The Moving On Method® Podcast

More people will be considering divorce this month than any other time of the year. Some have held it together through the holidays for the kids, others have made a resolution to choose their happiness over pain this new year. Others may have been part of the "silent divorce" population, and they may not even know it. This week, Dr. Josh Mirmelli sits down with Michelle Dempsey-Multack to discuss...

Are you just starting out on your co-parenting journey and trying to help your children navigate spending time in two homes? This week, Michelle Dempsey-Multack is joined by Fiona Kong founder of the Home Sweet Homes Journal. Fiona shares how her personal co-parenting experience led her to create a journal to help connect to children as they share time between homes. Michelle and Fiona also touch...

We know that co-parenting in and of itself is challenging, but what about co-parenting with someone who is high conflict? This week we have two incredibly knowledgeable guests in all things co-parenting. Diane Dierks and Rick Voyles join Michelle Dempsey-Multack to educate listeners on what they can do when they find themselves co-parenting with someone who is high conflict. They dig deep into: Th...

Most of us enter motherhood thinking we won't have to co-parent as a single mom. What about moms who choose single motherhood? This week on Moms Moving On, Michelle has a very special guest, her cousin Sharon Minski who is a single mom superhero-by choice. Sharon opens up about her beautiful non-traditional way of becoming a mother via IVF. Michelle and Sharon take a deep dive into: The stigma aro...

There's no denying it - divorce will change just about every part of your life, including your friendships. But, as any seasoned divorced woman will come to find, in most cases - these changes are for the best. Losing friends after divorce hurts, but when you begin to understand the "why" behind these fizzled out friendships, you can embrace all of the space you're clearing out in your life for ne...

Divorce can help you regain your power in so many ways, including your physical health. This week Michelle Dempsey-Multack is joined by personal trainer Maverick Willett to talk about how he helps women transform their bodies after divorce. He explains how he simplifies the combination and nutrition and exercise to ensure you see the results are looking for. Maverick shares his knowledge on: How s...

You've likely figured out the logistics of your schedule in your parenting plan, but how do you figure out how to survive the holidays after divorce? There's no easy way to say this, the first holiday season post-divorce is a hard one. There are so many emotions around being alone, not seeing your kids on the holidays, and speaking of kids, how in the world will you handle their emotions about the...

We know that grief after divorce can be heavy. There is no one size fits all when it comes to the stages of grief. This week Master Certified Life Coach Krista St. Germain, joins Michelle Dempsey-Multack to share her personal story of tragically losing her husband and how she used it to create her next chapter. We all know the 5 stages of grief, but they happen in different order for everyone. Kri...

Choosing a divorce attorney is one of the biggest decisions you'll have to make early in the process. You'll likely receive input from friends, family and even the neighbor down the street. You've probably heard you need a "bulldog" attorney, but do you? This week, experienced divorce attorney Alyssa Honickman joins Michelle Dempsey-Multack to educate listeners on the red and green flags when look...

We all know the impacts Covid has had on the world, but how did it affect co-parenting? This week attorney Patrick Baghdaserians joins host Michelle Dempsey-Multack to discuss how covid caused tension in co-parenting relationships. Patrick touches on: Domestic violence during Covid Differing vaccination views among co-parents Living together in the early divorce stages Cultural and political diffe...

Things are not always black and white when it comes to alimony after divorce. Host Michelle Dempsey-Multack asked AJ Grossman to return to Moms Moving On to discuss his experience with alimony and how it works. AJ explains how big of a source of fear money is during the divorce process and what you can do about it. In this episode AJ covers: Having realistic expectations If extra marital affairs c...

Co-parenting with a high-conflict ex may feel like a never-ending uphill battle. This week Nicki Marie joins Michelle Dempsey Multack to give her personal experience in taking the high road in co-parenting. Having grown up in a divorced household and now co-parenting herself, Nicki believes that learning to take things day by day and control your emotions will help protect your peace in the long r...

As a co-parent, you want to support your child when it comes to the emotions they may feel about having two houses. This week, the incredible Michelle Felder, LCSW, MA joins Michelle Dempsey-Multack to educate listeners on how to help children transition between homes. Michelle talks about how important it is to have conversations with your children about what their experience is at the other pare...

What is financial abuse in a marriage and what can you do about it? This week forensic accountant Tracy Coenen joins Michelle Dempsey-Multack to educate listeners on the signs of financial abuse and what to do if you feel your spouse is hiding money. In this episode of Moms Moving On, Tracy shares: What to do when you are being controlled financially Educating yourself on money as an adult Relying...

Your breakup doesn't have to be a setback. This week relationship coach and author Lindsey Ellison joins Michelle Dempsey-Multack to discuss how you can find your magic and turn your breakup into your breakthrough. In this episode of Moms Moving On, Lindsey and Michelle discuss: Having empathy with boundaries Co-parenting with a high-conflict person Finding the root of your co-dependency and MUCH...

Infidelity in a marriage can cause shock and heartbreak. This week Michelle Dempsey-Multack sits down with TH Irwin and Jessica Klingbaum of exEXPERTS, two friends who both experienced infidelity in their marriage's days apart. They discuss how finding out their spouses' affairs helped them in the long run. TH and Jessica leaned on each other during a difficult time and used their experience to cr...

The one question that unites divorcing parents across the world? How to protect the children from the divorce. And believe it or not, it IS possible, as our guest AJ Grossman shares. Host Michelle Dempsey-Multack and her guest AJ Grossman discussed a whole host of divorce-related topics, but none more important than how to protect your children during the divorce process - which begs with putting...

When we become parents, we never imagine spending time away from our children. Divorce changes that, and many of us are left with 50% of our time without them. This week, Jade Sklaver joins Moms Moving On to discuss how she turned her time away from her daughter into a successful business. Jade and I touch on the importance of finding a hobby and your purpose during your time away from your childr...

Do you find yourself feeling "stuck" in an unhealthy relationship because of the unknowns? This week, Britt Frank joins Moms Moving On to help debunk the mental health myths that keep people in relationships for far too long. Britt touches on: Trauma brain and how it can affect us in relationships. How cultural beliefs keep you stuck Overcoming the fear or "what ifs" of leaving an unhealthy relati...

We understand how overwhelming finances can be during and after divorce. This week, Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, Melanie Johnson, joins Moms Moving On to cover all the bases when it comes to financial education for divorce. In this episode Melanie shares how to educate yourself on: Your 401k Pensions Splitting of assets Valuation of property And SO MUCH more Melanie Johnson began her caree...

We all know the stigma around divorce and the unnecessary guilt it can put on those going through it. Nicole Centeno joins Moms Moving On to discuss letting go of feeling like you are letting your family down when going through divorce. We chat about equal parenting responsibility, healing after divorce, the hardships of being a single mom and much more. Nicole Centeno is a French Culinary Institu...

Can you believe back to school is right around the corner? As exciting as this time of year is, if you are a co-parent, you can understand the challenges that come along with it. Whether you are entering your first school year post-divorce or have been doing this for years, we know that each new school year brings different challenges than the last. On this episode of Moms Moving On, I sit down wi...

When it comes to working through emotions, it can be hard on children to understand and regulate their feelings during the divorce process. Pediatric Occupational Therapist Linda Matthews joins the podcast to discuss how parents can help their children during divorce and when making the transition between homes. Linda explains that children only need one parent who is promoting a positive and safe...

As moms, we know the most important thing we can do is to set the example of a healthy and loving relationship. Jill Gulotta, a real mom moving on, joins the podcast to discuss her personal divorce story and the moment she realized she needed to show her two sons that what was being shown in her marriage wasn't healthy. JIll is a life coach, Registered Dietitian and soon to be therapist as she is...

When it comes to healing after divorce, some might think that blocking out the negative feelings; the anger, the pain, the grief, the sorrow - will make the process less arduous. This couldn't be further from the truth, our podcast guest Dr. Jen Wolkin shares. The feelings you push to the surface don't just magically disappear, which is why Dr. Jen Wolkin is giving us permission to feel all of the...