A Better Divorce Podcast with Andrea Vacca

In this episode of A Better Divorce Podcast with Andrea Vacca, we welcome guest Sarah Armstrong, Good Divorce proponent and author of "A Mom's Guide to a Good Divorce: What to Think Through When Children are Involved." Tune in to this episode for insights from Sarah Armstrong: * The inspiration for Sarah writing “The Mom’s Guide to a Good Divorce” * What a “good divorce” looks like * Tips on getti...

In this episode of A Better Divorce Podcast with Andrea Vacca, we welcome Debra Hamilton, Principal at Hamilton Law and Mediation. Debra is an author, conflict coach, pet care planner, and mediator for people who love their animals and are currently in or want to avoid a disagreement over their beloved animals. Tune in to this episode as Debra talks about: Debra’s decision to shut down her litigat...

In this episode of A Better Divorce Podcast with Andrea Vacca, we welcome guest John Nachlinger, Divorce Coach and Divorce Mediator. co-owner of Netsquire, New Jersey Divorce Solutions, and owner of Divorce Shield. Tune in to this episode as John talks about: * Why he transitioned his law practice to mediation * His approach to mediation that expedites divorce proceedings (and sets him apart from...

In this episode of A Better Divorce Podcast with Andrea Vacca, we welcome guest Susan Pease Gadoua, Psychotherapist and Director of the Changing Marriage Institute. Tune in to this episode as Susan talks about: * What she advises to those considering a divorce * Factors to consider in the divorce process, including mediation * The importance of doing your own research regarding the divorce process...

In this episode of A Better Divorce Podcast with Andrea Vacca, I reflect on some of the tips shared during Season One when I asked each guest: What is the one tip you have for someone who wants to have a better divorce? While all of the tips were different, they generally fall into one of two categories: some talk about “how to be” and some talk about “what to do” during divorce. In an earlier epi...

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In this episode of A Better Divorce Podcast with Andrea Vacca, we welcome guest Dr. Leah Younger, Clinical Director of Younger Psychology. Younger Psychology, located in Long Island and New York City, offers evaluation and therapeutic services for individuals and families involved in separation and divorce matters. Tune in to this episode as Dr. Younger talks about: * The reason she moved on from...

In this episode of A Better Divorce Podcast with Andrea Vacca, we welcome guest Shannon McNulty, Founder of the Village Law Firm in New York City, a boutique estate planning and estate administration firm. Tune in to this episode as Shannon talks about: * Important documents that cannot be changed once a divorce is filed and legally initiated * Estate planning mistakes she sees that impact the fam...

In this episode of A Better Divorce Podcast with Andrea Vacca, we welcome guests Jessica Klingbaum & T.H. Irwin, Co-Founders of exEXPERTS and Co-hosts of the Divorce etc... Podcast on Apple. Tune in to this episode as Jessica and T.H. talk about: * How they met, and the reasons they decided to launch exEXPERTS * The many facets of the exExperts platform and community, beyond divorce * How thei...

In this episode of A Better Divorce Podcast with Andrea Vacca, we welcome guest David Edwards, President & Wealth Advisor of Heron Wealth in New York City. Tune in to this episode as David talks about: * Why each spouse should have their own investment advisor during a divorce * The number one mistake he sees spouses make during divorce * How managing emotions during a divorce affects the outc...

In this episode of A Better Divorce Podcast with Andrea Vacca, I reflect on Season One. As I looked back, I reviewed the answers to the question I ask each guest at the end of every episode: What is the one tip you have if someone wants to have a better divorce? I noticed that while all of the tips were different, they fall into one of two categories: some talk about “how to be” and some talk abou...

In this episode of A Better Divorce Podcast with Andrea Vacca, we welcome guest Dr. Randy Heller, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Certified Supreme Court Family Mediator, Qualified Parenting Coordinator, Certified Hypnotherapist, as well as Founder and Clinical Director of The Family Network, Collaborative Counseling Center for Positive Growth and Change...

In this episode of A Better Divorce Podcast with Andrea Vacca, we welcome guest Leonard Gottlieb, a Certified Real Estate Divorce Specialist™, which means that he has undergone specialized training to provide the compassion, knowledge, and expertise that clients going through a divorce require. He is also a Certified Negotiation Expert, which enables him to negotiate effectively on behalf of his c...

In this episode of A Better Divorce Podcast with Andrea Vacca, we welcome guest Alison Arden Besunder. Alison is a Partner and Chair of the Trust and Estates Group at the law firm of Goetz Fitzpatrick here in New York, where she helps clients with estate planning, prenuptial agreements, business succession planning, estate litigation, guardianships and more. Tune in to this episode as Alison share...

In this episode of A Better Divorce Podcast with Andrea Vacca, we welcome guest Lou Cercone, Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and a highly respected Business Valuation expert in New York. Tune in to this episode as Lou shares insights into: * how a CPA can assist in mediation when one or both spouses own a business * identification and valuation of the assets of the marital estate * the kinds of...

In this episode of A Better Divorce Podcast with Andrea Vacca, we welcome guest Suzy Wood, Integrative Nutrition Health Coach and Owner of True Wellness Within, LLC. Tune in to this episode as Suzy talks about: * What it means to be an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach * Lifestyle factors that are considered in crafting a nutritional program * The ingredients in packaged foods and their effects o...

In this episode of A Better Divorce Podcast with Andrea Vacca, we welcome guest Ivy Menchel, a CDFA (Certified Divorce Financial Analyst), who helps divorcing clients make sound financial decisions as they transition into the next phase of their lives. Tune in to this episode as Ivy talks about: * Her role as a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst in divorce proceedings * Separating facts and feeli...

In this episode of A Better Divorce Podcast with Andrea Vacca, we welcome guest Julia Hoagland, Principal and Founder of the Julia Hoagland Team, a top ranking residential real estate team in Manhattan. Tune in to this episode as Julia talks about: * Divorcing parties getting their own broker agent vs. using one broker agent * How to deal with one party wanting the money now, and the other party w...

In this episode of A Better Divorce Podcast with Andrea Vacca, we welcome guest Dr. Kristin Davin, a Relationship Therapist who offers online therapy and coaching for individuals, couples, and families. Tune in to this episode as Kristin talks about: * How to help someone struggling with the old way of doing things and the new way of doing things after a divorce * The benefits of journaling * How...

In this episode of A Better Divorce Podcast with Andrea Vacca, we welcome guest Michael Gooen to talk about the ways divorce changes your estate plan. Tune in to this episode as Michael shares insights into: * What you can and cannot do with your estate lawyer when you are getting divorced * What you need to know if you benefit from a trust and you are contemplating divorce * Handling an existing...

In this episode of A Better Divorce Podcast with Andrea Vacca, we welcome guest Karen McMahon, Certified Relationship and Divorce Coach. Tune in to this episode as Karen talks about: * how she helps clients pivot from feeling powerless to feeling empowered * ways to go from reactive to proactive during the divorce process * power imbalances and high conflict marriages * getting off the fence and m...

In this episode of A Better Divorce Podcast with Andrea Vacca, we welcome guest Aviva Pinto to talk about navigating the financial aspects of divorce. Tune in to this episode as Aviva shares insights into: taking control of your finances before, during, and after divorce financial questions to consider as you are going through a divorce the most common post-divorce financial mistakes what you shou...

In this episode of A Better Divorce Podcast with Andrea Vacca, I share how my own experience with divorce has shaped my philosophy, including why I believe court should be the last resort for your divorce, the benefits of a non-adversarial process, and how you can have a better divorce with the right support. About A Better Divorce Podcast with Andrea Vacca A Better Divorce with Andrea Vacca is fo...