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This week, Meg sat down with Erich Henninger , a Seattle therapist who runs divorce support groups specifically for men. Erich's view: underneath the arguments about finances and schedules lives a much deeper grief — what he calls "the loss of the dream." Not just the marriage, but the envisioned future. Retirement together. Walking a daughter down the aisle. One of the most practica...

In this episode, Meg Gluckman sits down with therapist, child specialist, and author Kristin Little to explore how to support teenagers through their parents' divorce. Kristin shares her unique approach as a child specialist in the Collaborative divorce process, offering practical guidance on communication, boundaries, and helping teens navigate this major life transition. Kristin Little is a...

“Grief is something we have and we carry with us, but we can feel everything when we’re grieving.” Divorce & Co-Parenting Coach Meg Gluckman and Life & Grief Coach Susie Ruth share their personal stories and discuss how grief is more than sadness—it's a mix of emotions that can be honored through ritual, community, and honest expression. Together, we explore practical ways to process g...

Create a summer that you love, EVEN IF you are in the middle of a divorce or dealing with a challenging co-parenting relationship! In this episode, Meg walks you through the 4 parts of creating a Summer Success Plan. Full episode show notes: https://meggluckman.com/podcast/123 Sign up for a Summer Success Plan Session here.

The ins-and-outs of creating a post-divorce estate plan that takes care of the people & causes that are most important to you. Full show notes at https://meggluckman.com/podcast/122

I love sharing stories of folks who navigated their divorce & co-parenting in a unique way. Brenda sure did that, always keeping her eye on what she wanted her future to look like.  This week's guest  Brenda Rigney  shares her story of leaving a corporate career, starting a new business, and navigating divorce, all while raising two kids.  Full show notes: https://meggluckman.com/podcast/1...

After 19 years of working with traditional litigious (court driven process) divorces, attorney Cindy Wysocki now focuses entirely on collaborative divorce and helping families create agreements that work for their unique situations. Listen in to hear the difference between these two types of divorce, including costs, timeframe, and ability to customize agreements. Full show notes at https://megglu...

In every divorce, there's a fast hiker and a slow hiker. In mediation or a collaborative divorce process, the goal is to find a pace that works for both people! FULL SHOW NOTES: https://meggluckman.com/podcast/119

Recommendations on how to navigate & celebrate Mother's/Father's Day as a divorced parent with co-parenting coach Mikki Gardner. FULL SHOW NOTES: https://meggluckman.com/podcast/118

Break out your mechanical pencils & unicorn journals! 🦄 It's time to see how journaling can be your secret weapon to navigate the emotional rollercoaster of divorce and co-parenting. This isn't about perfect grammar or perfect prose that you'd be proud to show your kids in 10 years. This is about clearing your brain so there's space for what you value most. Our guest this week...

Having nagging fears during the divorce process is normal; what's optional is how long we let them linger. In this short episode, we talk about the impact of fear on our bodies & on our ability to think clearly, and I share a concrete (paper & pen) strategy for neutralizing your fears. Find the 10 Questions and the full show notes here: https://meggluckman.com/podcast/116

Mortgages, refinancing, and transferring home ownership can be one of the most complicated pieces in dividing assets in a divorce. But not if you have someone on your team who knows the ins and outs of lending & divorce, like Mihaella Bayla. She's on this episode to teach us what we need to consider when deciding who keeps the family home, how to structure spousal support so that we can re...

What if just a bit of math could improve how you feel about co-parenting? From figuring out school costs to planning a return to work, I'll show you how simple math can make big challenges feel more manageable, and make co-parenting feel a little bit easier. So, grab your calculator and tune in to discover the power of trading math for struggle in your co-parenting problems! // For more info o...

It's a double-coach episode! Meg pulls in some real-life parent questions about co-parenting that she & coach Jill Kaufman answer for you. Here's what they tackle: Wrangling frustrations when co-parenting potty training styles clash Juggling sideline dynamics at kid soccer games Getting ultra clear on your requests to a co-parent Navigating grief and embracing new parenting roles Tappi...

If problem-solving and decision-making with your co-parent post-divorce could use some support, mediation might be just the right option. Join me and my guest, Mediator and Attorney, Elisa Ford, to talk about: What is mediation? What kinds of co-parenting issues can it help with? What happens when your 6'2" teen doesn't want to stick to the parenting schedule? How you can use mediatio...

What if the differences between our co-parenting homes are good for our kids? Asking ourselves this question can help shift our perspective from seeing differences in co-parenting as negative to considering them as potentially beneficial for our kiddos. The question encourages us to collect evidence on the positive aspects of diversity in parenting styles and to look for where they foster empathy,...

Divorced dad and relationship and infidelity coach, Luke Shillings, is on this week to talk about all things after-the-affair. Luke generously shares his personal experience and the helpful strategies he's identified as he's helped so many people navigate this unwanted experience. We talk about the 5 stages most people go through while healing from infidelity (independent of whether you st...

New Resource Alert! Get ready for a helpful episode where I introduce a tool for anyone facing an upcoming divorce or co-parenting meeting. I've noticed many people feel nervous before these meetings, worrying about what might happen or if they'll get what they want. But fear not! I've got 5 QUESTIONS that will help you feel calm, confident, and ready to take on anything that comes you...

📚 Any good story has a beginning, middle & end.   Your divorce story is no different.   In this week's podcast  episode , I'm sharing a concept from a favorite book of mine: Bruce Feiler's book  Life Is In the Transitions.   Bruce traveled across the country interviewing over 100 people who had gone through major, identity-shifting life changes and found many common themes with ho...

In this week's NEW  episode  of  Welcome To The Other Side  we learn about flipping between the  "spouse mind"  and the  "parent mind"  in order to best support our kids.  Drawing from invaluable wisdom shared by Karen Bonnell (author and co-parenting expert), I unpack the divorce emotional rollercoaster of resentment, blame, and grief you might experience WHILE striving to...

Time to change jobs or find a new career? Divorce often brings with it a need to change jobs, and careers, or return to work after being the primary at-home parent. Today's guest, certified coach and professional life designer, Lara Buelow is a catalyst for transformation. She specializes in guiding women through powerful career transitions, empowering them to become their most effective, fulf...

If you find yourself anxiously waiting for a response from your co-parent on a request you’ve made or to see what they propose as a solution to an issue, this episode is for you! Instead of waiting & worrying, try using the scenario & decision tool I suggest. You may not know what your co-parent is going to say or do, but you can be prepared and keep moving toward the life you want! // CON...

What can we do when something our co-parent (or their new partner) does regularly ANNOYS the beegeezums out of us???  I share a specific example and the Reflective Practice I recommend, which includes: 1. Check-in with Yourself: Take a moment to assess your emotions using the Anger Scale [introduced by Maggie Reyes in Episode 98 ] and whether how you are feeling warrants action. 2. Embrace Curiosi...

Welcome to a Mindset Mini! This is where I share with you a mindset concept or a tool that you can apply to your co-parenting relationship right away. I keep these short and sweet so that you can grab them and go. In this episode, I share: A Recent Positive Experience Co-Parenting Overcoming Past Stress & Mindset Traps Seeing Scheduling Issues As Puzzles Feeling Relaxed Proposing Solutions Fin...

Are you having trouble sleeping? Whether you find it hard to fall asleep, with your mind spinning about co-parenting decisions, or wake up at 3 am and can’t fall back asleep– This episode is for you!  Martha Lewis is a sleep consultant for people who have tried EVERYTHING and still can't sleep. As a certified sleep expert and Functional Diagnostic Nutrition practitioner, she addresses both bod...