Divorced Christian Woman

This week we’re going to tackle one of the most pressing questions divorced women face: What if you're rebuilding from nothing? What if you had to take on debt just to leave? And what if the shame around your financial situation feels heavier than the actual numbers?
There's a two-word phrase that changes everything when it comes to managing your money. You'll discover unconventional ways women have eliminated major expenses while still living full lives. And you'll hear why one of the biggest lies you've been told might be the very thing keeping you stuck.

🔑 Key Takeaways:
Why the emotion attached to your debt matters more than the number
The two-word reframe that removes anxiety from financial planning
What actually happens when you call your lenders 
The creative income strategies you've probably never considered
Why your timeline doesn't have to match anyone else's expectations
Read the full show notes and/or ask Natalie a question here
Related Resources:
Diana’s podcast, Renew Your Mind
Jillian’s podcast, Hungry for Love
Flying Higher is my live mentorship program for Christian women pursuing increased confidence in their relationships, emotional management, decision making, and self-development. Join us for live classes, coaching, Bible study, and book studies every month. Plus access to a huge library of education and coaching resources. Only $59/month. 
Money with Katie Budgeting Tool
Monarch Budgeting App (Get 50% off your first year HERE)

In this episode of The Divorced Christian Woman Podcast, I’m joined by Diana Swillinger and accredited financial counselor and tax genius Dee Carter. 
Whether you’re DIY-ing your taxes or outsourcing to someone, this one’s for you.
Read the full show notes and/or ask Natalie a question here
Related Resources:
Feel like a hot mess after divorce? This FREE 5-Day Workshop will teach you a mind-shift tool to help you learn a powerful way to manage your thoughts and emotions in order to navigate adult decisions with clarity and peace.
Flying Higher (https://joinflyinghigher.com) is my live mentorship program for Christian women pursuing increased confidence in their relationships, emotional management, decision making, and self-development. Join us for live classes, coaching, Bible study, and book studies every month. Plus access to a huge library of education and coaching resources. Only $59/month. 
Get in touch with today’s guest, Dee Carter: [email protected]
Check out the Renew Your Mind Podcast with Diana Swillinger
Today’s Guest: Dee Carter

Dee is an Accredited Financial Counselor (AFC). She has 15 years of experience as a tax professional where she educates, guides, and supports her clients through their tax preparation, planning and responding to the IRS, if necessary. She empowers women through education in personal finance and helps them build financial confidence through creating and achieving financial goals.

"I'm not selling my house right now, so it doesn't matter what it's worth today."

That one sentence changed everything about how I look at my INVESTMENT accounts. And if watching your investments go up and down makes you want to hide under the covers, you need to hear this analogy.
Today we’re talking about investing after divorce by breaking down the three buckets every divorced woman needs to understand, what to do with settlement money sitting in your bank account, and when you actually need a financial advisor versus when you can handle it yourself.
If you've ever thought "someone needs to rescue me financially," this episode is for you.
Read the full show notes and/or ask Natalie a question here
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Feel like a hot mess after divorce? This FREE 5-Day Workshop will teach you a mind-shift tool to help you learn a powerful way to manage your thoughts and emotions in order to navigate adult decisions with clarity and peace.
Flying Higher (https://joinflyinghigher.com) is my live mentorship program for Christian women pursuing increased confidence in their relationships, emotional management, decision making, and self-development. Join us for live classes, coaching, Bible study, and book studies every month. Plus access to a huge library of education and coaching resources. Only $59/month. 
The Renew Your Mind Podcast with Diana Swillinger
Dave Ramsey Baby Steps
Money with Katie Show
Investing for Dummies
Today's Guest: Samantha Compton, President & Senior Financial Advisor

It wasn’t until a major life event that Samantha realized a desire to understand and set up her own financial future. That transitional experience helps her remember that financial topics can be intimidating and confusing, especially for those unfamiliar with industry lingo.
Once Samantha became educated and equipped in her own finances, she wanted to serve others by giving insight for their financial futures. She especially enjoys helping women going through divorce and/or the loss of a spouse as well as facilitating financial conversations between couples and helping the non-CFO of the family understand what is in place for their future.
Samantha has helped singles and couples develop their long-term financial plans since 2012, when she began her financial career. In 2016, she transitioned to Wise Wealth as a senior financial advisor, and in 2023, she opened Insight Wealth, an EverSource Wealth Advisors team.
The information discussed in this podcast is provided for informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as investment, tax, or legal advice. The views expressed are those of Samantha Compton and do not necessarily reflect those of EverSource Wealth Advisors.Advisory services are offered through EverSource Wealth Advisors, a registered investment adviser. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training.Investing involves risk, including the potential loss of principal. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Listeners should consult their own financial, tax, or legal professionals before making any investment decisions.

Welcome to Season 3 of the Divorced Christian Woman Podcast! This season we’re getting all up in your business (literally): the money business. And we’re kicking things off by asking: What’s your money mindset looking like after divorce? Is it cool, calm, and collected, or hiding in a closet stress-eating Oreos and ignoring the bill collectors?

I invited my friend and fellow coach Diana Swillinger to help us unpack the tangled web of beliefs we’ve inherited about money, and how to burn those unhelpful scripts to the ground so we can build a mindset that actually serves us.

🎯 Key Takeaways:
Your money beliefs didn’t drop from heaven on a golden scroll. They were absorbed from your family, church, culture, and that one pastor who said poverty = holiness 
You’re allowed to love money. Not in a “Scrooge McDuck swimming in gold coins” kind of way, but in a “money helps me take care of my life and generously support others” kind of way.
Money is not evil. Abuse of power is. And guess what? You having resources = you having options = less abuse. Coincidence? I think not.
Self-trust is everything. If you’ve been financially controlled, rebuilding trust in yourself is the first step. God wants you to believe in yourself, because guess who made you? 
You are not the exception to God’s love. Generosity starts with you. Stop excluding yourself from the care you give to everyone else.
You can be Christian AND want financial security. Shocker, I know. 
Read the full show notes and/or ask Natalie a question here
Related Resources:
Feel like a hot mess after divorce? This FREE 5-Day Workshop will teach you a mind-shift tool to help you learn a powerful way to manage your thoughts and emotions in order to navigate adult decisions with clarity and peace.
Flying Higher is my live mentorship program for Christian women pursuing increased confidence in their relationships, emotional management, decision making, and self-development. Join us for live classes, coaching, Bible study, and book studies every month. Plus access to a huge library of education and coaching resources. Only $59/month or $590 for an entire year of mind-blowing personal growth. 
Be sure to check out Diana’s podcast, Renew Your Mind! 
Grab a copy of You Are a Badass at Making Money: Master the Mindset of Wealth by Jen Sincero

Season Three is coming February 7, 2026, and the topic is MONEY. We'll be discussing money mindset, taxes, investing, estate planning, buying, renting, and selling homes, as well as budgeting, building your financial future, and much more! 
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