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

Russell Knight is a divorce lawyer who reads, writes, and thinks about divorce and family law A LOT. He’s written 700+ articles about Illinois family law, been published numerous times by the Illinois State Bar Association and is frequently quoted regarding family law in NBC News, Parent’s Magazine, Inc. Magazine, Newsweek, and many more.He and his firm are dedicated to guiding clients through their divorces, in and out of the courtroom. They’re dedicated to getting their clients back in control.Connect with Russell:Web: rdklegal.comFB: Law Office of Russell D. KnightIG: @divorceattorneyknight

For more than 30 years, Corinna Wood has supported thousands of women on their journeys of healing and wholeness—including founding and running the largest herbal conference in the U.S. Drawing from her background in herbalism and the knowledge of the natural world, combined with feminism and spiritual psychology, she’s created unique, earth-based, woman-centered tools for inner growth and healing. According to the ‘godmother of herbalism’ Rosemary Gladstar, “Corinna has created a holistic approach to healing from the inside out that leads us home to the sacred center of self.” She’s a popular guest on a variety of podcasts, including: Mountain Rose Herb Radio, Voices of the Sacred Feminine, Herbs with Rosalee, and Crone Power Interviews.  Connect with Corinna:Web: CorinnaWood.comIG: corinna.wood.wisewomenstudiosFB: Corinna Wood, Holistic Women’s WisdomFB: Along the Wise Woman Path

Olivia Dreizen Howell is the co-founder and CEO of Fresh Starts Registry, the first and only platform for everything you need to begin again, including after divorce or breakup, moving, career changes, stepping into your truth, or starting again after grief. After her own divorce in 2019, Olivia had an 'aha moment' when she realized that we celebrate weddings and babies with a registry, but in the moments we really need to restock our lives, we need support. That support comes in the form of both items for our homes as well as the experts who become our hype team. That’s how Fresh Starts Registry was born (and it’s been featured in Forbes and The Wall Street Journal)! Olivia knew that if we could shift the narrative to celebrate and support people through brave life decisions, it would empower them on their fresh start journey. She believes that when you change the things around you, the things around you change. Olivia is a certified life coach, clinical hypnotherapist, and NLP. She is also the co-host, producer, and editor of A Fresh Story. Connect with Olivia for inspiration, tips, and advice about beginning again.IG: @freshstartregistryFB: Fresh Start RegistryLI: Fresh Starts RegistryX: @FreshStartsHere

Thy-An Tran is a Divorce Coach and Director of Marketing and Advertising at Soberlink, a long-time partner of Divorce Doesn’t Suck. She’s here to share game-changing insights about how Soberlink’s revolutionary real-time monitoring system is helping parents navigate custody arrangements with confidence and clarity. With over 500,000 users and trusted by 10,000+ legal professionals, Soberlink's court-admissible technology has become the gold standard for proving sobriety in custody cases. Whether you're a parent, legal professional, or someone battling alcohol dependency, this episode reveals how Soberlink is creating safer parenting time and bringing peace of mind to families in transition.  Don't miss Thy-An’s powerful insights on winning the war against alcohol addiction and rebuilding trust during divorce. Connect with Soberlink:Web: soberlink.comIG: @soberlink.storiesFB: @soberlinkX: @soberlink

Ed Vargo is co-founder and president of Burning River Advisory Group and enlightenHer, a community focused on empowering women through financial mentorship.  He’s passionate about helping women build long-term financial plans, especially during life transitions like divorce, retirement, and beyond.  His dedication stems from his personal experience: Ed's mother, an immigrant from South Korea, lost custody of her children after divorce, due to financial instability. This experience has driven Ed to empower women to gain the financial knowledge they need to navigate divorce with confidence, ensuring they never face such hardship.  Ed knows that women can’t be fully empowered unless they’re financially empowered. Connect with him! Web: enlightenher.comIG: @enlightenherofficialLI: enlightenHer

Nicole Katz is a Yoga Therapist and founder of The MAT with Nicole Katz.  She helps people connect to the truest, most joyful version of themselves. For more than 20 years, she’s helped people heal physically, emotionally, and mentally through the practice of yoga therapy.  With extensive training in both yoga and therapeutic modalities, Nicole specializes in supporting individuals during major life transitions, including divorce. She believes that yoga therapy provides a powerful toolkit for navigating this challenging time with greater ease, resilience, and self-discovery.  Connect with Nicole!  Web: thematwithnicolekatz.comIG: @thematwithnicolekatzFB: @thematwithnicolekatz LI: Nicole Katz

Meet Aprille, a seasoned legal consultant and paralegal with over 30 years of experience specializing in family law, civil litigation, estate planning, and probate. She’s also got her master’s in industrial Organizational Psychology, and she brings that expertise to the negotiation table. Her education and experience in psychology transform how she guides clients through family transitions. She tackles every divorce case - from peaceful splits to complex battles - while ensuring children's needs stay front and center. Beyond the courtroom, she equips female entrepreneurs with airtight contracts and estate plans. Her unique blend of legal and psychological insight creates a fresh approach to family law.Connect with Aprille! Web: aprillebarkerparalegal.comIG: @aprillejamesonFB: @aprillejamesonbarkerLI: Aprille Barker

Steven Nullman brings 20 years of expertise to South Florida's most complex divorce cases. Since founding his Miami firm in 2008, he's mastered every angle of family law - from high-stakes trials to delicate custody negotiations. Named a Rising Star by Florida Super Lawyers Magazine, he handles contentious divorces across Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties. His dedication shows in the courtroom and behind the scenes, where he crafts strategies that protect his clients' futures.In this episode, he reveals how two decades of family law shapes his approach to winning difficult divorce cases. Connect with Steven! Web: nullmanlaw.comX: @nullmanlaw

Desiree Simone is a Personal Development Coach and the insightful host of the “Growth on the Rocks” podcast. With a passion for personal development and a flair for engaging conversation, Desiree talks about the intricacies of life, love, libations, and personal growth. She explores the sometimes-bumpy journey of self-improvement, mixing a dash of humor and a splash of real-world wisdom, creating a cocktail of inspiration for listeners who are navigating their own paths to success.  Connect with Desiree for inspiration and advice about making your passions reality:Web: desiree-simone.comIG: @iamdsimoneX: @iamdsimone

Riana Malia is an accomplished transformation coach with over 20 years of experience in Evolved Neurolinguistic Programming (ENLP), Quantum Time Release (QTR), and Advanced Trauma-Aware Coaching. She created the Quantum Pattern Protocol, using her expertise in quantum biology and neuroscience, to help women tap into their unconscious minds to uncover and heal the root causes of their psychological and emotional blocks. Having gone through a divorce, a failed business, and several broken promises, Riana craved a stable life for herself and her daughter. So, she figured out how to make it happen. She created the exact kind of future she wanted, and now, as a teacher and coach, she has helped hundreds of successful, ambitious women get unstuck, heal from trauma, and create lives and relationships they truly love. She has been featured on many platforms, including The Mamahood Blog and podcasts including Is Manifesting Bullshit and InspiHER’d and the popular radio program Fifty Shades of Bullshit. Connect with Riana for valuable advice about how to go from “goal setter” to “goal getter.”Web: RianaMalia.comFB: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61568074675116IG: @rianamalia.officialLI: @RianaMaliaEmail: info@rianamailia.com