Disrupting the Cycle of Divorce in Adult Children of Divorce

Dr Mary with Meisha Marshall: marriage & the cycle of divorce in adult children of autism marriages.

MHNRN | Apple Podcasts | Spreaker | Episode #17

Disrupting the Cycle of Divorce

With special guest, Meisha Marshall marriage coach and founder of Renew Mindset Coaching. Together they discuss marriage, autism, and divorce in adult children.

In today’s episode, Dr. Mary is thrilled to welcome Ms. Meisha Marshall, a remarkable woman and practitioner of NLP, or neurolinguistic programming. Together, they will explore the transformative power of NLP in addressing those married to someone on the autism spectrum, improving mental health, and enhancing personal growth in marriage by breaking the divorce cycle.

Get ready for an enlightening and engaging discussion that promises to leave you with new insights and practical tools to apply in your own life.

Check out our show notes below:

[01:25] Introduction

  • Dr. Mary introduces the podcast and today’s guest, Ms. Meisha Marshall, an NLP practitioner. Meisha shares her background: originally from California, now living in Georgia. Discusses her interests in dancing, Mexican culture, and adjusting to the Southern lifestyle.

[02:01] What is NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming?

  • Developed in the 1970s by Richard Bandler and John Grinder. NLP uses the unconscious mind to change behavior and model excellence from effective practices like hypnotherapy and family therapy.

[03:57] Personal Experience

  • Meisha’s real estate broker recommended NLP to help with anxiety and business blocks. This exposure to NLP helped her to reduce anxiety, improve cold calling skills, enhance marriage and parenting. She went on to become a master certified NLP practitioner.

[08:47] Impact on Personal Life – the Benefits are endless!

  • Marriage: NLP training improved communication and financial discussions with her husband.
  • Parenting: NLP helped in understanding and navigating her daughter’s language and beliefs.
  • Versatility: NLP can benefit anyone by addressing limiting beliefs and improving relationships and career paths. [10:36]. Helps individuals overcome career-related anxieties and build confidence.

[12:48] NLP and Neurodiversity (Autism, ADHD & those on the spectrum)

  • Benefits: Assists neurodiverse individuals in shifting responses and forming positive self-identities.
  • Parental Support: Helps parents of neurodiverse children manage societal perceptions and develop healthy mindsets.

[15:41] NLP Sessions – How it works

  • Coaching with Meisha follows an accelerated process with initial intensive sessions (e.g., two four-hour sessions) and follow-up as needed.
  • The Gestalt method to address and release emotional triggers, timeline therapy, hypnotherapy.
  • This allows for a quick resolution of triggers and provision of skills for goal setting and communication.

[23:01] Availability and Accessibility

  • While less common than traditional therapy, it is available virtually and in-person. The personalized methods, are not designed for long-term dependency.

[25:59] Mental Health Advocacy

  • Mental Health within the Black Community should be addressed for open discussions and accessible of mental health resources. Together we can emphasize the value of exploring various modalities for personal growth and family health.

Meisha’s Contact Information

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HEY SIS!

As a devoted pediatrician, specializing in neurodevelopmental disorders, my focus is on guiding and supporting families who have received an autism or ADHD diagnosis.

I am a PCCI trained life and leadership coach.

– Dr Mary