Navigating Resilience and Purpose: Jackie Otero’s Journey Through Chaos and Divorce | The Life Shift Podcast
Join host Matt Gilhooly in this heartfelt episode of *The Life Shift Podcast* as he sits down with Jackie Otero, a Florida Supreme Court-certified family mediator, business professional, and higher education leader. Jackie shares her powerful story of navigating the chaos of marriage to a partner battling addiction, embracing resilience, and ultimately finding her purpose in helping families through divorce mediation. This candid conversation is a testament to the strength it takes to rebuild after life's most difficult moments and the fulfillment that comes from purpose-driven work.
Episode Highlights:
- **The Power of Resilience:** Jackie reflects on the pivotal moment when she realized the depth of her husband’s struggle with addiction and the strength it took to create a stable environment for her children.
- **Redefining Identity After Loss:** Discover how Jackie transformed the unexpected loss of her corporate position into an opportunity for reinvention, aligning her career with her personal values.
- **Empathy and Purpose in Mediation:** Jackie’s personal experiences uniquely position her to guide others through divorce, emphasizing peace, understanding, and empowerment.
### About Jackie Otero:
Jackie Otero combines her professional expertise with her personal journey to help families move forward during challenging transitions. As a family mediator, she strives to make divorce a constructive process, helping families avoid the chaos of court battles. Her story is an inspiring reminder of the strength we find through resilience and the transformative power of purpose-driven work.
### Connect with Jackie Otero:
- Website: [qtmediation.com](http://www.qtmediation.com/)
- Instagram: [@jackieomediator](https://www.instagram.com/jackieomediator)
Chapters:
• 00:00 - A Moment of Solitude
• 01:40 - The Uncertainty of Family
• 10:11 - A Journey of Growth and Change
• 18:03 - Navigating Parenthood and Career Challenges
• 24:26 - The Unraveling
• 30:35 - The Descent into Addiction
• 36:40 - The Burden of Love and Control
• 42:50 - Jackie's Journey to Independence
• 47:21 - A New Beginning in Mediation
• 56:41 - Finding Purpose in Mediation
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