Divorcing Well

In this week’s episode of Divorcing Well, I am joined by Tracy Poizner, a parenting coach, who works exclusively with divorced dads.  We discuss some of the challenges faced by dads, particularly in cases involving high conflict or parental alienation.  Tracy provides some great advice on how dads an achieve success and satisfaction in their family life and make the highest possible impa...

In today’s episode of Divorcing Well, I am joined by kick-ass step-mom, and life coach, Jamie Scrimgeour to discuss the challenges of step-parenting and blended families.  Jamie is a step-mother herself and she found that there was a definite lack of support for those in this role.  She founded her own step-mom community, launched a blog and podcast, and offers great advice to step-moms...

In this weeks episode of Divorcing Well, I chat with Intuitive Consultant and Personal Development Coach, Melissa Johnston about how to change your divorce narrative from one of victim to one of an empowered warrior.  Melissa also discusses her own divorce story and how the legal system made her feel like a victim, being “disposed of” by two different legal aid lawyers, and how she found her...

In today’s episode of Divorcing Well, I chat with Relationship Coach, Andre Paradis, about modern culture and relationships.  Andre believes that what modern culture says works in love relationships often flies in the face of his own experience and learnings.  We chat about the importance of complementary energy dynamics in love relationships and Andre argues that equality is the kiss of...

Most people are unaware of all the potential paths in family law for resolutions, leading to questions such as: Is there a way to resolve our problems without enrolling in a huge fight? Is there any opportunity to settle with my dignity intact? We’ve got the answers to these questions and more! Katherine Miller , founding attorney from the Miller Law Group in New York and  Virtual Mediation S...

In today’s episode of Divorcing Well, I chat with Kimball Lewis of Empowering Parents about how to coparent a child with behavioral problems.  Coparenting after divorce can be challenging enough.  However, when you and your ex-spouse don’t get along, perhaps parent differently and you have a child with behavioral problems, the challenge of coparenting can be extremely difficult.  Ki...

In this week’s episode of Divorcing Well, I am joined by Allison Villa who is a psychotherapist, relationship expert, creator of The 4 Relationship Seasons, and host of the Couplehood podcast.  We discuss what the 4 Relationship Seasons are, why every couple goes through them, and why naming them is empowering and provides clarity for couples. Allison provides helpful information for couples...

In this week’s episode of Divorcing Well, I chat with one of my favourite guests, Carla Paiva.  Carla shares her story of resilience, perseverance and triumph.  She describes how she immigrated to Canada in her teens and had to learn to speak English while juggling 4 part-time jobs and completing highschool.  She got married and had a painful divorce and had to start over.  She...

In this week’s edition of Divorcing Well, I am joined by Simona Ksoll, a life coach who helps clients design their dream lives and reinvent themselves after a divorce.  Simona is living a dream life herself living in Playa del Carmen.  She encourages her clients to dream big and works with them to dismantle their limiting beliefs and lead a post divorce life that is everything they have...

In this week’s episode of Divorcing Well, I am joined by my colleague, Taras Kulish, who is a business and trademark lawyer at Mills and Mills LLP.  Taras starts by sharing his mother’s story of divorce, the lessons she learned and how she used these lessons to become an entrepreneur in her post divorce life.  Taras then provides some business and trademark advice for new entrepreneurs w...

In this week’s episode of Divorcing Well, I chat with psychotherapist turned dating coach, Melanie Hersch, about how to optimize your online dating experience.  Those of us who are single have most likely tried online dating and know how terrible it can be sometimes.  Between people lying on their profiles, ghosting you, dating 6 people at once and the many other horrors, online dating c...

In this week’s episode of Divorcing Well, I am joined by women’s empowerment coach, Tiffany Fambro, and we discuss how to get the courage to safely leave a marriage. Tiffany emphasizes the importance of a safety plan, particularly in an abusive relationship. We talk about strategies and suggestions for those who are ready to leave the relationship, and also those who are not.  You can get in...

In this week’s episode of the Divorcing Well Podcast, best-selling author, relationship coach, and soulmate expert Carrie Jeroslow and I discuss how to go from heartbreak to soulmate. By highlighting her 8 steps to transformational healing, Carrie shares secrets on finding and maintaining empowering and fulfilling relationships.  She stresses the importance of deeply and honestly knowing your...

In this week’s episode of Divorcing Well, I chat with breakup coach Paige Wilhide, who works to help clients turn their heartbreak into a journey of self-growth. Using her own devastating breakup as a catalyst for change, Paige went through her own self-development and now uses her experience to encourage other individuals. Tune in to hear how you as well can turn your breakup into a breakthrough....

Ryan Benson, a forensic accountant, business and income valuator, joins me for this week’s episode of Divorcing Well to discuss income assessment during a divorce.  We discuss when and why you would need to get your spouse’s income assessed, the difference between income for tax purposes and income for support purposes, and how income can be determined when a spouse reports having no income....

This week, I interview Stefani Quane, a fellow family and divorce lawyer of 32 years, who focuses primarily on out-of-court, collaborative, holistic resolutions. We speak about how prenuptial agreements are ultimately the first step towards a good, holistic divorce. While often seen as “unromantic,” Stefani discusses how this agreement ensures that couples are able to effectively plan their econom...

In this episode, I speak to Stephanie Plante, who has been a self-represented litigant herself since 2018. Stephanie shares stories of her own experiences that shed light on the difficulties that come with being a self-rep, but she also reveal just how rewarding and financially beneficial it can be.   Tune in for some crucial pieces of advice on how best to be a self-represented litigant.

In this week’s episode of Divorcing Well, I chat with certified divorce coach Heather Tannenbaum about the topic of disengaging with an angry ex. Heather gives insightful advice to listeners to help them learn how to emotionally disengage when dealing with aggression from an ex-husband or ex-wife to minimize the emotional effect their actions have.  Heather’s tips are so important as they hel...

This week, I am joined by the best-selling author of "I Call Myself Beloved" and conscious relationship success coach Leisse Wilcox. In her work, Leisse emphasizes the idea that every relationship we have is built on the foundation of the conscious relationship we have with ourselves. We discuss tools and strategies to strengthen this relationship with ourselves in order to sustain healthy interac...

In this week’s episode of Divorcing Well, I chat with healing and transformational coach Karen Millon, who works to help individuals identify and eliminate emotional roadblocks that prevent them from living the life they want. Although she had an amicable divorce herself, Karen understands the challenges that come with this chapter of an individual’s life and uses her own experience to help others...

This week on Divorcing Well, I am joined by Carol Hughes and Bruce Fredenburg, authors of Home Will Never Be the Same Again, a book that serves as a guide for adult children of grey divorce. Carol and Bruce are members of Collaborative Divorce Solutions of Orange County, and often deal with grey divorce cases, through which they have learned that adult children are large stakeholders in such cases...

In today’s episode of Divorcing Well, I am chatting with Nina Kako and Roger Guertin about a topic that is unique on my podcast: how to keep your marriage together. Nina and Roger, who have been married for 18 years, share with listeners how they sustain a happy, healthy marriage. Tune in to learn about their keys to success. You can find Nina and Roger on their podcast, The Head Over Heels Show,...

In today’s episode, I interview Brenda Bryson, about divorce support for men. Brenda got divorced herself after a 26 year marriage. She works to guide men through the challenges of divorce by sharing the needed feminine perspective. In this episode, we speak about the unjust treatment that men specifically face during divorce, including often being blamed for the unsuccessful marriage. To contact...

In this week’s episode of Divorcing Well, I chat with mother and daughter Maria and Nicky, who share their story of going through a divorce as a family after an arranged marriage. It is interesting to be able to hear both Maria’s perspective as the mother in an abusive marriage, and Nicky’s perspective as the daughter witnessing it.  If you are in an abusive relationship you will relate to Ma...

This week, I am joined by Paola Ortiz, who shares her inspiring story of divorce with listeners. After immigrating to America at only age 21 with a new baby, Paola felt her and her husband growing apart and blaming each other for their issues, eventually leading to their divorce. She discusses her struggles with guilt and depression, and how she successfully overcame them.  You won’t want to...