A Better Divorce Podcast with Andrea Vacca

A Better Divorce Podcast with Andrea Vacca, Episode 43 In this episode of "A Better Divorce Podcast," Andrea Vacca is joined by family law attorney and mediator, Diana Adams. Diana is the owner of boutique LGBTQIA family law & mediation practice Diana Adams Law & Mediation, PLLC, founded in 2007, providing divorce & family transition mediation, collaborative practice, and when requeste...

A Better Divorce Podcast with Andrea Vacca, Episode 42 In this episode of A Better Divorce Podcast, Andrea Vacca is joined by Larry Heller, Certified Financial Planner, Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, and President of Heller Wealth Management, an independent, fee-based financial planning and investment advisory firm helping individuals, families, and business owners enhance the quality of the...

A Better Divorce Podcast with Andrea Vacca, Episode 41 In this episode of A Better Divorce Podcast, Andrea Vacca is joined by Sharon Pope, Certified Master Life Coach and International Best-Selling Author on love and relationships. Sharon works with couples and individuals, helping them navigate the complexities of love and relationships. Her seven-time best-selling books and renowned podcast, “Th...

A Better Divorce Podcast with Andrea Vacca, Episode 40 In this episode of A Better Divorce Podcast, Andrea Vacca is joined by Dr. Risa Ryger. Dr. Ryger is a New York Clinical Psychologist, national and international speaker, and researcher with over 20 years of clinical experience. An expert in change, she guides and supports parents and families of all ages and stages before, during, and after di...

A Better Divorce Podcast with Andrea Vacca, Episode 39 In this episode of A Better Divorce Podcast, Andrea Vacca is joined by Ginny Poleman, a writer, New York City tour guide, and owner of NYC Encounters. Ginny shares insights from her divorce journey, emphasizing the importance of preparation, self-advocacy, and leveraging resources. As a blogger for Better After 50, Ginny also reflects on the e...

A Better Divorce Podcast with Andrea Vacca, Episode 38 In this episode of A Better Divorce Podcast, Andrea Vacca is joined by Beatty Cohan, a nationally recognized psychotherapist, sex therapist, author, national speaker, columnist and national radio and television expert guest. Tune in to the episode to hear about: * What Beatty tells couples who decide to get a divorce after going through couple...

A Better Divorce Podcast with Andrea Vacca, Ep 37 Discover the role of Discernment Counseling in divorce with the latest episode of A Better Divorce Podcast featuring Kelley Hopkins-Alverez, LPC. Kelley is a Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in providing non-adversarial divorce support to divorcing partners, including Discernment Counseling, which helps couples decide whether to work...

A Better Divorce Podcast with Andrea Vacca, Ep 36 In this episode of A Better Divorce Podcast, Andrea Vacca is joined by Elise Pettus, Founder of UNtied, a community for women navigating divorce and life after. With an online community of almost 2,000 women, UNtied offers a nurturing, upbeat membership, meaningful education, and access to the best experts via its online events. Tune in to the epis...

A Better Divorce with Andrea Vacca, Ep 35 In this episode of A Better Divorce, Andrea Vacca is joined by Wendy Behary, author of Disarming the Narcissist and Founder and the Director of The Cognitive Therapy Center of New Jersey and The Schema Therapy Institutes of NJ-NYC and DC. Tune in to the episode to learn about: * The definition of a narcissist * What a person should expect when divorcing a...

A Better Divorce Podcast with Andrea Vacca, Ep 34 In this episode of A Better Divorce Podcast, Andrea Vacca speaks with Wendy Paige Sterling, Intuitive Business Coach to Divorcees and the visionary behind The Divorce Rehab, a coaching program that guides women to transform their divorce into a positive and empowering experience. Wendy's mission is to help women heal their hearts, experience profou...

A Better Divorce Podcast with Andrea Vacca, Episode 33In this episode of A Better Divorce Podcast, Andrea Vacca offers advice on how to prepare for a divorce in a healthy and efficient manner. Tune in to the episode as Andrea talks about: * The Do’s and Don’ts when preparing for a divorce * The types of coaching and guidance you should seek when preparing for a divorce * The importance of knowing...

A Better Divorce Podcast with Andrea Vacca, Episode 32 In this episode of A Better Divorce, Andrea Vacca speaks with Karen Covy, Divorce Expert of Karen Covy Coaching. Tune in to the episode to hear about: * How Karen made the transition from divorce attorney to divorce coach * Where Karen starts with the clients she coaches * What steps Karen encourages her clients to take when they are ready for...

A Better Divorce Podcast with Andrea Vacca, Episode 31 In this episode of A Better Divorce Podcast, Andrea Vacca speaks with Mark Monchek, former client and founder and Chief Opportunity Officer of Opportunity Lab, a strategy and facilitation consultancy helping mission-driven organizations grow thriving and resilient businesses. Tune in to the episode to hear about: * The importance of having a p...

A Better Divorce Podcast with Andrea Vacca, Episode 30 In this episode of A Better Divorce Podcast with, Andrea Vacca speaks with Michelle Hirsch, Senior Vice President of Brunswick Private Client. Tune in to the episode to hear about: * Common issues seen during times of separation concerning ownership of properties/assets * Concerns parents should have when sharing a property/asset after separat...

In this episode of A Better Divorce Podcast with Andrea Vacca, we welcome guest Tom Rogerson, CEO/Owner of GenLegCo. Inc. Tom is a recognized leader and pioneer in family governance and legacy planning. He had the privilege of meeting Jay Hughes over 30 years ago who inspired him to transform his practice from “Preparing the Money for the Family” to “Preparing the Family for the Money.” Using his...

In this episode of A Better Divorce Podcast with Andrea Vacca, we welcome guest Tobi Wright, Owner of InsideWright, an interior design studio. Tune in to this episode as Tobi Wright talks about: * How to make your home comfortable for both parties and their children during and after a divorce * How to divide and share supplies and appliances when separated while living together * What should paren...

In this episode of A Better Divorce Podcast with Andrea Vacca, we welcome guest Gabrielle Hartley, Esq., an online mediator and author. Gabrielle is a former court attorney to NYS Supreme Court Judge Jeffrey Sunshine. She is the author of “Better Apart: The Radically Positive Way to Separate” (Harper Collins 2019) and “The Secret to Getting Along and Why It's Easier than You Think” (Sourcebooks 20...

In this episode of A Better Divorce Podcast with Andrea Vacca, we welcome guest Adam Dayan. Adam is a special education attorney based in New York. Having founded his own practice in 2009, he represents individuals with special needs and helps their parents/guardians plan for their long-term care. He is also host of The Curious Incident, a podcast for special needs families. Listen to episode 17 o...

In this episode of A Better Divorce Podcast with Andrea Vacca, we welcome guest Marcos Fernandez, Senior Associate Attorney at Vacca Family Law Group. Marcos exclusively employs a non-adversarial and collaborative approach to resolving matrimonial and family law matters. With nine years of experience in matrimonial and commercial litigation, Marcos understands the various challenges his clients fa...

In this episode of A Better Divorce Podcast with Andrea Vacca, we welcome guest Dr. Ann Gold Buscho. Dr. Ann Gold Buscho is a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in family issues related to divorce, parenting, parenting planning, and co-parenting counseling. She is passionate about helping parents divorce respectfully so that the entire family can heal and thrive. Her book, The Parent’s...

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...