Heartbreak & Hope with Pat Barbarito

Intimacy is defined as the process by which you gradually reveal everything about yourself. And, featured guest Duana Welch tells host Pat Barbarito , how you feel about that statement – joy, hope, fear, dread – is a clear indicator of your approach to relationship building or its sabotage. Learn more about the four attachment styles outlined by scientific research and discover how understanding b...

Experiencing abuse at the hands of a significant other can scar both body and soul and instill a deep sense of shame, but even the most shocked, hurt, and paralyzed survivors of domestic violence can leave these dangerous situations with the help of numerous available resources and allies. In this sensitive discussion, host Pat Barbarito and featured guest Matthew Troiano examine the process, chal...

Host Pat Barbarito reflects on the first season of Heartbreak & Hope and offers insight into what she learned from her conversation with each guest. From eradicating the shame of divorce or the taboo of talking about money to embracing science and technology to improve the longevity of relationships, Pat reveals just how valuable open communication can be in helping everyone feel less alone –...

Worried about facing the stern-faced, black-robed presiding judge who is overseeing the end of your marriage? Don’t be! Host Pat Barbarito welcomes The Honorable Michael Casale and The Honorable Marie Lihotz and leads the duo through a candid conversation with anecdotes that help demystify the judge’s role and responsibilities in divorce court.  Highlights include:  What to expect during a typical...

When her husband texted a ‘this isn’t working’ message while she was horseback riding in Spain, New York Times bestselling author Neale Godfrey thought he was referring to the toaster, not that divorce proceedings were underway. Her shock at learning the truth and her experience with the realities of ending a marriage late in life fuel this candid conversation with host (and her own divorce lawyer...

Contemplating online dating, but not sure how to begin? Tried a few sites and found the whole process unnatural or unnerving? Feeling embarrassed about using dating apps to find a partner? Host Pat Barbarito encourages listeners to banish such unhelpful mindsets and invites recurring featured guest Dr. Duana Welch to reveal the science-backed secrets of successfully finding love online.  Highlight...

For many, talking finances before walking down the aisle is the epitome of anti-romanticism. But host Pat Barbarito and featured guest Gary Botwinick believe that having a clear understanding of your individual and combined assets – and how you both expect to manage those – at the beginning of a marriage can actually lay the groundwork for a wonderful future or shine a light on irreconcilable inco...

If you were going on a vacation, would you simply get in your car with no GPS or maps and start driving? Both host Pat Barbarito and featured guest Dr. Duana Welch scoff at the very idea and question why society continues to embrace the myth that, when dating, blindly trusting to luck is the only way to find true love. Focused on the science of human attraction and connection, the duo reassure lis...

Host Pat Barbarito and featured guest, famed journalist and former client Carol Martin cover the magic of marriage, the devastation of divorce, and the life lessons learned from both in the inaugural episode of Heartbreak & Hope.  Topics include:  How the dream of marriage drives both men and women, but cultural conditioning prevents us from adequate planning the marriage, including its ending...

Divorce lawyer Pat Barbarito thought she knew all about complex relationships and the laws that govern them – until her own marriage of 17 years ended and she determined to get to the heart of love, marriage, and human connection. Her journey spanned the entire scope of relationships – from the science of attraction to the financial impact of separation, to old myths that society still touts as tr...