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Co-Parenting, Identity, and Dating After Divorce with Jess Evans

October 22, 2024 • Episode 120

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I'm going through a divorce, and this week I'm joined by divorce coach Jess Evans to talk all things co-parenting, identity, and dating after divorce. Basically, I'm asking all the questions I want to know the answers to as I navigate my own separation in the hopes that this conversation can help any other mom out there who might be going through the same thing!

In the episode, Jess and I talk about:

Navigvating co-parenting and letting go of control
Stigmas around being divorced
Breaking marital cycles of co-dependency
Reestablishing your identity after divorce
Knowing when it's time to start dating again
Tips for dating after divorce

A little about our guest:
Jess is a single mom of two, certified divorce and co-parenting coach at Moms Moving On. She has worked alongside Michelle Dempsey-Multack for years and takes a child centered approach to co-parenting. Jess was a SAHM while going through her divorce in 2018 and the thought of spending time away from her kids broke her heart. She quickly learned that it isn’t always about the quantity of time spent with her kids, rather the quality. She and her children live in Wisconsin and love everything the Midwest has to offer. As a family, they enjoy watching football, playing golf, getting outside and creating fun memories together. When Jess is not with her kids, she is spending time with her new partner, golfing and enjoying time with her girlfriends. As a child of divorce who has no relationship with her father, Jess wanted to ensure her children grew up having a strong relationship with both of their parents.
As a coach, Jess is passionate about empowering her clients and helping them move on emotionally after the divorce is final. She works closely with her clients to help them find new ways to fill their cup as they enter the world of co-parenting. She also enjoys working with clients to create a child-centered parenting plan that is fine tuned to avoid any grey area. If you are looking for support during or after the divorce, Jess would be honored to work with you.

To connect with Jess, you can follow her on Instagram @mmocoachjess.

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