Parenting During Divorce for Generational Healing

Key Points, Top Takeaways and Memorable Quotes - 

“I think journaling is an incredibly healing thing that we can undertake.” 4:57

“Deal with things as they are, not as we’d like them to be.” -Ann @ 7:54

“Addiction is really just a disconnection with ourself.” 8:57

“People are doing the best they can with what they know, but it’s our responsibility to know more so you have to keep learning.” 10:51

“The financial part is scary no matter what.” 20:10

“Parenting them through the hard stuff is actually what makes parenting great.” 25:58

“Two houses, they can be different and it can be okay.” 37:26

“You don’t have to be so worried about controlling or losing power in these situations with your children.  They are going to go where the love is.” -Ann @ 40:19

“Don’t make it about yourself.” 41:48

“Let your kids be who they are.” 44:11

Guest Bio - Wendy Jones is the founder of Be Better Media and host of her

own podcast, What I Meant to Say.  As a mother of four, she is

passionate about generational healing--so that we can connect

with each other and create families and communities from a place

of strength. The stories told through her work at Be Better Media

encourage each of us to listen more and judge less on our path to

self-awareness. In her spare time, you will find her at the beach

playing volleyball and enjoying her yoga practice.

Show Notes - 

0:00 - This Week on What I Meant to Say

0:50 - Ann Grant, the Divorce Hacker, Introduces Wendy Jones

1:32 - What is Generational Healing?

3:06 - Tools to Implement During Divorce

8:50 - How Addiction Can Impact Generational Healing

13:42 - Support Systems & Therapy

18:20 - Single Motherhood with Four Children

26:06 - How Are Your Kids Now?

31:17 - People Pleasing Discussion

37:59 - The Art of Letting Go of Control 

44:19 - Social Media & Battling Outside Opinions

50:54 - Helping Your Kids Find & Connect to Their Passions

56:58 - Three Questions

58:48 - Thank You & Closing

Links & Where to Find The Divorce Hacker:

FULL episodes - https://www.youtube.com/@divorcehacker 

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For more about Ann Grant and MB Family Law, please visit: https://www.mbfamilylawyers.com/