podcast.

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