Leaving Her for Him: What Happens Next Will Surprise You

About this episode

TJ Shimeld shares his journey of conscious divorce and the importance of authenticity and co-parenting.

Discover TJ Shimeld’s inspiring journey of conscious divorce. A path of honesty and love. After coming out as gay, TJ and his wife transformed their separation into a model of civility, focusing on their daughter’s well-being and mutual respect. This episode explores TJ’s authenticity, from a life-changing accident to embracing his true self, and offers practical strategies for co-parenting and communication. Learn how setting boundaries and living authentically can turn divorce into a liberating journey. TJ, now a life coach in Spain, shares insights for anyone seeking change and self-acceptance. Life-Changing Accident & Coming Out - 4:23 Honesty in Marriage: Coming Out - 11:11 Collaborative Divorce & Co-Parenting - 19:23 Authentic Life After Divorce - 39:18 Advice for Coming Out & Divorce - 43:38

People in this episode

Host: Justin Milrad

Guest: TJ Shimeld

Topics covered

• conscious divorce
• co-parenting
• authenticity
• coming out
• communication
• boundaries

Keywords

• divorce
• co-parenting
• coming out
• authentic life
• life coach
• communication strategies
• boundaries

More episodes of The Conscious Divorce

• You Need A Co-Parenting Playbook, Here's Why · June 11, 2026 · 55 min
• Parent Coordination Through Mediation · June 4, 2026 · 40 min
• Mutually Assured Destruction: The Nuclear Truth About Divorce · May 21, 2026 · 38 min
• The Giver Gives & The Taker Takes · May 13, 2026 · 30 min
• How to set and hold boundaries · May 7, 2026 · 49 min
• The Four Horsemen of Relationships · April 30, 2026 · 28 min