Grown Girl Divorce Podcast

Relationships take work - we all know that! But, sometimes doing the work is easier said than done especially when we don’t always know what to do or how to do it. We need help!  Our girlfriend guest Jewel Spencer, a marriage and family therapist with the Center of Relational Empowerment ("CORE"), is putting us on the right path to work on ourselves and our relationships!  In this episode, Jewel s...

Should we set intentions when dating? Is there a right way to date? How do we get our "groove back" and get out there?! Our girlfriend guest Trenia Norford, a professional Matchmaker and founder of Connectricity, is here to get us back in the game!  Trenia shares with us: 1. How to date with "intention," 2. The red flags that are often missed, 3. The best tips for setting up your dating profile, a...

There are two ways to get a divorce - settlement or trial. But, getting to settlement or trial may look different depending on the path you take. In this episode, Kimberly chats with her girlfriend guest, lawyer and law professor, Stephanie Tang. Stephanie helps us understand: The paths to resolution – litigation, mediation, collaboration The best path for your divorce, The reality of trial, and W...

If something were to happen to you today, are your family and assets protected? What do the words, "will," "trust," and "estate plan," actually mean?  Our girlfriend, Candace Hansford, a Trust & Estate lawyer breaks it all down! In this episode, Candace will help us understand: 1.  The difference between a Living Will, Last Will & Testament, and Trust; 2. How to control the outcome of what happens...

So, your girlfriend is going through a divorce and you want to support her! She's lucky to have you! But, you need to listen to this episode first because what you don't know about supporting a girlfriend through divorce can end up hurting your friendship!   In this episode, Kimberly discusses how to be the GIRL that everyone wants to have in her life when going through a divorce. By that, Kimberl...

Do you remember the story of Goldilocks & the Three Bears? Goldilocks explored that house for things that were "just right" for her! Well, you need to have that same mentality when finding a divorce and family lawyer! But, finding the one that is "just right" isn't always as easy as it seems.  In this episode, Kimberly discusses important considerations for finding a divorce and family lawyer: The...

Girl, are you thinking about divorce? You have come to the right place. In this episode, Kimberly discusses four key topics: Reality checking your decision Timing is an independent decision The 3 most important things to do NOW; and The 3 most important things NOT to do (now or ever)! Listen to this discussion to help you organize your thoughts, consider your options, and figure out the next best...

Welcome to Season II of the GrownGirl Divorce Podcast! We are glad you are here. This season is all about giving you the information and support you need before, during and after a divorce. This season we will hit topics including: What to do when thinking about a divorce? How to find the right divorce lawyer? How to support your girlfriend through a divorce? Understanding the difference between a...

It’s the “holiday season!”  From menu preparations to gift giving, the holidays find many of us making lists and even “checking it twice.” But, the holidays can also find us stressed or depressed, as it relates to family. How do you have “harmony during the holidays” even if things in your family, marriage or co-parenting relationship aren’t the best?  Dr. Ammara Khalid, Co-Founder of Core Chicago...

Sound the alarm! We are getting ALL the dating tips and advice from renowned dating expert, Bela Gandhi.  We did not come here to play! There is so much to know and understand about dating before marriage or even after a divorce! Dating, whether you have never been married or are divorce, is a lot more involved and intentional these days, and for good reason! Yet, so many women are not getting the...

A conversation with our girlfriend, Watchen Nyanue, on career transition, advancement and staying laser focused on our career goals even when life doesn't go as planned. Focusing on our careers as women is often put on the back burner because we are so busy taking care of making sure our spouses and children are successful. But, what happens when you are suddenly faced with returning to the workfo...

Relationship stress can have a real impact on your physical health! Getting regular exercise is important for good physical and mental health. Exercise can help stimulate parts of your brain that aren’t as responsive when you’re feeling depressed and it promotes the release of much needed “feel-good “brain chemicals. Oh, and, you "feel good" when you know you "look good!" There is nothing better t...

Sometimes you have to find your way back to your "Roots" to move forward into your best life! Ione Rucker Jamison, the co-founder of "Rucker Roots," did exactly that after her high profile marriage ended. In this episode, Ione gets personal about navigating a public divorce while protecting her children and re-discovering herself in the process.  With her infectious southern charm, Ione shares her...

Welcome to the Grown Girl Divorce podcast! These are weekly conversations (a/k/a Girl Talk) between girlfriends who have the education, experience and information to help you before, during and after a divorce. This is not the information you get from the "peanut gallery" but the information that you actually need!! ... This week we have a conversation with our girlfriend, Jenny "MamaFresh" LeFlor...

Welcome to the Grown Girl Divorce podcast! These are weekly conversations (a/k/a Girl Talk) between girlfriends who have the education, experience and information to help you before, during and after a divorce. This is not the information you get from the "peanut gallery" but the information that you actually need!! ... Today’s “Grown Girl” Ceta Walters found herself struggling to breathe as she l...

A conversation with our girlfriend, Dr. Adia Gooden, the therapist that we all need to help us remember that we are worthy, that boundaries are necessary for our wellbeing and that a bad relationship doesn't mean that we aren't still a Badass (you are!)!  Taking care of our mental health, especially during challenging times such as a divorce, is so important to our overall wellbeing.  Dr. Adia Goo...

A conversation with our girlfriend, Nikki Tucker, about getting your finances together before, during and after divorce. We talk about everything from dating financial red flags, Prenuptial Agreements and why having a financial strategy in divorce can make the difference.  Nikki Tucker is a Divorce Financial Strategist and founder of The FIIRM Approach. She’s a mom, part-time foodie and a 16 year...

Welcome to the Grown Girl Divorce podcast! These are conversations (a/k/a Girl Talk) between girlfriends who have the education, experience and information to help you before, during and after a divorce. This is not the information you get from the "peanut gallery" but the information that you actually need!!   Grown Girl Divorce Host Kimberly A. Cook is a divorce and family law attorney. Kimberly...