In this episode, Ksenia discussed the societal decline in humanity, prompted by the assassination of Charlie Kirk on September 10th. She condemns the celebration of his death, regardless of political views, and highlights the intolerance and violence it represents. She emphasizes the importance of kindness and tolerance, criticizing the focus on gun control as a solution to violence, arguing that it's people, not guns, that pull triggers. She draws parallels to the indifference shown in the stabbing of a Ukrainian refugee and the ugliness revealed in divorce, urging for a return to civility and respect for differences.

Key Topics Covered:

• The danger of intolerance

- Disagreements are escalating into violence rather than civil discourse.

- Society is becoming less accepting of differing opinions and beliefs.

- The inability to tolerate differences undermines the fabric of community.

• Recognizing violence as a human problem

- Guns and weapons are not the root cause; people are.

- Restricting access to weapons may not address the underlying issues of hatred and violence.

- True change requires addressing the mindset and motivations behind violent acts.

• Divorce doesn’t create ugliness; it reveals it

- The stress of divorce often brings out negative traits that were already present.

- Disagreements in divorce should be handled with civility and respect.

- The way people treat each other during divorce reflects deeper personal values.

• Restoring kindness and humanity

- Everyone should strive to treat strangers and loved ones with more kindness.

- Cherish family and relationships, as life is unpredictable.

- Self-reflection and compassion are essential for healing society’s divisions.

“The differences is what makes us beautiful, that’s what makes us human. When did it become that we cannot disagree with each other?” - Ksenia Muench

Connect with Ksenia Muench:

Website: https://www.thriveagaindivorcecoaching.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thriveagaindivorcecoaching/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kvmuench/

Email: ksenia@thriveagaindivorcecoaching.com

In this episode, we tackle one of the most challenging parenting dynamics—co-parenting with a high-conflict ex. Whether you’re dealing with constant arguments, manipulation, or a lack of cooperation, this episode offers practical strategies to reduce stress and protect your children from the fallout.

Whether you're fresh out of a contentious divorce or years into a rocky custody arrangement, this episode is your toolkit for finding peace in the “co-parenting” chaos.

Key Topics Covered:

• What is High-Conflict Co-Parenting

- The traits of high-conflict co-parenting

- Why does it happen?

• “Monkey in the middle”

- Kids are used as pawns, but don’t let them be

- What your children feel and go through when they get sucked into this “game”

- How to protect your littles

• High-Conflict Parents’ New Boo(s)

- New “parent” or new partner? Power moves your ex may use by bringing a new person into the picture.

- It may feel as if there are now 2 people against 1, and the one being you.

• Gameplan to Survive the Ex Showdown

- Iron-clad co-parenting plan - nothing is left up to imagination.

- Not every fight is worth your time and energy - be selective in what you engage in.

- Keep your communications professional and focused on kids. Ensure everything is in writing.

- Involve help if needed, whether it is legal or from a co-parenting therapist - there is no shame in asking for backup.

- Radical acceptance, your ex might never change - approach this co-parenting journey as if you are a single parent and keep your focus on the kids.

- High-conflict co-parenting is extremely challenging, but set your boundaries, keep your cool, and put your kids first. You’ve got this — even if your ex doesn’t.

“Protect your sanity at all costs, walk away from fights. And I'm not saying, be a doormat, be the door. When you have control, you open it and you close it and say, ‘No, thank you. I am good.’” - Ksenia Muench

Connect with Ksenia Muench:

Website: https://www.thriveagaindivorcecoaching.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thriveagaindivorcecoaching/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kvmuench/

Email: ksenia@thriveagaindivorcecoaching.com

In this episode, we sit down with an experienced estate planning attorney, Jennifer Elliott with Ocean Estate Law, to discuss the intertwining of divorce and estate planning. From wills and trusts to beneficiary designations and powers of attorney, we explore how divorce can drastically impact your estate plan — and what steps you must take to protect yourself and your loved ones during and after the process.

Whether you're in the midst of a divorce, recently divorced, or helping someone else through it, this episode offers practical advice and legal insights to ensure your estate plan reflects your new reality and is probate-proof.

Key Topics Covered:

• Why estate planning matters
• How divorce impacts your estate plan

- Mistakes people make when it comes to estate planning after divorce

- Difference between emotional and legal closure

• Documents to update and why

- Wills and trusts

- Beneficiary designations

- Power of attorney and healthcare directives

• Legal and financial implications

- What happens if the estate plan is not updated?

- Laws that may potentially protect you, but there are drawbacks

• Creating a probate-proof estate plan

- When is a good time to revisit an existing estate plan?

- How soon after a divorce should you update the documents?

- How long and how much on average does it take to put it in place?

• Final thoughts

- Importance of working with the estate planning attorney vs an AI template

- Tips on selecting a quality attorney

“When you get divorced, the top three things you should do: understand your divorce judgment, redo your estate plan, and then go start chapter two and enjoy life.” - Jennifer Elliott

Connect with Jennifer Elliott:

Website: https://oceanestatelaw.com/

Connect with Ksenia Muench:

Website: https://www.thriveagaindivorcecoaching.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thriveagaindivorcecoaching/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kvmuench/

Email: ksenia@thriveagaindivorcecoaching.com

In this episode, we sit down with an experienced mortgage broker, Chris Chudacoff with True Point Lending, to unpack the complexities of getting a home loan during and after a divorce.

We explore how your marital status, credit profile, and income situation can affect your eligibility—and what lenders look for when your financial life is in transition. Whether you're looking to refinance, buy out your ex, or start fresh in a new home, this episode offers practical advice and strategies to help you move forward.

So, grab your coffee, get comfortable, and let’s make this whole mortgage thing a little less confusing and stressful.

Key Topics Covered:

• Types of loans available and what their differences are
• Financial dynamics of divorce

- First financial steps someone should take once divorce proceedings start.

- Common challenges newly single individuals face when applying for a loan.

• Getting a loan during a divorce

- Getting a loan during a divorce

- What is considered income?

- Are there any legal or logistical limitations?

- Practical advice - to do or not to do…

• Loan post-divorce

- Establishing solo credit and individual financial identity post-divorce

- Things to know about spousal and child support as an income

- Specific requirements for self-employed

- The importance of working with the right mortgage broker

• Strategies to improve loan eligibility

- The importance of working with the right mortgage broker

- How much down payment do you actually need?

- Are co-signers a good idea?

• The biggest mistake our guest shares he sees as a mortgage broker
• When and how to contact our guest

“I still think real estate's a great investment. ... If you're going to own a home to live in that that's where you call home and build community, and you're going to have the home for more than five to six years, you're going to withstand, typically, any bad cycle of real estate anyway.” - Chris A. Chudacoff

Connect with Chris A. Chudacoff:

Website: http://www.truepointlending.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-chudacoff/

Connect with Ksenia Muench:

Website: https://www.thriveagaindivorcecoaching.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thriveagaindivorcecoaching/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kvmuench/

Email: ksenia@thriveagaindivorcecoaching.com

In this insightful episode, we dive into the complex intersection of real estate and divorce, exploring how property is handled during the dissolution of a marriage. Divorce doesn’t just split a relationship—it can split a home.

We’re joined by Jennifer Purzycki of Purzycki White Real Estate, who brings her firsthand expertise to the table as we explore the often-overlooked challenges of handling property during a divorce. From emotional decisions to legal complexities, Jennifer shares practical strategies and real-world experiences that help make the process more manageable.

Key Topics Covered:

• What makes selling a home during divorce proceedings different from a traditional sale

- The importance of working with a real estate agent who understands and specializes in divorce

• Emotional and Legal Dynamics of the Sale

- Remaining neutral when working with a divorcing couple

- Communications if the parties are not speaking

- Working with attorneys, mediators, and both spouses to reach fair outcomes

• Logistics of a sale

- Sale price determination and pre-sale preparation

- Sale vs buy-out and when to refinance

- Division of sale proceeds

• Real-life examples

- Jennifer walks us through her experience of working with divorcing couples - balancing neutrality, managing conflict, and keeping the transaction on track.

• Advice for making logical, informed decisions rather than emotional ones

- How to select the right realtor

- How to treat it as a business transaction

- How to connect with the guest

“Selling a house during a divorce isn't just about the property. It's about dividing one asset between two people who have very different goals, have different timelines, and have a different emotional investment in that property. It's rarely just a transaction. There's part negotiating, there's a lot of counseling involved.” - Jennifer Purzycki

Connect with Jennifer Purzycki:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenphomes/

Connect with Ksenia Muench:

Website: https://www.thriveagaindivorcecoaching.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thriveagaindivorcecoaching/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kvmuench/

Email: ksenia@thriveagaindivorcecoaching.com

Singlehood, far from being a void, is a powerful season of self-discovery. It teaches us to move through healing with gentleness, to embrace solitude as strength, and to redefine what love truly means. In this time, we grow emotionally independent, set healthy boundaries, and begin living with a purpose that aligns with who we truly are. By building a life you genuinely love, you’re not simply preparing for a partner—you become your own home first. And in doing so, you naturally attract what is aligned with your soul, not just what is conveniently available.

Key Topics Covered:

1. Singlehood is a Journey of Self-Discovery

It often begins with pain and uncertainty, but over time, it reveals growth, strength, and self-awareness.

This chapter is not a pause but a passage into becoming.

2. Healing Is Not Linear

Expect waves of progress, setbacks, and revelations.

Through self-reflection, honesty, and grace, the path still moves forward.

3. Emotional Independence is Empowering

Learn to validate your own experiences and find comfort in solitude.

Being single is not a deficiency but a rich opportunity for personal development.

4. Redefine Love and Relationships

Seek partners who enhance, not complete you.

Establish clear boundaries, know your worth, and release the myth that love defines value.

5. Build a Life Rooted in Authenticity

Pour into yourself. Pursue passions, rest, and grow.

The right relationships will come not from desperation but from the natural pull of a whole, thriving life.

“Your single era is where you define your values, your goals, and what you actually want outside of someone else's expectations.” - Ksenia Muench

Connect with Ksenia Muench:

Website: https://www.thriveagaindivorcecoaching.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thriveagaindivorcecoaching/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kvmuench/

Email: ksenia@thriveagaindivorcecoaching.com

In today’s episode, we’re joined by a remarkable guest who grew up navigating life between two homes. Now a successful attorney, devoted husband, and proud father of two, he reflects candidly on the challenges he faced as a child of divorced parents. He shares the emotional hurdles of growing up in a separated family and his ongoing journey to break the cycle, creating a stable, loving environment for his own family.

Key Topics Covered:

• Personal story

- It’s about time…

- Separation of parents was easy - what came after was worse.

• Adjustment to a new life

- Biggest challenges

- Tools used to deal with the conflict

• Don’t want to turn it into a therapy session but…

- What does it feel like for a child when one parent doesn’t stop talking negatively about the other parent?

- Can I make it stop?

• Reflection (47 years later)

- Does it get better?

- The lasting effects of parental conflict on children

• Advice for divorcing parents

- Keep kids out of the conflict — no matter what (it does get complicated when only one parent follows this piece of advice)

- When new partners come in, if they are loving toward your children, let them be loved. It is not a competition - loving and supportive parents can never be replaced by a new person in your kids’ lives.

“We must be willing to let go of the life we've planned so as to have the life that is waiting for us.” - Jeff Roberts

Connect with Ksenia Muench:

Website: https://www.thriveagaindivorcecoaching.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thriveagaindivorcecoaching/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kvmuench/

Email: ksenia@thriveagaindivorcecoaching.com

In this episode, we're diving into a side of divorce that’s rarely talked about—but deeply felt by those who live through it. This is not your typical “we grew apart” story. We're exploring the dark undercurrent of high-conflict divorces—when a legal separation turns into psychological warfare. Not all divorces are created equal. Some become battlegrounds, filled with ongoing legal fights, custody disputes, refusal to co-parent, false accusations, manipulations, and financial sabotage. Today, we are going to talk about what makes high-conflict divorce so uniquely damaging, and—more importantly—how to protect yourself, your children, and your mental health when caught in the storm.

If you're navigating this path—or know someone who is—this episode is for you.

• What is High-Conflict Divorce

- Relentless process that haunts you in court and at home

- “Recipe” for High-Conflict couple

• What Psychological warfare looks like

- Gaslighting

- Alienation of children

- False accusations

- Draining finances

• Real stories all sound the same - just different characters

- Summary of how high-conflict divorces typically play out

- It is a campaign to destroy the targeted party.

• Courts and high-conflict divorces

- Both parties are seen as being difficult

- Hard to prove abuse not seen by a naked eye

- Tips to prepare your case for the court

• Survival tools

- Limit communications to neutral or monitored channels like Talking Parents or Our FamilyWizard

- Respond, don’t react - pause before replying

- Reply only when it is warranted when it comes to custodial or peaceful matters, any other communication should be done through the attorneys

- Build a safe circle of support

- Engage with a therapist who specializes in this type of trauma

- Choose your battles

- Accept that parallel parenting is your best option.

High-Conflict divorce is not for the faint of heart BUT you are not powerless and you are not alone.

Books to consider:

1. Too Good To Leave Too Bad To Stay by Mira Kirshenbaum
2. The Gift Of Fear by Gavin De Becker
3. Your Pocket Therapist by Dr. Sherrie Campbell

“Choose your battles. Not every fight is worth having, especially when the other person is just fighting to win, not to solve.” - Ksenia Muench

Connect with Ksenia Muench:

Website: https://www.thriveagaindivorcecoaching.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thriveagaindivorcecoaching/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kvmuench/

Email: ksenia@thriveagaindivorcecoaching.com