Events, Workshops & More

Weathering Custody Challenges with Maria Natapov, Coparenting Coach and Jolee Vacchi, Family Law Attorney

For this webinar, Maria Natapov, Co-Parenting Coach of Synergistic Stepparenting and Jolee Vacchi, Founding Attorney of Foundations Family Law & Mediation Center, present "Weathering Custody Challenges". Maria will share practical strategies for communication and conflict resolution, along with actionable tools that parents can use to self-regulate, stay aligned with their values, and create a stable, nurturing environment where their children can thrive. Jolee will then discuss the legal aspects of custody including factors that judges consider in determining the best interests of a child and introducing you to the roles of common custody court professionals.

Fresh Starts for Adult Children of Divorced Parents with Madisen Rose

Your parents' divorce didn't stop affecting you when you grew up. In this workshop, somatic practitioner and divorce recovery coach Madisen Rose explores how shifts in family dynamics live in the nervous system — and how somatic work can help you untangle patterns of hyper-independence, fear, and distrust in your current relationships. Watch the replay and access bonus resources below.

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Divorce can change your finances fast—sometimes before you even realize what you’ve agreed to. In Divorce & Money: What You Must Do Financially Before You File, Donna Cates will walk you through the key financial steps to take before initiating the divorce process so you can protect yourself, get organized, and make clearer decisions from the start. Expect practical, plain-language guidance on what to gather, what to watch for, and how to prepare for the financial realities ahead—especially if you’re feeling overwhelmed or unsure where to begin. Donna Cates is a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® (CDFA®), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor®, and Divorce Mediator, holding Series 63, 65, 66, & 7 securities registrations and multi-state insurance licenses.

Understanding Your Divorce Options—and How to Choose the Right Path with Lisa McNally of Optimal Divorce Solutions

Join Fresh Starts Registry for a clear, no-shame walkthrough of the most common divorce pathways—so you can understand your options and choose the right path for your situation. This workshop is led by Lisa McNally of Optimal Divorce Solutions, a Certified Divorce Mediator (CDM), Certified Divorce Coach (CDC®), Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA®), Certified Divorce Real Estate Expert (CDRE®), and licensed Real Estate Broker. Lisa will break down key divorce options—such as mediation, collaborative approaches, litigation, and arbitration—including what each process typically involves, how decisions are made, the likely impact on time, money, and emotional energy, and who each option tends to work best for. You’ll leave with a simple decision-making framework, the right questions to ask before hiring professionals, and a calmer, more informed sense of what comes next—no matter which path you choose.

Using Music to Reclaim Your Voice After Divorce with Demaree Hill of Story Studios Nashville & Online

Find Your Voice is a one hour virtual women’s empowerment workshop created for anyone who has been through divorce, heartbreak, or a major life shift and feels like they lost their voice emotionally, creatively, or spiritually. This is a safe, judgment free space for singers and non singers alike, where we’ll use grounding breathwork, gentle vocal exercises, music, reflection, and community to reconnect with ourselves and begin healing together. You’ll leave with reflection prompts and take home affirmations for continued support. You do not need to be a singer you only need a heart that’s ready to be heard even quietly. This workshop is intentionally trauma informed, nurturing, and deeply supportive, and sharing is always optional. Cameras can be on preferred or off, and your presence alone is enough.

Your body is always speaking: through emotion, sensation, and the subtle signals of your nervous system. In this introductory workshop, Madisen Rose will help you understand what’s really happening when you feel triggered or shut down, and how to work with your body rather than against it.

Divorce can make everything feel urgent, loud, and confusing—especially when you’re trying to make decisions you’ll have to live with for years. In this workshop, Your Divorce Values Compass, Lisa Lisser will guide you through a grounded, clarifying process to identify your top three core values (not the values you think you “should” have—your real ones), put language to what’s been true all along, and use those values as a steady compass for the choices ahead. You’ll explore a curated list of values, choose your top three, and learn how those values already show up in your life—plus how to return to them like armor when divorce decisions, co-parenting stress, or overwhelm hits. Lisa Lisser is a CDC Divorce & Divorce Transition Coach, DCA Pre-Mediation & Conflicted Co-Parenting Coach, BeH2O Child-Centered Co-Parenting Coach, and a Certified Spiritual Counselor.

When someone you love quietly says they might be considering divorce, it can feel awkward, heavy, and terrifying to respond the “right” way. Do you give advice, ask questions, stay silent, or panic internally? In this one-hour community forum, you’ll hear from Erin Snow, a professional listener who built an entire business because she didn’t want to keep explaining her own divorce to people. She’ll share what she wished others had said, what she was hoping for instead of advice, and why being truly listened to can matter more than anything else. Expect a relaxed, interactive, and judgment-free space where real questions are welcome. Come curious, come unsure, and leave feeling more confident about how to show up when someone trusts you with something big.

What the Heck Is Mediation (and Will It Work for Us)? Allison McFadden—divorce mediator, attorney, and Fresh Starts expert—is here to answer the question everyone’s asking: What the heck is mediation…and will it actually work for me (or us)? Join us for a free Zoom event where Allison will break down what mediation really is (in plain English), how to get your spouse on board, and what to expect from the process. She’ll also share practical tips to help you feel more prepared and confident—whether you’re just starting to explore your options or already in the thick of it.

See Allison’s slides HERE.

Loving an Addict Without Losing Yourself is a free Fresh Starts community event hosted by Meredith Beardmore, LMHC for anyone who loves someone struggling with addiction. We’ll talk about the messy middle—how to care deeply without abandoning yourself—covering boundaries, emotional burnout, guilt, fear, and what “support” can look like when you’re also trying to stay safe and steady. You’ll leave with practical language, grounded next steps, and reminders that your wellbeing matters too.

If co-parenting has been hijacking your nervous system lately (tight chest, racing thoughts, that “here we go again” feeling), come join us for a free live workshop on Nervous System Regulation for Co-Parenting with Jessica Addeo of Nervous System Mastery Institute.

Join therapist and divorce expert Oona Metz for a free, empowering Zoom conversation about her upcoming book Unhitched: The Essential Divorce Guide for Women — a compassionate, practical guide for navigating every stage of divorce with clarity, strength, and self-compassion. Whether you’re considering divorce, in the midst of separation, or rebuilding after, Oona offers psychological tools, real stories, and compassionate support to help you emerge stronger and more confident.

Get Oona’s book Unhitched HERE.

Join educator and domestic equity advocate Laura Danger for a candid, practical conversation about her book No More Mediocre: A Call to Reimagine Our Relationships and Demand More — a guide to rethinking household dynamics, mental load, and the “invisible labor” that so often burdens one partner. Whether you’re feeling burnt out, resentful, or simply stuck doing it all alone, Laura’s message offers clarity, tools, and hope for restructuring home life with fairness and mutual respect.

Get Laura’s book No More Mediocre HERE.

Join married couple and co-authors Heather Boneparth & Doug Boneparth for a free Zoom conversation about their new book Money Together — a practical, empowering guide meant to help couples turn money from a source of tension into a foundation of teamwork, fairness, and shared vision. Through stories and actionable advice, Heather and Doug explore how partners can move beyond “my money vs your money,” communicate openly about financial values, and build a shared life with trust and respect.

Get Heather and Doug’s book Money Together HERE.

Join us for an honest, powerful conversation with author and single mom Heather Sweeney as she guides us through her memoir Camouflage: How I Emerged from the Shadows of a Military Marriage — a story of resilience, rediscovery and finding identity after divorce. With raw vulnerability and deep insight, Heather explores what happens when you step out of someone else’s story and begin rewriting your own.

Get Heather’s book Camouflage HERE.