The Divorce Circle

Why do people stay in relationships they know are unhealthy? On this episode of The Divorce Circle Podcast , Sabeena Bubber speaks with Jas Hundal, a Registered Clinical Social Worker and Registered Clinical Counsellor with nearly two decades of experience supporting people through trauma, intimate partner violence, relationship challenges, and major life transitions. Jas explains the psychologica...

What happens when you know early in a marriage that something isn't right, but you stay anyway? For Roy Cocciollo, that realization came during his honeymoon. Years later, after having children, experiencing a difficult marriage and ultimately going through divorce, Roy began examining not only what had happened to him, but his own role in the relationship. In this deeply personal conversation...

Supporting women and men navigating separation and divorce across Canada with trusted legal, financial, parenting, emotional, and practical guidance. In this episode of The Divorce Circle Podcast, Sabeena Bubber is joined by Dr. Vanessa Lapointe, bestselling author, parenting educator, international speaker, and former practicing psychologist. When parents divorce, much of the focus naturally fall...

Divorce can disrupt almost every part of your life, including your sleep, eating habits, exercise, energy, and daily routines. In this episode of The Divorce Circle Podcast, Sabeena Bubber speaks with Canadian health coach, fitness expert, personal trainer, and life coach Kathleen Trotter about rebuilding your health and routines during one of life's most difficult transitions. Kathleen explai...

⚠️ Content Advisory: This episode contains discussion of domestic violence and abuse. Listener discretion is advised. Michelle Troll's story is one of extraordinary resilience. After escaping an abusive relationship, Michelle left the United States with her young daughter to rebuild her life in Canada. Just as she was beginning again, she was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. Instead of allow...

Most people don't realize the biggest divorce mistakes happen long before they ever step into a courtroom. In this episode, Sabeena is joined by Ontario family lawyer Russell Alexander to discuss the legal decisions that can have lasting financial and personal consequences during separation. Together they explore: • why collaborative divorce often produces better outcomes than litigation • how...

What should you do financially after divorce? And just as importantly — what should you avoid? In this episode of The Divorce Circle Podcast, wealth advisor Catherine Dorazio joins Sabeena Bubber to discuss how women can rebuild financially after divorce, avoid costly mistakes, and begin creating long-term wealth with confidence. Many people enter divorce feeling overwhelmed by financial decisions...

Many women emerge from divorce feeling like they've fallen behind financially. Behind in savings. Behind in investing. Behind in retirement planning. Behind in life. But according to personal finance expert and bestselling author Lesley-Anne Scorgie, that feeling is often far more common than people realize—and it's rarely the full story. In this episode, Lesley-Anne joins Sabeena Bubber t...

One of the biggest questions people face during separation and divorce is whether they can keep the family home. But the better question may be: should they? In the first episode of our new Divorce Mortgage Playbook series, mortgage professionals Sabeena Bubber and Luisa Hough break down the realities of keeping a home after divorce — from qualifying on one income and refinancing, to understanding...

Family lawyer Pawan Rai joins Sabeena Bubber to discuss the hidden cultural, emotional, and financial pressures many South Asian women face when navigating separation and divorce. Together, they explore why many women stay in unhealthy relationships, what abuse can look like beyond physical violence, the role extended family and stigma can play, and how child support, spousal support, and financia...

Bruce Sellery — one of Canada’s most trusted voices in personal finance — joins Sabeena Bubber to explore why even smart, financially responsible people often make their worst money decisions during divorce and separation. Together, they discuss fear, guilt, emotional spending, rushed financial decisions, housing mistakes, rebuilding confidence after divorce, and why self-care is critical during f...

Divorce isn’t just a legal or financial process — it can deeply impact your identity, your nervous system, and how you experience stress. In this episode of The Divorce Circle Podcast, Sabeena is joined by hypnotherapist and transformation coach Ranbir Puar to explore how major life transitions affect the mind and body — and how to begin rebuilding from within. They discuss why people resist chang...

In this episode of The Divorce Circle Podcast, Sabeena is joined by family lawyer Amalia Schön to discuss the differences between going to court and taking a collaborative approach to divorce. They explore the realities of litigation — including cost, delays, and unpredictability — and why many people are turning to alternative methods to resolve disputes more efficiently and with less conflict. A...

In this episode, Sabeena is joined by relationship coach Cindy Stibbard to explore how to assess whether your relationship is truly aligned with your future. They discuss Cindy’s Relationship Audit framework, common communication challenges, dating after divorce, and how to recognize whether you’re with the right partner. If you’re navigating a relationship, separation, or starting over, this conv...

In this episode of The Divorce Circle Podcast, Sabeena sits down with Dr. Maryam Zeineddin to explore how perimenopause and menopause impact not just the body — but identity, emotions, and major life decisions. Many women in midlife experience changes in sleep, mood, and energy without fully understanding why. At the same time, they may begin questioning relationships, priorities, and their sense...

Supporting women and men navigating divorce in British Columbia and across Canada with trusted legal, financial, parenting, and life-planning guidance. In this episode of The Divorce Circle Podcast, host Sabeena Bubber is joined by financial and insurance advisor Rosy Jallad, founder of BMI Advisory Group, to explore how thoughtful insurance planning can protect your financial future when life tak...

Divorce changes more than your relationship status — it changes your entire financial and legal landscape. In this episode of The Divorce Circle, Sabeena speaks with estate lawyer Nicole Garton, founder of Heritage Trust Company, about why thoughtful planning isn’t just about wealth — it’s about peace of mind. If you are: • Recently divorced • Supporting adult children • Part of a blended family •...

Divorce often forces difficult financial decisions — including whether to sell your home or liquidate assets to reach a settlement. In this episode of The Divorce Circle Podcast, Sabeena speaks with Jenn DiSpirito from HomeEquity Bank about how the CHIP Reverse Mortgage works and when it may be a practical financial tool during or after divorce. They discuss: • Qualification requirements (includin...

Divorce doesn’t end when the paperwork is signed. In this episode of The Divorce Circle Podcast, Sabeena sits down with Divorce and Empowerment Coach Vanessa Gladden to explore what rebuilding actually looks like after divorce — especially for women who find themselves over-functioning, emotionally exhausted, or unsure of who they are now. They discuss: • When someone may need a divorce coach (eve...

Navigating divorce often means facing big financial questions — especially when it comes to housing, credit, and your ability to move forward independently. In this episode of The Divorce Circle Podcast, Sabeena is joined by accredited mortgage professional Luisa Hough to answer some of the most common and misunderstood questions about mortgages after divorce. Together, they explore whether you ca...

Supporting women and men divorcing in British Columbia and across Canada with trusted legal and financial guidance, child custody and parenting insights, and support for navigating life after divorce. In this episode of The Divorce Circle Podcast, Sabeena is joined by Kathryn Basran, Family Lawyer at SBRB Law, to discuss key legal considerations in divorce and separation. Kathryn brings extensive...

Supporting women and men divorcing in British Columbia and Canada with legal and financial advice, child custody and parenting issues, as well as navigating your future after divorce. In this episode of The Divorce Circle Podcast, I’m joined by Jill McLennan, Divorce Coach, and Paralegal with Joyce Law, whose legal services include family law and estate administration matters, personal injury, and...

Happy Holidays to everyone, wherever you are, and however you celebrate! It’s that time of year again – the holidays. For many, it’s a time of joy and togetherness. But we also know that for some of you navigating a divorce or separation, this season can bring up a unique, and complicated, set of feelings. And while, the holidays can sometimes amplify feelings of loneliness or highlight the change...

In this episode of The Divorce Circle Podcast, it’s Part 2 of my conversation with Seth Allen, founder and portfolio manager for Cadence Financial Group, part of Raymond James, where we discuss finances, credit, and wealth strategy for people getting separated and divorced in British Columbia, and Canada. BE SURE TO SUBSCRIBE so you never miss an episode!  As well as share, like and comment. Speci...

In this episode of The Divorce Circle Podcast, I’m joined by Seth Allen, founder and portfolio manager for Cadence Financial Group, part of Raymond James, to discuss divorce and wealth strategy: what you should be thinking about in terms of your finances, your credit and ability to get credit within a separation, and overall financial literacy, during and after separation and divorce in British Co...