Divorce Without Chaos: Legal Guidance and Mindset Shifts That Help

Divorce Without Chaos: Legal Guidance and Mindset Shifts That Help

March 31, 2026 · 29 min · Season 5

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Leah Hadley and Mia Poppe discuss the importance of mindset and support during the divorce process.

In this empowering episode, Leah Hadley welcomes highly sought-after matrimonial attorney Mia Poppe to discuss finding agency and resilience during the divorce process. With an impressive background in banking and law, Mia Poppe shares her personal and professional journey, offering actionable strategies for cultivating the right mindset and building a support system to navigate even the most challenging divorces. Discover practical tools, the value of "hype queens," and the importance of accepting each step on your post-divorce path. Key Takeaways: - Mia Poppe’s Unique Journey: Mia Poppe discusses her shift from a successful banking career to becoming a leading matrimonial attorney, driven by a desire to make a meaningful impact—especially for women facing complex custody issues. - Mindset as the Foundation: Both speakers emphasize that divorce starts and ends with mindset.  - Practice Acceptance and Internal Locus of Control: Accept your past missteps and focus on what you can control. Transforming your locus of control from external to internal is key—and can be achieved through incremental (kaizen) changes. - Celebrate Every Step: Both Leah Hadley and Mia Poppe encourage…

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Host: Leah Hadley

Guest: Mia Poppe

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