Wings of a Phoenix Podcast

Wings of a Phoenix is the podcast for high-achieving women 40+ navigating life after divorce. Whether you have led in the boardroom, the non-profit sector, or within your own home and community, host Trena Briscoe Matthews helps you move through the chaos, reclaim your power, and intentionally design your next chapter — through the Phoenix Protocol framework. Keywords: Divorce Recovery, Women Over 40, Life After Divorce, Women's Empowerment, Post-Divorce Coach, Divorce Recovery Coach.

Wings of a Phoenix Podcast is a education podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 20 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Unknown Host hosts Wings of a Phoenix Podcast, a education show with 20 episodes published.

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  Episode #20

  Feeling Lost After Divorce? How to Start Rebuilding Your Identity

  Sep 20, 202618 min

  Welcome to Episode 20 of Wings of a Phoenix, and a milestone worth celebrating. In this solo episode, host Trena Briscoe Matthews answers the questions she hears most often from high-achieving women 40 and over who are rebuilding their lives after divorce. If you have been feeling lost or unsettled, quieter than you used to be, and not quite sure who you are now that your life looks different, this one is for you. Trena walks you through a mini Phoenix Reset and reframes what is actually happening in this season, so you can move through it on purpose, with intention and grace. In this episode: - Why feeling lost after divorce is normal, even when the divorce is the thing you wanted - The Quiet In-Between, the space between who you were and who you are becoming - Who am I now that I am no longer a wife, and why a long marriage makes this harder - Retiring the roles that served the marriage but no longer serve you, like people-pleasing - Why progress can feel slow even when you are doing all the right things - Permission to move on your own timeline, and Trena's honest one - What to do with the fear that you will never feel like yourself again - A reflection and an affirmation to carry into your week Resources and next steps: - Free Phoenix Reset, a simple place to start today: https://free.silverlinepublishing.cloud/phoenixreset - Live Identity Workshop, October 20, "Who Am I Now? A Live Workshop to Begin Rebuilding Your Identity After Divorce." Save your seat: https://app.silverlinepublishing.cloud/widget/bookings/host-live-meeting - Book an alignment call to see if we are a good fit: https://app.silverlinepublishing.cloud/widget/bookings/alignment-connect - Learn more: https://silverlinepublishing.cloud If this episode spoke to you, please follow the show, share it with a friend or a sister who needs it, and leave a rating. Have a question you would like answered on a future episode? Send it in, and if there is enough interest it may become its own show. Chapters: 0:00 Welcome and the Episode 20 milestone 1:28 Today's format: a solo Q&A 2:16 The Phoenix Reset begins with recognition 2:48 "I wanted this, so why do I feel so lost?" 4:10 The Quiet In-Between 5:47 Who am I now that I am not a wife? 7:49 Retiring roles that no longer serve you 8:47 Why progress can feel slow 10:28 Permission to customize your own timeline 12:22 What if I never feel like myself again? 14:13 Reflection questions 15:04 The affirmation 15:50 Live Identity Workshop, October 20 16:18 The free Phoenix Reset 16:37 Closing and next steps 17:42 This is your season to rise

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  Episode #19

  Who Am I After Divorce? Why Willpower Can't Rebuild Your Identity | Dr. Lisha Antiqua

  Sep 10, 202634 min

  What if the goal was never to recover from your divorce, but to finally become the woman all those roles never gave you room to be? In this episode of Wings of a Phoenix, host Trena Briscoe Matthews sits down with Dr. Lisha Antiqua, former therapist, founder of Your Own University, and author of six books, to unpack why willpower alone can't rebuild your life after divorce, and why identity is the real key to transformation. Dr. Lisha shares her "Amazing You Method" and explains how healing became an addiction for so many women, why traditional therapy keeps you dependent, and how to reclaim your sense of self after a marriage ends. If you have ever asked "Who am I now?" after divorce, this episode is for you. In this conversation: Why willpower alone can't rebuild your identity after divorce How "healing" can quietly become a lifestyle you never graduate from The Amazing You Method and the four elements of identity Shadow work redefined: why joy is the real shadow How to rebuild confidence, starting with learning how to fail The one question to ask yourself today Links & resources Free Identity Shift Blueprint from Dr. Lisha: https://lishaantiqua.com/ Your Own University: https://yourownuniversity.com/ Grab the free Phoenix Reset: https://free.silverlinepublishing.cloud/phoenixreset?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=shownotes Join the private Facebook community, Post-Divorce Women: Reclaim, Rebuild & Rise Ready to rebuild with intention? Apply for a 10-minute Alignment Call: https://app.silverlinepublishing.cloud/widget/bookings/alignment-connect?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=shownotes About the guest, Dr. Lisha Antiqua Dr. Lisha Antiqua is the founder of Your Own University and the creator of the Amazing YOU Method and the Reclaim Intimacy Method. Awarded America's Premier Expert in Self-Care, she has spent decades studying transpersonal psychology, human behavior, and personal transformation, and is the author of six books. After years as a therapist, and years in therapy herself, she saw the gap no one was naming: healing was never meant to become your identity. Working with thousands of survivors, she found that many women become experts in their own trauma yet still struggle to trust themselves, receive love, or build the life they want. Her work helps women reclaim what trauma took, their voice, value, self-trust, relationships, pleasure, and purpose, and move from surviving into a life they genuinely love. As she puts it, the goal was never to spend your life recovering, it was to become the person trauma tried to prevent you from becoming. About the host, Trena Briscoe Matthews Trena Briscoe Matthews is a coach, author, and host of the Wings of a Phoenix Podcast. After more than 20 years at the CIA, including 13 years in executive leadership, and nearly a decade at Cisco Systems, she turned one of the hardest chapters of her own life into her life's mission: helping high-achieving women rebuild with intention after divorce. She is the founder of Silverline Publishing, creator of the Phoenix Protocol, a four-pillar coaching framework for women ready to move from survival to design, and the author of Self-Love for Women and the forthcoming The Phoenix Path. Chapters / timestamps 0:00 Solo Opening 0:26 Standard Intro 1:08 Meet Dr. Lisha Antiqua 1:34 "The goal was never to spend your life recovering" 1:57 Healing as a lifestyle addiction 2:23 Childhood abuse and the healing system 3:16 Why the healing industry keeps you dependent 5:27 Moving away from traditional therapy 5:58 Why Dr. Lisha never got licensed 7:38 Object Identity Disorder vs. PTSD 9:19 The Amazing You Method & "Into Me See" 12:57 Identity vs. Willpower: the real difference 14:52 You're not lost, you're not chosen 16:40 The four elements of identity 19:36 Shadow work redefined: joy is the real shadow 23:48 Willpower is a myth that keeps you stuck 25:20 Rebuilding confidence after divorce 26:24 Confidence is learning how to fail 29:55 One question to ask yourself today 31:50 Free Identity Shift Blueprint 33:26 Where to connect & closing thoughts

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  Episode #18

  The Hope Trap: Why High-Achieving Women Stay Silent (And How to Start Asking) | ft. Marcelle LeBlanc

  Aug 13, 202631 min

  Are you hoping things will change, or are you asking for what you need? In this episode, host Trena Briscoe Matthews sits down with Marcelle LeBlanc, relationship coach, founder of the intimacy and wellness brand Velvet Box, and creator of The Conversation Architect, to unpack the difference between women who hope and women who ask. Marcelle shares her own story: nearly a decade in a marriage built on silence, the discovery that her husband was living a double life, and rebuilding from close to zero, emotionally and financially. What she found on the other side became a framework for transformation. This conversation is for every woman who has ever waited for someone else to notice, hoping he would change, when what she actually needed was to ask. In this episode What the "hope trap" looks like in a smart, capable woman's daily life The real cost of silence, measured in years and identity, not just money Lauren's story: the one conversation that restarted a marriage instead of ending it How the ask vs. hope framework applies post-divorce, not just before the decision What the shift from hoper to asker actually looks like in the middle: self-trust, built one small conversation at a time The "vista break," and why looking back is how you find what you want next The one ask Marcelle sends every woman home with About the Guest Marcelle LeBlanc is the Conversation Architect and has discovered that one honest conversation can save a woman years. Years of resentment. Years of loneliness and the quiet grief of not being seen. Years spent building a life with the wrong person, or with the right person in the wrong way. After surviving an unhealthy marriage, infidelity, and a devastating divorce, Marcelle's path took an unexpected turn. Through more than a decade of conversations with thousands of women in the business she built, she began noticing the same painful pattern over and over again: many women know something is wrong in their relationship long before they allow themselves to say it out loud. Many convince themselves it's "good enough," only to realize years later that it was a painful mistake. Today, Marcelle is an entrepreneur who built Velvet Box, a multi-million-dollar retail brand, and now dedicates her life to The Conversation Architect. Marcelle is on a mission to help women make the critical decision that could change their lives. Not by spending months in couples therapy, but through one honest conversation that can set them on a path toward love, happiness, and alignment. Connect with Marcelle onekeyconversation.com | @the_conversation_architect (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn) About the Host Trena Briscoe Matthews is a coach, author, and host of the Wings of a Phoenix Podcast. After more than 20 years at the CIA, including 13 years in executive leadership, and nearly a decade at Cisco Systems, she turned one of the hardest chapters of her own life into her life's mission: helping high-achieving women rebuild with intention after divorce. Her work walks a woman from bracing for whatever comes next to facing it steady and confident, from not recognizing herself in the mirror to knowing exactly who she is. She is the founder of Silverline Publishing, creator of the Phoenix Protocol, a four-pillar coaching framework, and the author of Self-Love for Women and the forthcoming The Phoenix Path. Connect with Trena Book an alignment call: https://app.silverlinepublishing.cloud/widget/bookings/alignment-connect?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=shownotes Phoenix Reset Guide (free): https://free.silverlinepublishing.cloud/phoenixreset?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=shownotes Post-Divorce Financial Checklist (free): https://free.silverlinepublishing.cloud/checklist?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=shownotes Wings of a Phoenix on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@wingsofaphoenix Wings of a Phoenix on Podbean: https://wingsofaphoenixpodbean.com

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  Episode #17

  What Divorce Really Does to High-Achieving Kids (And How Moms Can Help)

  Jul 30, 202635 min

  Are you a high-achieving mom navigating divorce while trying to protect your kids’ emotional well-being? In this episode, host Trena Briscoe Matthews sits down with Dr. Carla Caturia — Elite Mental Performance Coach and founder of The House of RISE — for the honest conversation every divorcing mom needs to hear. Dr. Carla has spent over 20 years in education and has worked with more than 10,000 students and families. She’s identified a pattern she calls the “Success Without Self Cycle” — where achievement keeps climbing while identity quietly falls behind. Your kids can be making straight A’s, winning trophies, and appearing perfectly fine on the outside… while carrying something heavy underneath. In this conversation: The hidden emotional cost of divorce on high-achieving kids How the “Success Without Self Cycle” shows up in your children Why appearing strong may actually keep your kids from opening up How to co-parent across two households without losing your peace The one weekly habit that builds deeper connection with your teen Why your vulnerability is your greatest parenting asset right now LINKS & RESOURCES Free Phoenix Reset Guide: https://free.silverlinepublishing.cloud/opt-in-page?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=shownotes Join the private Facebook community: Post-Divorce Women — Reclaim, Rebuild & Rise Follow Dr. Carla Caturia: @DrCarlaCuturia on Instagram & Facebook Apply for a 10-Minute Alignment Call with Trena: https://app.silverlinepublishing.cloud/widget/bookings/alignment-connect?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=shownotes ABOUT THE GUEST — DR. CARLA CATURIA Dr. Carla Caturia is an Elite Mental Performance Coach and the founder of The House of RISE. Drawing on more than 20 years in education — as a teacher, vice principal, and professor — she has worked with over 10,000 students and families, helping tweens, teens, young adults, and their parents build the inner skills achievement alone can’t provide: confidence, emotional resilience, self-trust, and emotional intelligence. Her work grew from her own story — a straight-A, varsity-athlete teen who looked successful on the outside while carrying pressure and self-doubt underneath. Through her signature RISE Framework and the Success Without Self Cycle™, she helps young people perform at a high level without tying their worth to their achievements. ABOUT THE HOST — TRENA BRISCOE MATTHEWS Trena Briscoe Matthews is a coach, author, and host of the Wings of a Phoenix Podcast. After more than 20 years at the CIA — including 13 years in executive leadership — and nearly a decade at Cisco Systems — she turned one of the hardest chapters of her own life into her life’s mission: helping high-achieving women rebuild with intention after divorce. She is the founder of Silverline Publishing, creator of the Phoenix Protocol — a four-pillar coaching framework for women ready to move from survival to design — and the author of Self-Love for Women and the forthcoming The Phoenix Path. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction: The fear every divorcing mom carries 00:41 Welcome to Wings of a Phoenix 01:08 Meet Dr. Carla Caturia & The House of RISE 02:12 The Success Without Self Cycle explained 02:37 Carla’s story: Achievement as a mask 04:46 Leaving a successful career to rebuild 09:05 The moment she stopped trusting herself 10:40 How the cycle shows up in women 11:26 Reconnecting with your identity after divorce 13:23 Removing limiting beliefs as a mom 15:43 What’s really happening inside your kids 16:07 Open communication strategies for parents 17:56 When your child looks “fine” on the outside 19:36 Why moms need a third-party support system 20:35 The power of vulnerability with your kids 23:41 Co-parenting with different standards in two homes 27:53 One conversation to have with your teen this week 30:31 What Dr. Carla wants every divorcing mom to know 32:33 Where to find Dr. Carla & her free teen course 34:07 Grab your FREE Phoenix Reset Guide

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  Episode #16

  What Your Ex Could Still Inherit: Legal & Financial Blind Spots After Divorce | Matt Meredith | Wings of a Phoenix

  Jun 24, 202644 min

  If you've been putting off updating your estate plan after divorce — this episode is your wake-up call. Attorney, CFP®, and tax strategist Matt Meredith of Meridian Legal Advisors joins host Trena Briscoe Matthews to break down the exact legal and financial moves divorced women need to make — and what's silently at risk when they don't. In this episode, you'll learn: Why your divorce decree does NOT mean your legal work is done The #1 estate planning mistake divorced women make (and it's not what you think) What happens to your business, beneficiaries, and assets if you become incapacitated The difference between tax accounting and tax strategy — and when strategy starts saving you money Why you should never give a 20-something an inheritance outright How to build a legal, financial, and tax team that actually works together ABOUT THE GUEST Matt Meredith is an attorney, CFP®, and tax strategist and the founder of Meridian Legal Advisors — a one-stop firm built to serve clients at the intersection of legal, financial, and tax planning. Matt specializes in estate planning, asset protection, and post-divorce financial strategy, helping clients close the legal and financial gaps that too often go unaddressed after a major life transition. He works with divorced women navigating the critical first years after separation, ensuring their estate plans, beneficiary designations, business documents, and tax strategies reflect their new reality — not their old life. Connect with Matt Meredith: 🌐 meridianlg.com 📧 matt@meridianlg.com ABOUT THE HOST Trena Briscoe Matthews is a coach, author, and host of the Wings of a Phoenix Podcast. After more than 20 years at the CIA — including 13 years in executive leadership — and nearly a decade at Cisco Systems — she turned one of the hardest chapters of her own life into her life's mission: helping high-achieving women rebuild with intention after divorce. She is the founder of Silverline Publishing, creator of the Phoenix Protocol — a four-pillar coaching framework for women ready to move from survival to design — and the author of Self-Love for Women and the forthcoming The Phoenix Path. Resources: 📌 Free Virtual Event — Starting Over Smart: The Financial Moves That Matter Most for Post-Divorce Women — June 30th. Register here → https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_hRfHMMNbQxCdOr0H9wQR5Q#/registration 📋 Free Post-Divorce Financial Checklist: free.silverlinepublishing.cloud/checklist Wings of a Phoenix is hosted by Trena Briscoe Matthews — divorce recovery coach for high-achieving women 40+ ready to rebuild with intention. 🔔 Subscribe so you never miss an episode and leave a review — it helps more women find this show. #WingsOfAPhoenix #divorce #DivorceRecovery #EstatePlanningAfterDivorce #FinancialFreedomWomen #DivorceFinances #AssetProtection #TaxStrategy #PostDivorce #WomenAndMoney #HighAchievingWomen #DivorceCoach #EstatePlanning #MattMeredith #MeridianLegalAdvisors #TrenaBriscoeMatthews #WealthBuilding #DivorceLife #LegalAdvice #FinancialPlanning #CFP

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