Assess how feeling career stuck is impacting you across ten areas of life - in 30 minutes. Then, decide what you want to do about it.

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Divorce in midlife can feel overwhelming—whether you’re going through it yourself or supporting someone close to you. The emotional turmoil, the financial worries, and the uncertainty about what comes next can take a huge toll. But does it have to be that way?

In this episode, I sit down with Danielle Barbereau, the UK’s first divorce coach, who has spent over a decade helping people navigate separation with more clarity and dignity. We talk about how to choose the right lawyer, how to set boundaries at work so you don’t become office gossip, and why work can actually be a stabilizing force in the midst of personal upheaval.

✔ The most common emotions during divorce—and how to manage them

✔ Why setting boundaries at work and with friends is crucial for protecting your energy

✔ How to communicate your situation without oversharing

✔ The importance of keeping divorce out of court and how to find the right legal support

✔ Practical steps to make the process less adversarial and more respectful

Divorce is never easy, but it doesn’t have to define you. If you’re in the thick of it—or know someone who is—this episode is filled with practical, compassionate advice to help you move forward with strength and clarity.

 Assess how feeling career stuck is impacting you across ten areas of life - in 30 minutes. Then, decide what you want to do about it.

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Do you find yourself constantly putting everyone else’s needs ahead of your own at work? Whether it’s your boss, your team, or your colleagues, prioritizing others can feel like kindness—but unchecked, it leads to burnout, resentment, and exhaustion.

This week’s Joy at Work Experiment is all about shifting that pattern, even just a little. Instead of giving from an empty cup, I want you to choose one small thing that refuels you—something that strengthens, relaxes, or simply lightens your week. It doesn’t have to be big, but it does have to be yours.

 Assess how feeling career stuck is impacting you across ten areas of life - in 30 minutes. Then, decide what you want to do about it.

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Talking about death is never easy, but avoiding it only makes things harder when the time comes. That’s why I invited my friend and marketing consultant Liz Orgill to share insights from her training as an end-of-life doula.

Whether you're caring for aging parents, supporting a loved one through their final months, or simply want to be more prepared, this conversation offers both practical steps and emotional guidance to help you navigate this inevitable part of life with more clarity and confidence.

Liz shares the key areas to consider—physical, emotional, financial, and relational—and how small but intentional actions can ease both your loved one’s experience and your own. She also highlights why understanding your own relationship with death can change how you show up for others and yourself.

✔ The essential conversations to have with loved ones before it’s too late

✔ How to advocate for your parent’s end-of-life wishes (especially if they want to stay at home)

✔ The emotional and sensory experiences of dying—and how to create comfort

✔ Why checking in with yourself daily is crucial if you're caring for someone else

✔ How prioritizing rest and reflection helps you handle life’s hardest moments

This is an episode filled with warmth, wisdom, and practical insights to help you feel more prepared for the inevitable transitions we all face.