The Rewrite...A Podcast about Divorce, Choice & New Beginnings

On this episode I’m joined by Zoey Charif — author of Love Can, In Fact, Be Calculated — a woman who’s redefining what it means to understand love, self-worth, and the choices we make in relationships. With a background in criminology and data analytics, Zoey spent nearly two decades decoding the patterns of attraction and human behavior. Her work reminds us that love isn’t luck or magic — it’s math, psychology, and self-mastery. In this conversation, we dive into how to rebuild self-trust after heartbreak, why confidence is the foundation of every healthy connection, and how to raise your own standards — and finally live by them.Follow Zoey: @zoeycharif |Learn more: www.lovecaninfactbecalculated.com

I’m joined once again by Phil Weiss, Founder of Apprise Wealth Management — a CFA, CPA, and RLP® who brings heart, honesty, and deep purpose to every financial conversation.Phil’s mission was shaped by his own family’s story — stepping in to support his mom through stage 4 breast cancer and helping navigate the financial chaos that followed. That experience inspired his passion to help women feel financially confident and secure, especially during times of transition.In this episode, we talk about:What it really means to reclaim your financial powerHow creating a life plan can bring clarity and peaceThe story of “Linda” — and how her plan transformed her lifeThe question we all need to ask: Do I have enough life?Learn more about Phil:Facebook: AppriseWealthInstagram: @phweiss11Tiktok: apprisewmYouTube: philipweiss9408   

I’m joined once again by Morgan Fraser Mouchette, Vice Chair of the Matrimonial & Family Law Practice Group at Blank Rome, to talk about setting priorities in divorce.Morgan brings a wealth of experience representing clients in all aspects of family law—including divorce, custody, and high-net-worth financial matters—and her approach is as strategic as it is compassionate.In this conversation, we explore: - How to define and protect your top priorities - Choosing (and using) the right lawyer - Building your support team - Managing emotional and mental health - Supporting children and daily life - Avoiding financial pitfallsIf you’re navigating divorce—or supporting someone who is—this episode is packed with grounded guidance and clarity from one of the best in the field.Connect with Morgan: https://www.blankrome.com/people/morgan-f-mouchette  

This week on The Rewrite, I’m joined by Sol Kennedy—founder of BestInterest, the first co-parenting app that uses AI to protect parents from abusive or triggering messages. A former Googler turned full-time dad, Sol built this platform out of his own high-conflict divorce to give parents a way to stay calm, protect their peace, and keep the focus where it belongs—on the kids.On this episode we talk about:His journey from tech to creating a purpose-driven appHow AI can actually support mental health and family wellbeingThe power of rewriting the story of co-parenting—even in conflictIf you’re navigating co-parenting or just curious about tech and healing, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss.Follow Sol:https://bestinterest.appwww.instagram.com/bestinterest.app www.tiktok.com/@sol.kennedy

Back on The Rewrite this week is my dear friend of over 20 years—Candace Greene @candacegreenehealinghearts Candace is a medium, healer, spiritual teacher, certified yoga teacher, and meditation teacher who discovered her gifts through her own journey of loss and healing. In this powerful episode, we dive into:The loss that shaped her path for 21 yearsDiscovering her spiritual giftsInner Alchemy & energy healingMediumship and divine connectionA guided meditation created exclusively for The RewriteThis conversation will leave you inspired, grounded, and more connected to your own inner light.Connect with Candace at candacegreene.comAnd @candacegreenehealinghearts

Meet Dr. Susan Korb Bernstein—@divorce_coach_plusA powerhouse in the divorce space. She’s a certified divorce coach, certified high-conflict divorce coach, and founder of Divorce Coach Plus and DivorceWithSpecialNeedsChildren.com. With a doctorate in Education, years as a teacher, administrator, and professor, plus over a decade coaching clients, she brings unmatched expertise to custody battles, parenting plans, and especially divorces involving children with special needs. Susan is also:A full time single mom of threeThe coach other coaches and attorneys hireAn instructor for multiple divorce certification programsDirector of the NY chapter of the NADP & co-director of its special needs divisionOn the advisory boards for Vesta Divorce, Divorce Coalition & Divorce Support Network In this episode, we talk about:Why divorce with a special needs child is especially complexThe biggest mistakes parents make in custody/parenting plansHow parent apps can shift co-parentingPre- and post-divorce steps that make a difference Her Rewrite? Being featured on Dateline and using her platform to help families through the most challenging chapters of their lives.Don’t miss this one—Susan’s insight is gold.Follow Dr. Bernstein:www.instagram.com/divorce coach__plus/www.facebook.com/SusanKBernsteincdc www.linkedin.com/in/dr-susan-bernstein-new-york-s-premier-divorce-coach-5aa32510/ www.divorcecoachplus.comwww.divorcewithspecialneedschildren.com

This is a conversation for every parent navigating change — because when you heal, your kids thrive. I’m thrilled to welcome Dr. Karalynn Royster@learnwithlittlehouse back for her second conversation with me on the podcastDr. Royster is a Child Psychologist, Co-Parenting Expert, and Founder of the Kids First Co-Parenting System. A mom herself, she helps high-achieving, overwhelmed parents feel clear, confident, and empowered — all while putting their kids first. Our first conversation about co-parenting and boundaries resonated so deeply with listeners. This time, we’re going even further — diving into what it really looks like to raise resilient kids and rediscover yourself as a parent after divorce. In this episode, we explore:Supporting kids through divorce, blended families & big transitionsWhy your own healing, self-compassion, and triggers matterWhat to do when co-parenting isn’t collaborativeFinding your identity outside of parenting & partnershipEmpowerment and confidence in rewriting life after divorceListen now on The Rewrite: A Podcast About Divorce, Choice, and New Beginnings. @therewrite_podcastFollow Dr. Royster:@learnwithlittlehouseKids First Co-Parenting System:Co-Parenting Blog:

If you’ve been looking for a reminder that peace, clarity, and new beginnings are always possible, this conversation is for you.This week I’m joined by the incredible Mary Petto @livinginthevortex — Vibrational Energy Coach, Rapid Turmoil Resolution™ Specialist, and author of The Family Guide to the Law of Attraction.Mary’s work helps people break free from the subconscious loops of shame, self-doubt, and exhaustion — without having to “hit rock bottom” first. Her approach blends neuroscience, psychology, and energy healing to create rapid shifts that feel lighter, clearer, and lasting.If your brain is looping and your energy is leaking — this one’s for you.Her message is simple but powerful:In this conversation, we dive into:-Healing without reliving trauma-Why manifestation won’t work unless you do this first-How to stop chasing bigger goals and start creating what you truly want-Practical tools to begin again after life’s hardest moments FREE GIFT FROM MARY Portablevisions.com/giftMary Petto is offering a free gift, a tool called The Loop Locator™. If you’ve been spiraling in anger, grief, heartbreak, shame, or fear… your nervous system isn’t sabotaging you. It’s just stuck in a loop. This guide helps you find where that loop lives—and what to do about it; it will help you find the signal your mind's been replaying—and show you how we can clear it together:Follow Mary:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Livinginthevortex LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marypetto/overlay/about-this-profile/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PortableVisions Website: https://portablevisions.com/

Episode Focus: "The Nervous System & New Beginnings"What does it really take to start over—not just survive a life change, but truly begin again with clarity, confidence, and a calm, grounded body? Today, I’m joined (for the second time!) by Patrick Murphy— a nervous system expert, trauma-trained somatic practitioner, and host of the Successful and Stuck podcast. Patrick knows the messy, nerve-wracking reality of reinvention firsthand. After two major career pivots, he now helps others move from stuck and spiraling to steady and self-trusting.In this conversation, we get real about:-Practical tools for navigating big transitions-What safety really means when you’re starting over-The difference between fixing and healing-How to reconnect with your body, your voice, and your next chapterWhether you're moving through heartbreak, divorce, or just feeling lost in a life shift—this episode is your roadmap for calming your body, healing your heart, and rewriting your story.Follow Patrick-@murph.live

After 13 years as a military spouse, Heather Sweeney walked away from a marriage that had overshadowed her identity. Left to raise two young children on her own, she began a powerful journey of self-discovery, healing, and reinvention.Heather joins us to talk about her upcoming memoir Camouflage: How I Emerged from the Shadows of a Military Marriage—a raw, honest look at divorce, single motherhood, and the quiet courage it takes to become who you really are.In this episode, we talk about:-- Losing—and reclaiming—your voice-- The quiet toll of military life on women-- Divorce, freedom, and starting over -- Reclaiming your worth—one chapter at a timeIf you've ever felt like you've disappeared inside your own life—this episode is for you.Connect with Heather:Instagram: @writersweeneyX/Twitter: @WriterSweeneyThreads: @writersweeneyBluesky: heathersweeney.bsky.socialSubstack: heathersweeney.substack.comWebsite: heatherlsweeney.com