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

Oona Metz, LICSW, CGP, AGPA Fellow, is a psychotherapist, writer, and speaker for more than 30 years. She’s on a mission to help women navigate the emotional journey of divorce. She writes about divorce, parenting and group therapy and her book, Unhitched: Thriving Before, During and After Divorce, published by Simon and Schuster will be out in January, 2026.  Oona has treated hundreds of women who are navigating the emotional journey of divorce. Recognizing the immense need for additional divorce support groups, last year she founded the Beacon Group Fellowship, a training program to teach mental health providers how to lead these groups.  For tips and advice from women, for women who are navigating divorce connect with Oona:Web: oonametz.comIG: @oonametzFB: @womennavigatingdivorceLI: Oona Metz, LICSW, CGP, AGPA Fellow

It’s Episode 4 of our new series, Mapping Your New Path Forward, featuring our partner, Needle Cuda Divorce and Family Law!In this episode, Attorney Melissa Needle shares insights about how to prepare for your initial consultation with your divorce lawyer. Your first meeting with a divorce attorney isn’t just a consultation. It’s your chance to take control of your future. Attorney Needle talks about gathering financial information, being ready to discuss your marriage history, being prepared with questions for your attorney, and many other ways you can make your first meeting as productive as possible. There’s a lot you can do to start your new chapter confidently and in control. 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 

Jessica Hill is an entrepreneur, professional Certified Coach, Fair Play Facilitator, and mother of two, who has dedicated her career to supporting mothers.  Inspired by her own journey into motherhood, Jessica started The Parent Collective to equip parents with the education and support they need to thrive during the many transitions in parenthood. The Parent Collective brings together expectant parents with similar due dates in the same city, building support systems when it matters most.  She helps reconnect moms to their purpose by helping integrate pieces of themselves they may have lost along the way and guiding them toward a more joyful and easeful way forward. For expecting moms and families who are looking to find their people in parenthood, connect with Jessica and The Parent Collective:Web: www.theparentcollective.comIG: @theparentcollectivetpcFB: The Parent Collective

A board-certified sex therapist, with her Master’s in Counseling Psychology: Marriage and Family, and her doctorate in Clinical Sexology, Dr. Lisa Paz is a Clinical Sex and Marriage Therapist. A frequent guest expert on national TV and radio shows, Dr. Paz’s expertise is in couples, individual, and sexual health therapy.  Dr. Lisa helps people navigate issues that pertain to intimacy, marital conflict, infidelity, fertility issues, communication problems, sexual dysfunctions, desire disorders, and much more. She also helps couples boost their already healthy relationships, offering ideas, techniques, and strategies to maintain or rekindle live affairs.  For advice about how to take your connections to the next level, connect with Dr. Lisa on social media!Web: DrLisaPaz.comIG: @DrLisaPazFB: Dr. Lisa Paz

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!Web: inourrightminds.netFB: In Our Right Minds | Sacred Feminine Right Brain Human BalanceIG: @daleallen_inourrightmindsYT: @daleallen-inourrightmindsLI: Dale Allen

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

Jennifer Lee is the founder of Modern-Wealth and has almost 30 years (45 years if you count going into the office with her father as a child) of expertise in the financial services industry. She’s the author of “Squeeze the Juice: Live With Purpose-Then Leave a Legacy.” She helps women navigate the financial challenges they face during and after divorce, and the gives them the tools and strategies to face them with confidence. Jennifer encourages women to avoid becoming a financial ‘ostrich' (sticking their head in the sand to avoid difficult decisions) and instead empowers them to take the emotion out of finances and get their financial ducks in a row for the future.  Connect with Jennifer for information and advice you can use to protect yourself and your finances as you navigate through, and after, divorce:Web: Modern-Wealth.comIG: @modernwealthloveletterLI: Jennifer LeeYT: Modern-Wealth

It’s Episode 3 of our series, Mapping Your New Path Forward, featuring Kevin C. Brown of  Needle | Cuda Divorce and Family Law!In this episode, Attorney Kevin C. Brown from Needle | Cuda talks about prenuptial agreements in high-net-worth divorces. And you’ll be surprised how many people have them, and at the age of the people getting them!Attorney Brown will unravel with complexities of high-net-worth prenuptial agreements. So, whether you’re considering a prenup, have been given a prenup, or are simply curious about wealth-protection strategies, you won’t want to miss a minute of this episode.  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 LawFB: Needle Cuda Divorce & Family Law

Nicole Kobis is a Partner and Divorce and Family Law Attorney at Lindabury, McCormick, Estabrook & Cooper, P.C. She has over ten-years' experience representing individuals as they navigate the challenges of divorce, including custody, spousal support, child support, equitable distribution, and domestic violence. She served as law clerk in the New Jersey Superior Court, where she gained a unique perspective into the judicial system, providing valuable insights to her clients. Nicole is also frequently appointed by the Court as a Guardian ad Litem for children in contested custody matters and as an attorney for alleged incapacitated individuals in guardianship proceedings. Connect with Nicole and Lindabury McCormick for advice about navigating the divorce process, from filing to finalization. Web: Lindabury.comFB: Lindabury, McCormick, Estabrook & Cooper, P.C.IG: @Lindabury_LawLI: Nicole KobisLI: Lindabury, McCormick, Estabrook & Cooper, P.C.YT: Lindabury, McCormick, Estabrook & Cooper, P.C.X: Lindabury McCormick

Jason Scriven is a Men's Divorce Coach who helps men build a new life, strong and free after divorce. He’s the creator of the Divorce 101 Newsletter and the Scriven Program. He divorced after 27 years of marriage, left his family home, lived with his parents, and lost his job – all in 6 months!  For the past 10 years, he’s been in his clients’ corner, making sure they show up for themselves and holding them accountable. Connect with Jason for the tools and support you need to get through the difficult times in your life. Web: ScrivenProgram.comIG: @Divorce101_YT: @ScrivenProgramX: @TheJasonScriven