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Journey Beyond Divorce Podcast


Journey Beyond Divorce is the leading on-line or in-person source for the best divorce coaches to assist you through your difficult transition. These podcasts by Karen McMahon and her team are designed to help you better understand the process. For more information, visit: www.JourneyBeyondDivorce.com

Apr 27, 2026

If your mind won’t stop spinning during divorce... replaying conversations, jumping from fear to fear, or waking up at 3AM with urgency... you’re not alone.

And more importantly… you’re not thinking clearly.

In this episode, Karen McMahon breaks down what’s really happening when you spiral during divorce, and why it can lead to the very decisions you’ll later regret. When your nervous system is overwhelmed, your brain shifts into survival mode, making it nearly impossible to respond calmly, communicate effectively, or make grounded choices.

You’ll learn how to interrupt the spiral in real time, regulate your nervous system, and return to a place of clarity, confidence, and self-trust.

This isn’t about stopping your thoughts, it’s about stopping the spiral from leading.

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