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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 DialoguesBe Your Best Self in the Divorce Process with Nancy Steiner
The stress of a divorce can bring out the worst in us. Emotions are heightened, and we revert to our most-regressed selves. But it doesn’t have to be this way…
Divorce DialoguesNavigating Eldercare in the Coronavirus Era with Barbara Newman-Mannix
For adult children with aging parents, the current health crisis is particularly stressful. Some of us are caring for Mom or Dad at home without the help we’re…
Divorce DialoguesWhen to Let Go & Go Through with Divorce with Dr. Frederick Tiesenga
Multiple songs have been written about the futility of trying to make someone love you. But if that someone is your spouse, you may spend years (and a lot of…
Divorce DialoguesDivorce & Your Finances in a COVID-19 Economy with Steve Kaplan
The Coronavirus has us all concerned about both our physical and financial health. The economic impact of the pandemic has changed the value of everything…
Divorce DialoguesManaging Divorce in the Coronavirus Era with Michelle Smith
There is no precedent for how to negotiate a divorce under the current circumstances. We simply can’t ask what a division of assets looks like during a…
Divorce DialoguesHow to Build a Parenting Plan That Work for Your Children with Elyse Goldweber
Among the most painful aspects of divorce is not being able to see our children for extended periods of time. And the holidays can be especially difficult. So…
Divorce DialoguesPreparing Your Kids for the Transition to Divorce with Dr. Jeff Zimmerman
Conventional wisdom tells us that divorce has a negative influence on children. And yet, the research reveals that it’s the level of parental conflict that has…
Divorce DialoguesExpert Advice on Selling Your Home During Divorce with Lou Rodriguez
Selling your home is a complex process in and of itself. But selling your home because of divorce adds another layer of complexity. How do you make decisions…
Divorce DialoguesGetting a Fair Divorce Settlement with a CDFA with Nancy Hetrick
As you negotiate a divorce settlement, it’s useful to think about assets like a bowl of fruit. While it might look like an apple and a pear have the same…
Divorce DialoguesManage Strong Emotions & Divorce with Dignity with Dr. Susan Heitler
It’s no surprise that divorcing couples deal with strong emotions. And yet, we know that our brains work best when we’re in the Calm Zone. So, how do we manage…
Divorce DialoguesThe Nuances of Military Divorce with John P. Cannon
If you’re divorcing a member of the military or you’re a servicemember yourself, there are a number of complexities around the process that make it different…
Divorce DialoguesReclaiming Your Power After a Divorce You Didn’t Choose with Denise LaRue
How do you reclaim your power after a divorce—especially if the breakup wasn’t your decision? It starts with making yourself a priority and getting the support…
Divorce DialoguesHow to Divorce a Narcissist & Get Your Power Back with Lisa Cheatham
The early stages of a relationship with a narcissist feel perfect. They are charming and charismatic and make you feel like you’re a part of something bigger…
Divorce DialoguesHow to Start Forgiving Your Ex After a Divorce with Everett Worthington
Forgiveness is hard, especially in the aftermath of a divorce. We don’t want to let our ex ‘get away with’ what they did to hurt us. But most of us realize…
Divorce DialoguesUsing Mindfulness Tools to Navigate Divorce with Joree Rose
Communicating with an ex is ripe with triggers, and it’s easy to get overwhelmed by our emotions and react in a volatile way that we’re not proud of after the…
Divorce DialoguesLearning to Move On After Midlife Divorce with Fiona Eckersley
Divorce is difficult enough. But if you’ve been married for many years and your identity is wrapped up in your role as a partner and parent, the process can be…
Divorce DialoguesAn Investigator’s Role in the Divorce Process with Philip Segal
Curious what your soon-to-be ex-spouse isn’t telling you? If you suspect that your former partner is hiding assets, but you don’t want to hire a forensic…
Divorce DialoguesA Me-First Approach to Dating After Divorce with Bernadette Smith
So, you’re ready to start dating again after divorce, but you don’t want to make the same mistakes as last time. How can you do an autopsy on your marriage to…
Divorce DialoguesDeveloping a Financial Plan for Divorcing Couples with Ivy Menchel
It’s never really just about the numbers. Money is emotional, and our feelings about finances reflect what’s going on inside. This is especially true for…
Divorce DialoguesGet Closure with Your Ex & Divorce with Dignity with Dr. Bonnie Eaker-Weil
To divorce with dignity, couples need closure. Until we’ve said goodbye to the relationship, we simply can’t let go of the blame and shame of the breakup and…
Divorce DialoguesHow to Divorce a Narcissist with Dr. Karyl McBride
Will I ever be good enough? If you’re married to a narcissist, chances are you’ve struggled with this question. But the truth is, it’s impossible to please a…
Divorce DialoguesConnecting with Your Kids as a Divorced Dad with Tommy Maloney
Divorce is difficult enough, but it’s particularly tough when you feel like you’re losing your kids. How can you maintain the connection with your children…
Divorce DialoguesCouples Counseling BEFORE the Wheels Come Off with Rachel & Kyle Wright
52% of married people don’t consider themselves happy. Yet, we don’t reach out for support until something is really wrong. Why are we settling for happy…
Divorce DialoguesStaging an Epic Comeback After Divorce with Nikki Bruno
In the midst of a challenging divorce, it may feel as if you’ll never be able to move on. But what if you could use the divorce process as fuel to stage an…
Divorce DialoguesCo-Parenting to Protect Your Children During Divorce with Julie Ross
If your child comes home complaining about your ex-spouse, it can be incredibly difficult not to react. You want to intervene, to defend your child. And your…
Divorce DialoguesProfile Styling for Online Daters After Divorce with Alyssa Dineen
Getting back into the dating scene after a divorce can be challenging, especially if you never dreamed you’d be looking for love on an app. How do you write a…
Divorce DialoguesBecome Fully ALIVE Through the Divorce Process with Anne-Louise DePalo
Divorce forces us to forge a new identity. Like it or not, life is different now, and we can either fight the change or accept and adapt to a new reality. Best…
Divorce DialoguesA Top Hostage Negotiator’s Approach to Divorce with Chris Voss
Divorce settlements are often compared with business deals. But the analogy falls apart when you consider that business deals give you the option to walk away…
Divorce DialoguesOrganizing a Space to Support Your Best Self Post-Divorce with Janine Sarna-Jones
Let’s face it: We are emotionally attached to our stuff. During major life transitions like divorce, downsizing, or dealing with a death in the family, that…
Divorce DialoguesTelling the Story of Your Divorce with Steve Friedman
In the midst of difficult life transitions like divorce, it is human nature to reach extreme, self-defeating conclusions: I’m incapable of love! All men are…
Divorce DialoguesHelping Teens Cope with Divorce & Adapt to Blended Families with Barbara Rothberg
Divorce is never easy on the kids involved, but the process can be particularly fraught for teenagers. How does divorce impact teens differently than younger…
Divorce DialoguesReclaiming a Sense of Control in the Divorce Process with Sonia Queralt
Once you have made the difficult decision to divorce, a sense of urgency sets in. You want to get through the painful process as quickly as possible. Yet it is…
Divorce DialoguesBuilding a Community to Help You Navigate Divorce with Deanna Coyle
Most people dealing with divorce feel isolated and alone. It’s challenging to find people who really understand what you’re going through and attending events…
Divorce DialoguesA Non-Toxic Approach to Divorce with Gabrielle Hartley
Divorce is a difficult, painful process. But at the end of the day, people pursue divorce because they want to be happier and improve their lives. The…
Divorce DialoguesThe Nuances of a High Net Worth Divorce with Michelle Smith
A divorce is a divorce is a divorce. And yet, there is a different layer of complication when divorce involves high net worth individuals. Whether the wealth…
Divorce DialoguesThe Evolution of Marriage—and Divorce with Stephanie Coontz
Over the last 40 years, marriage has evolved from an institution based on strict gender roles and specialization to a connection based on friendship and shared…
Divorce DialoguesThe Realities of Divorce Law with Jacqueline Newman
Our cultural vision of divorce court is very different from reality. We fantasize about justice and imagine that the judge will take our side. But the truth of…
Divorce DialoguesReconnecting with Yourself After Divorce with Sara Woodard
Divorce is a heart-wrenching process, but it is also an opportunity. Healing from the heartbreak affords you a new beginning, a chance to reconnect with who…
Divorce DialoguesEmpowering Divorcing Couples to Communicate Through Mediation with Linda Schoonover Carley
The heightened emotions that come with divorce often lead to impulsive action. The brain shuts down and couples jump into litigation without considering the…
Divorce DialoguesStop Poisoning Your Heart and Divorce with Compassion with Neelama Eyres & Michael Schiesser
Holding on to bitterness and resentment is like drinking rat poison and then waiting for the rat to die. It is so much easier to blame someone who has caused…
Divorce DialoguesNavigating the Four Stages of Divorce with Liza Caldwell
If you’re reading this, you are likely familiar with the first stage of the divorce process, the stage Liza Caldwell identifies as Something is Wrong. The…
Divorce DialoguesDeveloping Radar for High-Conflict Personalities with Bill Eddy
If you divorced someone with a high-conflict personality, you may be concerned about repeating the same cycle in your next partnership. What steps can you take…
Divorce DialoguesNavigating the Waters of Parental Alienation with Dr. Amy J. L. Baker
If you are the targeted parent in a case of parental alienation, it is easy to default to defensiveness. But responding with righteous indignation is actually…
Divorce DialoguesA Strengths-Based Approach to Parenting Through Divorce with Gloria DeGaetano
How do you approach challenging situations? The coaching model popular in the business world takes a strengths-based approach, leveraging what employees are…
Divorce DialoguesUsing Creativity to Heal from Divorce with Susan Bernardo
Divorce is a painful process that comes with some very strong emotions. Yet in order to avoid a toxic situation that puts your kids in the middle, divorcing…
Divorce DialoguesProtecting Your Kids with Intelligent Divorce with Dr. Mark Banschick
Is there a way to protect your child’s innocence during the divorce process? What strategies can you use to parent well in the midst of such a difficult time?…
Divorce DialoguesThe Brain Science Behind Divorce with Dr. David Rock
We know that the strong negative emotions associated with divorce make it difficult to think rationally. But have you ever wondered what happens in your brain…
Divorce DialoguesRewriting Your Post-Divorce Storyline in 7 Simple Shifts with Deb Purdy
It is easy to get attached to your victim story and blame your ex for the fact that your marriage went up in flames. But there is a better way to approach…
Divorce DialoguesThe 6 Keys to Mindful Co-Parenting with Dr. Jeremy Gaies
There is a lot of guilt and shame associated with divorce, especially when it comes to our kids. We worry about how the experience will impact our children…
Divorce DialoguesThe Benefits of Coaching for Divorcing Dads with Richard Heller
Many dads of divorce fear that they will be completely cut off from their children. They may also have difficulty navigating the shift in their relationships…
Divorce DialoguesHow to Talk About Divorce (Or Not) with Deborah Tannen
If someone close to you is going through a divorce, you may not know what to say. Do they want to talk about it? You want to be helpful, but it can be tough to…
Divorce DialoguesThe Decision to Divorce: How Do You Know When It’s Time to Leave? with Nancy Colier
It goes without saying that the decision to divorce is not an easy one to make. For some couples, the back-and-forth goes on for years. Yes, it’s bad. But is…
Divorce DialoguesThe Legal and Emotional Intersection of Divorce with Jill Murray & Adam Dodge
Making the decision to end a marriage is stressful enough. But for those women who have been misled or misinformed about their legal rights, it may not feel…
Divorce DialoguesNavigating Your New Role as a Stepparent with Jean McBride
Being a stepparent is tricky. How do you get involved in your stepchildren’s lives without overstepping? How do you go about disciplining a stepchild? How do…
Divorce DialoguesPioneering Collaborative Divorce in New York with Barry Berkman
After 15 years of trying divorce cases in the courts, Barry Berkman had come to realize that ‘nobody ever won a divorce case.’ Litigation comes with a high…
Divorce DialoguesReframing Divorce as Evolution, Not Dissolution with Tara Eisenhard
There is a great deal of shame associated with divorce, and much of the language we use around the process has an incredibly negative connotation—no one wants…
Divorce DialoguesChanging the Cultural Narrative Around Stepparents and Blended Families with Monique Honaman
Stepparents tend to get a bad rap. Odds are, your first encounter with the role was through the archetype of an evil stepmother in a fairy tale like…
Divorce DialoguesProcess Choice: The How of Divorce Settlement with Sarah Hechtman
Once you’ve decided on divorce, the next step is to determine how you and your former partner will come to a resolution. Given that 97% of divorces in New York…
Divorce DialoguesSelling Your Home in the Divorce Process with Anthony Sibio
The divorce process initiates a time of radical change and transformation, and one major part of that change involves a potential change of address. As you and…
Divorce DialoguesA Mindful Approach to Divorce with Nancy Colier
How do you learn to be okay with not being okay? In a culture where we’re taught to run from discomfort, it can seem like quite a feat to stop and take…