The Joy! A.A.C.T.™
The Joy! A.A.C.T. podcast is your weekly guide to transforming heartache into joy after divorce or breakup. Accredited breakup & divorce coach Dr. Lisa Summerour guides successful women through relationship transitions using her proprietary A.A.C.T.™ framework: Accountability, Alignment, Communication, and Trust. Whether you're navigating a fresh breakup, going through divorce, or sensing changes in your relationship, this podcast provides practical strategies, authentic support, and transformative insights. Because the depth of your heartache shows the depth of your capacity for joy. You can create joy beyond divorce.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 38 minutes
- Episodes
- 32
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
Financial Abuse After Divorce: What No One Tells You
In this episode of The Joy! A.A.C.T.™ Podcast, I reveal the hidden realities of financial abuse post-divorce and share practical steps to protect yourself and rebuild your life.
Key Topics Covered
- How…
Reclaiming Your Digital Freedom Protecting Yourself from Tech Abuse After Divorce
Are you navigating life after divorce and concerned about digital abuse or tech-based control from an ex? In this episode, Dr. Lisa Summerour dives deep into the realities of digital and technologica…
Emotional Abuse After Divorce: How to Reclaim Your Peace & Set Boundaries
Leaving doesn’t always mean the abuse is over. In this episode of The Joy! A.A.C.T.™, Dr. Lisa Summerour shares how emotional and psychological abuse can continue long after separation or divorce — a…
Learning to Live After Leaving to Save Her Life Ep29
In this episode of The Joy! A.A.C.T.™, Dr. Lisa Summerour sits down with trauma release coach Bi Aminah Opondo. Bi shares her courageous journey of surviving a 30-year marriage that ended when the em…
Behind the Broadcast Podcasting About Divorce Coaching Ep 28
Sometimes the best way to understand why someone does what they do is to hear it straight from them. In this episode, I’m sharing a behind-the-scenes look at why I started podcasting about divorce co…
How Clearing Clutter Can Lead to More Calm w guest Colette Roy - Ep27
In this episode of The Joy! A.A.C.T.™, Dr. Lisa Summerour sits down with trauma-informed organizer and Certified Erotic Blueprint coach Colette Roy to explore how your physical environment reflects—a…
Why Asking For Help Is a Strength
In this episode of The Joy! A.A.C.T.™, Dr. Lisa Summerour, an accredited breakup and divorce coach, delves into the major reasons why people hesitate to ask for help during difficult times such as a …
What No One Tells You About Pleasure and Divorce Recovery
Are you ready to feel truly alive again after a breakup or divorce?
In this transformative episode, Dr. Lisa Summerour sits down with Darshana Avila, Erotic Wholeness Guide and Somatic Sex Educator, t…
From Sobriety and Divorce to Designing Lives - with guest Coach Krista Young
Join Dr. Lisa Summerour in this episode of The Joy! A.A.C.T.™ as she sits down with Krista Young, a former architect turned business coach, to explore the journey of overcoming divorce and discoverin…
What to Do to Avoid Insurance Whoas .... Because of Divorce
In this episode of The Joy A.A.C.T.™, Dr. Lisa Summerour dives into the often-overlooked topic of insurance and its critical role post-divorce. Dr. Lisa shares personal anecdotes, discusses the neces…
Finding Inner Strength and Thriving After Trauma with guest Staci A. Smith
In this powerful episode of The Joy! A.A.C.T.™, Dr. Lisa sits down with Staci A. Smith — a Hope Empowerment Coach, educator, and inspirational speaker who has conquered significant personal challenge…
Setting Boundaries with Your Ex for Peace and Joy
Join accredited breakup and divorce coach Dr. Lisa on 'The Joy! A.A.C.T.™' as she guides women through healing and transformation after a breakup or divorce. This episode focuses on the crucial step …
When You Fear Being Alone After Divorce
Join Dr. Lisa, an accredited breakup and divorce coach, in this episode of The Joy Act podcast as she delves into the feelings of loneliness and anxiety that often accompany the end of relationships.…
Building Stronger Bonds After Divorce: Adult Children, Boundaries & Joy
Join Dr. Lisa, an accredited breakup and divorce coach, as she explores how to find joy after a divorce, with a particular focus on the nuances of maintaining relationships with adult children. Dr. L…
Friendly Fire: How Some Friendships Don’t Survive the Divorce
In this episode of 'The Joy Act,' Dr. Lisa Summerour, an accredited breakup and divorce coach, explores the concept of 'friendly fire'—how ending a romantic relationship can impact friendships. Dr. L…
The Role of Family & Friends in Divorce: Support, Boundaries & Healing
In this episode of The Joy! A.A.C.T™, Dr. Lisa Summerour, an accredited breakup and divorce coach, discusses the crucial role that family and friends play during a breakup, separation, or divorce. Sh…
Managing the Anxiety of Being Alone After a Breakup or Divorce
Join Dr. Lisa, a breakup and divorce coach, as she delves into the anxiety and discomfort around being alone post-breakup or divorce. She addresses the common mistakes of dating too soon, not vetting…
Navigating Divorce at Work: Balancing Career and Life's Biggest Transition
In this episode of The Joy! A.A.C.T., Dr. Lisa Summerour, your accredited breakup and divorce coach, explores the often-overlooked impact of divorce on your career. From lost productivity to emotiona…
Struggling to Sleep After Divorce? Here’s What You Need to Know
In this episode of The Joy! A.A.C.T.™, Dr. Lisa explores the vital connection between sleep and stress, particularly for those navigating post-divorce life. Drawing from personal experiences and rese…
Leverage Your Skills After Your Divorce | The Joy! A.A.C.T.™
Your divorce or breakup doesn’t define you—but how you rebuild does. In this episode of The Joy! A.A.C.T.™ Podcast, Dr. Lisa Summerour, a Master Practitioner breakup and divorce coach, shares powerfu…