The Moving On Method® Podcast

When everything falls apart at once, grief, divorce, addiction, and motherhood, how do you find the strength to rebuild? In this moving episode of The Moving On Method® with Michelle Dempsey-Multack, Nikki Spoelstra shares her powerful journey through loss, sobriety, and renewal. From the depths of despair to founding the Becoming Her community, Nikki reveals how radical self-trust, faith, and emo...

What if the most important skill your child could learn after divorce isn’t resilience, but emotional literacy? In this powerful and heartfelt episode, Michelle Dempsey-Multack sits down with clinical psychologist Dr. Erika Vélez to unpack how divorce impacts a child’s emotional world and why social-emotional learning is not optional; it’s essential. Together, they explore how parents can help chi...

What if financial freedom after divorce wasn’t about sacrifice, but about clarity, control, and confidence? In this episode of The Moving On Method® Podcast, Michelle Dempsey-Multack and Sylvia Guinan, a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst at Wells Fargo Advisors, unpack what it truly means to thrive financially after separation. From redefining your relationship with money to creating stability f...

What happens to a child’s nervous system when they experience divorce, conflict, or emotional disconnection? In this powerful episode, Michelle Dempsey-Multack sits down with Dr. Sasha Reiisieh, an early childhood trauma expert, to explore how attachment, safety, and co-parenting dynamics shape a child’s emotional world. Together, they unpack what truly causes trauma, and why it’s not the divorce...

What if the secret to thriving after divorce isn’t about pushing harder, but learning when to let go? In this powerful conversation, Amanda Goetz joins Michelle Dempsey-Multack to unpack toxic grit, the hidden cost of overperformance, and how divorced and single mothers can reclaim energy, clarity, and joy without burning out. Listeners will walk away with practical frameworks for balance, permiss...

Divorce can feel overwhelming, especially when money is involved. In this empowering conversation, divorce coach Michelle Dempsey-Multack and Sylvia Guinan, a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA), break down the most important financial steps every divorcing woman needs to know. From understanding hidden assets to protecting your children’s financial future, this episode delivers clarity and...

Resentment is a natural, but draining, part of single parent life. In this empowering episode of The Moving On Method®, Michelle Dempsey-Multack opens up about the hidden mental load of solo parenting, the quiet envy of watching partnered friends get a “break,” and the practical self-care strategies that keep resentment from taking root. Listeners will learn how to name the feeling, release it, an...

What if the very thing you’re clinging to in co-parenting, the need for control, is what’s keeping you from peace? In this episode, Michelle Dempsey-Multack unpacks why control in co-parenting is an illusion, how expectations create unnecessary heartache, and what true surrender looks like for divorced parents. Listeners will learn how to shift from frustration to freedom and create a calmer, more...

How do you rebuild your financial independence after a divorce? In this episode of The Moving On Method® Podcast, Michelle Dempsey-Multack speaks with Ashley Miller (Madam Trader) about closing the wealth gap, overcoming financial fear, and taking practical steps toward financial freedom. Together, they unpack how women can transform money from a source of stress into a tool for empowerment, choic...

What happens when your ex keeps introducing new girlfriends to your children? This episode explores one of the most common and emotionally triggering co-parenting challenges: protecting your kids’ emotional safety when you can’t control your ex’s choices. Michelle Dempsey-Multack shares practical, child-centered strategies to help parents manage their own emotions, create stability at home, and pr...

What happens when your children say they feel unsafe with their other parent, or when hostility from a co-parent makes stepfamily life harder than it should be? In this episode of The Moving On Method®, Michelle Dempsey-Multack addresses the top three questions divorce coaches hear most often, covering child safety, stepmom struggles, and parenting plan boundaries around introducing new partners....

What if your body has been holding onto trauma long after your mind thinks you’ve healed? In this powerful conversation, Michelle Dempsey-Multack sits down with Janine Forte, founder of One Yoga International™, to explore the science and soul of releasing stored trauma through yoga, mindfulness, and somatic healing. From understanding how “the issues are in the tissues” to learning gentle, accessi...

What legal and emotional tools do you actually need to leave a marriage, especially if you didn’t want the divorce in the first place? It's time for some expert legal advice. This week, host Michelle Dempsey-Multack sits down with Rachel Kipnis, family law attorney, divorced co-parent, and senior associate at GWHS Law, to unpack how women can take back their power through informed legal strategy....

What really causes estrangement between parents and children, and how can you prevent it, especially after divorce? In this episode of The Moving On Method, host Michelle Dempsey-Multack sits down with psychotherapist and author Whitney Goodman (aka @sitwithwit) to unpack the nuanced emotional dynamics that lead to parent-child estrangement. From parentification to narcissistic family systems, Mic...

What should you say when your child asks about a parent’s affair, especially when it's all over social media? In this raw and resonant episode, divorce coach Michelle Dempsey-Multack sits down with conscious parenting expert Erin Morrison to unpack how to talk to children about infidelity, betrayal, and public scandals with age-appropriate empathy. Whether you’re navigating a high-conflict divorce...

What if divorce could mark the beginning of your most empowered chapter yet? In this deeply personal episode of The Moving On Method, host Michelle Dempsey-Multack sits down with Olivia Howell and Jenny Dreizen, the visionary sisters behind Fresh Starts Registry. They share how personal heartbreaks became the foundation for a revolutionary platform that blends trauma-informed support, practical re...

What if your fertility journey wasn’t just about you, but about both of you? In this powerful and eye-opening episode, Michelle Dempsey is joined by Ronit Menashe and Vida Delrahim, founders of WeNatal, the first prenatal supplement line designed for both men and women. Drawing from their deeply personal experiences with pregnancy loss, second marriages, and conception after 35, they unpack the em...

Is technology ruining our connection with our kids, or can it actually enhance it? In this eye-opening episode, Michelle Dempsey-Multack sits down with Zoe Moed, tech-savvy mom and creator of @technically.mama, to explore how artificial intelligence can reduce the mental load, improve co-parenting communication, and deepen the joy of everyday parenting. From ChatGPT bedtime stories to emotionally...

What if your child’s anxiety isn’t a sign you’re failing but an opportunity to model emotional resilience? In this powerful episode of The Moving On Method, Michelle Dempsey-Multack sits down with child development expert Dr. Siggie Cohen to explore how parental anxiety, divorce, and over-accommodation are shaping today’s kids and what we can do differently. From redefining what anxiety really is...

How young is too young for an eating disorder? Psychologist and eating disorder specialist Dr. Tali Berliner joins host Michelle Dempsey-Multack to explore why children as young as six are developing disordered eating patterns, and what divorced or co-parenting families need to know. You’ll learn how emotional instability, conflicting routines, and control-seeking behavior in post-divorce househol...

What happens when parents sacrifice happiness for the illusion of stability? Kristy Dyer joins Michelle to reflect on her experience growing up in a high-conflict household, and how that shaped her decision to leave a marriage that mirrored those same emotional patterns. Together, they explore how generational healing begins with honest parenting, and why children need emotionally safe environment...

In this empowering episode of The Moving On Method®, Michelle sits down with Rachel Kass from Worthy to discuss a topic many navigating divorce face: what to do with their jewelry. Far more than just a transaction, this conversation delves into how selling your jewelry post-divorce can be a powerful step towards financial empowerment and finding the positives amidst change. Rachel sheds light on h...

This week on The Moving On Method®, Michelle Dempsey-Multack and Dr. Cassie Bowles delve into the complexities of detachment, particularly in the context of trauma and mental health. They explore how detachment can serve as a coping mechanism, its spectrum from mild to severe, and its implications on relationships and emotional well-being. Their conversation emphasizes the importance of awareness,...

In this conversation, Dr. Zoe Shaw and Michelle Dempsey-Multack explore the complexities of shame, codependency, and the dynamics of feminine and masculine energy in relationships. They discuss the impact of trauma on personal growth and relationships, the importance of vulnerability, and the need for emotional safety. Dr. Zoe shares her insights on how high-achieving women often struggle with the...

In this conversation, Michelle Dempsey-Multack is joined by popular internet personality, Scarlett Longstreet. Together, they discuss the complexities of divorce, co-parenting, and the emotional journey of self-discovery that often accompanies the end of a marriage. They explore the societal stigma surrounding divorce, the importance of personal growth, and the challenges of integrating new partne...