Intentional Divorce Insights

Leah Hadley, AFC, CDFA, MAFF

The Intentional Divorce Insights Podcast offers concise, expert advice on managing the emotional and financial complexities of divorce, blending legal insights with personal stories for a balanced, mindful approach.

  1. 1d ago

    The Estate Planning Conversation Every Divorcing Woman Needs to Have

    In this episode of Intentional Divorce Insights, Leah Hadley sits down with Lauren Klein, a Florida-based attorney specializing in tax planning, elder law, and probate administration. Together, they explore the critical intersection of divorce and estate planning, offering practical tips, common pitfalls, and empowering strategies to protect your financial and family legacy before, during, and after divorce. Topics Covered: Estate Planning During Divorce:Lauren Klein discusses the importance of reviewing your estate plan when divorce is on the horizon, including working with the original drafting attorney and understanding state-specific legal impacts on trusts, beneficiary designations, and powers of attorney. Specialized Legal Support:The value of working with attorneys who specialize in estate planning rather than relying solely on your divorce attorney is highlighted, with a focus on building a collaborative team (family law attorney, trust & estates attorney, financial professionals, CPA) for informed decision-making. Lauren Klein outlines why it’s risky to wait until after divorce is finalized to update estate documents, and discusses both legal and practical reasons to take action early—especially when children or significant assets are involved. Healthcare Proxies & High Conflict Divorces:The conversation touches on the common oversight of failing to update health care surrogates and powers of attorney, particularly during contentious divorces. Blended Families & Remarriage:Estate planning becomes even more vital after divorce and before remarrying; Lauren Klein stresses the role of prenuptial agreements and trusts in protecting children from previous marriages and avoiding unintended consequences.  Timing Updates & Mistakes to Avoid: Lauren Klein shares a powerful story illustrating the heartbreak and financial loss that can occur when estate updates are neglected after a divorce. These stories reinforce why proactive, intentional estate planning matters. Why Estate Planning Matters (Even When You Don’t Want to Think About It):Estate planning is reframed as an extension of your financial wellness, not just something to avoid because it feels scary or uncomfortable. Key Takeaways: Always review and revise your estate plan before, during, and after divorce. Consult with attorneys who specialize in estate planning for up-to-date, state-specific guidance. Don’t wait—unforeseen events during divorce can complicate your intended legacy. For blended families, prenuptial agreements and trusts can provide clarity and protection. Connect with Lauren Klien: Website: https://flourishlawgroup.com/ IG: @lawyerlaurenklein LI: Flourish-Law-Group Make smart choices to protect your family. Download our FREE guide! 5 Elements of a Foolproof Estate Plan Connect with Intentional Divorce Solutions: IG: https://www.instagram.com/intentionaldivorcesolutions/ LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leahahadley/ YT: www.youtube.com/@IntentionalDivorceInsights Download our free divorce checklist at https://www.greatlakesdfs.com/divorce-checklist. For more valuable insights on navigating divorce with intention and clarity, be sure to subscribe to Intentional Divorce Insights and leave a review to help others discover empowering divorce resources.

    30 min
  2. Jun 24

    The Budget That Builds the Life: A New Way to Think About Money After Divorce

    In this solo episode, Leah Hadley tackles one of the biggest challenges faced by women after divorce: building a sustainable and empowering budget. If the very idea of budgeting makes you anxious or overwhelmed, this episode offers a transformative perspective. Leah Hadley introduces the “Intentional Money Method” from her book and explains how to create a post-divorce budget rooted in clarity, values, and possibility—not restriction. Key Topics Covered:  Why Budgets Fail After Divorce:Leah Hadley discusses the most common mistakes—including the “ghost budget,” fear-based budgeting, and skipping the important values conversation. The Intentional Money Method—Six Pillars:Learn about the six essential pillars: Clarity, Values, Mindset, Strategy, Action, and Support. Each is explained in detail with insights on how to apply them to your new financial life. The Four Buckets Framework:Essentials, Financial Health, Quality of Life, and Future Goals—a practical system replacing overwhelming spreadsheets. Real-Life Client Journeys:Hear anonymized stories of clients Diane and Carol, and how pivoting to a values-driven budgeting approach changed their lives post-divorce. Three Action Steps for This Week:Leah Hadley provides three actionable steps you can implement immediately to begin building your intentional post-divorce budget.   Resources & Links: Leah Hadley's book, Intentional Money: The Modern Woman’s Guide to Building Wealth, Purpose and Peace is highlighted as a comprehensive guide for deeper transformation.  Join The Empowered Sisterhood Get direct access to expert financial guidance, a community of women who truly get it, and the clarity to make confident money decisions — no matter what transition you're navigating.  Connect with Intentional Divorce Solutions: IG: https://www.instagram.com/intentionaldivorcesolutions/ LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leahahadley/ YT: www.youtube.com/@IntentionalDivorceInsights Download our free divorce checklist at https://www.greatlakesdfs.com/divorce-checklist. For more valuable insights on navigating divorce with intention and clarity, be sure to subscribe to Intentional Divorce Insights and leave a review to help others discover empowering divorce resources.

    26 min
  3. Jun 16

    Struggling to Sleep Through Divorce? Expert Tips and a Career Path You May Not Have Considered

    Welcome back to Intentional Divorce Insights! In this episode, Leah Hadley is joined by Katie Pitts, founder of Sleepwise Consulting, a nationally recognized organization that has guided over 12,000 families toward better sleep and well-being. Together, they explore the vital importance of sleep during stressful life transitions like divorce, discuss the impact of routines and mindset on restful nights, and share practical strategies for building sustainable habits. Key Takeaways: - Katie Pitts shares her personal journey into sleep consulting, sparked by her own struggles with her newborn's sleep after a premature birth and a critical turning point that reshaped her family's nights. - Discussion on why sleep is a fundamental survival need and the impact of sleep deprivation on family, marriage, and personal well-being. - Common mistakes parents make with sleep routines—especially during major transitions like divorce—and why maintaining boundaries and routines is critical for children’s sense of safety. - The role of mindset in adult sleep and how believing you’re a “bad sleeper” can become a self-fulfilling prophecy. - Why sustainable, small changes to routines work better than drastic overhauls—tips inspired by both sleep and financial habits. - Top actionable sleep tips for listeners to implement tonight, including creating a screen-free bedtime routine and sticking to consistent sleep and wake times. - Encouragement for those navigating divorce that prioritizing sleep and foundational self-care strengthens resilience for life’s curveballs. Resources Mentioned: - Virtual Open House (for those interested in learning more about becoming a sleep consultant): https://portal.sleepwiseconsulting.com/virtual-open-house - Sleep Wise Consulting: https://sleepwiseconsulting.com/  - Book a Free 20 Minute Evaluation Call for Help with Your Child’s Sleep: https://sleepwiseconsulting.com/child-schedule-a-free-call/  - Book a Free 20 Minute Evaluation Call for Help with Your Sleep: https://sleepwiseconsulting.com/adult-schedule-a-free-call/  Connect with Katie Pitts: FB: https://www.facebook.com/katie.pommierpitts/  IG: https://www.instagram.com/restedasamother/  Substack: https://substack.com/@sleepwiseconsulting  Connect with Intentional Divorce Solutions: IG: https://www.instagram.com/intentionaldivorcesolutions/  LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leahahadley/  YT: www.youtube.com/@IntentionalDivorceInsights  Download our free divorce checklist at https://www.greatlakesdfs.com/divorce-checklist.

    22 min
  4. Jun 9

    From Chaos to Control: Time Management Strategies for Divorce and Life After

    Welcome to Intentional Divorce Insights! On this episode, Leah Hadley sits down with Lissa Figgins, a former “busyness” owner turned scaling strategist, to uncover practical advice on reclaiming time, making clear decisions in overwhelming seasons, and focusing on what matters most during divorce.  Key Topics Discussed: - Understanding Time Management During Divorce Lissa Figgins shares her personal journey with time management, revealing how traditional approaches often lead to stress and frustration, especially during major life changes like divorce. Why it feels like there’s never enough time, particularly when facing extra emotional and logistical demands. - The Shift from Time Management to Time Stewardship Learn why seeing time as a limited bucket—and making intentional decisions about what fills it—makes a difference. Moving from managing time (fear-based, reactive) to stewarding time (intentionally investing it) for better outcomes. - Making Decisions That Matter in Overwhelming Seasons The importance of acknowledging your current season, giving yourself permission to say “no,” and putting some responsibilities on pause. - Practical Tips for Setting Priorities and Anchoring Your Day How to identify what truly needs your attention vs. what can wait. The “oranges and Skittles” analogy for prioritizing meaningful tasks over distractions. Creating daily “time anchor zones” for morning, mid-day, and evening routines to maintain structure and margin.  Resources & Links: Grab the Daily Rhythm Reset Guide and the REDEEM Her Time Planner Empowered Sisterhood: Weekly chats, financial coaching, and masterclasses for women navigating divorce. Learn more here:  https://www.watchherthrive.co/empowered-sisterhood   Connect with Lissa Figgins: Website: https://redeemhertime.com/ REDEEM Her Time Podcast https://redeemhertime.com/podcast REDEEM Her Time Community https://redeemhertime.com/community  FB https://www.facebook.com/lissa.figgins    Connect with Intentional Divorce Solutions: IG: https://www.instagram.com/intentionaldivorcesolutions/ LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leahahadley/ YT: www.youtube.com/@IntentionalDivorceInsights Download our free divorce checklist at https://www.greatlakesdfs.com/divorce-checklist.

    28 min
  5. Jun 2

    From Strangers Back to Yourself: A Divorce Coach on the Road to Rebuilding

    Join Leah Hadley as she welcomes Liesel Darby, divorce coach and mediator at Intentional Divorce Solutions, for an in-depth conversation inspired by Belle Burden’s memoir, Strangers. Together, they explore the layers of financial and emotional experiences women face during and after divorce—regardless of income level. Key Topics Covered: Vulnerability and Visibility in Divorce:Liesel Darby reflects on the courage required to share openly about marital and financial struggles, especially in affluent social circles. Seeking and Choosing Support:The importance of not going through divorce alone—how to identify trusted friends, family, professionals, and why discernment is crucial when seeking advice. Managing Social Narratives and Gossip:Tips for handling community reactions, setting boundaries, and keeping responses neutral when sharing news of your divorce. Financial Awareness and Empowerment:Why knowing your financial rights and obligations is key, and how engaging the right professionals leads to clarity and helps lessen fear about the future. Reclaiming Identity:Strategies to reconnect with your own interests, passions, and strengths after feeling lost in a marriage—plus, the value of exploration and trying new things. Shifting the Narrative of ‘The Villain’:Discussion on why women who share their stories are sometimes mislabeled as vengeful, and why bringing hidden truths to light is powerful. Parenting and Transition Challenges:Insights into parenting teenagers through divorce and how to support children emotionally when family dynamics change.   Resources Mentioned: Belle Burden’s Book, Strangers: A Memoir of Marriage Free Divorce Checklist:https://www.greatlakesdfs.com/divorce-checklist.   Connect with Liesel Darby: Website: https://www.greatlakesdfs.com/ Email: Liesel@greatlakesdfs.com Schedule a complementary meeting with Liesel to learn more about her coaching and mediation services https://calendly.com/lieseldarby/info-call-for-individual-coaching    Connect with Intentional Divorce Solutions: IG: https://www.instagram.com/intentionaldivorcesolutions/ LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leahahadley/ YT: www.youtube.com/@IntentionalDivorceInsights Learn more about the Empowered isterhoodhttps://www.watchherthrive.co/empowered-sisterhood

    37 min
  6. May 26

    What Your Pets Are Really Feeling During Divorce (And How to Help Them)

    In this enlightening episode, Leah Hadley welcomes Kristin Hadley, a professional animal communicator, to discuss how family transitions, especially divorce, affect our animal family members. Learn how animals experience and express emotional turmoil during these changes and discover compassionate strategies for caring for your pets throughout the divorce process. Key Takeaways: - What is Animal Communication? Kristin Hadley explains her unique profession, which involves telepathically communicating with animals to help humans understand their pets’ emotions, experiences, and needs. - How Divorce Impacts Animals The conversation dives deep into the emotional and behavioral changes pets may exhibit when their human families restructure. Learn what to look for and why animals may seem withdrawn, act out, or develop new behaviors—sometimes even before obvious signs appear.   - Common Behavioral Changes Loss of appetite, despondency, depression, and behavioral outbursts, as well as less obvious signs, are discussed. Kristin Hadley emphasizes that just because an animal isn’t showing outward signs doesn’t mean they aren’t feeling stress. - Communicating with Your Animals Tips on how to be present, mindful, and honest with your feelings as a way to help your animals cope. Kristin Hadley suggests that pets can be a mirror, often reflecting their owners’ emotional states. Resources & Community: Kristin Hadley offers a free Facebook group, Animal Communication Success with Kristin Hadley, where listeners can ask questions, join trainings, and connect with other animal lovers. Join her Facebook group: Animal Communication Success with Kristin Haldey Connect with Kristin Hadley:  Website: Heart2HeartWithAnimals IG: https://www.instagram.com/kristinmhadley/  FB: https://www.facebook.com/kristin.marie.hadley Connect with Intentional Divorce Solutions: IG: https://www.instagram.com/intentionaldivorcesolutions/  LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leahahadley/ YT: www.youtube.com/@IntentionalDivorceInsights Download our free divorce checklist at https://www.greatlakesdfs.com/divorce-checklist.

    25 min
  7. May 19

    Your Divorce Doesn't Define Your Financial Future

    In this inspiring episode of Intentional Divorce Insights, Leah Hadley sits down with Chris Williams, an entrepreneur who turned the difficult experience of divorce into an opportunity for personal growth and professional success. Chris Williams shares how she built a thriving business from scratch after her 17-year marriage ended, despite facing financial hardships and self-doubt. Listeners will discover practical strategies for rebuilding confidence, seeking support, and creating new possibilities during and after difficult life transitions. Key Topics & Highlights: - Chris' Journey: From homeschooling mom and farm life to navigating toxic divorce and starting over with just $25 in her bank account. - Building a New Life: How Chris Williams leveraged her experiences and passions to create success as a massage therapist, functional nutritional therapist, and ultimately a business coach. - Facing Fears & Asking for Help: Chris recounts pivotal moments—like being stranded at a gas station without enough money—and how she learned to seek support.- Committing First, Figuring Out Later: The importance of committing to a goal, trusting yourself, and being open to unexpected possibilities. - Mindset Shifts: Replacing limiting beliefs, embracing flexibility, and creating a new vision for your post-divorce life. - Practical Tools: Introduction to the Soulful Abundance System and resources for women building their own businesses. Resources Mentioned: Book: The Soulful Abundance System: Leah Hadley recommends this accessible, practical guide for aspiring entrepreneurs.  Soulful Abundance Letters (Substack) Grab the FREE guide: The CORE 4 Revenue Guide  Connect with Chris Williams: Website: https://shineabundancenow.com/ FB: Soulful Abundance Hub IG: @christinewilliamscoaching YT: Soulful Abundance with Chris Williams Connect with Intentional Divorce Solutions: IG: https://www.instagram.com/intentionaldivorcesolutions/ LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leahahadley/ YT: www.youtube.com/@IntentionalDivorceInsights Download our free divorce checklist at https://www.greatlakesdfs.com/divorce-checklist.

    27 min
  8. May 12

    Before You Sign Anything: The Financial Conversations You Must Have With Yourself First

    In this powerful season premiere, Leah Hadley explores the topic of "financial invisibility" in marriage, drawing on insights from Belle Burden’s bestselling book Strangers: A Memoir of Marriage. Leah Hadley highlights the critical financial lessons hidden beneath Burden's story and shares actionable questions every woman should be able to answer about her own financial life—regardless of marital status or income level. Whether you're preparing for your future or navigating divorce, this episode is packed with clarity, compassion, and essential financial wisdom. Key Takeaways: - Why this podcast exists: addressing financial vulnerability during divorce - Cultural buzz around Strangers and its underlying financial cautionary tale - Major financial lessons from Belle Burden’s memoir: Prenuptial Agreements Commingling of Assets  Career Sacrifice Financial Invisibility - Universal patterns beyond wealth and status—why the story is relevant at every income level  - Five essential financial questions every woman should answer about her life: Where is your money?  How are your assets titled?  Are you involved in financial decisions? Do you have your own financial identity?  Have you read your own legal documents?  - Support and encouragement for women currently going through divorce  - The empowering journey to financial wholeness and confidence  Resources Mentioned:  Strangers: A Memior of Marriage, by Belle Burden When Its Just Not Working: A Practical Divorce Guide For Stay-at-Home Moms Intentional Money: The Modern Woman’s Guide to Building Wealth, Purpose, and Peace Learn more about The Empowered Sisterhood here: https://www.watchherthrive.co/empowered-sisterhood Connect with Intentional Divorce Solutions: IG: https://www.instagram.com/intentionaldivorcesolutions/ LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leahahadley/ YT: www.youtube.com/@IntentionalDivorceInsights Download our free divorce checklist at https://www.greatlakesdfs.com/divorce-checklist.

    21 min
5
out of 5
13 Ratings

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The Intentional Divorce Insights Podcast offers concise, expert advice on managing the emotional and financial complexities of divorce, blending legal insights with personal stories for a balanced, mindful approach.

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