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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Forgiving Ourselves Through the Divorce Process with Tamar Barbash of New Beginnings Breakup and Divorce Coaching

In Forgiving Ourselves Through the Divorce Process, Divorce Coach Tamar Barbash creates a compassionate space for the thoughts so many people carry in silence: “I can’t believe I stayed so long,” or “I ignored so many red flags.” We’ll talk about why self-blame shows up so loudly during divorce—and how it can keep you stuck in grief, rumination, and shame. Together, we’ll practice shifting from harsh self-judgment to self-understanding (without excusing anyone else’s behavior or rewriting your reality). Tamar will share grounded coaching tools to help you release “should-have” thinking, soften regret, and reconnect with the version of you who was doing the best she could with what she knew then. You’ll leave with practical reframes, gentle prompts, and small steps you can use immediately when guilt spirals hit. This is for anyone in any stage of divorce who wants to move forward without dragging a suitcase of shame behind them. Expect warmth, honesty, and actionable support—plus time for Q&A so you can apply what you learn to your real life.

Trusting Your Gifts: Intuition & Fresh Starts with Julee Roth of PsychicJulee

Join PsychicJulee for a cozy, power-packed mini workshop on using your own intuition and psychic gifts to start a fresh chapter. You’ll learn what kind of gifts you have, how to tune in and trust them, and how to work with your guides and guardian angels on your next steps. Plus, one lucky attendee will receive a live reading during the event!

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.

Estate Planning After Divorce: The ‘Do This First’ Roadmap with Jessica Zadjura of Zadjura Family Law LLC

Divorce changes a lot on paper—and leaves a surprising amount unchanged. In this practical, judgment-free workshop, we’ll walk you through what typically updates automatically after a divorce and what still has your ex’s name on it until you intentionally change it. Together, we’ll talk about things like wills, beneficiaries, guardianship choices, and decision-makers so you can understand, in plain language, what needs your attention first. You’ll get a clear, “do this first” order of operations so you’re not trying to sort everything out at once or worrying that you’ve missed something important. We’ll also touch on how to protect kids, how to think about new partners or future relationships, and how to make updates without feeling overwhelmed. There will be space for questions, gentle guidance, and real-life examples that make the legal concepts feel less scary. You’ll leave with a simple, prioritized roadmap you can follow at your own pace. Hosted by Fresh Starts Registry and family law and estate planning attorney Jessica Zadjura of Zadjura Family Law LLC.

Three Strategic Career Pivots: Refine, Rebuild, or Redesign with Rachel Spekman of Made for More Coaching

Many high-performing professionals feel successful on paper but disconnected from their work because their careers no longer reflect what they value most. When values shift—due to leadership changes, life transitions, or burnout—continuing on autopilot becomes unsustainable. In Three Strategic Career Pivots: Refine, Rebuild, or Redesign, you’ll learn how to evaluate your career through a values-first lens and determine the most strategic way forward without sacrificing income or professional credibility. This session introduces a practical framework for aligning your skills, impact, and compensation with what matters most in this season of your life—whether that means refining your current role, rebuilding into a new or adjacent path, or redesigning your career through fractional or split work. By the end of this session, attendees will be able to: Clarify their core career values and recognize where their current work is out of alignment Identify which pivot—Refine, Rebuild, or Redesign—best honors both their values and financial reality Differentiate between temporary burnout and deeper values misalignment, avoiding unnecessary or reactive career changes Translate values into practical career decisions, including role scope, impact, boundaries, and compensation Name a values-aligned next move that allows them to earn well and feel more energized, purposeful, and sustainable in their work

How to Make a Decision with Jo-Anne Suriel of The Energetic Well
How to Make a Decision: Trust Your Intuition, Live in Alignment Every day we are faced with a multitude of decisions—large and small. Rather than getting overwhelmed by the choices you need to make, what if you created space for each decision to become a subtle affirmation of the deep inner well of wisdom that you already hold within? Join Jo-Anne Suriel, energy healer and frequency guide, for an exploration to help strengthen your intuition and move toward living a life of greater alignment. Jo-Anne Suriel, founder of The Energetic Well, is a certified reiki master teacher, akashic records reader, and sound therapy practitioner based in New York City.

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.