Multidisciplinary psychotherapist, transformational life coach, author, and artist Liz Goll Lerner was recently featured as a special guest on LA Talk Radio’s hit show The Start-Up, hosted by Dr. Monique Loré.

During the broadcast, Lerner shared her signature approach to personal transformation, highlighting how individuals can master “high-stakes conversations”—most importantly, the ongoing conversation they have with themselves. Drawing from her book, Divorce Well and Thrive: Your Guide to Being Your Best Self Under the Worst Circumstances, Lerner explained how major life changes can be re-framed into opportunities for conscious growth, family unity, and personal empowerment rather than conflict.

Key topics featured in the discussion include:

The Quantum Presence Technique: A simple, body-centered methodology to help individuals step out of mental chatter, ground themselves in their bodies, and connect with their authentic core.

Overcoming Multitasking & Mindlessness: Understanding how true presence allows individuals to lead from internal clarity rather than reactive emotion.

Enlightened Communication through Luminous Living: Insights into her online course and institute, teaching individuals how to align self-talk with spiritual purpose and core strength.

The Core Affirmation: Why internalizing the phrase “I am enough” serves as the foundation for deep emotional resilience and healing.

“When people are in transition or crisis, they often forget that they have choices—including choices in how they feel and how they respond,” said Liz Goll Lerner during the broadcast. “The body is the doorway to presence. Once you learn to show up in your body and speak to yourself from clarity rather than emotion, everything changes.”

The complete broadcast is now available for streaming on LA Talk Radio.

Multidisciplinary life coach, psychotherapist, author, and artist Liz Goll Lerner recently joined the DaliTalks Podcast for a groundbreaking conversation aimed at shifting the cultural narrative surrounding divorce. Stepping away from the traditional view of separation as an inherently destructive war zone, Lerner introduces listeners to the empowering concept of “Divorce Wellness”—a philosophy dedicated to helping families move from destruction to profound transformation.

In a deeply personal and insightful episode, Lerner shares actionable strategies for individuals navigating one of life’s most challenging transitions. The episode tackles the fear, stigma, and emotional turmoil often associated with splitting up, reframing the experience as an opportunity for personal evolution.

Listeners of the episode will discover:

The Power of the Separation Party: Lerner opens up about why she and her ex-husband chose to throw a party to announce their split, and what the community’s reaction revealed about societal trauma surrounding divorce.

Strategy as Self-Care: Dispelling the myth that being strategic is underhanded, Lerner explains how intentional planning is actually an essential act of self-care and family preservation.

Protecting the Peace: Practical advice on setting firm boundaries with well-meaning friends and ensuring children are fiercely protected from adult “venting” and crossfire.

The Antidote to Fear: Why seeking out accurate information is the ultimate tool for reclaiming agency when the future feels uncertain.

“Divorce is undeniably hard, but staying in an unhealthy situation can be harder,” says Lerner. “If you’re ready to stop ‘breaking’ and start ‘evolving,’ this conversation is for you. You have more agency than you think. Let’s do this well.”

The episode serves as a vital companion piece to Lerner’s newly released book, Divorce Well and Thrive: How to Be Your Best Self Under the Worst Circumstances, which provides a roadmap for readers looking to maintain their integrity, peace, and well-being throughout the separation process.

The full interview is now available to stream on YouTube via the DaliTalks Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RT6gM74F9gI.

Liz Goll Lerner’s book, Divorce Well and Thrive, can be purchased on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DPYW747Q.

The 262 Women’s Movement is taking the world by storm, and Liz Goll Lerner is part of this incredible movement. Founded by visionary Deb Drummond, this initiative began as an anthology featuring the stories of 262 women and has since exploded into a global phenomenon. Liz joined forces with co-host Johann Callaghan and the rest of the 262 team to create an unstoppable force for female empowerment. The Ireland event was part of a multi-year, international tour designed to bring women together, not just to network, but to truly connect, collaborate, and lift each other up. With over 200 million media impressions and counting, this is the exact kind of high-impact platform Liz has been building toward.

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Divorce Well and Thrive® on the 262 International Stage

For Liz, this wasn’t just a speaking gig; it’s a strategic and deeply meaningful part of her book’s journey. Her book, Divorce Well and Thrive®: Your Guide to Being Your Best Self Under the Worst Circumstances, released in December 2024, is her magnum opus – a guide that reframes divorce from a devastating ending into a powerful opportunity for personal growth. The 262 Women’s Movement is the perfect vehicle for this message. It’s a space where women are already discussing resilience, transformation, and creating new legacies.

Stepping onto the world stage at the Ireland summit, Liz delivered an unforgettable address that elevated the conversation around divorce. She didn’t just speak about navigating separation; she offered a blueprint for doing so with grace and dignity, proving that through communication and kindness, profound positive change is possible. Liz’s comprehensive knowledge, detailed in her newest book, provided vital insights for everyone: from strengthening new relationships to guiding those currently facing or considering divorce toward a more peaceful path. This incredible partnership is a living example of what happens when women champion each other. As an architect of change and a driving force in the 262 Women’s Movement, Liz Goll Lerner is preparing a generation of women to move past simply surviving and into a space where they can truly thrive.

It’s 2020 – the beginning of a new decade. But it’s clearly not the end of all the conflict we’ve seen over the past few years. Turn on the local or global news and you’ll see it everywhere. In fact, our environment is so politically charged right now that people are taking sides, sometimes at the expense of their relationships.

The good news? There’s never been a better time to work on reducing conflict with those around us. Especially those we love.

World events aside, we all experience interpersonal interactions that cause stress, whether they occur at home or work, or are related to concerns about our children, aging parents, our own health, or just about anything else. Life is full of situations that can lead to stressful conversations.

When things get heated conversations go awry because of the way we express ourselves. We become flooded with emotion and our frontal lobe (our thinking brain) goes offline. We start talking straight from our limbic system and amygdala (where our survival instincts come from). So, instead of remaining calm and having a productive conversation, we fight.

I know. Even though I’m a clinician and coach, I’ve been in situations where I’ve acted more from emotion than thought. My experience of being a caregiver for my very independent parents and going through a divorce helped me hone everything I teach and test it on myself. The benefit: being in potentially high-conflict, high stress-situations and remain in control over my words and actions. What a life saver that was for my family, because when one person makes a change, it affects the whole, and everyone benefits. We all want to find a way to have less conflict and experience connection rather than suffering.

If you’d like to reduce conflict and stress in your relationships, start with these three tips:

#1: When you’re upset, write down your thoughts and feelings. This practice uncovers the real issue (which is often not what we think it is) and will help you figure out what you really want. Stick to writing about the present issue because dredging up the past will only make the current situation seem bigger than it is.

#2: When you’re ready to begin the conversation, use “I” rather than “you” statements (e.g. “I feel X when Y happens.”). This avoids conflict from the start by ensuring the other person doesn’t feel blamed – and the calm that results allows both parties to feel heard.

#3: Listen actively by repeating back what the other person has said. This not only helps you be certain you’ve heard correctly but also shows the other person they’ve been understood. Active listening also slows down the conversation enough to prevent knee-jerk reactions.

Practice these three tips alone and you’ll be well on your way to a different, more productive approach to conflict in the new decade.