In this empowering episode of What Left the Group Chat, Mati, Tahj and Jill sit down with long-time friend, anthropologist, author, and community builder Dr. Yadira Perez (Yadi). Moving beyond her Ivy League background, profession and global travels, Yadi opens up about a deeply personal chapter: her divorce and intentional life restructuring.From navigating the cultural differences of dating in Melbourne ("Naarm") after a New York lifestyle, to redefining family structures, co-parenting with grace, and finding peace of mind, Yadi shares a masterclass in resilience, courage, and self-discovery.Key Topics Discussed- Moving with Intention: Why Yadi used principles from The 4-Hour Workweek to intentionally relocate her family from New York to Australia.- Redefining Family Post-Divorce: How Yadi and her ex-husband prioritized their children, kept family traditions like Taco Tuesday alive, and built a model of conscious co-parenting. Yadi explores the concept of feeling safe in reference to nervous system safety (not to be confused with physical safety) the kind of safety that comes from making a hard choice rather than avoiding one. - Dating in Your 40s: The culture shock of dating in Australia, navigating modern dating apps, learning what you truly want, and setting boundaries.- The Metamorphosis: Shifting away from the grief narrative to embrace personal sovereignty, financial independence, and the profound realization that "love can bloom again."- What Gets Better After Divorce: Yadi’s surprising, profound answer about the ultimate luxury of nervous system peace and deep, restorative sleep.Guest Information- Guest: Dr. Yadira Perez- Substack: La Story Shifter (Exploring how stories shape our identities and bridge who we are to what we are becoming).- Website / Ventures: Moss Move - https://mossmove.com (Workshops and community-building initiatives focused on collective storytelling and empowerment)Timestamps & Highlights- 00:24 – Welcoming guest Dr. Yadira Pariz to the group chat- 05:35 – Why Yadi moved from New York to Australia with a 12-month plan- 12:18 – Rapid-fire questions: Financial sovereignty and unlearning old boundaries- 18:37 – The stark cultural differences of dating in Melbourne versus New York- 25:29 – Exploring modern dating apps and discovering personal preferences- 36:49 – Putting the kids first: The story behind their conscious co-parenting approach- 56:06 – Dealing with the "ick" and outside opinions during separation- 01:01:40 – Reframing divorce: Why it's not grief, but a lesson in courage and growth- 01:06:55 – The Big Reveal: What is actually better after divorce?- 01:10:38 – La Story Shifter and Moss Moves