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Trauma & Narcissism Redefined

Financial Empowerment When Divorcing A Narcissist

Trauma & Narcissism Redefined

Caroline Strawson

Narcissisticabuse, Health & Fitness, Narcissist, Self-improvement, Education, Recovery, Mental Health, Trauma

4.8 • 701 Ratings

🗓️ 21 February 2023

⏱️ 35 minutes

🔗️ Recording | iTunes | RSS

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Summary

Today, I will be delving into the financial dimension of divorce with Rhonda Noordyk. Rhonda Noordyk, a CDFA® certified professional, specializes in guiding women through the financial complexities of divorce. She has made a name for herself by trailblazing new strategies that empower women to navigate the financial aspects of divorce with confidence. Rhonda's expertise as a financial strategist helps her clients make informed decisions and determine their best financial options going forward.

A glimpse into what you’ll learn in this episode:

  • Why you can leave an abusive relationship no matter your financial situation
  • How to be assertive whilst avoiding conflict 
  • How the divorce process can lead to post-separation financial abuse

During this discussion, Rhonda and I explore the roots of her passion for empowering women, tracing back to her childhood, 12 years in the financial industry, and experience in higher education. We delve into the unfortunate reality that many women remain in abusive relationships due to their financial circumstances. Rhonda provides invaluable insight into why it is crucial to leave an abusive relationship regardless of your finances and how you can do so. Don't miss the conclusion where Rhonda offers guidance on what steps to take if you feel trapped, scared, and uncertain about your financial situation before initiating a divorce.

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0:00.0

Welcome to the narcissistic abused and trauma recovery podcast. I'm Caroline Stawson and I'll be sharing with you, awareness, understanding and education about the devastating effects of narcissistic abuse. I've been exactly where you are right now. And this podcast is a beacon of hope

0:23.1

for you to know that you are believed, you are seen, you are heard and you are not alone. And my hope

0:30.9

for listening to the podcast is it will help you move from post-traumatic stress to post-traumatic growth after the trauma of narcissistic

0:39.6

abuse because it is possible. You are enough and you deserve to thrive.

0:48.0

Hi everybody. Welcome to the narcissistic abuse and trauma recovery podcast. Delighted to have you here as always.

0:56.8

I know it's always bittersweet that we have connected like this, but it really is a pleasure to

1:02.0

have you here in the hope that this will give you some light at the end of what I know can seem

1:07.5

like a really, really long, dark tunnel. So today, I've got an amazing guest for you today,

1:13.4

really just something that really needs to be talked about so much more. And, you know,

1:19.5

it was something that I felt such shame over, such a lack of knowledge and a lack of confidence

1:25.4

when I was dealing with this going through my divorce.

1:28.3

So I'm really delighted that today we're going to be talking to Rhonda Nordyke, who is a well

1:34.2

respected divorce financial strategist. Now, she's known internationally for her work in pioneering

1:40.4

a path for women to navigate through the financial aspects of the divorce process.

1:46.4

Now, as a strategist, Ronda will help her clients determine their next best financial move.

1:52.4

Now, the reason why I wanted to get Ronda on was because I get so many messages from women and in

1:58.5

my community who really feel like when they're going through the

2:02.7

divorce process, they feel like their attorneys, their lawyers don't understand, not listening,

2:08.3

trying to make them make decisions that don't feel right. And they feel pushed. And many years

2:13.5

later, because I see the other end of this, people are holding so much trauma, not just

2:18.7

about the narcissistic relationship that they've been in, but the trauma of the process of

2:23.8

actually after the divorce as well. Now, Rhonda is a real advocate for women and really believes

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