The Conscious Divorce

Staying sober during divorce can feel harder when your routines disappear. Learn how to protect your addiction recovery during divorce, stay present for your kids, and rebuild daily stability. Divorce can change almost everything about your daily life, from your sleep schedule and recovery meetings to the time you spend with your children. If you're in recovery, those disruptions can make staying...

Is your spouse emotionally cheating? Learn 3 signs of emotional infidelity, how to tell an emotional affair from a close friendship, and what to do when trust in your marriage has been broken. Emotional cheating doesn't always involve physical intimacy. Sometimes it starts with secret messages, a friendship that becomes too personal, or an emotional connection that begins replacing the one in your...

Divorce at 50 can feel like starting your life over. In this episode, two men who both got divorced at 50 share what they learned about divorce after 50, marriage, parenting, and rebuilding your life. In this episode of The Conscious Divorce Podcast, Justin Milrad talks with longtime friend David Levin, author of The Divorced Dad’s Playbook for the Still Married . David discovered something unexpe...

Most divorces do not come completely out of nowhere. The warning signs often appear months or even years earlier. The question is whether you recognize them and change course before the situation becomes a crisis. The Titanic received multiple ice warnings before the collision. Many of those warnings were acknowledged, but acknowledging a warning is not the same as acting on it. In this episode, I...

What’s actually worth fighting for in divorce? Learn when to let go, when to set boundaries, and when your kids, money, legal rights, or safety require you to take action. Divorce can make every disagreement feel important, but not every conflict deserves the same amount of time, money, or emotional energy. In this episode, we break down how to separate everyday preferences from recurring patterns...

Prenup vs postnup: what actually changes when an agreement is signed before or after marriage, and what can these agreements really protect? From second marriages and business ownership to stock compensation, estate planning, debt, real estate, and stepping away from a career to raise children, financial decisions made during a marriage can have consequences that last for decades. Family law attor...

Considering divorce after 50? Learn the realities of gray divorce, including finances, adult children, dating, identity, and how to decide whether to stay or start over. 00:00 The Quiet Kitchen and the Big Question 03:25 The Two Futures Audit 08:31 How Marriages Go Quiet 11:16 Exhaustion, Clarity, and Choice 13:49 The Financial Reality of Divorce 17:55 Protecting Your Adult Children 21:06 Dating A...

Learn how to coparent with a recovering addict using clear boundaries, safety plans, honest communication, and trust-building strategies that protect your children and support recovery. This episode explores how to co-parent with a recovering addict while keeping children safe, supported, and out of the middle. It covers the difference between active addiction, early recovery, and long-term recove...

Rebuild after divorce with small, intentional shifts. Learn divorce recovery strategies for emotional healing, identity, grief, support, and creating a stronger life after divorce. Chapters: 00:00 — What is the Two Degree Shift? 01:03 — Landing Safely in the Wrong City 02:40 — Small Shifts Can Rebuild a Life 06:38 — The Instrument Coming Back Online 09:49 — Feelings Are Data, Not Navigation 13:42...

Learn better co-parenting communication strategies for high-conflict situations. Set boundaries, reduce reactive messages, protect your peace and keep conversations focused on your kids after divorce. High-conflict co-parenting can make even a simple text message feel overwhelming. In this episode of The Conscious Divorce Podcast , Justin Milrad speaks with Sol Kennedy, founder of BestInterest, ab...

Divorce can disrupt your sleep, nutrition, movement, and mental health. Learn practical ways to care for your body, manage stress, rebuild healthy habits, and feel stronger during and after divorce. Divorce can affect far more than your emotions. It can disrupt your sleep, appetite, energy, routines, and overall health. In this conversation, Justin Milrad speaks with registered dietitian and welln...

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Unlock the secrets to mastering your financial future before, during, and after divorce, even if numbers aren’t your thing. Divorce isn't just a legal process; it’s a strategic business deal that, if navigated right, can transform your life for the better. In this episode, Justin Milrad welcomes Sherry Herzberg, a seasoned divorce navigator with an MBA and 28 years of operational expertise, who re...

Learn how to protect your money during divorce, avoid costly mistakes, divide assets wisely, and rebuild your financial future with confidence. In this episode of The Conscious Divorce Podcast , Justin Milrad speaks with divorce financial expert Leah Hadley about how to protect your money before, during, and after divorce. They explore how divorce affects people differently depending on age and li...

Most people underestimate how complex and emotional divorce finances truly are, learn the step-by-step blueprint to protect your money during divorce. Most people think divorce is just about emotions but it’s also a silent crisis in your finances. If you’re navigating a breakup or widowhood, Donna Kendrick’s story will profoundly reshape how you see your financial future. From sudden loss at age 4...

The Secret to Handling Divorce Expenses Without Conflict Are money fights and co-parenting conflict exhausting you? In this episode of The Conscious Divorce by Justin Milrad, we sit down with certified divorce coach Lisa Lisser to break down the "money talk" every divorced parent needs to have. It's not just about dollars and cents, it's about the hidden emotional triggers, control issues, and unr...

Learn how divorce mediation creates better settlements, parenting plans, and financial solutions with Justin Milrad and Rebecca Miller. Divorce mediation can give couples something court often cannot: room to build creative, practical, human-centered solutions that actually work in real life. In this episode of The Conscious Divorce Podcast, Justin Milrad sits down with Rebecca Miller, a family la...

Divorce and taxes can create expensive surprises if you only look at the numbers on the settlement page. In this episode of The Conscious Divorce Podcast (The most trusted Divorce Podcast), Justin Milrad speaks with CPA and tax resolution expert Patrick Wanzer about the tax issues people often miss before, during, and after divorce. They discuss why a 50/50 asset split may not actually be equal af...

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Divorce is already one of the hardest transitions a person can face. But when your spouse is struggling with unmanaged mental health symptoms, addiction, suicidal statements, rage, coercive control, or emotional instability, the process can become even more chaotic, unpredictable, and painful, especially for the children. In this episode of The Conscious Divorce Podcast, Justin Milrad, certified d...

Divorce ends the marriage, not the parenting partnership. Learn how to reduce conflict, protect your kids, and co-parent with more clarity. Buy the book: The Co-Parenting Playbook: Proven Strategies for Navigating Divorce, Conflict, and Raising Thriving Kids https://a.co/d/0bdX5smJ Co-parenting after divorce can feel overwhelming, especially when emotions are raw and communication is difficult. In...

Explore expert insights on divorce support and mediation. Our guest, Joy Hernandez , with over 15 years of experience, guides families through the complexities of divorce. Learn the role of mediators as neutral facilitators and discover the differences between mediation and legal proceedings. Gain valuable advice on parenting plans and decision-making processes to ensure a smoother transition duri...

Discover TJ Shimeld’s inspiring journey of conscious divorce. A path of honesty and love. After coming out as gay, TJ and his wife transformed their separation into a model of civility, focusing on their daughter’s well-being and mutual respect. This episode explores TJ’s authenticity, from a life-changing accident to embracing his true self, and offers practical strategies for co-parenting and co...

What does it really mean to “win” in divorce court? When divorce becomes a battle, both people can end up losing. Legal fees grow. Emotions run high. Children feel the stress. Co-parenting becomes harder. And the fight can take more than it gives. Watch the episode to learn why winning in divorce court is not always the same as winning in life, how to avoid unnecessary conflict, choose the right d...

I'm here to guide you through the complex dynamics of giving and taking in relationships, especially during divorce and co-parenting. In this episode, we'll explore how these patterns shape our interactions and impact our lives. I'll share insights into understanding these behaviors, their origins, and how you can navigate them for healthier relationships and personal growth. Whether you're going...