Divorce with Sam and Leah

When your ex starts bringing a new girlfriend around your kids, it can hit in a way you weren’t prepared for. Even if you don’t want him back. Even if you’re the one who filed.
In this episode, we’re talking about why it feels so triggering when your ex moves on — especially when he’s not “doing it alone” and your kids are suddenly around another woman. We unpack the jealousy, the anger, the curiosity, the spiraling thoughts… and what’s actually underneath all of it.
You’ll learn:
Why this dynamic activates your nervous system

The real reason you feel so mad (even if you don’t want him)

How to stop obsessing over her

How to regulate yourself before reacting

How to protect your peace while co-parenting

If you’re navigating high-conflict co-parenting or struggling with your ex introducing a new partner, this conversation will help you feel grounded, validated, and back in control.
💙 If you want deeper support, live coaching, and a private community of moms who truly get it, join us inside The Next Chapter membership. We help divorced moms regulate their nervous system, set boundaries, rebuild confidence, and co-parent with clarity.
👉 Learn more and join here: https://www.samandleah.com/services
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Divorced moms are some of the strongest women we know… and also the hardest on themselves.
In this episode, we’re talking about the silent guilt, shame, and self-criticism so many moms carry after divorce — especially when navigating high-conflict co-parenting.
If you’ve ever thought:
“I broke my family.”

“I should handle this better.”

“A good mom wouldn’t get so triggered.”

“I should’ve known better.”

This episode is for you.
We’re breaking down why self-blame skyrockets after divorce, how nervous system triggers get mistaken for weakness, and the practical steps you can take to stop attacking yourself and start rebuilding real confidence.
You’ll learn:
Why emotional reactivity doesn’t make you a bad mom

How to separate responsibility from shame

A simple nervous system reset you can use during co-parenting triggers

How to build confidence through small self-trust wins

How to give yourself grace without lowering your standards

You are not failing. You are rebuilding.
If you’re ready for deeper support, live coaching, and real tools to help you heal, regulate your nervous system, set boundaries, and co-parent with confidence — that’s exactly what we do inside The Next Chapter.
👉 Join The Next Chapter here: https://www.samandleah.com/services
You don’t have to do this alone. 💙
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If your child comes home from their other parent’s house and suddenly you’re getting attitude, shutdown, coldness, or full-blown emotional explosions… this episode is for you.
Before you spiral and assume you’re failing, we need you to hear this clearly:
It doesn’t mean your child doesn’t love you.It often means you’re the safe parent.
In this episode, we break down why kids in high-conflict co-parenting dynamics often hold it together at one house… and then unload everything onto mom. We talk about nervous system crashes, loyalty binds, displacement, control-seeking behavior, and why testing limits can actually be a test of unconditional love — not defiance.
You’ll walk away understanding what’s really happening underneath the behavior — so you can stop taking it personally, regulate yourself first, and respond in a way that protects your peace and your relationship with your child.
If this dynamic feels painfully familiar, you do not have to navigate it alone. Inside The Next Chapter, we give you weekly coaching, practical tools, and real support from women who get it — so you can stay steady even in high-conflict chaos.
Join us inside The Next Chapter 💙https://www.samandleah.com/services
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How do you know when it’s actually time to walk away from your marriage?
In this episode, we’re having the honest conversation so many women are scared to say out loud. We talk about the quiet signs your marriage may be over, the fear of blowing up your kids’ lives, the overwhelm that keeps you stuck, and the identity crisis that can follow divorce.
We also dive into:
The difference between a rough season and a dead marriage

The fears that keep women frozen (money, custody, judgment, shame)

Mom guilt and the pressure to “keep the family together”

The stigma women carry when they choose themselves

How to begin finding your identity again after divorce

If you’ve been lying awake at night wondering, “Is this it?” — this episode is for you.
You are not weak for questioning. You are not selfish for wanting peace. And you are not crazy for wanting more.
If you’re navigating divorce, high-conflict co-parenting, or trying to rebuild your confidence after walking away, we support you every step of the way inside The Next Chapter 💙
Inside the membership, you’ll get:
Weekly live coaching + trainings

Practical tools for high-conflict co-parenting

Replays and resources you can use anytime

A private, judgment-free community of women who truly get it

If you’re ready for steadiness, clarity, and support during one of the hardest seasons of your life, enroll in The Next Chapter: https://www.samandleah.com/services

If you’re going through a divorce and telling yourself, “I just need to get through this,” you are not alone. But what if that mindset — while emotionally protective — is setting you up for long-term financial stress?
In this episode, we’re joined by Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA) Morgan to break down why “just get through the divorce” can be dangerous financial advice — especially for women navigating high-conflict divorce and co-parenting.
We talk about:
• The survival-mode decisions women make during divorce • Why keeping the house isn’t always the safest choice • The hidden risks of vague support agreements • What doesn’t show up in court orders (cash flow, tax consequences, long-term tradeoffs) • How trauma-informed financial planning protects your future • 3 powerful questions to ask before finalizing your divorce agreement
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, rushed, or pressured to settle just to make it stop, this conversation will help you slow down, think long-term, and protect your peace — financially and emotionally.
💙 If you want ongoing support, practical tools, and real guidance while navigating divorce and high-conflict co-parenting, join us inside The Next Chapter. It’s our private monthly membership designed specifically for women who are ready to stop spiraling, set stronger boundaries, and rebuild confidence with clarity: https://www.samandleah.com/services
You don’t have to figure this out alone. 
Connect with Morgan Murray: https://abri.io/divorcees/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/morganmurray-abri/
Instagram: @divorcemoneymorgan
Morgan’s Facebook Group: "Financial Advice for Divorced Women"
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