Starting Divorce? Meghan O’Malley’s Expert Guide to Your First Steps
The first days of divorce can feel like standing at the edge of a cliff—heart racing, mind spinning, and unsure where to step next. In this episode of Divorce Happens, we sit down with Meghan O’Malley, divorce coach, mediator, JD, and Fresh Starts Expert, who specializes in helping people find clarity, confidence, and calm at the very beginning of their divorce journey. With a background in law and years of experience coaching individuals through life transitions, Meghan brings a rare combination of professional authority and compassionate wisdom to the conversation.
Throughout the episode, Meghan unpacks what it means to stop drowning in information overload and instead ground yourself in what you actually need—whether that’s reassurance, strategy, or simply a pause. She challenges outdated ideas of what it means to be “strong” in divorce, reminding listeners that true resilience comes from seeking support and surrounding yourself with the right people. She also offers practical divorce recovery tips, like breaking down overwhelming challenges into smaller steps, cultivating intentionality over speed, and using checklists and community to stay steady through the chaos.
Listeners will leave this conversation with a new perspective on how to approach the early days of divorce with emotional resilience and practical strategy. Meghan’s insights offer not only reassurance but also actionable guidance: clarity about where to start, confidence in taking the next step, and calm knowing that you don’t have to face this process alone.
Learn more about Meghan O’Malley: https://www.freshstartsregistry.com/resourceguide/divorce-brave