The Divorced Girl Smiling Podcast

If you are going through a divorce (or are already divorced) and you need some inspiration and empowerment, this is a great episode for you! My guest is Hannah McKitrick, Wellness Coach and Retreat Leader, and we have 7 things we swear by, that we think will help you get happier and healthier. 

What a great conversation! Life, Love and Divorce Coach, Michèle Heffron is my guest, and we talk about so many things that we think you are thinking about and wondering about as a divorced woman over 40, 50 or 60. Topics include: figuring out what you want to do now, and finding love at an older age. 

The divorced woman is juggling a lot of things, including her home, health, kids, dating, aging parents, and so much more! My guest in this episode is real estate agent, Staci Yesner, and wait till you hear this conversation! It's so vulnerable and relatable! We hope it's both validating and inspiring! https://www.divorcedgirlsmiling.com/make-your-house-a-home-after-divorce/

What is a guardian ad litem (a GAL)? If you've never been through a divorce, you might never even have heard the term. My guest in this episode is divorce attorney, Colleen Breems, a partner at Beermann, who is also a guardian ad litem. Colleen explains the role of a GAL, and answers so many questions you probably have. Learn more here: https://www.divorcedgirlsmiling.com/what-is-a-guardian-ad-litem/

What does equitable distribution mean? If you've never been through a divorce, you probably don't know. My guest in this episode is divorce attorney, John McKnight. John explains equitable distribution and offers some insight into dividing assets in divorce, and how the divorce process works. Learn more here: https://www.divorcedgirlsmiling.com/what-is-equitable-distribution-in-a-divorce/

In this insightful discussion, Dr. Ginny Wright, a seasoned clinical psychologist and discernment counselor, delves into the hard and soft reasons for divorce. She explains how discernment counseling aids couples in navigating conflicting desires about their marriage. Dr. Wright highlights critical issues like abuse, affairs, and addiction as hard reasons, while also exploring softer reasons such as drifting apart. Her emphasis on communication, self-reflection, and involving partners in change offers listeners a clearer path through complex marital dilemmas.

One of the scariest parts of getting divorced is being alone. In fact, many people decide not to get divorced because they fear this. If this is you, you are going to LOVE this episode! My guests are Catherine Shanahan, CDFA® and Karen Chellew, (both divorced) and the founders of My Divorce Solution. We offer tips, and we hope you will feel inspired from this conversation.

In the wake of the Megan Kerrigan Andy Byron Coldplay kiss cam cheating incident, I was wondering, is it going to be possible for them to mediate their divorce? My guest is Divorce Mediator, Brian James and he says yes. We get into how these kinds of cases differ from other divorces, and we offer tips for those getting divorced from a cheater. 

If I was getting divorced now, one of my biggest sources of stress would be my beloved dog. Is he going to be OK? Will I get custody of him? Am I going to have to share custody? This is a great episode for dog lovers. My guest is Karis Nafte, a dog and pet mediator, dog behavior consultant, author and speaker. Karis answers all the questions you might have. Learn more here: https://www.divorcedgirlsmiling.com/professional/karis-nafte-founder-who-keeps-the-dog/

Divorce attorney, Joi Fairell tells it like it is, and in this episode, she shares insights into the divorce process, and answers so many questions you might have if you are newly separated or in the middle of your divorce. Learn more here: https://www.divorcedgirlsmiling.com/how-is-child-support-calculated-in-georgia/