The Music of Life
Sharing my personal experiences through the pain of divorce, the healing through spirituality, and music's influence through life's greatest lessons and memories.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 18 minutes
- Episodes
- 45
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
The Healing Journey: Coaches vs. Intuition
In this episode, we’re talking about something that’s been on my heart lately—healing. Specifically, I’m talking about the different paths people take to heal and how not everyone’s jou…
The Journey of Healing and Spiritual Awakening
In this episode, I open up about my own spiritual journey, especially in the wake of my divorce, and how it led to the most transformative awakening I’ve ever experienced. From confront…
Authenticity and Love
In this heart-centered episode, I dive into a deeply personal reflection sparked by a recent conversation with my liver doctor—a conversation that turned into a powerful reminder of how…
The Power of the "Blood Moon"
In this episode, we’re diving into the recent total lunar eclipse—also known as the Blood Moon—that happened on March 13. Now, I’m not an astrology expert, but I’ve got some insights, p…
Faith and Healing: A Personal Journey
In this deeply personal episode of The Music of Life, I'm opening up about some profound experiences that have strengthened my faith and connection with God. From unexpected medical tur…
The Strength of a Wounded Warrior
Healing from deep emotional wounds is never easy, especially when you're trapped in a storm of pain, betrayal, and isolation. In this episode, I open up about my spiritual healing journ…
Flipping the Mic: My Guest Appearance on Side Quest Success Stories
In this episode of The Music of Life, I’m flipping the script! Instead of hosting, I had the incredible opportunity to be a guest on Side Quest Success Stories with host Stephen Duetzma…
The Truth About Family Court, Accountability & Healing; An Interview with Dr. Robert Goldman, JD, Psy.D
Divorce is never just about legal proceedings—it’s an emotional battlefield. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Robert Goldman, a seasoned attorney-turned-psychologist specializing in…
Healing Through Connection: A Journey of Self-Discovery
Life has a way of bringing people into our world at exactly the right time. In this episode, I open up about a powerful connection that played a huge role in my healing journey during a…
From Heartbreak to Healing: A Journey of Hope
Hey everyone, welcome back to The Music of Life! I'm Caryn Portnoy, and today’s episode is a deeply personal one. I’ve talked a lot about my divorce in past episodes, but now, I feel li…
The Dynamics of Narcissistic Co-Parenting
Co-parenting with a narcissist is not just difficult—it’s a relentless, exhausting battle that impacts every part of your life, especially your children. In this episode, I relive the r…
Legal Abuse & Finding Strength in Community
In this episode, I open up about my own experience with legal abuse during my divorce. This is a story about resilience, empowerment, and discovering the strength to rise above unimagin…
The Hidden Costs of Divorce: A Personal Journey
Hi everyone, it’s Caryn, and welcome back to The Music of Life! This week, I’m diving into a deeply personal and eye-opening episode about the subtle—and not-so-subtle—ways financial co…
Navigating Divorce from a Narcissist
This week, we’re diving into one of the most challenging experiences a parent can face: navigating divorce from a narcissistic partner. Sharing insights from leading experts like Dr. Da…
Emotional and Psychological Abuse
In this deeply personal and heartfelt episode of The Music of Life, I open up about the emotional and psychological abuse I endured during my marriage and how it shaped my life. Reflect…
Finding Strength in Adversity
In this raw and revealing episode, I get into the challenges of navigating co-parenting and overcoming manipulation during and after divorce. From struggles with custody agreements to d…
Navigating the Complexities of Custody
In this episode, I share the raw and emotional journey of navigating a complex custody battle and the process of moving out of the home I shared with my ex-husband and daughter. I dive …
Friendship and Betrayal
In this episode, I’m opening up about a new layer of my divorce journey—the impact of friends and family. Divorce has a way of revealing people’s true colors, and in my case, it was a h…
Facing Fear: A Divorce Story
Today I'm getting honest about the emotional rollercoaster of dealing with controlling behaviors, losing friends, and ultimately finding the strength to rebuild. From navigating toxic r…
Coping with Emotional Disconnect
In this episode of The Music of Life, I’m diving into some deeply personal aspects of my marriage, particularly the strain that arose from a lack of physical and emotional intimacy. I s…