Uncoupled & Unfiltered

Ksenia Muench
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Divorce isn’t polite, and this podcast isn’t either. Uncoupled & Unfiltered is where strong, self-sufficient adults come to get real about divorce—before, during, and after the papers are signed. Hosted by Ksenia Muench, MBA, a no-BS divorce strategist who’s been through the fire of high-conflict litigation, this show is for people who aren’t here to play games or drag anyone through the mud—but who are done taking crap and ready to move on. If you’re dealing with a litigated divorce and trying to keep it fair, focused, and drama-free, this podcast is your new go-to. You’ll hear from legal pros, therapists, financial experts, and real people in the thick of it. Ksenia also drops unfiltered solo episodes full of straight talk, hard-earned lessons, and a healthy dose of tough love. Divorce sucks. But you don’t. Let’s get through this with clarity, grit, and a little humor—because thriving after divorce is the real flex.

  1. 1d ago

    Divorce in Chaos: Playing Chess with a Pigeon

    In this episode of Uncoupled and Unfiltered, I sit down with Mardi Winder, a Strategic Divorce Consultant and high-conflict divorce coach who helps high-achieving individuals navigate divorce with clarity, confidence, and control. Mardi guides clients to think strategically, stay grounded, and make decisions that protect not only where they are—but where they’re going. We explore why high-conflict divorce dynamics are uniquely challenging, how to navigate the chaos while being targeted by a high-conflict party, and the surprising “side effects” of going through such a stressful experience. This episode is a must-listen for anyone facing a difficult divorce who wants to stay empowered and make smart, strategic choices. Key Topics Covered: High-conflict divorce: Is it like playing chess or checkers with a pigeon?Why high-conflict divorce is different from any other divorce—and what that means for you.Being in a relationship with someone who may have NPD: like a figurine in a snow globe—disorienting until the chaos settles.Mediation during high-conflict divorce: it’s possible, but it must be done the right way.Protecting children and preventing alienation in a high-conflict dynamic.The unexpected “compliment” from your kids: how they notice and appreciate your parenting.When litigation may be inevitable and how to present yourself strategically in court.Finding the silver lining after going through high-conflict divorce—and there is one. “When you get out up from under this type of a relationship, it's like the world is just open for you. Once you get that self-confidence, once you're able to recognize and acknowledge what you've gone through, because this is not easy. I mean, this is more difficult than most people are ever going to face.” - Mardi Winder About Our Guest: Mardi Winder Mardi Winder is a Strategic Divorce Consultant and High- Conflict Divorce Coach who helps high-achieving individuals navigate divorce with clarity, confidence, and control. Drawing on more than 30 years of experience in mediation, divorce coaching, and conflict resolution, she supports clients in making smart decisions while reducing emotional and financial fallout, particularly in high-conflict, high-asset, and complex divorces. Mardi is the founder of Positive Communication Systems, LLC, and the Strategic Divorce Directory, LLC. Who This Episode Is For: Individuals navigating a high-conflict divorce who want strategic guidance and clarity.Anyone dealing with a partner who may have NPD or challenging personality traits.Parents concerned about protecting their children and preventing alienation.Those considering mediation or litigation and wanting to approach it confidently.Anyone looking for hope, insight, and a silver lining after a difficult divorce experience. Connect with Mardi Winder: Website:  https://www.divorcecoach4women.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mardiwinderadams/  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: ksenia@thriveagaindivorcecoaching.com  🎧 Listen, Subscribe & Share Follow 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 hear more podcasts like this one? Check out Dear Divorce Diary with Dawn Wiggins- https://mycoachdawn.com/divorce-podcast/ Want to work with Ksenia? The next cohort is forming now- https://www.highconflictplaybook.com/

    Divorce in Chaos: Playing Chess with a Pigeon

  2. Jul 7

    High-Conflict Divorce Strategies for Successful Women

    In this episode of Uncoupled and Unfiltered, host Ksenia Muench speaks with Courtney Harkness, a Certified Divorce Coach with an MBA and over 25 years of corporate leadership and business ownership experience. Courtney helps high-achieving women navigate high-conflict divorce with strategy, clarity, and confidence. Together, they discuss why successful professionals can still make costly mistakes during divorce, how emotional triggers can affect decision-making, and why shifting from survival mode to strategic negotiation can change the outcome. For anyone facing separation or divorce, this episode offers practical insights on staying grounded, making smarter choices, and protecting your future. Key Topics Covered: Treating Divorce Like a Business Deal - Why approaching divorce as a strategic negotiation—rather than an emotional battle—can lead to better outcomes. Why High-Achieving Women Struggle in High-Conflict Divorces - The hidden psychological and strategic traps successful professionals often fall into. Divorcing a Narcissist or High-Conflict Personality - Practical ways to protect your peace, boundaries, and financial future when dealing with difficult partners. Managing Emotions Without Losing Strategy - How to prevent anger, fear, or guilt from undermining smart decision-making during divorce. Building Your Divorce Strategy Team - The key professionals you need on your side—and how each plays a role in protecting your interests. The importance of working with somebody who has gone through that experience to avoid unnecessary expenses, erroneous advice, and have proper strategic planning to finalize the divorce and things to consider after it. The Power of Clarity, Planning, and Boundaries - How intentional preparation can change both the trajectory of your divorce and your life afterward. “If you can get emotionally regulated first and have that level of detachment, you are dangerous to them now.” - Courtney Harkness About Our Guest: Courtney Harkness Courtney Harkness is a Certified Divorce Coach with an MBA and over 25 years of experience as a corporate executive and business owner. After a successful career in leadership and strategy, she now helps high-achieving women navigate high-conflict divorce with clarity, confidence, and a strategic mindset. She specializes in working with clients facing difficult or narcissistic partners, guiding them to treat divorce less like an emotional battle and more like a business negotiation—so they can protect their peace, assets, and future while making empowered decisions at every stage. Who This Episode Is For: High-achieving women navigating divorce who want to be strategic, not emotional.Professionals dealing with a high-conflict or narcissistic spouse while protecting their peace, boundaries, and assets.Anyone in early separation or divorce who wants to avoid costly legal, financial, and emotional mistakes.Listeners who want to treat divorce like a negotiation and make empowered decisions.People building a strong divorce support system and strategy team. Connect with Courtney Harkness: Website:  www.divorcestrategy.com  Instagram: www.instagram.com/divorce.strategy  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: ksenia@thriveagaindivorcecoaching.com  🎧 Listen, Subscribe & Share Follow 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 hear more podcasts like this one? Check out Dear Divorce Diary with Dawn Wiggins- https://mycoachdawn.com/divorce-podcast/ Want to work with Ksenia? The next cohort is forming now- https://www.highconflictplaybook.com/

    High-Conflict Divorce Strategies for Successful Women

  3. Jul 4 ·  Bonus

    The House Is Not the Win You Think It Is

    The house. It's not just an asset — it's the battlefield most women aren't prepared for when divorce hits. In this episode of Uncoupled and Unfiltered, I sit down with Bridget Potterton, a 22-year real estate veteran and Certified Divorce Real Estate Expert based in San Diego, to pull back the curtain on one of the most financially consequential decisions you'll make during your split. From what a CDRE actually does (and why your regular agent isn't enough), to what happens when your spouse refuses to sell, to whether your high-conflict situation can be weaponized against you at the negotiating table — Bridget brings the unfiltered truth most women don't hear until it's too late. This episode is your heads-up before you sign anything you can't undo. Key Topics Covered: Why a traditional real estate agent — no matter how good — isn't equipped to handle the legal, emotional, and logistical complexity of a divorce transactionWhat a Certified Divorce Real Estate Expert actually does differently, and why neutrality matters more than you think when both spouses want opposite thingsThe truth about older agents and why experience alone doesn't mean divorce expertiseWhat your options really look like: keep it, sell it, or buy your spouse out — and the financial reality behind each choiceWhat happens when one spouse digs their heels in and refuses to sell, and how that gets navigatedWhether buyers can use your high-conflict divorce as leverage to low-ball you — and what you can do about itThe one thing Bridget wishes every woman knew before she put pen to paper “You ultimately have to decide, ‘is this going to work long term for my family?’ Because if you change your mind and you decide after a few years that you have to sell the home, all of the costs associated with selling the home is now on you; they're not split anymore.” - Bridget Potterton  Bridget Potterton is a San Diego-based real estate professional with over 22 years in the industry and a track record as a consistent top producer. She holds a Certified Divorce Real Estate Expert (CDRE) designation — a specialized credential that positions her as a neutral third party in the real estate transactions that arise from divorce proceedings. Bridget works alongside attorneys, mediators, and financial advisors to help both parties navigate what is often the largest and most emotionally loaded asset in the marriage. She's seen every scenario, every mistake, and every moment someone wished they'd gotten better advice sooner. This Episode Is For You If: You're in the middle of a divorce, and the house is still unresolved — and every conversation about it turns into a fightYou've been told to "just keep the house," but nobody's actually walked you through what that costs you long-termYour spouse is stalling, refusing to cooperate, or playing games with the property, and you don't know what leverage you haveYou're about to sign a settlement agreement and the real estate piece feels murky, rushed, or one-sidedYou want to make a smart financial decision — not an emotional one — and you need someone in your corner who's seen it all Connect with Bridget Potterton: Website: https://bridgecoast.kw.com/  Phone: (858) 257-1555 Email: bridget@bridgecoastrealty.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: ksenia@thriveagaindivorcecoaching.com  🎧 Listen, Subscribe & Share Follow 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 hear more podcasts like this one? Check out Dear Divorce Diary with Dawn Wiggins- https://mycoachdawn.com/divorce-podcast/ Want to work with Ksenia? The next cohort is forming now- https://www.highconflictplaybook.com/

    The House Is Not the Win You Think It Is

  4. Jun 30

    From Self-Sabotage to Soulmate

    On this episode of Uncoupled and Unfiltered, we sit down with Junie Moon—a global love mentor, bestselling author, and creator of Midlife Love Out Loud—to talk about breaking free from self-sabotage, releasing shame, and opening up to what she calls “Next Level Love.” Together, we explore love, romance, readiness for the right partner, and the shadow work needed to uncover hidden patterns so you can finally recognize and receive the soulmate you’ve been searching for.  Key Topics Covered: Your Love Avatar: What it reveals about your readiness for love and the blind spots holding you back.Dating Superpowers: Your unique dating strengths and how to use them with intention.What Shadow Work Really Is: Clearing misconceptions and understanding the emotional work behind lasting change.When Shadow Work Is Integrated: How embodied healing aligns you with your truest self.Next Level Love: What Junie Moon means by it and how it differs from ordinary relationships.Self-Sabotage in Dating: The subtle ways women block love, even when they feel ready.Dating vs. Relationship: Why dating is exploration, when to stay open, and when to reassess.What Loving Yourself Actually Looks Like: The real signs of self-love and how they shape the love you attract. “If we don't really understand and shift what's going on in the unconscious mind, we are not being our greatest selves.” - Junie Moon About Our Guest: Junie Moon Junie Moon is a global love mentor, women’s empowerment leader, and certified Shadow Work® coach who helps women break unhealthy relationship patterns and create fulfilling partnerships. As the founder of Midlife Love Out Loud, she has spent over 30 years helping women release shame, reclaim self-worth, and open themselves to “Next Level Love.” She is also an international bestselling author, podcast host, and award-winning speaker. Who This Episode Is For: Women who feel like they keep dating the same type of partner in different bodiesAnyone wondering if they’re truly ready for the relationship they say they wantWomen navigating dating in midlife and looking for a deeper, more aligned connectionThose curious about shadow work and how it impacts love and relationshipsAnyone who wants to understand their dating patterns and hidden blind spotsWomen who want to stop self-sabotaging and start attracting healthier relationshipsAnyone working on self-love and personal growth as the foundation for a great relationship Take the Discover Your Love Avatar So You Can Have Extraordinary Love in Your Second Half of Life! https://midlifeloveoutloud.com/quiz/  ❤️ Find out your level of relationship readiness ❤️ Discover your Love Avatar (Empress, Goddess, or Queen) ❤️ Learn how to attract deep, healthy love in this next chapter Connect with Junie Moon: Website:  https://midlifeloveoutloud.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/junie-moon-995262a/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midlifeloveoutloud  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/juniemoon21/videos  Twitter: https://twitter.com/coachjuniemoon  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/midlifeloveoutloud  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: ksenia@thriveagaindivorcecoaching.com  🎧 Listen, Subscribe & Share Follow 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 hear more podcasts like this one? Check out Dear Divorce Diary with Dawn Wiggins- https://mycoachdawn.com/divorce-podcast/ Want to work with Ksenia? The next cohort is forming now- https://www.highconflictplaybook.com/

    From Self-Sabotage to Soulmate

  5. Jun 23

    Why We Choose Who We Choose—and How to Change It

    On this episode of Uncoupled and Unfiltered, I sit down with Johanna Lynn, founder of The Family Imprint Institute and a pioneer in uncovering the hidden emotional patterns that shape our relationships. We explore relationship dynamics, genetic imprints, and the unconscious beliefs that influence who we choose and why. The good news? You don’t have to stay stuck in these patterns. The real question is: Are you ready to take a deep dive, uncover what feels familiar, and create meaningful change? If so, this episode is for you. Key Topics Covered: What a genetic imprint is and how it shapes our relationships.How family influences extend across three generations and affect our choices.Why leaving a relationship can make someone a generational pattern breaker—and why that can feel so heavy.Making the decision to stay or go: three essential considerations that bring clarity.Busting the myth of “staying for the kids”—why staying is ultimately about staying for yourself.How personal growth after major life transitions can reveal uncomfortable truths, sometimes leading to family estrangement.Healing your heart after divorce and overcoming the fear of choosing wrong again.Key steps to avoid repeating old relational patterns.The possibility of a happy, fulfilling relationship after divorce—and what it truly looks like. “None of us get to be the way we are by accident, so we are very much attracted to the familiar.” - Johanna Lynn About Our Guest: Johanna Lynn Johanna Lynn is the founder of The Family Imprint Institute and a relationship expert with over two decades of international practice helping people uncover and resolve the hidden emotional patterns that shape their lives and relationships. Drawing on systemic therapy, family constellations, integrative body psychotherapy, and epigenetics, she guides individuals to understand the deep influences of their family history, break generational patterns, and create healthier, more conscious connections. Johanna Lynn’s work goes beyond traditional talk therapy to help listeners gain clarity, heal from past wounds, and build fulfilling relationships grounded in awareness and resilience.  Who This Episode Is For: Anyone who feels stuck in repeating relationship patterns.People are curious about how family history and unconscious beliefs shape their choices.Those contemplating whether to stay or leave a relationship and seeking clarity.Individuals navigating life after divorce or a major relationship transition.Listeners are ready to break generational patterns and create healthier connections.Anyone interested in personal growth, healing, and building fulfilling relationships. Connect with Johanna Lynn Website:  https://www.johannalynn.ca/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johannalynn/  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: ksenia@thriveagaindivorcecoaching.com  🎧 Listen, Subscribe & Share Follow 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 hear more podcasts like this one? Check out Dear Divorce Diary with Dawn Wiggins- https://mycoachdawn.com/divorce-podcast/ Want to work with Ksenia? The next cohort is forming now- https://www.highconflictplaybook.com/

    Why We Choose Who We Choose—and How to Change It

  6. Jun 19 ·  Bonus

    Nobody Taught Us How to Love — Until Now

    What if the biggest problem in your relationship isn't your partner, it's that nobody ever taught you how to be in one? In this episode of Uncoupled and Unfiltered, host Ksenia Muench sits down with Coco Kowal, licensed counselor, relationship educator, and faculty member at the Imago International Training Institute. With over 40 years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families, Coco brings rare depth and wisdom to the patterns that quietly shape and sometimes sabotage our closest relationships. They get into what Imago therapy actually is (and why it's different from traditional couples therapy), why the honeymoon stage ends and what to do about it, and the relationship competencies most people never learn. They also go there on the hard stuff: affairs, divorce, high-conflict personalities, and whether love, once broken, can actually be rebuilt. Whether you're single, coupled, or somewhere in between, this conversation will change how you see yourself in relationships. Key Topics Covered: What Imago therapy is and how it worksWhy most relationships fail — and why it's not your faultThe relationship skills no one teaches youHow to stay curious about your partner long after the honeymoon endsAdultery: why it happens and whether a relationship can recoverThe mirroring technique for de-escalating conflict with a high-conflict partnerCan Imago therapy change the outcome of a divorce? “Within the power struggle is just the growth within us trying to happen, and if we don't learn the tools, people get tired of trying. They get worn out.” - Coco Kowal About Our Guest: Coco Kowal Colleen "Coco" Kowal, LPC, is a Licensed Professional Counselor in South Carolina and holds a Master of Counseling from the University of South Carolina. With over 40 years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families, Coco is a Certified Advanced Clinician in Imago Relationship Therapy and a Certified Getting the Love You Want Couples Workshop Presenter.  Her passion for this work began with her own personal transformation through Imago therapy, and she has since become a faculty member of the Imago International Training Institute, where she trains other professionals to become Certified Imago Therapists. She brings both the clinical expertise and the lived experience that make her one of the most trusted voices in the Imago community. Who This Episode Is For: Couples feeling disconnected or stuck in the same argumentsAnyone who has experienced or is recovering from infidelityPeople considering divorce who want to explore every option firstSingles who want to understand their relationship patterns before their next relationshipAnyone curious about therapy but unsure where to start Connect with Coco Kowal: Website:  https://www.hiltonheadislandcounseling.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hiltonheadislandcounseling/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HHImago  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: ksenia@thriveagaindivorcecoaching.com  🎧 Listen, Subscribe & Share Follow 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 hear more podcasts like this one? Check out Dear Divorce Diary with Dawn Wiggins- https://mycoachdawn.com/divorce-podcast/ Want to work with Ksenia? The next cohort is forming now- https://www.highconflictplaybook.com/

    Nobody Taught Us How to Love — Until Now

  7. Jun 16

    Infidelity, Addiction & Abuse: What Really Happens Behind Closed Doors

    Infidelity, addiction, and abuse don't automatically have to mean the immediate end of a relationship, but building a new version from the wreckage takes immense work. In this episode, a seasoned couples therapist breaks down what really happens behind closed doors, how to spot dangerous patterns, and when it’s worth fighting for your marriage versus walking away. Episode Summary In this raw and revealing episode of Uncoupled & Unfiltered, we sit down with Marina Edelman — Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 20 years of experience — to tackle the relationship topics most people are too afraid to say out loud: infidelity, addiction, and abuse. Can a relationship survive cheating? Is "once a cheater, always a cheater" actually true? Who is most prone to an addictive personality — and how does that destroy a marriage? What does abuse really look like before it escalates? And the hardest question of all: should you stay, leave, or separate? Marina brings compassionate, no-nonsense clinical wisdom to every answer. Whether you're in crisis, healing from betrayal, or simply trying to build something healthier, this episode will change the way you see your relationship — and yourself. Key Topics Covered: Why infidelity happens — and the warning signs you're likely missingIs "once a cheater, always a cheater" actually true?How to know if your relationship can recover from betrayalWho is most prone to an addictive personality in a partnershipPractical ways to navigate addiction together — or apartRecognizing the signs of abuse (emotional, physical & beyond)Stay, leave, or separate? A therapist's honest frameworkHow to enter a relationship with your eyes wide open“To rebuild trust, it requires full raw transparency” - Marina Edelman About Our Guest: Marina EdelmanMarina Edelman is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over two decades of experience guiding individuals, couples, and families through life's most complex emotional terrain — from communication breakdowns and infidelity to addiction, abuse, and the difficult question of when to stay or walk away. Known for her candid, compassionate approach, Marina creates a space where the uncomfortable truths about relationships can finally be spoken out loud. Her clinical depth and no-nonsense wisdom have made her a trusted voice for those navigating love, loss, and everything in between. Who This Episode Is For:You've suspected infidelity but keep second-guessing — and need clarity on what the real warning signs look likeYou're wondering whether your relationship can be saved after a betrayal, or if it's time to let goYou or your partner are struggling with addictive behavior and you don't know whether to fight for the relationship or protect yourselfSomething in your relationship feels off but you can't name it — and you want to understand the signs of emotional or physical abuse before it goes furtherYou're single, dating, or starting over and want to enter your next relationship with your eyes wide open — and never repeat the same patterns again.Connect with Marina Edelman: Website:  https://marinaedelman.com/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marinaedelmanmft/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marina.on.marriage/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marinaedelman  Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/edelmancounseling/  Phone: 818-851-1293  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: ksenia@thriveagaindivorcecoaching.com  🎧 Listen, Subscribe & Share Follow 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 hear more podcasts like this one? Check out Dear Divorce Diary with Dawn Wiggins- https://mycoachdawn.com/divorce-podcast/ Want to work with Ksenia? The next cohort is forming now- https://www.highconflictplaybook.com/

    Infidelity, Addiction & Abuse: What Really Happens Behind Closed Doors

  8. Jun 12 ·  Bonus

    Rethinking Divorce Mediation: A Better Way Forward with David Fein

    Divorce can feel like a battlefield, but mediation can help turn conflict into a constructive path forward. In this episode, hear a mediator who experienced divorce firsthand explain how to create a sustainable, trust-based co-parenting plan. Episode Summary  On this episode of Uncoupled and Unfiltered, I sit down with David Fein, Certified Divorce and Family Law Mediator, founder of Fein Legal Solutions, and father of three. With training from Northwestern University and a law degree from DePaul University College of Law, David helps couples navigate divorce while reducing the financial and emotional strain of the process. We’re taking another deep dive into mediation, but this conversation is different. David’s approach focuses on relationship-building, trust, and creating a future-focused path for families—not just resolving the matter at hand. Tune in to learn how mediation works, why it isn’t limited by state lines, and how David’s approach can help families move through divorce with greater clarity, dignity, and control. Key Topics Covered: Why relationship-building and trust are key to successful mediationTaking a future-focused approach when negotiating agreementsHow early trust in mediation can shape the entire outcomeStaying neutral when emotions run high, especially with children involvedHow parenthood may influence a mediator and maintain professional objectivityManaging power imbalances, including dominating or bullying behaviorMediation considerations when abuse allegations are presentAddressing situations where a proposed settlement may be unfair or impracticalEthical challenges of balancing neutrality with concern for the partiesWhat sets Fein Legal Solutions apart, and how David’s approach differs from traditional mediation "I believe my clients leave my mediation session with a clear understanding of what we talked about, a clear feeling that they were heard, and a clear picture on what the next steps are...” - David Fein About Our Guest: David FeinDavid Fein is a Certified Divorce and Family Law Mediator who guides spouses and families through divorce with a collaborative, respectful approach. As founder of Fein Legal Solutions, LLC, he uses an empathetic and holistic framework to foster constructive dialogue and mutual understanding. Focused on minimizing emotional and financial costs, David serves as a neutral third party, helping individuals reach sustainable agreements that prioritize the family’s well-being. Who This Episode Is For:You’re considering divorce and exploring mediation as a healthier alternative to litigationYou’re looking to reduce conflict and protect your family’s future when children are involvedYou’re concerned about handling a controlling, intimidating, or high-conflict spouseYou want to understand how trust, communication, and relationships affect divorce outcomesYou’re seeking a process that prioritizes practical solutions, emotional well-being, and long-term stability over simply winning Connect with David Fein: Website:  www.feinlegalsolutions.com  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fein-legal-solutions-llc-dba-the-law-office-of-david-fein/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61585389850358  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/feindavid312/  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: ksenia@thriveagaindivorcecoaching.com  🎧 Listen, Subscribe & Share Follow 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.

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Divorce isn’t polite, and this podcast isn’t either. Uncoupled & Unfiltered is where strong, self-sufficient adults come to get real about divorce—before, during, and after the papers are signed. Hosted by Ksenia Muench, MBA, a no-BS divorce strategist who’s been through the fire of high-conflict litigation, this show is for people who aren’t here to play games or drag anyone through the mud—but who are done taking crap and ready to move on. If you’re dealing with a litigated divorce and trying to keep it fair, focused, and drama-free, this podcast is your new go-to. You’ll hear from legal pros, therapists, financial experts, and real people in the thick of it. Ksenia also drops unfiltered solo episodes full of straight talk, hard-earned lessons, and a healthy dose of tough love. Divorce sucks. But you don’t. Let’s get through this with clarity, grit, and a little humor—because thriving after divorce is the real flex.

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