Leanne Townsend

Divorcing Well

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Divorce sucks, but it doesn’t have to be all bad. I am Leanne Townsend, a family law lawyer, and I want to help you divorce well. Divorcing Well aims to help provide listeners with the tools and knowledge they need to support themselves legally, financially, mentally, emotionally, physically and spiritually. I want listeners to tune into Divorcing Well because they are looking for the knowledge and inspiration to get them through the rough days, and on the positive days, they will gain the tools that they need to heal and move through the various stages of grief that divorce can bring.

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Leanne Townsend

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Burnout and Divorce with Michael Levitt 08.04.2020 42:09

Divorce is an extremely stressful time in someone’s life, and can definitely result in major burnout.  In today’s episode of Divorcing Well, I interviewed burnout expert and thought leader, Michael Levitt, the founder and CEO of Breakfast Leadership Inc.  Michael and I discuss the symptoms of burnout, the importance of being mindful of its signs and how you can best protect yourself agai...

Mediation with Jennifer Barkin 06.04.2020 25:58

In today’s episode of Divorcing Well I interview Jennifer Barkin who is an accredited family mediator with the Ontario Association of Family Mediators and we discuss the topic of divorce and mediation. Many people going through divorce are unsure about whether mediation is a viable option for them and whether it is a cheaper alternative to lawyers. Jennifer and I discuss what mediation is, when it...

Parenting Through Divorce with Jason Eric Ross 01.04.2020 44:33

In today’s episode of Divorcing Well, I interview Jason Eric Ross, a Licensed Psychotherapist (NY/FL/GA) and co-author of the parenting book entitled “You Can Say NO and Your Child Will Still Love You”.   We discuss the most important divorce topic which is parenting through divorce and how to make the divorce process easier for your children.  Jason addresses how to tell children o...

Separating From a Narcissist with Julie McLachlan 30.03.2020 38:23

Separation is challenging but when it involves separating from a narcissist the challenges are much greater.  Join me and my guest, Julie McLachlan, as we discuss tips for leaving a narcissist and maintaining your mental and emotional health.  Julie is a survivor of a relationship with a narcissist and shares her personal journey about the challenges of leaving, the healing she has done,...

The Effects of Covid-19 on Family Law 24.03.2020 41:02

Covid-19 is having a significant effect on our daily lives and how family law is being practiced right now.  In the debut episode of Divorcing Well, I chat with fellow family law lawyer, Chantalle Sawision, about the effects of Covid-19 on family law clients.  We discuss the court closures, how custody and access orders are being affected, the financial implications, and much more. &nbsp...

Introduction to Divorcing Well 06.02.2020 2:19

What does divorcing well mean? I can tell you that It doesn’t mean taking your EX to the cleaners and seeking revenge. It doesn’t mean “winning” in court. It definitely doesn’t mean making sure your children think you are the better parent. What it does mean is approaching your divorce from a holistic perspective where you learn tools and knowledge to support yourself legally, financially, mentall...