I help divorcing and co-parenting moms heal, get steady, and grow stronger so they can build a thriving life for themselves
and their kids.
Real support for divorcing moms facing co-parenting stress, a difficult ex, and the realities of raising kids between two homes
Marisa Belger is a certified life coach specializing in helping mothers stay grounded through divorce, co-parenting dynamics, and the emotional demands of raising kids in two households.
Support for Divorcing and Co-parenting Moms
Divorce and co-parenting come with big feelings—overwhelm, anger, guilt, and the stress of raising kids between two homes. I support moms who feel lost, hurt, anxious, or stuck in cycles of resentment, reactivity, or co-parenting conflict so they can feel calmer, clearer, and more grounded, even with a difficult ex or ongoing tension between households.
Learn more about my one-on-one coaching.
You don’t have to figure this out alone.
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STOP THE SPIN: YOUR 10-MINUTE RESET FOR DIVORCE & CO-PARENTING CHAOS
If you're losing hours to the emotional spiral—replaying arguments, drowning in guilt, or getting pulled into your ex's drama—this is the protocol that interrupts it. Learn to process these moments in minutes instead of days.
You want to feel calm, steady, and present—
for your kids and for yourself.
But the emotional weight of divorce and
co-parenting is relentless.
This is a massive transition, and without support the inner chaos—
resentment, grief, reactivity, guilt—can tear you apart.
If you're stuck in the emotional fallout of separation or divorce,
feeling overwhelmed, reactive, or unsure how to move forward, you are not alone.
Do any of these sound like you?
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You just split up and you're barely keeping your head above water, trying to be “okay” for the kids while privately unraveling.
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The divorce papers are signed, but you still replay old arguments and wonder if the weight of resentment will ever lift.
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Every interaction with your ex leaves you drained, like you're dodging landmines just to get through a five-minute pickup.
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You're constantly carrying the invisible burden of managing your kid’s life, with someone you no longer trust, and who might not even notice the effort you’re putting in.
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You’re biting your tongue, sending the polite texts, showing up like the calm, evolved co-parent. You’re walking into couples therapy or mediation like you’ve got it together. But inside? You’re a swirl of rage, guilt, and “how is this my life?"—and you’re so tired of pretending you’re fine.
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You crave peace, but your nervous system is still in survival mode, especially when your kid comes home with stories from the “other house.”
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Your ex is lobbing toxic texts, dropping biting comments, or telling stories to mutual friends or even your family, and it’s messing with your head and your peace.
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You feel tossed around by your ex’s emotional swings, anxious, guilty, even afraid, depending on what version of him shows up that day.
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You have no idea what this next chapter looks like. Will you ever feel strong again? Will you ever trust love again? Right now, it’s just a sea of question marks and what-ifs, and you're not sure where to even begin.
There is a way to find calm, confidence, and trust in yourself, even if your ex stays exactly the same.
Hi, I'm Marisa Belger
and I get it.
I know what it’s like to lose the
dream of a happy marriage
and be shattered into a
million tiny pieces.
I know what it’s like to place your kids in the hands of a co-parent who suddenly feels like a stranger. I know the guilt, the rage, the fear, the overwhelm. I know it because I lived it. Twice.
Today, I happily co-parent my two kids with their dads, their partners, and my fiancé. We travel together, celebrate together, and navigate the complexities of raising kids as a modern family. We get frustrated, argue, repair, and then we do it again. It's family, but better, because we created it, and we choose it every day.
Creating this new shape of family from the ashes of heartache and confusion is my greatest accomplishment. I earned it through years of trial, honesty, accountability, and practicing inner steadiness. Along the way, I discovered a clear formula for transforming relationships from conflict and disconnection into harmony and ease.
Hint: You are the answer. When you are in right relationship with yourself, every relationship in your life changes. I'm here to help you get to that place.
At my worst, co-parenting drama consumed 20–30 hours of my week and left my nervous system rattled for days. I felt trapped, overwhelmed, and unlike myself. Today, conflicts resolve in minutes, not days, and I spend maybe 1–2 hours a week on anything co-parenting related. I feel grounded, confident, and fully present with my daughter again. Working with Marisa changed everything.
— H.F., sustainability executive, mom of 8 yr. old
Marisa has been an incredibly wise and deeply empathic support through the ups and downs of my co-parenting journey. Her perspective comes not only from her own co-parenting experience but from her ability to understand exactly what I need to feel clear, grounded, and empowered. Working with her has made me stronger and more secure in the challenges I face with my ex. I leave every session feeling more confident, more whole, and more like myself, and more available for my kids.
— H.L., tech executive, mom of 10 and 12 year old
3 Ways I Can Help
You don’t have to do this alone. I offer personalized support designed to meet you exactly where you are. Whether you're at the very beginning of separation, deep in the emotional and logistical shifts of divorce, navigating tricky co-parenting dynamics, or needing support as a stepmom in a blended family—I’m here to help you feel steadier and more in control of your inner world.
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1:1 Coaching
Customized coaching designed for moms navigating separation, divorce, co-parenting challenges, or blended family stress. Together, we work on emotional steadiness, boundaries, communication, and the inner shifts that make everything else feel more manageable.
If you want support that’s tailored to your exact situation, this is where we start.
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Women's Workshops & Retreats
For over a decade, I’ve been leading transformational women's circles, workshops, and retreats. There is nothing more powerful than women gathering to share wisdom, feel supported, and remember they’re not alone. I facilitate groups on Zoom and in person, creating spaces that are grounding, honest, and deeply nourishing.
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The Divorced Mom Reset
Turn divorce and co-parenting stress into calm confidence. This is the support I wish I had when I was shifting out of my relationships into co-parenting.
Inside DMR, you’ll learn the tools that create less stress, fewer emotional spikes, and more time and energy for your kids, your work, and the life you’re rebuilding.
This is not about controlling your ex or fixing the chaos.
It’s about coming home to yourself—one steady step at a time.
A bit more about Marisa
Marisa Belger helps mothers in painful relationship dynamics hurt less and grow strong so they can create a thriving life for themselves and their kids. She earned 10,000 hours of expertise on the ground, through 15+ years of raising her two kids with their dads, their partners, and her fiancé. She sits at the center of this thriving family system that continually prioritizes connection, support, and joy.
Before her work as a coach and mentor, Marisa spent 25 years writing articles and books supporting women through the rite of passage that is motherhood. She is co-author The First Forty Days: The Essential Art of Nourishing the New Mother, the bestselling guide to women-centric care in the early weeks after birth as well as Awakening Fertility and Nine Golden Months. Her work has also appeared in Mother.ly, TheTODAYShow.com, and The Purist Magazine.
As a certified life coach and women's workshop facilitator, Marisa teaches women how to hear their own voice in the turmoil of an unhappy marriage, divorce, difficult co-parenting, or the complexities of being a stepmother. She has helped countless women to find clarity and peace in their family lives.