We Chat Divorce Podcast

In this episode, we welcome Caroline Strawson, Award Winning ICF Accredited Trauma Informed Coach and Therapist. Caroline helps women experience “post traumatic growth” after dealing with abuse from narcissistic partners.   This episode is all about how to claim or take back your financial power and how to view narcissism through a trauma-informed lens.  We also chat with Caroline about: The journ...

In this episode, we dive into the intriguing world of finance and unravel the mysteries surrounding forensic accountants during divorce. In this episodes we discuss: What it means to be a Forensic Accountant How to know if you actually need one on your divorce team The significance of the MDS financial portrait before further seeking expert assistance Connect with us on social media: Facebook Inst...

In this episode, we sit down with Jillian Abby, author, story teller, podcaster and advocate for the LGBTQ+ community.   This episode is all about financial challenges in divorce when coming out. In this episode we discuss how to ease the divorce process when “coming out” of a same sex marriage. We chat with Jillian about: Jillian’s coming out story as a spouse in a “good marriage” The financial d...

In this episode, we sit down with Jackie Pilossoph, Editor and Chief of Divorced Girl Smiling. Divorced Girl Smiling (DSG) is a community of support and connection where you can feel heard and understood. DGS has a mission to empower, connect and inspire men and women before, during and after divorce.  In this episode we chat with Jackie about: Claiming or taking back your financial power  Taking...

In this episode, we sit down with Natalie Migliarini, Founder, Author, Social Media Maven, Cocktailian, Photographer, and Influencer, and Creator of Beautiful Booze. Natalie is a jack- of- all- trades when it comes to the world of creative cocktails. She has a particular aptitude for discovering unique and inventive approaches to conceiving exceptional concoctions and occasions. She began her jour...

Bill Miles and Kristen Noel are divorce coaches who help mothers take control of their divorce, get off the emotional rollercoaster and save precious time, money and heartache for their family. Together, they founded Best Self Magazine and created the Best Self Intuitive Divorce Coaching Program. Bill is a Holistic Life Coach and Kristen is a Certified Intuitive Life Coach.  In this episode we cha...

In this Divorce Explored, we dive deep into the topic of using your 401(k) to pay for divorce. We'll explore the benefits of this approach, such as avoiding high-interest debt and keeping more of your assets in-tact. However, we'll also discuss the potential downsides, including the impact on your long-term retirement savings and tax implications. We provide insights and tips on how to make the mo...

We chat with Jasmine Rice, a certified transformational life coach, best-selling author, and founder of Good Things Are Gonna Come. Jasmine’s support is aimed at helping others feel empowered as they rebuild their lives following divorce or other major life transitions. We chat with Jasmine about crafting your life like a recipe, becoming more resilient, and how to have more positive thoughts. In...

This week, we chat with Heather Black, founder and CEO of Supermums. In 2010, Heather accidently stumbled upon an in-demand career path and realized her journey could empower other moms to take control of their financial futures too! This conversation is all about pivoting to rewarding and in-demand careers during and after divorce. In this episode we chat about: How to pivot into financial succes...

In this week’s episode we chat with bestselling author and Certified Divorce and Co-Parenting Specialist Michelle Dempsey-Multack about how to take the high road during divorce. We discuss how taking the high road can be beneficial for both spouses - as well as your children. Join us as we help parents co-parent in a way their children can be proud of! In this episode we chat about: How taking the...

In this week’s episode we chat with family law attorney Joseph Willmore, who is a Board Certified Family Law Specialist (CFLS) in California. Joseph exclusively practices family law, which includes divorce, child custody, support, and restraining orders. This episode covers community assets and how they are split during divorce, housing during the divorce process, and executive compensation.  In t...

In this week’s episode we chat with Rebecca Stern, a divorce and family mediator, about the adjustments you may need to make during divorce when a special needs child is involved. Rebecca works both in-person and virtually with families across the country in both amicable and high-conflict divorces.  In this episode we chat about: How a special needs child can affect terms in your settlement agree...

Ready to make sure your retirement, 401k, and Roth accounts are properly set up during a divorce? Tune in this week for our episode as we cover the costly mistakes you'll want to avoid, and how taxes factor into all of it. We chat about everything from avoiding penalties that come with taking money out of funds, what needs to be considered before signing any agreements - even down to correctly cal...

Get ready to make the best version of yourself with Dr. Terri Absher, a powerhouse of knowledge in the health and fitness world! From her companies Rebuilding Her and Next Level Health & Fitness, she's here to give us tips on how overcoming bad habits can create success both financially and physically. With a background as diverse as her credentials (Licensed PT, Certified Nutrition Coach and IFBB...

Happy Holidays from the MDS team. We’re taking a short holiday break and want to re-share our most popular episode from this year. Dealing with a narcissist ex is a year round challenge, but it can be especially difficult during the holidays when time with children and gifts are all at play. As you prepare for the holiday season and divorce in the new year, here’s our episode on top Tips for divor...

In this week’s episode we cover the importance of financial disclosures in divorce. We chat about all the components of a financial disclosure and how they can impact your divorce. Listen to the end to catch special tips such as how to make sure all of your income is properly qualified.  In this episode we chat about: What financial disclosures are and what should be included How to make sure your...

In this week’s episode we chat with Tracy Moore-Grant, founder of the Amicable Divorce Network, an international association of seasoned, licensed professionals who are dedicated to helping reasonable people navigate the process of divorce. Tracy has represented clients and practiced exclusively in the area of family law since 2002, giving expert divorce guidance and helping parties avoid costly a...

In this week’s episode we chat with Gilza Fort-Martinez, a licensed marriage and family therapist with over 25 years of expertise in couples therapy, conflict resolution, and improving interpersonal relationships. Gilza teaches us the four Rs of emotional restoration and how to rebuild trust in a new relationship. Gilza is the founder and CEO of Resolution Counseling Center, a private practice in...

In this week’s episode we chat with Marianna Goldenberg, CDFA, about financial divorce topics you may not know about. Marianna shares with us the five most common mistakes when dividing executive compensation in divorce and other insider financial divorce tips. Marianna has 30 years of industry experience and is the founder and CEO of CURO Wealth Management.  As a CDFA, Marianna loves to empower p...

There's a crucial gap in the divorce legal system that most people aren't aware of. If you are considering divorce, a divorce plan is a critical first step for setting yourself up for success. This week, we show you how to create a divorce plan that will prepare yourself and your divorce team for one of the most challenging aspects of divorce - the separation of finances. In this episode we chat a...

While we focus a lot on women's perspectives on We Chat Divorce, on this episode we explore men's experience in divorce. This week, we chat with Rob Roseman, creator of WTF divorce, host of Dad the Best I can Podcast, and divorced dad of three. We discuss how men find their divorce support system and the actions you are unknowingly taking that are over-complicating your divorce. In this episode we...

We focus a lot on the spouses during divorce, but what about our kids? This week, we chat with Danielle Kelly to understand divorce through our childrens’ perspective. We discuss everything from how we should approach our kids about divorce to ensuring they have the right support system. Watch the whole episode to hear Danielle’s takeaways from her parents’ divorce. In this episode we chat about:...

Credit Cards, Debt, and Divorce. Don’t worry, this week, we tackle it all and chat about the importance of knowing which assets and debts belong to which spouse. When spending money or paying off debts, make sure to categorize each one to avoid costly mistakes during divorce. In this episode we chat about: How to categorize spending as personal or marital Why you shouldn’t pay off debt too early w...

In this week’s episode we chat with Stacy Francis, founder of Francis Financial and Savvy Ladies - a nonprofit that empowers women to take financial control.  Stacy shares with us her expertise in divorce finances, as well as top mistakes to avoid when it comes to splitting assets. In this episode we chat about: Identifying different financial assets and how to find the “hidden” ones Calculating t...

In this week’s episode, we chat with David DeWitt, CFP about ADHD and how it impacts the divorce process. David, a Certified Financial Planner for adults with ADHD joins us to talk about finances, investing, and other areas of life that ADHD impacts. Listen to the end to hear David’s insights on what ADHD behaviors look like in adults and tips to keep your finances in check.  In this episode we ch...