EP: 22.26 - The Power of the Pivot: Coaching Confidence and Clarity After Divorce

In this episode of the Divorce Mortgage Strategies Podcast, Certified Divorce Lending Professional Stacy Ellison sits down with Deidre Haggerty, founder of Coaching With Ms. D, for a deeply honest and inspiring conversation about rebuilding life after divorce and major personal transitions. Deidre shares how her own journey—marked by career dissatisfaction, profound loss, and a return to her original passion for psychology and helping others—ultimately led her to become a coach. Together, Stacy and Deidre explore how coaching provides a forward-focused, supportive space for clients who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of who they are now. Deidre discusses the difference between coaching and therapy, the emotional challenges clients face after divorce, and why true transformation begins with learning to listen to yourself. She also talks about the common desire many clients express—“Just tell me what to do”—and how coaching instead empowers them to uncover their own answers and build confidence through intentional steps, reflection, and personal accountability. This episode is a valuable resource for divorcing individuals, divorce professionals, and anyone navigating reinvention or identity shifts later in life.

Watch the conversation here or inside the Divorce Strategy Hub App, and connect with Deidre at coachingwithmsd.com or on social media under Coaching With Ms. D.

Visit www.divorceworkshop.com for more information and to take back control.

At the Divorce Lending Association, our mission is to help divorcing homeowners make more informed decisions regarding their home equity solutions and the divorce team identify any potential conflicts between the divorce settlement, the mortgage, and real property.

Divorce Mortgage Planning is the ability to put into play the desired outcome by pairing the needs and options available while incorporating the necessary details and clarity into an executable settlement agreement to obtain closure and peace of mind successfully.

Are you going through a divorce and need information on refinancing your mortgage or buying anew home once the divorce is final? Often conflict arises out of a lack of knowledge. We have an amazing workshop available allowing you to take control of your situation and divorce mortgage planning so you are in a stronger position to negotiate while removing conflict and unrealistic expectations.

Visit the Divorce Lending Association for resources and strategies on divorce mortgage planning.