Episode 266 - The Essential Identity Shift After Divorce

Divorce is often viewed as an ending, but what if it could become a life-changing, very positive beginning?

Today on The D Shift, Mardi Winder sits down with divorce coach Christa Skinner to discuss how divorce can become a powerful catalyst for personal growth, self-discovery, and transformation. Sharing her own experience of navigating an unexpected divorce after more than three decades together, Christa talks about how she turned one of life's most difficult transitions into an opportunity to create a more authentic and fulfilling life.

Together, Mardi and Christa explore the emotional challenges many women face during divorce, including the loss of identity, family expectations, self-trust, and the fear of starting over. They also discuss the critical role divorce coaching can play in helping individuals make informed decisions, avoid costly mistakes, and move forward with greater confidence and clarity.

Whether you are contemplating divorce, currently navigating the process, or rebuilding your life afterward, this conversation offers hope, encouragement, and practical insight into creating a meaningful next chapter.

In this episode, we discuss:

• What makes divorce coaching different from traditional life coaching

• Why many women struggle with identity loss during and after divorce

• The impact of family expectations, judgment, and societal pressures

• How to rebuild self-trust after a relationship ends

• Why healing and self-discovery are essential parts of the divorce journey

• How to move from surviving to thriving after divorce

About the Guest:

Christa Skinner is a certified health, life, and Canadian-trained breakup and divorce coach who guides women through midlife identity shifts and life transitions with clarity, confidence, and grounded strength. After meeting her former husband at twelve, marrying young, and raising three daughters, Christa faced an unexpected divorce following 22 years of marriage — an experience that left her depleted but ultimately became the catalyst for profound reinvention.

Determined to provide the support she once searched for, she trained through the Health Coach Institute and under Sara Davison, the world’s leading divorce coach. She is a member of the International Divorce Coach Centre of Excellence (IDCCOE) and continues to deepen her expertise in high-conflict dynamics and collaborative resolution. A co-author of the bestselling book Emotional Alchemy and featured in national media, Christa’s forthcoming Fall 2026 book positions midlife not as breakdown, but as re-anchoring, power, and intentional becoming.

To connect with Christa:

Website: https://www.christaskinnercoaching.com/

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/christaskinnerbecoming?igsh=c2FjY3Y0b3JoaWV4&utm_source=qr

LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/christa-s-b323b03a5