Overcoming Stigma and Embracing Self-Care During Divorce with Melanie Yates

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Jamie M. Lima welcomes Melanie Yates to discuss overcoming isolation and addressing the stigma associated with divorce. They highlight the importance of self-care during divorce proceedings and introduce the emotional freedom technique (EFT). Melanie clarifies the difference between self-care and selfishness, emphasizing the need for personal goal-setting. A practical exercise with a priorities worksheet is shared, and they discuss delegating financial stress to professionals. The episode underscores the value of trusting experts and understanding the roles of financial advisors and attorneys.

Links you can visit to explore Melanie Yates' work:

www.twitter.com/neurocoachmel www.instagram.com/neurocoachmel/ www.linkedin.com/in/melanie-yates-dr-coach www.youtube.com/@coachmelanieyates www.happyjoyousandfree.org

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(0:00) Introduction of guest, Melanie Yates (1:04) Overcoming isolation and addressing divorce stigma (4:43) Self-care and its significance during divorce proceedings (10:11) Introduction and benefits of emotional freedom technique (EFT) (18:39) Self-care vs. selfishness and setting personal goals (25:59) Practical goal-setting exercise with priorities worksheet (28:06) Delegating financial stress to professionals for peace of mind (31:20) Embracing emotions and the value of trusting experts (34:29) Understanding roles: Financial experts and attorneys (36:33) Melanie Yates' support resources and moving forward post-divorce (39:01) Wrap-up and contact information