

The Rewrite...A Podcast about Divorce, Choice & New Beginnings
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The Rewrite is a podcast about divorce, choice, and new beginnings—hosted by Wendy Sloane, former TV producer, mom of two, and one spirited golden retriever. Through honest conversations, personal stories, and expert insights, we explore what it means to heal, grow, and rewrite the script when life doesn’t go as planned. Whether you’re divorced, starting over, or simply ready to reconnect with yourself, this podcast is for you. You’re not alone—and your most powerful chapters may be just ahead. Let’s begin your rewrite—together.
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May 2, 2023 • 33min
Jennifer Brown, Certified Divorce Lending Professional (CDLP) and a Certified Amicable Divorce Professional (CADP)
Divorce mortgage planning is critical. It ensures divorcing homeowners have the knowledge to make informed decisions about their post-decree housing. Jennifer Brown is the award-winning Vice President and Owner Partner of Neighborhood Mortgage, Inc., and a Certified Divorce Lending Professional (CDLP®). She has the knowledge and vision to identify the mortgage financing strategies that will meet your needs and goals. She collaborates with you and your divorce team to implement a strategic divorce settlement agreement, setting you up for success. Her experience and advice will be invaluable to our listeners!

Apr 25, 2023 • 37min
Liz Childs, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
Liz Childs is Owner and CEO of Elizabeth Childs Coaching and Maryland Psychotherapy Services and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with more than 20 years of therapy experience. A certified trauma therapist, Liz specializes in the treatment of trauma, anxiety, and depression. She was a Crisis Therapist II with the Montgomery County Crisis Center for more than 10 years and an adjunct professor at Howard Community College, where she taught General, Abnormal, and Developmental Psychology. Liz is an innovator in combining psychotherapy treatment with motivational life coaching and energy medicine.

Apr 18, 2023 • 34min
Melissa Needle, Divorce Attorney, Episode 8
It’s Part 8 of our sponsored 12-part series, Guidance That Moves Lives Forward, with Attorney Melissa Needle of Needle | Cuda Divorce and Family Law! In this episode, you’ll learn all about depositions: what they are, what they mean, and how you can prepare for yours. Giving a deposition—a sworn statement made under oath—is an extremely stressful experience for most people. There’s a lot on the line, and you need to make sure you’re protecting yourself and following the letter of the law. Depositions are powerful tools that help attorneys build their cases. Melissa’s decades of experience will help ensure you get it right.

Apr 11, 2023 • 38min
Kevin Dorsey, President of the Texas Association of Family and Conciliation Courts
Kevin Dorsey is President of the Texas Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (Texas AFCC) and a professional liaison for Our Family Wizard®. Kevin is trusted to educate judges, attorneys, mediators, GALs, and other family law professionals about the various online tools that can provide simple, safe communication between parents in high-conflict cases. He attends dozens of legal education conferences and seminars every year to ensure he stays well-informed.

Apr 4, 2023 • 30min
Dr. Shefali, Clinical Psychologist and Wisdom Teacher.
Oprah called Dr. Shefali “revolutionary”! Dr. Shefali is an international speaker, clinical psychologist, and wisdom teacher. She’s a three-time New York Times best-selling author of The Conscious Parent and The Awakened Family, and her new book, The Parenting Map. She received her doctorate in clinical psychology from Columbia University, where she learned to combine Western psychology with Eastern philosophy to bring the best of both worlds to her clients. She uses these groundbreaking parenting solutions skills to help adults and families struggling with anger, anxiety, finding purpose, relationships, conscious health, and more. In The Parenting Map, Dr. Shefali shares her decades of clinical experience to help parents raise happy, healthy, and emotionally grounded children.

Mar 28, 2023 • 40min
Melissa Needle, Divorce Attorney, Episode 7
It’s Part 7 of our sponsored 12-part series, Guidance That Moves Lives Forward, with Attorney Melissa Needle of Needle | Cuda Divorce and Family Law! This episode focuses on Extreme Personalities / Aggravating Factors. Getting divorced is very rarely easy—even between the most amiable couples, disagreements and challenges arise. So, imagine how bad it can get for couples who are starting out in conflict, are ready for battle, and will do and say anything they can to “win.” It can be traumatic and all-consuming. Melissa has the expert advice and experience you need to help you get through it.

Mar 21, 2023 • 58min
Ashleigh Renard, Author of Swing & Creator of How to Keep Monogamy Hot video series
You won’t want to miss this episode! Ashleigh Renard is the Carrie Bradshaw for married people, who literally wrote the book on Keeping it Hot. She’s also the author of Swing and creator of the viral How to Keep Monogamy Hot video series. She helps couples regain and keep the spark, from more effective communication to ideas for mixing it up in the bedroom. In this episode, Ashleigh keeps it real and raw, and shares what happened when she and her husband—married for 10 years and with 3 kids—went to a sex club to explore swinging. She talks about their journey through that experience and how it changed her marriage for the better.

Mar 14, 2023 • 34min
Suzy Wood, Integrative Nutrition Health Coach
Suzy Wood is an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach and founder of True Wellness Within. She empowers women to take control of their lives and their health after divorce. Armed with information and practical advice, Suzy’s clients achieve their goals by understanding and addressing their food and lifestyle choices. Suzy helps her clients navigate the physical and emotional ailments that so often come with high-stress events. She focuses on de-stressing, clean living, and making sure people live well-balanced lives.

Mar 7, 2023 • 52min
Andre Paradis, Relationship and Dating Coach
Andre Paradis is a certified Life Coach, entrepreneur, business owner, artist, and Relationship and Dating Coach. He’s committed to teaching individuals and couples how to create and maintain happy, successful, and long-lasting relationships through effective communication. Andre is dedicated to teaching men and women the concept of Gender Intelligence, to truly understand each other’s perspectives, and empowering people to create strong, loving relationships. Download his book, Five Feminine Qualities High-Quality Men Find Absolutely Irresistible.

Feb 28, 2023 • 38min
Rosemarie Ferrante, Family Attorney
Rosemarie Ferrante is a family attorney and founder of https://www.divorcemediationct.com/. She focuses on non-adversarial divorce using mediation and collaboration. Rosemarie ensures both parties in a separation or divorce foster trust and goodwill, while meeting each person’s specific objectives. The goal is a smooth transition through divorce, and most importantly, fostering a positive co-parenting experience that supports and nurtures the children. She’s a frequent and sough-after expert guest on podcasts, workshops, and professional presentations.


