In today’s episode of Uncoupled and Unfiltered, we sit down with Rene Garcia, a men’s divorce and recovery coach who helps men rediscover their identity and masculinity after divorce.

This fascinating conversation offers women a rare glimpse into the male perspective—what men are truly thinking, feeling, and experiencing during and after divorce, but often don’t share.

If you’ve ever been curious about what’s really going on inside a man’s mind after a relationship ends—and how we can begin to bridge that gap—this episode is for you.

Prepare yourself for an unfiltered discussion.

Key Topics Covered:

• Inside the male mindset during and after divorce: emotional, mental, and identity shifts from a man’s perspective
• Why men are often less emotionally prepared for divorce than women
• Divorce recovery timeline for men: what healing realistically looks like
• Custody battles and co-parenting challenges men face after divorce
• Dating after divorce for men: common mistakes and changes needed for success
• How men rebuild confidence, self-worth, and masculinity after divorce
• What men wish women understood about their experience during separation and divorce
• How to connect with our guest, Rene Garcia, men’s divorce and recovery coach

“The hard part is the divorce. The loss is what scares me at night. But the recovery is a lot easier. It is so much easier than guys think, because they start realizing that they can focus on themselves.” - Rene Garcia

About Our Guest: Rene Garcia

Rene Garcia is the founder of Men’s Divorce Coaching (MeDiCo), a divorce and recovery coach who helps men navigate the emotional, strategic, and personal challenges that come with divorce and post‑divorce life. Through one‑on‑one coaching, group support, and a structured recovery framework, Rene works with men worldwide on rebuilding confidence, identity, decision‑making, and future relationships after divorce.

Who This Episode Is For

• Women who want a deeper understanding of what men experience during and after divorce
• Men navigating separation, custody challenges, or rebuilding their lives post-divorce
• Anyone curious about male emotional processing, dating after divorce, or long-term relationship recovery
• Listeners seeking unfiltered insight into the male perspective on divorce and healing

Connect with Rene Garcia:

Website: www.mensdivorcecoaching.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

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On this episode of Uncoupled and Unfiltered, we explore modern dating, healthy relationships, and how to raise your standards without building emotional walls.

I’m joined by renowned dating coach and relationship expert Evan Marc Katz, author of four books and host of the Love U Podcast with nearly 3 million downloads. His work has been featured on The Today Show, The New York Times, and The Wall Street Journal.

Together, we break down how to recognize healthy love, shift dating patterns, and choose the relationship you truly deserve.

Key Topics Covered:

• Overcoming trust issues and dating after disappointment
• Why “mixed signals” usually aren’t confusing—and what they really mean
• How to tell if he’s looking for short-term fun versus long-term commitment
• Do men actually listen to what women say in dating and relationships?
• The difference between being ready to date and simply craving validation
• The hard dating truths divorced women often avoid—but need to hear
• The most common red flags women ignore early on
• Why dating apps are a necessary part of modern dating
• Intimacy early in dating and how to know when the timing is right
• The best dating advice people hate hearing—but works

“It’s not right versus wrong, it’s effective versus ineffective. If what you’re doing is working for you, then keep doing it.” - Evan Marc Katz

About Our Guest: Evan Marc Katz

Renowned dating coach and relationship expert Evan Marc Katz, who’s helped thousands of smart, successful women find lasting love. He is the author of four books, his Love U Podcast has nearly 3 million downloads, and he has been featured in hundreds of media outlets, including Today, the New York Times, and the Wall St. Journal.

Who This Episode Is For:

• Women navigating modern dating and relationship burnout
• Anyone struggling with trust issues or mixed signals
• Divorced or newly single women reentering the dating world
• Those questioning whether a relationship has real long-term potential
• Listeners are ready to raise their standards and choose healthier love

Connect with Evan Marc Katz:

Website: https://www.evanmarckatz.com/blog

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

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In this episode of Uncoupled and Unfiltered, we explore a more positive side of divorce. While high-conflict divorce can be messy and emotionally draining, not every breakup stays that way. Host Ksenia Muench sits down with Doug Sandler to hear his personal story—from the challenges he faced during his difficult divorce to how he eventually found resolution and growth. This episode offers insights into navigating breakups, coping with divorce, and finding hope even in tough times. Listen in to discover Doug’s journey and see that not every divorce ends in heartbreak.

Key Topics Covered:

• The pivotal moment that sparked change during a difficult divorce.
• How support from friends, mediators, or time helped navigate challenges.
• Letting go of limiting beliefs and shifting perspectives on an ex-partner.
• The role of empathy and understanding in fostering civility.
• Changes in communication and the importance of setting respectful boundaries.
• Choosing civility over conflict, even when anger resurfaces.
• Differentiating between forgiveness and cooperation in co-parenting or separation.
• Personal growth and lessons learned through the divorce process.
• Advice for navigating the “ugly” phase of a breakup.
• Reflection on what truly matters in moving forward after divorce.

“To stay together and be miserable makes no sense. Either figure out how to be happy or move on and be happy. Those are really your only two choices.” - Doug Sandler

About Our Guest: Doug Sandler

Doug Sandler is an entrepreneur, bestselling author (Nice Guys Finish First), and podcast host (The Nice Guys on Business). With over 30 years of experience, he helps people build meaningful connections, navigate challenging conversations, and grow personally and professionally—even through difficult life transitions like divorce.

Who This Episode Is For:

• Individuals going through a divorce are looking for guidance and hope.
• People seeking strategies to communicate more respectfully and maintain civility with an ex.
• Anyone interested in personal growth and learning from the challenges of breakups.
• Listeners curious about real-life stories of transformation and finding resolution after divorce.

Connect with Doug Sandler:

Website: https://www.dougsandler.com/ , https://turnkeypodcast.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doug-sandler/

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

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In this episode of Uncoupled and Unfiltered, we sit down with Vikki Stark, psychotherapist and author of Runaway Husbands, to explore why some men emotionally or physically disappear during marriage or divorce.

We unpack what defines a runaway husband, the role of emotional avoidance, fear of conflict, and identity loss, and how sudden withdrawal and lack of closure impact spouses, families, and children. This conversation offers insight for anyone navigating divorce, separation, or emotional abandonment—and a deeper understanding of men’s emotional coping in modern relationships.

Key Topics Covered:

• What the “Runaway Husbands” phenomenon really means
• Why do some men emotionally or physically disappear during marriage or divorce
• Emotional avoidance, conflict fear, and identity loss in men
• The psychological impact of abandonment on spouses and families
• Whether runaway husbands are becoming more common today
• Why closure is often missing—and how to heal without it
• What women wish they had understood sooner about emotional withdrawal
• How to move forward after a sudden separation or divorce

Who This Episode Is For:

• Women experiencing sudden separation or divorce
• Anyone dealing with emotional abandonment or lack of closure
• Listeners interested in relationship psychology and divorce recovery
• Those seeking clarity around men’s emotional behavior in relationships

“Life will go on, and you will have a new chapter, and it might be a very nice chapter.” - Vikki Stark

About Our Guest: Vikki Stark

Vikki Stark is a psychotherapist and author specializing in relationships, marriage breakdown, and emotional abandonment. Her work focuses on helping individuals understand the dynamics of sudden marital disengagement and healing after divorce.

Connect with Vikki Stark:

Website: https://www.vikkistark.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

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In today’s episode, we explore the often-confusing intersection between civil divorce and Catholic annulment, unpacking what each process truly means—and what it does not. We discuss the legal, emotional, and spiritual weight carried by both, especially when faith, identity, and high-conflict relationships are involved. This conversation centers on clarity, boundaries, and honoring lived experience in the midst of profound change.

Key Topics Covered:

• Divorce and annulment serve different purposes

⁃ Divorce provides legal closure around property, finances, and custody.

⁃ A Catholic annulment is a spiritual process declaring a sacramental marriage invalid from the start.

⁃ One does not replace or override the other.

• Both processes carry deep emotional weight

⁃ Divorce can trigger grief, anger, guilt, relief, or ongoing pain, especially with children involved.

⁃ Annulment may feel like erasure, rejection, or betrayal, particularly for non-initiators.

⁃ All emotional responses are valid and deserve compassion.

• Annulment cannot be enforced through civil law

⁃ Courts have no jurisdiction over Church annulments.

⁃ A spouse cannot legally require an annulment as part of a divorce settlement.

⁃ Using annulment as leverage is manipulation, not a legal or moral obligation.

• High-conflict dynamics can weaponize faith

⁃ Annulment may be used to protect reputation or shift blame.

⁃ It can rewrite shared history and compound emotional harm.

⁃ Ongoing contact, especially through co-parenting, can slow healing.

• Your lived experience remains valid

⁃ Church decisions are made by human institutions and are not infallible.

⁃ An annulment outcome does not define your worth or negate your memories.

⁃ Healing comes from truth, clarity, and self-protection—not control.

“Annulment does not erase memories, children, or emotional bonds. It's a spiritual declaration, not a reset button.” - Ksenia Muench

Grab this handy tool to see the differences side by side

Legal Divorce Vs Catholic Annulment

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

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Today’s episode of Uncoupled and Unfiltered dives into entrepreneurship with the founder and the managing partner of Esse Law, Shaheen Sheik-Sadhal. We talk about the right corp structure for your goals, financing, do’s and don’ts for investors, exit strategy, and much more.

Did you know that out of $330 billion invested (yes, BILLIONS), only 2% was invested into female-founded businesses?

Tune in to find out more.

Key Topics Covered:

• Legal Structure for your business.

⁃ We discuss legal business structures that go over the differences between when you are doing it on your own and when you are looking for investors.

⁃ We cover the mistakes new founders make and some practical advice on what founders should do before raising money.

• Looking for Capital

⁃ In this part of the conversation, we go over what investors are looking for before writing a check.

⁃ Shaheen covers what a good pitch looks like and why it is important to present in a concise manner: Investors invest in YOU.

⁃ “Fun” fact: men founders get funded more easily compared to their female counterparts - why do you think that is?

• Exit strategy

⁃ We discuss when it may be the right time to exit, and the answer may surprise you.

⁃ Shaheen goes over the proper planning strategy prior to your planned departure.

• Final Thoughts

⁃ We are having some fun with a rapid Q&A session with our guest.

⁃ We cover key takeaways for the brave souls who want to make a difference in this world and how to do it right.

⁃ Connect with our guest.

“You have to be brave and optimistic, but not overly confident… If you can feel like you're on purpose and either that you are being inspired or that you're inspiring other people - If you can make it something larger than just yourself, it will get you through some of those darker, tougher times.” - Shaheen Sheik-Sadhal

Connect with Shaheen Sheik-Sadhal:

Website: https://esselaw.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

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Life after divorce doesn’t end when the paperwork is finalized. In this episode of Uncoupled and Unfiltered, we explore how divorce can become a catalyst for emotional healing, personal growth, and empowered relationships.

I’m joined by JJ Flizanes, empowerment strategist, relationship and wellness expert, and podcast host, who shares powerful insights on emotional awareness, identity shifts, and intentional healing after divorce.

In This Episode, We Cover:

• Why the emotional aftermath of divorce can last for years
• The anatomy of emotion and why emotional reactions are normal
• Why therapy alone isn’t always effective
• How divorce reshapes identity and creates emotional blocks
• Ways to release emotional patterns and rebuild self-trust
• Letting go of the “old self” and stepping into a new identity
• Moving from survival mode to true empowerment
• Shifting focus from lack to possibility

14-day Manifestation Challenge starting January 5th

https://jj-flizanes.mykajabi.com/14-day-manifestation-challenge-1

Bonus Resource:

A downloadable worksheet is available to help you reflect on emotional patterns, reconnect with yourself, and begin the healing process discussed in this episode.

Life After Divorce Worksheet

“Your comfort zone keeps you comfortable, but if you want more or better, you have to pass through the comfort zone into something scary.” - JJ Flizanes

Connect with JJ Flizanes:

Website: https://jjflizanes.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

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