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Season 1

June 19, 2025

Transition, Trepidation & Gratitude

Send us a text Hey friends, this week’s episode is a little different. I just wanted to pop on here to share a quick life update with you—no full episode today. After months of anticipation and emotional ups and downs, I finally moved into my new place! The last 48 hours have been a whirlwind of bo…
March 6, 2025

The Strength of a Wounded Warrior

Send us a text 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 journey—one that unfolded whil...
Feb. 27, 2025

Flipping the Mic: My Guest Appearance on Side Quest Success Stories

Send us a text 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 Duetzmann. I share why I starte...
Feb. 20, 2025

The Truth About Family Court, Accountability & Healing; An Interview with Dr. Robert Goldman, JD, Psy.D

Send us a text 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 forensic evaluations, ch...
Feb. 13, 2025

Healing Through Connection: A Journey of Self-Discovery

Send us a text 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 and after my divorce. I sh...
Feb. 7, 2025

From Heartbreak to Healing: A Journey of Hope

Send us a text 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 like I’ve turned a corner....
Feb. 6, 2025

From Heartbreak to Healing: A Journey of Hope

Send us a text 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 like I’ve turned a corner....
Jan. 31, 2025

The Dynamics of Narcissistic Co-Parenting

Send us a text 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 realities of narcissistic ...
Jan. 24, 2025

Legal Abuse & Finding Strength in Community

Send us a text 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 unimaginable challenges. I share ...
Jan. 16, 2025

The Hidden Costs of Divorce: A Personal Journey

Send us a text 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 control and manipulation c...
Jan. 9, 2025

Navigating Divorce from a Narcissist

Send us a text 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. David E. Clark, along with ...
Jan. 2, 2025

Emotional and Psychological Abuse

Send us a text 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. Reflecting on childhood dynamic...
Dec. 19, 2024

Finding Strength in Adversity

Send us a text 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 dealing with intentional d...
Dec. 12, 2024

Navigating the Complexities of Custody

Send us a text 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 into the challenges of ma...
Dec. 5, 2024

Friendship and Betrayal

Send us a text 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 harsh realization. I talk ...
Nov. 28, 2024

Facing Fear: A Divorce Story

Send us a text 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 relationships and smear ca...
Nov. 21, 2024

Coping with Emotional Disconnect

Send us a text 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 share how I came to terms ...
Nov. 14, 2024

Boundaries, Surveillance, and Rediscovering My Self-Worth

Send us a text In this episode of The Music of Life, I open up about the layers of manipulation and control I faced during the darkest times of my divorce. From discovering hidden surveillance in my own home to setting much-n...
Nov. 7, 2024

Finding Strength in the Face of Divorce Challenges

Send us a text In this episode of The Music of Life, I share the raw and real challenges that come with navigating a high-conflict divorce. From facing relentless verbal attacks to feeling sidelined during my daughter's Bat M...
Nov. 7, 2024

Divorce and Navigating Life's Challenges as a Single Mom

Send us a text In this episode of The Music of Life, I discuss the emotional, financial, and logistical struggles that come with divorce—especially when it impacts our children. From managing mortgage payments to navigating t...
Nov. 7, 2024

From Heartbreak to Healing: The Start of My Divorce Journey

Send us a text Welcome to the very first episode of The Music of Life! I’m Caryn Portnoy, and today, I’m opening up about a journey that deeply transformed me—my divorce. While I originally planned to talk about music’s influ...
Oct. 30, 2024

The Music of Life Podcast

Send us a text Welcome to The Music of Life! I am your host, Caryn Portnoy. I'll guide you through a deeply personal journey of divorce, healing, self-discovery, and the universal power of music. In this podcast, I open up ab...