Love and Money Podcast

This week's guest is Dr. Ammara Khalid, a clinical psychologist specializing in divorce and breakup recovery. We're talking about the importance of mental health during divorce and how therapy can be a key part of your recovery after your breakup. Mental health is often overlooked during divorce. Self-care and emotional management are important, even when you feel like the divorce process is alrea...

Today we have Melissa Vogel on the podcast to talk about fitness after divorce. Let's be real, marriage, motherhood, and divorce can all be tough on a woman's body, and it's easy to forget about your health and fitness. The stressful effects of divorce can lead to poor eating habits and a lack of physical activity. Melissa is here to talk about the reality of getting fit after divorce. Melissa say...

Emilie Aries, the founder and CEO of Bossed Up, is here to talk with us about burnout and how it impacts divorcing women. Burnout is not just an issue related to work, it's a very real thing that is affected by chronic stressors in all areas of life.  Some of the warning signs of burnout include physical and emotional exhaustion, as well as feelings of cynicism and detachment. One of the biggest c...

Tiffany Grant, a personal finance expert, is sharing her personal divorce story and her tips for making a money plan when you're preparing to leave a marriage or already going through the divorce process. We talk about financial abuse and the importance of having a solid financial plan. It is common to combine finances during marriage, so separating from your husband will involve some financial pr...

Emily Paulson, author and founder of Sober Mom Squad, discusses the deceptive nature of multi-level marketing (MLM) and its impact on women. She shares her personal experience with MLM and highlights the predatory tactics used by MLM companies.  Divorcing women are often in difficult financial situations and seek opportunities to earn more money. MLM representatives often prey on the financial nee...

Kimberly Cook is here to discuss the cost of divorce and how to save money on legal fees. She is a seasoned divorce litigator and mediator who also provides resources to women going through divorce with her platform "Grown Girl Divorce."  Kimberly says it's important to be intentional and smart when engaging an attorney for your divorce. You don't want the divorce process to bankrupt you. Some of...

Dr. Barbara Provost and Maggie Nielsen created Purse Strings to empower women in their financial lives, and today we're talking about important money conversations for women, how to take back financial power, and the resources available. We first address the reasons why many women don't step into their financial power, including the lack of financial education and negative messages surrounding mon...

Phil Segal is a private investigator who specializes in complex financial investigations, and he is here this week to talk about using a private investigator during your divorce. Lots of people think they need a P.I. when they're divorcing, but do they really? We talk about when you might need the private investigator, versus when you should use a forensic accountant… and when you might need BOTH....

We are closing out Season 2 of the Find Me The Money podcast with a discussion about whether you can save your marriage, because divorce is not always the right answer. You may be able to save your marriage, and communication is one of the biggest factors. Our guest is Veronica Cisneros, a Licensed Marriage and family therapist, a marriage coach, and the host of the Empowered and Unapologetic podc...

This week's guest is Bradley Richardson of Advanced Adulting. He is a coach, speaker, and content creator who helps people navigate midlife and divorce. We get to hear a bit about Bradley's personal divorce journey, and he emphasizes the importance of self-discovery and letting go of bitterness.  Bradley recommends leaving the legal aspects of divorce to professionals and focusing on finding yours...

Rhonda Noordyk, founder of the Women's Financial Wellness Center, talks with us about the importance of financial advocacy for women going through divorce. Women must be strategic and empowered in their financial decisions during the divorce process, and this is not about "taking your husband to the cleaners." It's about leveling the playing field and helping women advocate for themselves. Attorne...

Today we're talking with the founder of the Amicable Divorce Network, Tracy Moore Grant. She has been working exclusively as a family attorney since 2002, but started the Amicable Divorce Network because she wanted to facilitate low-conflict, out-of-court divorces. Even cases with complex financial issues can use the amicable divorce process! In this episode, Tracy and Tracy discuss the difference...

Family law attorney and mediator Susan Guthrie is here with us this week to talk about common mistakes people make as they're going through the divorce process. It's important to know these mistakes so you can avoid them! And Susan knows a lot about this as someone who litigated high net worth and high conflict, complex divorces for over 30 years. She hosts the very popular Divorce & Beyond podcas...

Karen Covy is with us this week to talk about the benefits of using a divorce coach during your divorce process. She is a lawyer, mediator, speaker, author, and divorce coach! We're talking about how to navigate the divorce process with less conflict, expense, and damage.  You can strategically use professionals during your divorce in a way that reduces the costs and gets you better results. A div...

This episode features Kate Anthony, the author of the new book The D Word: Making the Ultimate Decision About Your Marriage . Kate wrote this book for women who are considering divorce or in the process of divorce as a tool to help them evaluate their marriage, plan for the divorce, protect themselves, and ultimately get through the divorce process in a better way. We talked about why women are so...

This episode takes a lighter look at divorce from the perspective of Rob Roseman, the founder of WTF Divorce, and a divorced dad. We talk about the inspiration for creating his platform and the lack of resources for men in the divorce community. Rob's "divorce confessions" on social media have been a popular way to add humor and bring levity to a heavy topic. The confessions from his audience have...

Bienvenidas! En este episodio vamos a hablar de cómo encontrar el dinero en tu divorcio con nuestra experta Jen Hemphill.  Dive into the unique experiences of Latina women navigating divorce, exploring the intersection of cultural norms, financial challenges, and personal empowerment. Join us as we discuss traditional roles of Latinas, the shame of divorce, and their financial vulnerability. Disco...

This week's guest is Naseema McElroy, a labor and delivery nurse who is also a personal finance educator. Hear about Naseema's experience with her divorce, and how she pursued her goal of financial freedom. Naseema learned about personal finance by immersing herself in books and podcasts, and now teaches others how to improve their finances and work toward financial independence.  She doesn't just...

Today I'm talking with Certified Financial Planner Meghan Dwyer, who is also the host of the Money Isn't Scary podcast. Society sends messages to women about money that can disempower them and cause them to take a back seat when it comes to money. We talk about messages like the stay at home mom is sitting around all day, or the not-so-cute memes about "girl math," or hiding purchases from your hu...

Everyone loves a good war story, so I thought it would be fun to have a divorce lawyer come on and talk about a few cases involving clients fighting about money. Dennis Vetrano, Esq. has been working as a divorce attorney for a long time, so he has some great stories. Most importantly, Dennis and I talk about when it's time to get expert help on the money issues, because it's not always obvious wh...

Kimberly Cook and I sat down for an interesting conversation about cultural and racial stereotypes in divorce. She is the founder of Grown Girl Divorce, a divorce resource company, and has the Grown Girl divorce Podcast. Kimberly is providing resources to Black women going through divorce, and those resources are meant to address unique needs. In this episode of the Find Me The Money podcast, we t...

You might dread the thought of going back to work after your divorce, especially if you've been a stay at home mom for a bit. Jackie Pilossoph, the founder of Divorced Girl Smiling, has been there. She took a break from her career to raise her children, and then found herself in the middle of a divorce. Jackie shares with us how she got back into her career, and all of the positive things that cam...

Military wives have some special concerns when it comes to divorce. Women are already at greater riskof poverty and homelessness after divorce, but things are even more precarious for military wives. Today I'm talking with Lacey Langford, a financial coach, veteran, and military wife who changes people's mindset from being fearful of money to having control and confidence with it. She also hosts t...

If you find yourself in a toxic marriage, you're undoubtedly asking yourself whether you should stay or go. It's tough to be on the fence, but how do you decide if you should divorce or stay together? This week my guest is Karen McMahon, a Certified Relationship and Divorce Coach and the founder of Journey Beyond Divorce.  She began providing divorce coaching services in 2010 after she realized th...

When you're a midlife woman, divorce is especially financially devastating. Facing retirement with a fraction of the funds you were planning for can be frightening. Alison Jacobson works with midlife women because she recognized their unique needs and is a wealth of knowledge and strategies for them. She's experienced a lot as a midlife woman herself: divorce, the death of her child, a child with...