The Divorced Girl Smiling Podcast

Divorce is always difficult, but it gets even more challenging, both emotionally and practically, when you are living in another country, and/or you live in the U.S. but are from another country. My guest in this episode is Keren Asher, an Israeli based divorce attorney and worldwide divorce coach, who helps coach people all over the world if they are divorcing in a foreign country. Keren offers i...

A huge part of the stress that goes with divorce is change. There are so many changes going on in divorce and for most people, it feels overwhelming. My guest in this episode is divorce attorney, Catherine Becker Good, who talks about some of the major changes in divorce. Catherine and I offer tips on coping with those changes. 

People often ask, "How can I be 'better' with money? My guest in this episode is money coach, Julia Shteynberg, who talks about how to reduce stress when it comes to money, and how to make good financial decisions during and after divorce. Read Julia's article here: https://www.divorcedgirlsmiling.com/how-to-be-better-with-money/

Two of the most prevalent emotions in a divorce are anxiety and fear. My guest is Divorce and decision coach, Karen Covy, who addresses these emotions and offers advice on how to cope. Read Karen's article here: https://www.divorcedgirlsmiling.com/fear-and-anxiety-why-they-show-up-so-much-in-divorce-and-what-you-can-do/

It's pretty common to have doubts and second thoughts about the divorce. But how do you know if your doubts are valid? Maybe you are considering reconciling. My guest in this episode is divorce attorney, Tiffany Hughes, who offers an explanation for why these thoughts occur, and a list of things she wishes every person going through a divorce knew. Read the article on this topic here: https://www....

Co-parenting is hard. So, what do you do when you feel frustrated and angry and resentful towards your ex, but you still want what's best for your kids? My guest is Trina Nudson, who is the creator of her new app, BeAligned, which is a tool to help you vent, think through thoughts, and answer difficult questions. The goal: to help you be the best co-parent you can be, and to improve your quality o...

Wondering if your spouse is cheating? My guests in this episode are Anthony DeLorenzo and Tony DeLorenzo, who are private investigators. These two are wonderful in offering signs your spouse is cheating, what to do if you find out he/she is cheating, when to hire a private investigator, and how to cope with the news. Read the article here: https://www.divorcedgirlsmiling.com/is-my-husband-cheating...

We do many episodes offering coparenting tips, but we've never done a show on custody tips for pets! My guest in this episode is Karis Nafte, dog and pet mediator, dog behavior specialist, author and speaker, who gives tips on what to do when it comes to figuring out "who keeps the dog" (which is the name of her company!) Read the article: https://www.divorcedgirlsmiling.com/do-you-have-a-pet-cust...

Loneliness is one of the most painful emotions someone can feel. Whether you are lonely and still married, or lonely and going through a divorce, or lonely after divorce, my guest, Divorce Coach, Lisa Lisser is here to help. Lisa offers 3 practices to help you transform your loneliness into emotions that are healthy and hopeful! Read the article on this subject here: https://www.divorcedgirlsmilin...

Coparenting is difficult in any situation. But talking to your ex about the kids gets a whole lot more challenging if you have feelings of anger and hurt. How are you supposed to have a conversation and pretend like you don't want to explode to the person who has hurt you so deeply? My guest in this episode is Colleen Breems, divorce attorney and partner at Beermann. Colleen offers practical tips...

Taking accountability isn't easy for a lot of people. But if you are someone who is self-aware, there is a healthy way to take accountability versus having toxic guilt. My guest in this episode is Dr. Ginny Wright, Discernment Counselor Master Practitioner, who explains the difference between these two, and offers advice for those wanting to grieve their divorce in a healthy way and move on. Read...

Hurt, pain, and anger are emotions that can cause a divorcing spouse to disengage and just stop talking to you. Receiving the silent treatment can not only feel hurtful, but it can slow the divorce process, and hinder good co-parenting arrangements. My guests in this episode are Catherine Shanahan, CDFA® and Karen Chellew, Co-founders of the well-known divorce preparation platform, My Divorce Solu...

When people are first separated, many tend to say things like, "We are going to do this amicably" and "We are going to figure this out together." In other words, they have the best intentions. But as my guest explains, a lack of education can really derail things. My guest is Kimberly Miller, Co-Founder of her divorce education platform, PartWise, and she tells the story of a couple whose divorce...

Theresa Viera and her mom are victims and survivors of domestic violence. Theresa, now a successful divorce attorney, tells her devastating story of growing up in a household of domestic violence and how she and her mom escaped and thrived. Read the article here: https://www.divorcedgirlsmiling.com/a-story-of-domestic-violence-written-by-a-mom-and-survivor/

There are so many changes that go with getting divorced, and that can cause fear and anxiety. My guest in this episode is Women's Empowerment Coach, Shannon McGorry, who explains how change can affect you in a divorce. Shannon and I also offer tips on not only coping with change, but truly learning how to become empowered. Read the article here: https://www.divorcedgirlsmiling.com/fear-of-change-d...

Divorce anger and resentment is understandable and unavoidable. But if not managed in the right way, these things can have a big negative impact on your kids. Conflict truly can hurt them, not just during the divorce but for a lifetime. My guest in this episode is Erica Speraw, Divorce Attorney and Peacemaker, who talks about the impact, and also offers tips on reducing it. 

If you are a women in your fifties, you will LOVE this episode! My guest is Michèle Heffron, Life Love and Divorce Coach, and Michèle interviewed dozens of women in this age bracket to find out what they had to say about life. The information is revealed in this episode, and Michèle and I give our two cents, as we are both women over 55! Read the article here: https://www.divorcedgirlsmiling.com/w...

So many people getting divorced see the process as a power struggle, and look at it as winning or losing. My guest in this episode is high-conflict divorce coach, Cherie Morris, who tells us why divorce doesn't have to be this way, and how you can be genuinely effective coparents while still getting what you want in the divorce. Learn more here: https://www.divorcedgirlsmiling.com/dont-blow-it-in-...

So many divorcing couples have the best intentions of an amicable divorce. But then, something happens and the divorce goes off-track. Suddenly, the "good" divorce becomes very rocky. To talk about this is my guest, Fabianna Laby, a clinical psychologist, who offers the 6 stations of divorce and how they can play a role in why this happens. Read the article: https://www.divorcedgirlsmiling.com/why...

When I was first separated, I knew nothing about mediation, only what I heard. Some of it was true, and some of it wasn't. My guest in this episode is divorce mediator, Ellen Feldman, who shares some myths and truths about divorce mediation. Learn more: https://www.divorcedgirlsmiling.com/truths-and-myths-about-mediation/

The divorce process can feel overwhelming, and the last thing you might be thinking about is your will and estate plan. But my guest, Raquel Lazar-Paley offers some important advice about why you should engage in estate planning during your divorce. And, it's not that complicated. It's just VERY necessary! Learn more here: https://www.divorcedgirlsmiling.com/divorce-means-a-new-will-and-trust/

Child support conversations with an ex can feel awkward, and there is a lot of emotion around this topic. The person paying might feel resentful about having to pay, or they might have a lot of fear and anxiety about finances in regards to support. My guest in this episode is Ron Platt, co-Founder of the NASDF (National Association for Single and Divorced Families) and Ron and I talk about child s...

If you've never been through a divorce, you are in new territory. That's why it's normal and understandable that you might make mistakes. My guest in this episode is divorce attorney, Sandra Fava, who addresses common mistakes she sees people make in divorce. We then talk about how NOT to make them. 

The holidays are supposed to be heartwarming and joyous. But what happens when a family member is suffering from alcohol abuse? The situation can turn the holidays into stress and anxiety. My guest in this episode is Laura Crossett, CADC and outreach manager for Soberlink, and we offer tips on navigating the holidays, whether you have an alcohol issue or your spouse or soon-to-be ex does. Learn mo...

If you are going through a divorce, you might be headed to court, and a friend might say, "Good luck! I hope you win!" Or, maybe your lawyer says to you, "We won! The judge ruled in our favor." While it seems like that's what winning means, it really isn't, according to my guest. My guest is divorce coach, Kristen Noel, who talks about how to really win in your divorce. It looks a lot different th...