Broke Up, Not Broke(n)™

Broke Up, Not Broke(n)™

Going through a divorce? You can be broken up, but don't have to end up broke(n)! This podcast is for those considering divorce or in the midst of it, and will empower you to take control of your life and your finances throughout the entire process.

Episodes

August 20, 2025 32 mins
Jamie M. Lima and Skye Bellarmine delve into the complexities of dealing with narcissism during divorce, sharing Skye's personal experiences and insights. They discuss recognizing signs of narcissistic abuse and its financial repercussions, highlighting the importance of financial understanding and planning for empowerment. The episode addresses overcoming fears and mastering financial basics, especially amid the challenges posed b...
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Jamie M. Lima and Ann Pells tackle the financial challenges faced during divorce, sharing personal experiences and strategies. They discuss DFY (Done For You) businesses, funding options, and recession-resistant income streams, emphasizing the role of financial planning in preventing divorce. The conversation highlights the importance of simplifying financial solutions and seeking assistance, as well as managing DFY businesses to e...
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Jamie M. Lima and Ed Vargo explore taking control of finances after divorce, focusing on power imbalances and cultural barriers. They outline steps for understanding assets, discuss the financial industry's approach to women, and examine how emotions affect financial decisions. The episode covers gender differences in planning, the importance of financial literacy for families, and introduces EnlightenHER, a program to boost women'...
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Jamie M. Lima and Gail Showalter discuss the financial struggles and realities faced by single parents, focusing on debt management and employment challenges. They explore how financial hardship influences children's financial habits and emphasize the importance of career-focused education for achieving financial independence. The conversation highlights programs and degrees that can aid single mothers' success. They address planni...
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Jamie M. Lima and Amy Vincze delve into the intricacies of stress responses and personal stress experiences, exploring the concept of tapping and its benefits for managing stress. They discuss how stress impacts health and financial decisions, offering strategies for self-healing, resilience, and financial empowerment during the divorce process. The episode further explores foundational fears and midlife crises, providing insights ...
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Jamie M. Lima and Amy Adler explore the intricacies of career transitions and challenges faced post-divorce. They discuss overcoming fear and the steps to re-enter the workforce, emphasizing the importance of leveraging volunteerism and networking strategies. The episode delves into optimizing LinkedIn profiles and addressing employment gaps, while also building a professional social media presence. Tips on maintaining confidence a...
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Jamie M. Lima and Darren Elliott delve into the complexities of dealing with narcissism in divorce finances, discussing the impact of financial manipulation and the role of mediation. They analyze psychological dynamics and introduce the BIF Method for managing communication and emotional regulation during the divorce process. The episode highlights the importance of therapy and conflict resolution for high-conflict couples, offeri...
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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...
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Jamie Lima welcomes Germaine Foley, who shares her journey from financial struggle and bankruptcy to achieving financial freedom. They offer advice on maintaining financial balance during divorce and aligning spending with personal values. The episode addresses overcoming a scarcity mindset, debt repayment, and establishing healthy financial habits. Psychological aspects of money and common financial traps in divorce are explored, ...
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Jamie M. Lima is joined by Danielle Ingenito, who shares her personal divorce journey and its impact on her health. They explore energy healing techniques and the importance of setting boundaries during the divorce process. The episode delves into money beliefs and common financial pitfalls encountered during divorce, emphasizing how childhood influences shape one's money mindset and the challenge of overcoming scarcity.
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Jamie M. Lima and Michael Ringel explore the complexities of financial planning for families with special needs during divorce. They discuss structuring child support while considering government benefits and delve into special needs trusts and life insurance considerations. The importance of maintaining life insurance post-divorce is highlighted, alongside the benefits of ABLE accounts. Transition assistance and keeping the child'...
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Jamie Lima and Jeff Kolez discuss Jeff's divorce journey, addressing emotional challenges and the effects on children while navigating the court system. They explore financial recovery and the importance of setting post-divorce goals, emphasizing emotional well-being alongside financial strategies. Jeff shares the founding of Divorce Daddy, highlighting the redefinition of identity and the importance of support systems for men. The...
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Jamie M. Lima is joined by Chelsea Williams to discuss financial discipline and planning during divorce, focusing on asset division and financial separation. They explore the financial impact of different divorce scenarios and offer an overview of Chelsea's Money Mastery program. The episode delves into understanding one's 'money story' and how it shapes financial behavior, with insights into behavioral finance's role in divorce pl...
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Jamie M. Lima welcomes Lisa Johnson to discuss navigating high conflict divorces, identifying indicators, and developing strategies for managing difficult ex-spouses. They explore the importance of choosing the right attorney and maintaining strategic oversight to avoid common divorce mistakes. The episode highlights the value of positive advocates and support programs, the potential for financial savings through self-representatio...
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Jamie M. Lima and Jonathan Aslay explore the connection between emotional health and financial decisions in divorce. They discuss marriage's financial implications, "money scripts," and their impact on divorce outcomes. The episode covers adversarial divorces, mediation, and how financial upbringing influences relationships, highlighting gender differences in generating financial resources. They emphasize honest financial conversat...
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Jamie M. Lima is joined by Sheri Atwood to delve into SupportPay, a platform designed to streamline child support payments. They discuss the features of SupportPay and its role in planning for future expenses, as well as its impact on court order compliance and potential workplace benefits. The conversation also covers future developments, including AI integration, and offers best practices for managing child support payments. Addi...
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Jamie M. Lima is joined by Kelly J. Todd to delve into the role of forensic accounting in divorce cases. They discuss the importance of financial awareness and involvement in marriage, emphasizing the need for gathering financial information and understanding the forensic investigation process. The episode addresses challenges faced when working with attorneys during financial investigations and highlights common financial discrepa...
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Jamie M. Lima is joined by Adam Zuckerman to explore the intricacies of estate planning during and after divorce. They discuss Adam's journey into estate planning and provide an overview of his work with Buried and Work. The episode covers the importance of organizing estate information and planning documents, and the differences between wills and trusts. Key topics include the significance of power of attorney and updating estate ...
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Jamie M. Lima is joined by Kimber Foster to discuss the intricacies of dealing with narcissism in the context of divorce. They explore how to identify narcissistic behavior and address the financial abuse that can accompany it, emphasizing the role of a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA) in such situations. The episode focuses on post-divorce financial empowerment and emotional recovery, offering strategies for setting boun...
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Jamie M. Lima and Andra Davidson discuss the overwhelming nature of divorce and emphasize the importance of a divorce coach in managing the process. They highlight the necessity of building a support team to cultivate resilience and confidence. The episode delves into strategies for resilience, including creating a personal mission statement. Financial considerations are addressed, with a focus on understanding one's financial pict...
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