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Divorce Dialogues
Divorce Dialogues helps people navigate divorce with dignity, clarity, and perspective. Through thoughtful conversations with experts and practitioners, the show explores the emotional, financial, legal, and relational realities of divorce, so listeners can make better decisions, communicate more effectively, and move forward with greater confidence. Because divorce is more than a legal transaction, it’s a deeply human transition.
Episodes
Divorce DialoguesYou Can Be Right Or You Can Be Married | Rachel Sussman
What if the biggest mistake in divorce recovery isn't moving too slowly, but rushing straight past the parts that actually need to heal? Psychotherapist…
Divorce DialoguesWhat Family Court Gets Wrong About Parenting Time | André Rainey
Most parents brace for the fight over money and assume custody will sort itself out. What if the custody process itself is what turns co-parents into…
Divorce DialoguesThe Caregiving Conversation Divorce Brings Into Focus | Raymond Lavine
You've probably thought about how you'd split assets in a divorce, but have you thought about who's going to take care of you at 85? Raymond Lavine, Founder of…
Divorce DialoguesStop Fighting Over the Schedule, Fix This Instead | Marsha Kline Pruett
Every dollar spent fighting over a 50/50 schedule might be solving the wrong problem. What if the split barely matters to your kid at all? Family psychologist…
Divorce DialoguesHow To Set Boundaries With A High Conflict Ex | Deborah Wilder
What if the same advice that helps most couples divorce well is exactly what keeps you stuck with a difficult one? In this episode, Dr. Deborah Wilder, a…
Divorce DialoguesHow to Talk to Kids About Divorce | Dr. Korie Leigh
Divorce doesn't have to be a conversation you dread having with your kids. What if it's the beginning of showing them they can get through something hard?…
Divorce DialoguesThe Self-Fulfilling Prophecy Behind High-Conflict Divorce | Erin Levine
Could securing a divorce attorney actually heighten complications instead of safeguarding your interests? Certified family law specialist, mediator, and Hello…
Divorce DialoguesThe Mortgage Mistake That Traps Divorcing Spouses | Jody Bruns
Most people going through divorce ask, "How do I keep the house?" But what if that's the wrong question entirely? Katherine sits down with Jody Bruns, founder…
Divorce DialoguesYour Custody Battle Is Hurting Your Kid More Than Your Divorce | Michael Saini
When a child says “I don’t want to go,” the most important question may be: why? In this episode, Michael Saini, professor and Factor-Inwentash Chair in Law…
Divorce DialoguesHow to Heal After Divorce with Oona Metz
Grief after a divorce doesn't wait for the paperwork to catch up, and it rarely leaves the same moment the case closes. In this episode, Oona Metz, LICSW, CGP…
Divorce DialoguesHow Emotions Affect Your Divorce Decisions | Katherine Miller, The Emotionally Savvy Divorce
Divorce can make even simple decisions feel harder. Fear, anger, guilt, and resentment can shape what you say, what you ask for, and what you agree to before…
Divorce DialoguesBetter Divorce Settlements Start With One Question | Katherine Miller, The Emotionally Savvy Divorce
What if the thing you're fighting hardest for in your divorce isn't actually what you need? In this episode of the Emotionally Savvy Divorce series, Katherine…
Divorce DialoguesWhy Fairness Is a Trap in Divorce | Katherine Miller on The Emotionally Savvy Divorce
What if the thing you're fighting for in your divorce is actually keeping you stuck? In this episode of the Emotionally Savvy Divorce series, Katherine Miller…
Divorce DialoguesChoosing Dignity Over Winning: Katherine Miller on The Emotionally Savvy Divorce
Divorce doesn't have to be measured by who wins. What if success meant something entirely different? In this episode, Katherine Miller, divorce attorney…
Divorce DialoguesDon't Use AI for Divorce Until You Watch This | Jamie Lima of SecureSplit
Divorce isn't just a legal problem, it's an emotional one too—so what happens when people start bringing that problem to AI before they bring it to anyone…
Divorce DialoguesRonald Platt on Why Post-Divorce Growth Requires the Discomfort You’re Avoiding
Divorce recovery isn't about getting over your marriage. It's about building something new after it. In this episode, Ronald Platt, CEO of the National…
Divorce DialoguesAfter the Divorce: Rebuilding Your Sense of Self with Barbara Parker
Think the divorce was the hardest part? Wait until you hear this. In this episode, BF Empowerment CEO Barbara Parker, relationship coach, licensed mental…
Divorce DialoguesDivorce Financial Planning: How to Stop Making Decisions Out of Fear with Gabriella Martinelli
Divorce is a financial restructuring, but most people only treat it as a legal battle. In this episode, Gabriella Martinelli, divorce financial strategist and…
Divorce DialoguesAndrew O'Brien on Why Divorced Dads Need Community
Most divorce conversations center on paperwork, parenting plans, and finances. The loneliness fathers carry through that process rarely gets a seat at the…
Divorce DialoguesWhen Support Stops: Protecting Your Family with Jeff Landers
Your settlement agreement is signed, but what happens if the money stops coming? In this episode, divorce financial specialist Jeff Landers returns to break…
Divorce DialoguesDivorce as a Second Chance with Holly Moore
Divorce ends a marriage. It doesn't have to end your sense of self. In this episode, family law attorney, founder of Moore Family Law Group, and host of the…
Divorce DialoguesKelly Lise Murray on Why Smart People Make Costly Mistakes in Divorce
The most expensive divorce mistakes aren't made in the courtroom – they're made in the sequence of events that lead you there. In this episode of Divorce…
Divorce DialoguesAlyssa Mairanz on How Grief Shapes Your Decisions During Divorce
Your brain on divorce doesn't always think straight. Beneath the legal paperwork and custody schedules lies a deeply physiological reality: intense heartbreak…
Divorce DialoguesReframing What “Winning” Means in Divorce with Jenny Bradley
Divorce doesn’t have to be a battle. What if it could be a thoughtful, strategic decision for your future? In this episode, Jenny Bradley, family lawyer and…
Divorce DialoguesWhy Emotional Regulation is Better than “Happy” for Kids During Divorce with Dr. Sasha Reiisieh
What actually helps children through divorce is often misunderstood. Many parents focus on minimizing disruption, protecting feelings, or maintaining a sense…
Divorce DialoguesDivorce Isn’t a Weapon: Reframing Separation with Karen McNenny
Divorce is often framed as a battle, something to survive or endure. But what if it could be something you approach with intention, clarity, and respect? In…
Divorce DialoguesOvercoming Financial Overwhelm in Divorce with Kimberly Palmer
Divorce can turn your financial world upside down, but it doesn't have to stay that way. In this episode of Divorce Dialogues, Katherine Miller is joined by…
Divorce DialoguesStarting Your Next Chapter After Divorce with Tamara Frankfort Odinec
Divorce doesn’t just change your life, it disrupts the story you thought you were living. So how do you begin again? In this episode of Divorce Dialogues…
Divorce DialoguesHow to Make Smart Financial Decisions in Divorce with Kimberley Threadgill
Money is rarely just about money in divorce. On this episode of Divorce Dialogues, Senior Wealth Manager Kimberley Threadgill of Stansberry Asset Management…
Divorce DialoguesHow to Make Better Decisions in Divorce Through Mediation with Brian James
Mediation is more than just a tool to avoid court. It is a transformative process that helps individuals learn the skills needed to navigate conflict with…
Divorce DialoguesSupporting Children During Divorce with Angie Weber
Wondering how to support your kids through a divorce without losing your own emotional stability? In this episode of Divorce Dialogues, Katherine Miller…
Divorce DialoguesHow to Break Conflict Traps During Divorce with Theresa Lyons
Are you emotionally ready for divorce? It’s a question most people don’t consider when starting the process. In this episode of Divorce Dialogues, Katherine…
Divorce DialoguesHow Childhood Patterns Shape Conflict in Marriage and Divorce with Sayany Ortega
Divorce is often treated as a legal ending. In reality, it is a deeply emotional transition that can bring long-standing patterns, assumptions, and unresolved…
Divorce DialoguesNavigating Financial Uncertainty During Divorce with Julia Shteynberg
Divorce doesn’t just change your relationships — it can completely reshape your financial life. So how do you move from uncertainty and fear to clarity and…
Divorce DialoguesWhat Parents Need to Know About Divorce’s Impact on Kids with Dr. Erica Komisar
What if your divorce could be a pathway to preserving your child’s emotional security? In this episode of Divorce Dialogues, Dr. Erica Komisar, psychoanalyst…
Divorce DialoguesCoercion and Power Imbalances in High-Conflict Divorce - with Lyerly Spongberg
"Always try to keep children in the center and out of the middle of whatever that is." - Lyerly Spongberg" - Lyerly Spongberg Lyerly Spongberg is a dedicated…
Divorce DialoguesAsset Division: Community Property vs. Equitable Distribution - with Diana Romanov
"For men it's important to feel appreciated, and for women, it is very important to be in charge." - Diana Romanov Diana Romanov, an experienced family law…
Divorce DialoguesMental Health Impact in Family Law Cases - with Dr. Lama Bazzi
"Nobody can help me, that is the time that actually can be helped. You just have to seek it out and trust the process." - Dr. Lama Bazzi Dr. Lama Bazzi, a…
Divorce DialoguesFostering Stability: Empowering Families Through Divorce Challenges - with Vivian Meraki
"I saw the shift and when I saw the shift, I felt like this is something that is clearly working for our family and it's something that I really have a desire…
Divorce DialoguesCommunication Management: Essential Strategies for Emotional Grounding - with Melinda Gould
"People think they know what they want, but how would you know if you've never gone through it before?" - Melinda Gould Melinda Gould is a distinguished…
Divorce DialoguesHelping Children Cope with Divorced Parents During Christmas
"You shouldn't exhaust yourself trying to create the perfect Christmas for your children, especially if this is really above and beyond. This is a new reality…
Divorce DialoguesTransparency and Communication: Financial Tips During a Divorce - with Sam Kingston
"I think that this period can be one where folks can make mistakes and really leaning on a team of professionals that can help them through the period is of…
Divorce DialoguesThe D Word: Navigating Divorce with Self-Trust - with Kate Anthony
"When you are grounded in your own emotions, you don't have to be governed by them. That doesn't mean that it's not emotional. It means that you're at choice."…
Divorce DialoguesPreventing Irreversible Decisions: The Early Role of Advisors - with Jon Tanner
"The money is just data. It's numbers and getting at the core of what it means to them, what it represents. It represents their values, their ideals, their…
Divorce DialoguesCoping Strategies for Holidays Without Children After Divorce
"I'm on a mission to change how people divorce and help them divorce with dignity." - Katherine Miller Navigating the holiday season after a divorce can be a…
Divorce DialoguesTransitioning Immigration Pathways through Work and Family - with Douglas Lightman
"It has provided me with a different viewpoint, in terms of understanding that there's a lot more involved to an immigration related case beyond being approved…
Divorce DialoguesSilence in Negotiations: Enhancing Strategic Decision-Making - with Cathy Eads
"Yoga is really a way of life. It's a way of living with self compassion for yourself and for the environment and the people around you." - Cathy Eads Cathy…
Divorce DialoguesBankruptcy Misconceptions Debunked: Separating Fact from Fiction - with Jeffrey Peltz
"Well, I want to do something that could help the ordinary person. I never wanted to get into law to work for a big corporation. Helping people is what I care…
Divorce DialoguesBonus: The Role of Parents in Teaching Money Management - Ed Vargo
"If you don't know about the money, you don't have control over the money or access to the money." Ed Vargo, the founder of Burning River Advisory Group and…
Divorce DialoguesThe Divorce Toolkit: Your Essential Guide to Financial Planning - with Jamie M. Lima
What are some unique challenges that mid-career professionals face during divorce? Jamie M. Lima is a renowned certified divorce financial analyst and…
Divorce DialoguesFiduciaries and Beneficiaries: Ensuring Alignment with Divorce - with Laura Cowan, Esq.
"Blended families are always a little bit tricky just because you don't have that standard. Everything to the spouse and then down to the kids. And that's just…
Divorce DialoguesBonus: Avoiding Pitfalls: Family Home Financial Models - with Melissa Murphy Pavone
"You really want to know what your priorities are and then you want to know what your spouse's priorities are, because they might be different." - Melissa…
Divorce DialoguesHarnessing the Unseen: Finding Clarity in Emotional Exploration - with Deborah Lukovich
"Depth psychology is a more spiritual approach, a psychospiritual approach to understanding yourself more deeply." - Deborah Lukovich Dr. Deborah Lukovich is a…
Divorce DialoguesRedesigning Your Legacy: Estate Planning in Divorce - with Katya Sverdlov
"It will not get any easier if you're avoiding it. Now, don't think that in six months or a year the solution will be, in fact, it's going to get much harder."…
Divorce DialoguesChallenges of Nesting: Sharing Living Space Post-Divorce - with Lisa Herrick
"Kids have large antenna on their heads that you can't see, but they're always scanning for information, and that is information that is picked up very…
Divorce DialoguesBonus: The Benefits of Bird Nesting for Children's Stability - with Ann Gold Buscho Ph.D.
"The key is that it keeps the children stable. It keeps their routines consistent. There's a lot less upheaval and chaos for the children. It's a very child…
Divorce DialoguesBreaking Free from Societal Expectations: Redefining Self - with Jennifer Teplin
"I think whether someone wants to admit it or not, we have all been in that space multiple times in our life where we wonder who we want to be, who we should…
Divorce DialoguesEmbracing Spirituality: Finding Hope in Relationship Challenges - with Rabbi Shlomo Slatkin
"People need to feel safe to be a part of a team. People need to feel safe to be able to contribute." - Rabbi Shlomo Slatkin Rabbi Shlomo Slatkin is a…
Divorce DialoguesArt Therapy in Healing: Insights for Individuals and Families - with Karina Diaz LCAT, LPAT
"It is a rebirth because there is so much of your identity attached to who you were with this other person in the life that you had with this person or that…
Divorce DialoguesEstablishing Trusts for Children: Protection and Asset Management - with Tammy Fried
"There's something freeing about it. You can decide where you want your assets to go to. You can choose what charity. You don't have to listen to someone else…