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Jolee Vacchi, Lawyer and Vicki Vollweiler, Divorce & College Planning Expert are joining Fresh Starts to host: Two Transitions, One Plan: Strategizing for Divorce & College Finances on Wednesday, July 15 at 1:00 PM EST EST. Learn more and sign up HERE!
Monique Alexander, Life Coach is joining Fresh Starts to host: Change is Good — Also Uncomfortable, Complex, and Uncertain on Wednesday, July 22 at 12:00 PM EST EST. Learn more and sign up HERE!
Kristen Ploetz, Divorce Coach is joining Fresh Starts to host: Is Mediation The Right Path For Your Divorce? Learn What's Involved (And What's Not) on Wednesday, July 29 at 8:00 PM EST. EST. Learn more and sign up HERE!
Jeanne Ward, Co-Parenting Coach is joining Fresh Starts to host: Client Conversations: Motivational Interviewing for Divorce Attorneys on Thursday, July 30 at 1:00 PM EST. EST. Learn more and sign up HERE!
Kristina St. Cyr, Divorce Coach is joining Fresh Starts to host: Beyond the Schedule: Building a Child-Centered Parenting Plan on Wednesday, August 05 at 12:00 PM EST. Learn more and sign up HERE!
Rachel Lovitt, Fitness Teacher is joining Fresh Starts to host: Movement and Sound for Ease and Support on Monday, August 10 at 12:00 PM EST EST. Learn more and sign up HERE!
Amanda Mason, SOLAGREE® is joining Fresh Starts to host: How a Phased Approach to Divorce Can Save Your Time, Fees, and Spirit on Wednesday, August 19 at 12:45 PM EST EST. Learn more and sign up HERE!
Jessica Zadjura, Family Law Attorney is joining Fresh Starts to host: 18 and Legal: The 4 Documents Every Young Adult Needs on Wednesday, August 26 at 1:30 PM EST EST. Learn more and sign up HERE!
Chelsea Kim Long, Meditation Teacher, Post-Evangelical Spiritual Guide is joining Fresh Starts to host: You Were Never the Problem: A Conversation on Identity, Belief, and Starting Over on Wednesday, September 2 at 12:00 PM EST EST. Learn more and sign up HERE!
Maria Natapov, Coparenting Coach and Erin Snow, Professional Listener are joining Fresh Starts Registry to host Protecting Your Child From the Noise: How Stress, Venting, and Outside Voices Shape the Divorce Journey on Wednesday, September 23 at 12:00 PM EST. Learn more and sign up HERE.
Maria Natapov, Coparenting Coach and Donna Cates, CDFA are joining Fresh Starts Registry to host Holiday Budgeting with Heart on Wednesday, October 7 at 12:45 PM EST. Learn more and sign up HERE.
Fresh Starts Expert Events Coming Up!
Donna Cates of Money Matters Wealth Solutions ~ Navigating-Divorce is hosting "Navigating Divorce: What Women Need to Know About Divorce Workshop " a FREE Virtual Workshop every Second Saturday at 10:00 AM EST. Learn more and sign up HERE.
Join Fresh Starts Registry cofounders Olivia and Jenny every Tuesday at 9:30 AM EST for The Tuesday Table — a free, public weekly meet-up for anyone working for freelancers, entrepreneurs, contractors, creators, consultants, and WFH folks across all industries. Come as you are for connection, idea-sharing, community and a supportive place to talk shop and swap resources. Sign up HERE.
Jolee Vacchi, Lawyer and Vicki Vollweiler, Divorce & College Planning Expert are joining Fresh Starts to host: Two Transitions, One Plan: Strategizing for Divorce & College Finances on Wednesday, July 15 at 1:00 PM EST EST. Learn more and sign up HERE!
Cat Climaco of Peaceful Presence Divorce Coaching is hosting "Practical Pro Se Strategy for Family Court" a Virtual Event: Talk/Lecture on July 15 at 2:00 PM EST. Learn more and sign up HERE.
Maria Natapov of Synergistic Stepparenting is hosting "9th Annual CLE by the Sea: NE Conference for Solos & Small Firms" a In Person Event: Talk/Lecture on July 16 at 8:30 AM EST. Learn more and sign up HERE.
Join Fresh Starts Registry cofounders Olivia and Jenny every Tuesday at 9:30 AM EST for The Tuesday Table — a free, public weekly meet-up for anyone working for freelancers, entrepreneurs, contractors, creators, consultants, and WFH folks across all industries. Come as you are for connection, idea-sharing, community and a supportive place to talk shop and swap resources. Sign up HERE.
Monique Alexander, Life Coach is joining Fresh Starts to host: Change is Good — Also Uncomfortable, Complex, and Uncertain on Wednesday, July 22 at 12:00 PM EST EST. Learn more and sign up HERE!
Kelli Sedwick-Drummond of KJSD Coaching is hosting "FREE Divorce Support Circle" a Virtual Event: Gathering/Meetup on July 26 at 7:00 PM EST. Learn more and sign up HERE.
Join Fresh Starts Registry cofounders Olivia and Jenny every Tuesday at 9:30 AM EST for The Tuesday Table — a free, public weekly meet-up for anyone working for freelancers, entrepreneurs, contractors, creators, consultants, and WFH folks across all industries. Come as you are for connection, idea-sharing, community and a supportive place to talk shop and swap resources. Sign up HERE.
Jo-Anne Suriel of The Energetic Well is hosting "Song Circle" a Virtual Event: Workshop on July 29 at 8:00 PM EST. Learn more and sign up HERE.
Kristen Ploetz, Divorce Coach is joining Fresh Starts to host: Is Mediation The Right Path For Your Divorce? Learn What's Involved (And What's Not) on Wednesday, July 29 at 8:00 PM EST. EST. Learn more and sign up HERE!
Jeanne Ward, Co-Parenting Coach is joining Fresh Starts to host: Client Conversations: Motivational Interviewing for Divorce Attorneys on Thursday, July 30 at 1:00 PM EST. EST. Learn more and sign up HERE!
Join Fresh Starts Registry cofounders Olivia and Jenny every Tuesday at 9:30 AM EST for The Tuesday Table — a free, public weekly meet-up for anyone working for freelancers, entrepreneurs, contractors, creators, consultants, and WFH folks across all industries. Come as you are for connection, idea-sharing, community and a supportive place to talk shop and swap resources. Sign up HERE.
Kristina St. Cyr, Divorce Coach is joining Fresh Starts to host: Beyond the Schedule: Building a Child-Centered Parenting Plan on Wednesday, August 05 at 12:00 PM EST. Learn more and sign up HERE!
Donna Cates of Money Matters Wealth Solutions is hosting "Confident Woman's Guide to Money Moves " a FREE Virtual Workshop on the first Thursday of each month at 6:30 PM EST. Learn more and sign up HERE.
Donna Cates of Money Matters Wealth Solutions ~ Navigating-Divorce is hosting "Navigating Divorce: What Women Need to Know About Divorce Workshop " a FREE Virtual Workshop every Second Saturday at 10:00 AM EST. Learn more and sign up HERE.
Rachel Lovitt, Fitness Teacher is joining Fresh Starts to host: Movement and Sound for Ease and Support on Monday, August 10 at 12:00 PM EST EST. Learn more and sign up HERE!
Join Fresh Starts Registry cofounders Olivia and Jenny every Tuesday at 9:30 AM EST for The Tuesday Table — a free, public weekly meet-up for anyone working for freelancers, entrepreneurs, contractors, creators, consultants, and WFH folks across all industries. Come as you are for connection, idea-sharing, community and a supportive place to talk shop and swap resources. Sign up HERE.
Lorraine Connell of Speak Boldly Showcase is hosting "August Speak Boldly Showcase" a In Person Event: Gathering/Meetup on August 13 at 5:00 PM EST. Learn more and sign up HERE.
Join Fresh Starts Registry cofounders Olivia and Jenny every Tuesday at 9:30 AM EST for The Tuesday Table — a free, public weekly meet-up for anyone working for freelancers, entrepreneurs, contractors, creators, consultants, and WFH folks across all industries. Come as you are for connection, idea-sharing, community and a supportive place to talk shop and swap resources. Sign up HERE.
Please note that all times are listed in EST, but you should check event pages as times are subject to change!
Past Workshops & Webinars
The Unfreeze: How to Stop Spiraling and Start Deciding with Lyerly Spongberg of Step Up With Lyerly
This session is for those caught in the overthinking loop during or after divorce—whether considering scenarios, second-guessing decisions, or replaying past actions. It offers practical tools to help them transition from paralysis to clarity, addressing a common struggle many face without knowing how to move forward.
The Unfreeze: How to Stop Spiraling and Start Deciding
The Unfreeze: How to Stop Spiraling and Start Deciding with Lyerly Spongberg of Step Up With Lyerly
For anyone stuck in the overthinking loop — whether they're pre-divorce and can't stop running scenarios, mid-process and second-guessing every decision, or post-divorce and replaying what they could've done differently — this session would give them real, usable tools to move from paralysis to clarity. That's so squarely in your wheelhouse, and it's one of the things people get stuck on longest without realizing there's a way through it.
Good Mourning! with Lizzy Aurora of Love Smarts
When your envisioned life changes, it’s more than a breakup; it's the loss of dreams and milestones. Healing involves honoring what those dreams meant while allowing yourself to grieve on your timeline. When ready, make room for a new life, embracing it on your terms. Join Lizzy to discuss holding space for the past while welcoming the future.
Good Mourning! with Lizzy Aurora of Love Smarts
You had a vision for your life — the marriage, the milestones, the future you were building together. And when that picture changes, it's not just a relationship ending. It's the loss of a whole imagined life. The holidays you pictured. The inside jokes you thought would last forever. The person you thought you'd grow old with. Healing isn't about pretending that vision never mattered. It's about honoring what it meant to you, affirming that it was real and worth wanting, and giving yourself permission to grieve it fully — not on anyone else's timeline, but on yours. And then, when you're ready (and only when you're ready), it's about making room. Room for a life that looks different than the one you planned — but one that's yours, on your own terms. Join Lizzy for a conversation about holding space for what was while opening the door to what's next. Because letting go of the life you thought you'd have doesn't mean letting go of yourself — it means finding your way back.
Come Back to Love After Divorce with Robyn Vogel of Come Back to Love
Come Back to Love After Divorce is a transformative workshop that helps you heal, release past patterns, and rebuild self-trust. Through guided reflection and practical tools, you'll reconnect with your worth, explore new possibilities, and create the love you desire.
Come Back to Love After Divorce with Robyn Vogel of Come Back to Love
Come Back to Love After Divorce is a supportive, transformative workshop designed to help you heal your heart, release past relationship patterns, and rebuild self-trust. Through guided reflection and practical tools, you’ll reconnect with your worth, open to new possibilities, and begin creating the kind of love you truly desire moving forward.
Supporting Yourself Through Tough Conversations with Chedva “Vivi” Ludmir of Consider Labs
Prepare for an important conversation about divorce with clarity and calm. Learn techniques to manage anxiety, like racing heart or going blank, and to present your best self during tough discussions. This workshop aims to equip you to navigate mediation meetings with a supported, grounded nervous system.
Supporting Yourself Through Tough Conversations with Chedva “Vivi” Ludmir of Consider Labs
An important conversation is coming up—telling the kids, the first mediation meeting—and: - You know what you want to say, but not how you want to say it - Your body tends to take over (hello, racing heart / going blank / shutting down) - You want to show up as your clearest, most grounded self Divorce brings so many tough conversations, but there are techniques that can help you have agency over whi you are in the moment. This workshop will help you arrive to those meetings with a nervous system that supports - not sabotages - you.
Weathering Custody Challenges with Maria Natapov, Coparenting Coach and Jolee Vacchi, Family Law Attorney
Maria Natapov (Synergistic Stepparenting) and Jolee Vacchi (Foundations Family Law & Mediation Center) present "Weathering Custody Challenges." Maria shares strategies for communication, conflict resolution, and creating stability for your children. Jolee covers the legal side of custody — what judges consider and the roles of key court professionals.
Weathering Custody Challenges with Maria Natapov, Coparenting Coach and Jolee Vacchi, Family Law Attorney
For this webinar, Maria Natapov, Co-Parenting Coach of Synergistic Stepparenting and Jolee Vacchi, Founding Attorney of Foundations Family Law & Mediation Center, present "Weathering Custody Challenges". Maria will share practical strategies for communication and conflict resolution, along with actionable tools that parents can use to self-regulate, stay aligned with their values, and create a stable, nurturing environment where their children can thrive. Jolee will then discuss the legal aspects of custody including factors that judges consider in determining the best interests of a child and introducing you to the roles of common custody court professionals.
Sexual Pleasure after Life Transitions with Myisha Battle of Sex for Life, LLC
Join us for a conversation with certified sexologist Myisha Battle, celebrating her book, Sexual Pleasure For Dummies. She'll discuss how divorce can spur sexual self-discovery, overcoming emotional barriers, and rebuilding confidence. Discover ways to prioritize pleasure and approach intimacy with curiosity in your next chapter.
Sexual Pleasure after Life Transitions with Myisha Battle of Sex for Life, LLC
Join us for an engaging conversation with certified clinical sexologist and dating coach Myisha Battle, celebrating the release of her new book, Sexual Pleasure For Dummies. Life transitions—especially divorce—can bring a mix of grief, relief, curiosity, and possibility. For many people, it’s also a time to rediscover their sexuality and redefine what pleasure, intimacy, and connection look like in this new chapter. In this candid conversation, Myisha will share insights from her work with clients who have rebuilt their sexual confidence after divorce. Drawing from the practical guidance in Sexual Pleasure For Dummies, an inclusive guide to exploring satisfying and fulfilling sex, she’ll discuss how people can reconnect with their bodies, clarify their desires, and approach dating and intimacy with curiosity rather than pressure. During this event, we’ll explore: Why divorce can be a powerful turning point for sexual self-discovery Common emotional and psychological barriers to pleasure after a long relationship How to rebuild sexual confidence and communicate desires with new partners Ways to prioritize pleasure and curiosity while navigating post-divorce dating Whether you’re newly single, contemplating a fresh start, or simply curious about how sexuality evolves through life’s changes, this conversation will offer practical insights and a refreshing perspective on pleasure, healing, and possibility.
Fresh Starts for Adult Children of Divorced Parents with Madisen Rose
Your parents' divorce didn't stop affecting you when you grew up. In this workshop, somatic practitioner and divorce recovery coach Madisen Rose explores how shifts in family dynamics live in the nervous system — and how somatic work can help you untangle patterns of hyper-independence, fear, and distrust in your current relationships. Watch the replay and access bonus resources below.
Fresh Starts for Adult Children of Divorced Parents with Madisen Rose
Your parents' divorce didn't stop affecting you when you grew up. In this workshop, somatic practitioner and divorce recovery coach Madisen Rose explores how shifts in family dynamics live in the nervous system — and how somatic work can help you untangle patterns of hyper-independence, fear, and distrust in your current relationships. Watch the replay and access bonus resources below.
Co-Parenting with a Narcissist: Protect Your Kids, Protect Your Peace with Jill Kaufman of Divorce Coach Jill
Co-parenting with a high-conflict ex can be challenging, especially for the kids. This workshop teaches you to identify manipulation, disengage from power struggles, and respond strategically. Learn communication tools, set child-focused boundaries, and support your kids without compromising your well-being, fostering emotional safety.
Co-parenting with a narcissistic or high-conflict ex can feel like walking through an emotional landmine, especially when your children are caught in the middle. In this workshop, you’ll learn how to recognize manipulation tactics, disengage from power struggles, and respond strategically instead of reacting emotionally. We’ll cover practical communication tools, child-centered boundary setting, and trauma-informed ways to support your children without disparaging the other parent or sacrificing your own well-being. Most importantly, you’ll walk away with a clear framework for creating emotional safety for your kids while protecting your own peace, confidence, and stability in the process.
Creating Your Divorce Transition Blueprint with Kristina St. Cyr of Kristina St. Cyr Coaching
Divorce is more than legal—it’s a major life transition. This workshop offers a roadmap through this challenging time, guiding you to create a personalized Divorce Transition Blueprint. You'll gain clarity on your current situation, action steps, a support system, and effective communication strategies, empowering you to navigate divorce intentionally. Leave with a clear plan for your next chapter.
Creating Your Divorce Transition Blueprint with Kristina St. Cyr of Kristina St. Cyr Coaching
Divorce isn’t just a legal process. It’s a life transition. And for most people, the hardest part isn’t the paperwork—it’s trying to hold everything together without a roadmap. This workshop is that roadmap. In this live, guided session, I’ll lead you through crafting your own Divorce Transition Blueprint using my proven 8-step framework—so you leave with a clear plan, grounded priorities, and next steps that actually feel doable. Instead of reacting to the chaos, you’ll start leading yourself through the transition with intention. In this workshop, you’ll create: Clarity on where you are right now—emotionally and practically—and what needs attention first Weekly and monthly action steps that create momentum without overwhelm A mapped-out support system: who to lean on, who to hire, and who to set boundaries with Communication strategies for your ex that protect your peace (and your energy) A forward-focused vision for what you’re building, not just what you’re leaving What we’ll cover (your Blueprint framework): We’ll work through 8 key steps that guide your divorce transition from start to steadiness, including: Getting grounded and organized Building your support system Keeping your children centered Setting boundaries Creating a financial plan Embracing change and identity shifts Assembling your professional team Building a plan that supports your next chapter Each step includes reflection prompts, guided planning time, and space to map out your next actions. This workshop is for you if: You want to move through divorce with intention—not just survival… and you’re ready to stop reacting to everything around you and start building a plan that supports you. You’ll leave with your own personalized Divorce Transition Blueprint—something you can come back to week after week as your steady guide through the process.
Your Money, Rebuilt: A Post-Divorce Financial Reset for Women 40–60+ with Bridget Borel of Clairwell Financial Planning, LLC
Divorce can cause sudden financial changes, often leading to costly decisions. This workshop is designed for women in their 40s–60s to protect their assets and regain stability. Participants will learn key financial shifts due to divorce, uncover common mistakes, and develop a clear roadmap for financial recovery and effective money conversations.
Your Money, Rebuilt: A Post-Divorce Financial Reset for Women 40–60+ with Bridget Borel of Clairwell Financial Planning, LLC
Divorce can force major financial shifts—sometimes overnight—and it’s easy to make expensive decisions when you’re tired, grieving, or rushing to “just be done.” This workshop is a strategic reset for women in their 40s–60s who want to protect what they’ve built, avoid common pitfalls, and feel steady again. We’ll break down the most important financial changes divorce can trigger, from income and cash flow to assets, debt, credit, and retirement security. You’ll learn the five pillars of a post-divorce financial reset and how to prioritize them based on your real life (not a generic checklist). We’ll talk through the mistakes that cost women the most—especially in midlife—and how to spot them before you sign, move, or agree. You’ll leave with a clear roadmap for your next steps, plus practical language for approaching money conversations with professionals and co-parents. Come for clarity and confidence, leave with a plan that helps your next chapter feel possible.
Recognizing The Abuser's Playbook with Amy Polacko of Freedom Warrior Coaching
Many high-conflict spouses use a calculated playbook of manipulation, coercive control, and legal system abuse to maintain power after separation. Divorce coach and journalist Amy Polacko, co-author of FRAMED, exposes the hidden tactics abusers use to discredit, exhaust, and financially drain their partners — and equips you with tools to spot red flags early.
Recognizing The Abuser's Playbook with Amy Polacko of Freedom Warrior Coaching
High-conflict spouses aren’t just “difficult.” Many use a calculated playbook of manipulation, coercive control, and legal system abuse to maintain power long after separation. In this eye-opening session, divorce coach and journalist Amy Polacko, co-author of FRAMED: Women in the Family Court Underworld, exposes the hidden tactics abusers use to discredit, exhaust and financially drain their partners. Drawing on both research and real-world coaching experience, Amy will equip you with the tools to spot these red flags early and respond effectively.
Forgiving Ourselves Through the Divorce Process with Tamar Barbash of New Beginnings Breakup and Divorce Coaching
In "Forgiving Ourselves Through the Divorce Process," Divorce Coach Tamar Barbash offers a supportive environment to address feelings of regret and self-blame common during divorce. Participants will learn to shift from self-judgment to understanding, using practical tools to release guilt and reconnect with their best selves. Expect warmth, actionable support, and Q&A time.
Forgiving Ourselves Through the Divorce Process with Tamar Barbash of New Beginnings Breakup and Divorce Coaching
In Forgiving Ourselves Through the Divorce Process, Divorce Coach Tamar Barbash creates a compassionate space for the thoughts so many people carry in silence: “I can’t believe I stayed so long,” or “I ignored so many red flags.” We’ll talk about why self-blame shows up so loudly during divorce—and how it can keep you stuck in grief, rumination, and shame. Together, we’ll practice shifting from harsh self-judgment to self-understanding (without excusing anyone else’s behavior or rewriting your reality). Tamar will share grounded coaching tools to help you release “should-have” thinking, soften regret, and reconnect with the version of you who was doing the best she could with what she knew then. You’ll leave with practical reframes, gentle prompts, and small steps you can use immediately when guilt spirals hit. This is for anyone in any stage of divorce who wants to move forward without dragging a suitcase of shame behind them. Expect warmth, honesty, and actionable support—plus time for Q&A so you can apply what you learn to your real life.
Trusting Your Gifts: Intuition & Fresh Starts with Julee Roth of PsychicJulee
Join PsychicJulee for a cozy, power-packed mini workshop on using your own intuition and psychic gifts to start a fresh chapter. You’ll learn what kind of gifts you have, how to tune in and trust them, and how to work with your guides and guardian angels on your next steps. Plus, one lucky attendee will receive a live reading during the event!
Trusting Your Gifts: Intuition & Fresh Starts with Julee Roth of PsychicJulee
Join PsychicJulee for a cozy, power-packed mini workshop on using your own intuition and psychic gifts to start a fresh chapter. You’ll learn what kind of gifts you have, how to tune in and trust them, and how to work with your guides and guardian angels on your next steps. Plus, one lucky attendee will receive a live reading during the event!
Divorce can change your finances fast—sometimes before you even realize what you’ve agreed to. In Divorce & Money: What You Must Do Financially Before You File, Donna Cates will walk you through the key financial steps to take before initiating the divorce process so you can protect yourself, get organized, and make clearer decisions from the start.
Divorce can change your finances fast—sometimes before you even realize what you’ve agreed to. In Divorce & Money: What You Must Do Financially Before You File, Donna Cates will walk you through the key financial steps to take before initiating the divorce process so you can protect yourself, get organized, and make clearer decisions from the start. Expect practical, plain-language guidance on what to gather, what to watch for, and how to prepare for the financial realities ahead—especially if you’re feeling overwhelmed or unsure where to begin. Donna Cates is a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® (CDFA®), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor®, and Divorce Mediator, holding Series 63, 65, 66, & 7 securities registrations and multi-state insurance licenses.
You Were Never the Problem: A Conversation on Identity, Belief, and Starting Over with Chelsea Kim Long of Chelsea Kim Long
Faithfully Dissident Daughters examines reclaiming your full humanity after institutions or belief systems have diminished you. It’s a conversation for anyone who has had to reconstruct their self-belief after being told by systems, relationships, or communities to be less.
You Were Never the Problem: A Conversation on Identity, Belief, and Starting Over with Chelsea Kim Long of Chelsea Kim Long
What happens when the institutions or belief systems that were supposed to hold you actually made you smaller? Your new book Faithfully Dissident Daughters explores what it means to reclaim your full humanity — body, doubt, intuition, and all — after being told those things were dangerous. This conversation is for anyone who's ever had to rebuild what they believe about themselves after a system, a relationship, or a community told them to be less.