The Divorced Girl Smiling Podcast

"My husband has no friends or hobbies," is something I hear a lot from women who are considering divorce or going through one. My guest in this episode is Divorce Coach, Karen Covy. Karen and I unpack this issue. We talk about what being married to an anti-social spouse looks like, how it can affect a marriage, and whether or not it's a good enough reason to get divorced. Learn more here: https://www.divorcedgirlsmiling.com/my-husband-has-no-friends-or-hobbies/ 

Divorce isn’t just the end of a marriage. It’s also a financial reset, a unique and powerful opportunity to reimagine what money means to you—and how it supports your future. My guest in this episode is Luke Sauter, Personal Financial Specialist and Investment Advisor Representative. Luke explains why your financial identity matters, and offers tips on rebuilding it. Learn more here: https://www.divorcedgirlsmiling.com/reclaiming-your-financial-identity-during-and-after-divorce/

No one wants to be in an emotionally abusive relationship, or an addictive relationship. So, why is it not so uncommon that people get into these kinds of relationships? One big reason is that people don’t even realize they are in or heading into one. My guest in this episode is Relationship and Recovery Therapist, Debra Alper. Debra and I discuss 5 signs that you might be in one or headed there. Learn more: https://www.divorcedgirlsmiling.com/5-signs-you-are-in-or-are-heading-into-an-addictive-or-emotionally-abusive-relationship/

It sounds intimidating and overwhelming, but it really isn't! My guest in this episode is divorce attorney, Jessica Zadjura, who has answers to your questions about retirement accounts, pension plans, and other assets in divorce. Learn more here: https://www.divorcedgirlsmiling.com/retirement-accounts-pension-plans-and-divorce/

Being your best self in divorce has so many benefits. Not only will it give you a better divorce outcome, but it will help you in self-love, and in your post-divorce life. My guest in this episode is divorce attorney, Sharon Oberst-DeFala, who offers tips on how to be your best self, as well as a story that will inspire you! Learn more here: https://www.divorcedgirlsmiling.com/a-great-example-of-how-to-be-your-best-self-in-divorce/

If you know your divorce needs to happen, but you're not sure what to do to prepare, before telling your spouse officially that you want a divorce, this is a great episode! My guest is divorce attorney, Ardené Fox, who offers advice on how to prepare for the start of your divorce. Learn more: https://www.divorcedgirlsmiling.com/what-to-do-before-telling-your-spouse-you-want-a-divorce/

It's so wonderful when parents can put their differences aside and be there in a peaceful, loving way for their kids. Unfortunately, not all divorcing couples are able to do this. So, if you are someone going through a divorce who has a difficult and toxic ex, this is a great episode for you. My guest is divorce attorney, Matt Butts, who offers 3 tips for coparenting with a toxic ex. Learn more here: https://www.divorcedgirlsmiling.com/3-tips-for-coparenting-with-a-toxic-ex/

If you want to get calm or stay calm during your divorce, this is a great episode for you! My guest is divorce coach, Cherie Morris, who offers 5 somatic techniques to get you to a better, calmer, more rational place, so you can not only make better decisions during your divorce, but so you can have a better quality of life! Learn more here: https://www.divorcedgirlsmiling.com/recovering-from-divorce-through-somatic-practice/

I had never heard of insight mediation before this podcast, but I'm so glad I know about it now! Wait until you listen to this episode! My guest is divorce mediator, Melissa Wheeler-Farag, who uses insight mediation in her practice; a method that is shown to give divorcing couples a better result, and a better co-parenting relationship. Learn more: https://www.divorcedgirlsmiling.com/insight-mediation-what-it-is-and-how-it-can-help-your-divorce/

Why is it important to empower yourself as much as possible in divorce? Because you will make smarter, better decisions, you will have less anxiety, and you will have a better outcome by far! My guest in this episode is Divorce Attorney, Catherine Becker Good, and we are giving you 7 steps you can take to empower yourself in the divorce process. You're going to love this one!