The Role of Narratives and Mindfulness in Divorce with Lindsey Carnick

Broke Up, Not Broke(n)™

Jamie M. Lima and Lindsey Carnick dive into the role of narratives in relationships and their profound impact on the divorce process. They discuss how misunderstandings can have significant financial implications and explore the importance of therapy and support teams in facilitating effective communication during divorce. Challenges faced by high-stress professionals are addressed, with tools offered to navigate these difficulties. The episode highlights the power of stories on mental well-being and the present moment, introducing techniques for distinguishing reality and exploring mental time travel.

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Lindsey Carnick, LCSW, MSW, MA, is the Owner of Onward Psychological Services, a Colorado-based private practice providing psychotherapy to adult individuals and couples. Lindsey specializes in anxiety and relationship issues, and practical/tactical approaches to higher quality of life.

In addition to individual and couples therapy, Lindsey is a national speaker and presenter at conferences, conventions, retreats, and public and private events. Lindsey is a frequent podcast guest for a wide range of shows for professionals, and her practice has served diverse individuals from high-stress backgrounds including military leadership, attorneys, educators, professional athletes, incarcerated individuals, business owners, physician couples, technopreneurs, and working parents.

She is an avid reader, writer, and runner, and loves spending time with her family and friends in the outdoors.

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(0:00) Introduction and guest background (3:28) Narratives in relationships and their impact on divorce (10:09) Financial implications of narratives and misunderstandings (16:04) Therapy and support teams for communication during divorce (20:19) Divorce challenges and tools for high-stress professionals (22:38) The power of stories on mental well-being and present moments (27:12) Techniques for reality distinction and mental time travel (30:35) Discussion: Waking from a waking dream and mindfulness (33:49) Book recommendation and closing remarks