

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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Aug 6, 2024 • 40min
Susan Shofe, High Conflict Divorce Coach & CDC Divorce Coach
Susan Shofer is a High Conflict Divorce Coach and CDC Divorce Coach with a specialty in parental alienation that comes from experience. A former corporate private investigator, she brings years of courtroom experience to her clients. She’s the co-founder of Messy Divorce Solutions (with Randi Fine) and the author of three books on Amazon: Burner Phone: Running from Monstrous Dates; The Divorce Recovery Ladder; and No One Wins: When Your Minor-Aged Child Rejects You, Circumvent, Defy, Diffuse, and Possibly Eradicate Parental Alienation. For insight into your relationships, plus expert guidance and support, connect with Susan:Web: SusanShofer.comIG: @SusanShoferYT: Susan Shofer, Certified Divorce CoachLI: Susan ShoferPinterest: Susan Shofer | Your Divorce Coach

Jul 30, 2024 • 31min
Liz Pharo, CEO of Divorce.com
Liz Pharo is the visionary CEO behind Divorce.com, which she launched with the mission of transforming the divorce process. Inspired by her own respectful divorce, she wanted to revolutionize the way people approach separation. Her aim is to foster a more compassionate divorce process with less conflict and less financial burden. Divorce.comoffers couples access to divorce services at a traction of the cost of a traditional divorce and breaking down the stigmas surrounding divorce. For advice about how to streamline the path to divorce and avoid unnecessary conflict and cost, connect with Liz!Web: Divorce.comFB: @divorcedotcomIG: @divorcedotcom

Jul 23, 2024 • 36min
Dale Allen, Author of In Our Right Minds: On the Sacred Feminine, the Right Brain and Restoring Humanity’s Natural Balance
For 25 years, Dale Allen has shared the healing energy of the sacred feminine through her work: In Our Right Minds, which has been widely acclaimed at universities, conferences, corporations, theaters, and expos across the U.S. and Canada, from Kauai to Dubai, the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women, and the Parliament of the World’s Religions. Her new book, In Our Right Minds: On the Sacred Feminine, the Right Brain and Restoring Humanity’s Natural Balance, is an international best-seller. The film version has been awarded in 19 Independent Film Festivals worldwide. In Our Right Minds is a sweeping journey covered efficiently and clearly, illuminating the history and relevance of the Goddess archetype, as well as its connection to our right-brain intelligence. In Our Right Minds garners praise for being well-researched, organized, clear, level, balanced, without blame, and inclusive of all the human family. Dale’s YouTube Channel features nourishing content and The Dale Allen Podcast ranks in the top 10% globally. To learn how to empower yourself by opening the door to your feminine wisdom and imagination, connect with Dale!FB: @daleallenFB Page: In Our Right Minds | Dale AllenIG: daleallen_inourrightmindsYT: daleallen-inourrightmindsLI: Dale Allen

Jul 16, 2024 • 45min
Laurie Gerber, Expert in the field of life & relationship coaching (#2)
Laurie Gerber meets women where they are. She protects their experiences, speaks honest truths, and cheers them on to be the best version of themselves—all while keeping their spirits high. Laurie got her start when she engaged with a life coach who changed her life, top to bottom. After a “near divorce” experience of her own, and using the Handel Method® to rebuild her relationship, she knew she wanted to use what she learned to help others. She’s an expert in the field of life and relationship coaching, with more than 20 years of experience coaching thousands of individuals and couples. And she created the ultimate online relationship course, Master the Art of Love. Connect with Laurie for secrets to making the dating experience easier, and how to find and maintain healthy love:Web: LaurieGerber.comIG: @lauriegerber_ coachFB: Master the Art of LoveTikTok: @lauriegerber_coachLI: Laurie Gerber

Jul 9, 2024 • 28min
Andrea Javor, Advice on Self-Investment
Andrea Javor is a Chicago-based marketing executive and writer with clips in HuffPost, The Washington Post, Business Insider and Coveteur. She is passionate about personal growth, particularly after pivotal life changes, and has found the very best version of herself on the other side of two divorces.Connect with Andrea for advice on self-investment and finally finding a new life on the other side of divorce.IG: @AndreaEJavorX: @AndreaEJavorFB: @AndreaEJavorLI: Andrea Javor

Jul 2, 2024 • 49min
Chris Hudspeth, Retirement Planning for Single Mothers (Pt. 2 of 2)
Chris Hudspeth, Part 2! He’s a Financial Planner for the Risk Averse. He’s the founder of Retriever Financial and helps divorced women protect and grow their money. Chris’s story is so great, and his advice is so helpful, we’re doing part 2! He was raised by a single mother who didn’t have the luxury of thinking about retirement, and he saw how she struggled financially at the end of her life. That’s what inspired him to become a financial planner who specializes in retirement planning for single mothers. By helping single mothers plan for a safe, dependable retirement, he honors his mom. Connect with Chris if you’re a woman with questions about money and saving for retirement:LI: Chris Hudspeth

Jun 25, 2024 • 48min
Chris Hudspeth, Retirement Planning for Single Mothers (Pt. 1 of 2)
Chris Hudspeth is a Financial Planner for the Risk Averse. He’s the founder of Retriever Financial and helps divorced women protect and grow their money. Chris’s story is so great, and his advice is so helpful, we’re doing part 2! He was raised by a single mother who didn’t have the luxury of thinking about retirement, and he saw how she struggled financially at the end of her life. That’s what inspired him to become a financial planner who specializes in retirement planning for single mothers. By helping single mothers plan for a safe, dependable retirement, he honors his mom. Connect with Chris if you’re a woman with questions about money and saving for retirement:LI: Chris Hudspeth

Jun 18, 2024 • 37min
Alyssa Dineen, New York City’s Top Dating Coach
Alyssa Dineen is New York City’s top dating coach, and has been featured on Oprah Daily, The Today Show, Goop, Bravo, The New York Times, and so much more. She’s the author of the new book, The Art of Online Dating. After the challenges of navigating the online dating scene post-divorce, Alyssa founded Style My Profile to help other divorcees steer clear of all the common online dating pitfalls. Her Mindful Dating 101 course is truly the one-stop-shop for all things online dating. The 12-module course will help you easily and painlessly build a dating app profile that will get people’s attention and get you the right matches. Through videos, worksheets, examples, and checklists, the Mindful Dating 101 course will guide you from choosing photos and writing stand-out bios, all the way through swiping and matching etiquette and expectations, how to start conversations, and get to IRL dates with your matches. Connect with Alyssa for tips and advice about creating a dating profile to attract your perfect match!FB: Alyssa Dineen - Style My ProfileIG: @stylemyprofilenycIG: @alyssadineenYT: Style My Profile with Alyssa DineenP: Style My Profile

Jun 11, 2024 • 35min
Aurisha Smolarksi, author of Cooperative Co-Parenting for Secure Kids: The Attachment Theory Guide to Raising Kids in Two Homes.
Aurisha Smolarski, MA, LMFT, is a licensed marriage and family therapist, certified co-parenting coach, mediator, and author of Cooperative Co-Parenting for Secure Kids: The Attachment Theory Guide to Raising Kids in Two Homes. As a mother herself, she understands the complexities faced by parents navigating two households. With over fifteen years of experience, Aurisha specializes in fostering cooperation and security in co-parenting dynamics. She’s committed to helping couples transition from romantic relationships to cooperative co-parenting arrangements, emphasizing commitment, collaboration, and consistency through her "Six Cs of Cooperative Co-parenting." For practical, relatable, and valuable advice about navigating complex relationships with your partner, your ex, your kids, and yourself, connect with Aurisha:Web: aurishasmolarski.comIG: @cooperativecoparenting X: @securecoparent

Jun 4, 2024 • 38min
Kevin Brown, Divorce Attorney | Needle Cuda - Season 2, Ep. 2
It’s Episode 2 of our new series, Mapping Your New Path Forward, featuring our partner Needle | Cuda Divorce and Family Law!In this episode, Attorney Kevin C. Brown from Needle | Cuda Divorce and Family Law talks about the importance of having the right legal representation. The attorney-client relationship is the cornerstone of an effective legal strategy. It’s your emotional support structure, and it helps you build and project confidence. It’s important to choose the attorney that’s right for you. What happens if you make the wrong choice? Knowing when it’s time to change legal representation is a crucial step toward achieving a more favorable divorce outcome. This is part 2 of our second series, Mapping Your New Path Forward. Check out Episode 1 to hear Wendy and Attorney Brown’s compelling conversation about the complicated issues surrounding control of and access to frozen embryos in divorce disputes. For the expert advice and informed guidance you need to protect yourself, your children, and your assets, connect with Needle | Cuda Divorce and Family Law. Web: NeedleCuda.comLI: Needle Cuda Divorce & Family Law