Journey Beyond Divorce Podcast

As you enter divorce negotiations it is imperative that you have a good handle on your financial picture and the value each asset represents. The fear and uncertainty of what your financial reality will be post-divorce plagues everyone. Getting educated and enlisting professionals to support you in negotiating a win-win settlement is vital. Today's guest Jaime Goodman a CDFA (Certified Divorce Fin...

As our children transition from "kids" into teens and young adults, our relationship with them also needs to shift. As our kids begin to develop independence, their approach doesn't always match our desire in terms of connecting with them. In this Team Talk, Karen & Diane share key tips for building a strong and lasting foundation for parenting young adults, and how to handle it when things get ro...

If you are in a bicultural marriage and are facing divorce this show is for you! As if divorce is not overwhelming enough, those facing 'international divorce' complexities encounter an entirely unique and complex set of challenges which are even further intensified if there are children involved. Join us as we speak to matrimonial attorneys Nicole Centracchio and Bryan Reed who specialize in inte...

If you have emerged from a high conflict marriage, you most likely have a pattern of dating toxic individuals. Before we begin our next series on Dating, I invited today's guest, Sarah Ramsey to talk about Becoming Toxic Person Proof. Sarah's work is based on "Smart Girl (or Guy) Syndrome", she explains that those who have been successful academically and professionally tend to believe that as lon...

Today's guest was married for a short 4 years and it took her almost as long to complete her divorce. Whitney reached out to JBD when her divorce negotiations had stalled and her attorney seemed unfamiliar with the behaviors of a high conflict personality. While Whitney hoped coaching would provide strategic support in finalizing her divorce settlement, her experience was significantly more expans...

The wide array of logistical details and emotional tensions surrounding co parenting post divorce can be a minefield for unnecessary conflict. It's hard enough to parent while living under the same roof due to all the details of our children's busy lives. When parenting under separate roofs, managing all the details of your shared parenting schedule, tracking extracurricular activities along with...

In today's podcast, Karen and Carrie talk about discouragement and the effect it can have on you when you are going through a divorce. When you're discouraged, your thoughts and feelings come from a very low energy and the actions you take are going to line up accordingly. The most common action is non-action: giving up, numbing out, disengaging. It takes great courage to face the parts of yoursel...

Raising special needs children has a unique set of gifts and challenges. When negotiating divorce, it is essential that you can advocate for the support they will continue to need. Guest, Randi Karmel specializes in this area and discusses the pitfalls inherent and possibilities available through the negotiation process. Randi shares negotiation danger signs to be aware of as well as resources, or...

Today we are discussing How to Live a Bucket List Life. With all the stress and pressure of divorce and coparenting post divorce, your ability to think about play and leisure and create a bucket list of FUN, is probably not at the top of your list. Today we invite you to change that and begin crafting your EVERYDAY bucket list…things you can do with and without children, ways to enjoy new and crea...

Today's show acknowledges the tender emotions you experience while negotiating custody. We encourage you to notice the nightmare stories that create fear and tension, derailing your negotiations. Our guest, Josh Hecht, shares strategies to cut through the acrimony, negotiate for both the current and the long term needs of your children, and insure that you consider the nitty gritty details to guar...

In this episode Karen and Lisa discuss the role faith plays in being able to feel divorce pain and fear yet regain and reignite composure again and again. The awareness of an impending divorce emerges slowly, giving time to prepare as much as possible or seems to show up out of nowhere. Regardless of how divorce shows up, the reality is painful, chaotic, and panic inducing. What will happen when t...

In today's show we discuss how to choose the best legal approach with your children's mental and emotional health front and center. Children can experience significant emotional damage as a result of divorce, but they don't have to. While it is understandable that you want to fight for your fair share of time with the kids, we want you to understand the risks that accompany a legal fight wherein c...

Marilyn struggled in her high conflict marriage and with a 2 year old toddler she made the difficult and often criticized decision to divorce. Her ex was certain he would win primary custody and a large portion of her assets which she brought into the marriage. As the primary earner, her fear of both finances and parenting time were overwhelming. Tune in as Marilyn describes what happened through...

Today's show focuses on your children and how you can parent through divorce in a way that protects them from the animosity between you and your spouse and honors their rights. We talk with Dr. Mark Banschick, a child psychiatrist who share the negative impact and long term affects children experience when parents do not protect them from the hostility. Dr. Banschick discusses why we tend to act o...

Over the past several years, there has been an upward demographic trend of couples over 50 years old ending long-term marriages. This trend has been coined "the gray divorce". Divorcing later in life brings unique emotional and financial challenges. It also creates amazing opportunities for personal growth and choice about how you want to live your life going forward. Join us for tips on how to co...

Once the decision to divorce has been made one of the greatest daily difficulties is how to live under the same roof with your STBX and all the contention that you are each feelings. The most effective way of approaching this stage is refining your communication and problem solving skills. Dr. Dan Thomason explains how easy it is to get caught in arguments about how you are communicating and lose...

Welcome back to Life After Divorce. In today's episode, Improve Your Mindset, Mood and Movement with Healthy Nutrition , we dive into the connection between what we eat and how we feel. Our tendency to go for 'comfort foods' when stress is high and time is short undercuts our desire to have clarity of mind, control over our emotional reactions and the energy to navigate our post divorce life. Eati...

In the early stages of divorce we experience a powerful emotional sting. Coming to terms with the fact that divorce IS part of your reality often happens when you begin to tell others about it. Today we discuss telling your spouse, children, family, friends and others. We look at the fears and resistance that arises and the questions that you want to ask yourself prior to telling. Being clear on w...

What's the difference between change and transition? And why should you care to know? Change is what happens on the outside, and transition is the psychological reorientation and inner integration of the changes that take place in your outer world. Divorce creates a huge amount of change, both for you and for your family. It can be extremely stressful to deal with these changes! In this podcast, y...

Your finances are certain to change during and after divorce and therefore raise fear in just about everyone facing this transition. Today we speak with Elizabeth Polizzi, a financial expert who specializes in strategizing around the finances of divorce. She discusses how vital it is to be informed and educated in order to negotiate the best possible settlement. In this straightforward talk, Eliza...

If you want to end fear of aging once and for all, Dr. Kaiser's talk is for you. You'll learn 4 keys to a healthy active life post divorce and how to take charge of your health in a positive way. Join us this week as we speak with Dr. Ron Kaiser, a positive health psychologist who emphasizes Living Life with Enthusiasm at every age by promoting techniques to strengthen the body, mind and social co...

Mediation is a non-adversarial approach to divorcing outside of the court system. Join us as Andrea Vacca explains who is a good fit for mediation, how it differs from other avenues for divorcing and takes us through a typical mediation case from beginning to end. You will be sure to know if this is the right fit for you and if so what to expect as you enter the mediation process. For more on Kare...

It's easy to judge when we are in the stress of divorce. You may be still harboring hurt and anger from your spouse's betrayal, or other "bad" behavior, that makes it seem like you are justified in your judgment. The problem with judgment is that it keeps you in a reactive state of mind where you are simply unable to do your best thinking. And, it just doesn't work. Imagine you are driving down th...

Collaborative divorce is the newest 'kid on the block' when it comes to divorce. It is a process in which you and your spouse commit to staying out of the court system and working in a spirit of creative problem solving, transparency and trust. Beth Dalena, Esq. shares what a Collaborative Divorce looks like and who is a good couple candidate and who is not. We also explore the emotional, legal an...

Welcome back to another episode of Life After Divorce. Today we are talking about physical activity and how moving your body and getting out in nature revitalizes you mentally, physically and spiritually. Our hope is that our conversation inspires you to find your unique passion for movement and begin to see the wide array of benefits you experience. Today's guest is Lauren Heffron, an avid cyclis...