41 min

Learning to Thrive Beyond Divorce: A Conversation with Marsha Jacobson on The Divorce and Beyond Podcast #345 The Divorce and Beyond® Podcast with Susan Guthrie, Esq.

    • Self-Improvement

Susan Guthrie welcomes Marsha Jacobson, author of The Wrong Calamity, to share her top tips for thriving through and beyond your divorce.  
Marsha Jacobson is an esteemed author, teacher, and writing coach. In this episode, she shares her personal journey through two vastly different marriages and divorces and how these experiences shaped her path to recovery and self-discovery. She also shares invaluable insights from her book, The Wrong Calamity, discussing the transformative power of self-communication, the importance of intentional transitions, and innovative strategies for personal growth post-divorce. This episode offers hope, empowerment, and practical advice for anyone navigating the aftermath of divorce, reaffirming that thriving beyond divorce is possible and within reach.
Featured topics and Golden Nuggets
Marsha shares openly about her two vastly different divorce experiences, and we also discuss the power of sharing our experiences 
The power of self-communication and intentional transitions 
Some of the insightful and poignant ways in which Marsha took small steps towards thriving after divorce included tiny experiments and crafting personal newspaper headlines 
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About this week's special guest: Marsha Jacobson
Marsha Jacobson lives in New York City and is an author, teacher, and writing coach. Her work has appeared in the New York Times; the Visible Ink anthology; and the flash fiction anthology, For Sale: Baby Shoes, Never Worn. Her memoir, The Wrong Calamity, is her debut book. Previously, she was an executive in corporations and nonprofits and a consultant to nonprofits.
Marsha’s website: http://www.marshajacobsonauthor.com
Marsha on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marshajacobsonauthor/
Marsha on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marshajacobsonauthor
Resources for listeners from Marsha:
Out of the Storm podcast - https://www.outofthestorm.websiteKenwood Psychological Services – kenwoodpsych.comHeartbreak, A Personal and Scientific Journey, by Florence Williams
Giveaways for listeners
Free Kindle-version of The Wrong Calamity, A Memoir, to the first 10 listeners who request one. Contact Marsha through her website, marshajacobsonauthor.com, and mention the Divorce & Beyond podcast.
Marsha will virtually join the bookclub discussion of The Wrong Calamity, A Memoir, for the first 20 listeners who request one. Contact Marsha through her website, marshajacobsonauthor.com, and mention the Divorce & Beyond podcast.
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: 
HEADSPACE
Hello, Divorce & Beyond family! We've teamed up with Headspace to guide you towards better mental health. With Headspace's meditation, mindfulness tools, and mental health support, you're set for a happier, healthier you.
Sign up through our exclusive link for free two weeks of Headspace membership. Don't miss out on this opportunity to embrace well-being.
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Recommended Reading and Audible: Divorce & Beyond is now on Audible, and to celebrate, we've got a special offer: One Month Free of Audible Plus!
Why Audible? Because we know that sometimes, you don’t want a book on display for everyone to see. Whether for privacy or convenience, listening to books, like podcasts, is a great solution. And that's where Audible shines!
Not only can you enjoy our episodes on Audible, but also a wide selection of books authored by our expert guests, like Christina McGhee's 'Parenting Apart' and Bill Eddy's 'BIFF' and 'Splitting.'
Say 'Alexa, play The Divorce & Beyond Podcast' and start listening to the podcast on your Amazon-Alexa-supported device! 
Check out Divorce and Beyond’s recommended reading. And explore a world of audiobooks and music on Audible for a whole month, absolutely free!
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SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE!  https://divorcebeyond.com/Sponsorship-Info
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Susan Guthrie welcomes Marsha Jacobson, author of The Wrong Calamity, to share her top tips for thriving through and beyond your divorce.  
Marsha Jacobson is an esteemed author, teacher, and writing coach. In this episode, she shares her personal journey through two vastly different marriages and divorces and how these experiences shaped her path to recovery and self-discovery. She also shares invaluable insights from her book, The Wrong Calamity, discussing the transformative power of self-communication, the importance of intentional transitions, and innovative strategies for personal growth post-divorce. This episode offers hope, empowerment, and practical advice for anyone navigating the aftermath of divorce, reaffirming that thriving beyond divorce is possible and within reach.
Featured topics and Golden Nuggets
Marsha shares openly about her two vastly different divorce experiences, and we also discuss the power of sharing our experiences 
The power of self-communication and intentional transitions 
Some of the insightful and poignant ways in which Marsha took small steps towards thriving after divorce included tiny experiments and crafting personal newspaper headlines 
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About this week's special guest: Marsha Jacobson
Marsha Jacobson lives in New York City and is an author, teacher, and writing coach. Her work has appeared in the New York Times; the Visible Ink anthology; and the flash fiction anthology, For Sale: Baby Shoes, Never Worn. Her memoir, The Wrong Calamity, is her debut book. Previously, she was an executive in corporations and nonprofits and a consultant to nonprofits.
Marsha’s website: http://www.marshajacobsonauthor.com
Marsha on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marshajacobsonauthor/
Marsha on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marshajacobsonauthor
Resources for listeners from Marsha:
Out of the Storm podcast - https://www.outofthestorm.websiteKenwood Psychological Services – kenwoodpsych.comHeartbreak, A Personal and Scientific Journey, by Florence Williams
Giveaways for listeners
Free Kindle-version of The Wrong Calamity, A Memoir, to the first 10 listeners who request one. Contact Marsha through her website, marshajacobsonauthor.com, and mention the Divorce & Beyond podcast.
Marsha will virtually join the bookclub discussion of The Wrong Calamity, A Memoir, for the first 20 listeners who request one. Contact Marsha through her website, marshajacobsonauthor.com, and mention the Divorce & Beyond podcast.
****************************************
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: 
HEADSPACE
Hello, Divorce & Beyond family! We've teamed up with Headspace to guide you towards better mental health. With Headspace's meditation, mindfulness tools, and mental health support, you're set for a happier, healthier you.
Sign up through our exclusive link for free two weeks of Headspace membership. Don't miss out on this opportunity to embrace well-being.
=========================
Recommended Reading and Audible: Divorce & Beyond is now on Audible, and to celebrate, we've got a special offer: One Month Free of Audible Plus!
Why Audible? Because we know that sometimes, you don’t want a book on display for everyone to see. Whether for privacy or convenience, listening to books, like podcasts, is a great solution. And that's where Audible shines!
Not only can you enjoy our episodes on Audible, but also a wide selection of books authored by our expert guests, like Christina McGhee's 'Parenting Apart' and Bill Eddy's 'BIFF' and 'Splitting.'
Say 'Alexa, play The Divorce & Beyond Podcast' and start listening to the podcast on your Amazon-Alexa-supported device! 
Check out Divorce and Beyond’s recommended reading. And explore a world of audiobooks and music on Audible for a whole month, absolutely free!
*********************************************************************
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE!  https://divorcebeyond.com/Sponsorship-Info
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