We Chat Divorce Podcast
In We Chat Divorce, we demystify divorce - offering bimonthly deep dives into divorce and its financial impacts. In each episode, we break down a divorce topic and examine its impacts on your finances. The financial aspect of divorce is often overshadowed by the legal process, yet divorce plays such a large role in the security of your financial future. Join us each episode as We Chat Divorce, shine light on the tough topics of divorce, and bring clarity and confidence to your divorce journey. Your hosts, Karen Chellew, Legal Liaison, and Catherine Shanahan, CDFA, co-founders of My Divorce Solution, have both experienced divorce and deliver timely divorce insights and information - from both professional and personal experience.
Episodes
July 26, 2023 • 38 mins
In this episode, we welcome Caroline Strawson, Award Winning ICF Accredited Trauma Informed Coach and Therapist. Caroline helps women experience “post traumatic growth” after dealing with abuse from narcissistic partners.
This episode is all about how to claim or take back your financial power and how to view narcissism through a trauma-informed lens.
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July 12, 2023 • 11 mins
In this episode, we dive into the intriguing world of finance and unravel the mysteries surrounding forensic accountants during divorce.
In this episodes we discuss:
What it means to be a Forensic Accountant
How to know if you actually need one on your divorce team
The significance of the MDS financial portrait before further seeking expert assistance
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June 29, 2023 • 35 mins
In this episode, we sit down with Jillian Abby, author, story teller, podcaster and advocate for the LGBTQ+ community.
This episode is all about financial challenges in divorce when coming out. In this episode we discuss how to ease the divorce process when “coming out” of a same sex marriage.
We chat with Jillian about:
Jillian’s coming out story as a spouse in a “good marriage”
The financial difficulties in divorce when comin...
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In this episode, we sit down with Jackie Pilossoph, Editor and Chief of Divorced Girl Smiling. Divorced Girl Smiling (DSG) is a community of support and connection where you can feel heard and understood. DGS has a mission to empower, connect and inspire men and women before, during and after divorce.
In this episode we chat with Jackie about:
Claiming or taking back your financial power
Taking steps toward being more kind and ...
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May 17, 2023 • 26 mins
In this episode, we sit down with Natalie Migliarini, Founder, Author, Social Media Maven, Cocktailian, Photographer, and Influencer, and Creator of Beautiful Booze. Natalie is a jack- of- all- trades when it comes to the world of creative cocktails. She has a particular aptitude for discovering unique and inventive approaches to conceiving exceptional concoctions and occasions. She began her journey as a home bartender yet has adv...
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May 3, 2023 • 36 mins
Bill Miles and Kristen Noel are divorce coaches who help mothers take control of their divorce, get off the emotional rollercoaster and save precious time, money and heartache for their family. Together, they founded Best Self Magazine and created the Best Self Intuitive Divorce Coaching Program. Bill is a Holistic Life Coach and Kristen is a Certified Intuitive Life Coach.
In this episode we chat with Bill and Kristen about:
Ta...
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April 19, 2023 • 8 mins
In this Divorce Explored, we dive deep into the topic of using your 401(k) to pay for divorce. We'll explore the benefits of this approach, such as avoiding high-interest debt and keeping more of your assets in-tact. However, we'll also discuss the potential downsides, including the impact on your long-term retirement savings and tax implications.
We provide insights and tips on how to make the most informed decision when it comes...
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We chat with Jasmine Rice, a certified transformational life coach, best-selling author, and founder of Good Things Are Gonna Come. Jasmine’s support is aimed at helping others feel empowered as they rebuild their lives following divorce or other major life transitions. We chat with Jasmine about crafting your life like a recipe, becoming more resilient, and how to have more positive thoughts.
In this episode we chat about:
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March 15, 2023 • 29 mins
This week, we chat with Heather Black, founder and CEO of Supermums. In 2010, Heather accidently stumbled upon an in-demand career path and realized her journey could empower other moms to take control of their financial futures too! This conversation is all about pivoting to rewarding and in-demand careers during and after divorce.
In this episode we chat about:
How to pivot into financial success after divorce
Finding a well p...
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March 1, 2023 • 25 mins
In this week’s episode we chat with bestselling author and Certified Divorce and Co-Parenting Specialist Michelle Dempsey-Multack about how to take the high road during divorce. We discuss how taking the high road can be beneficial for both spouses - as well as your children. Join us as we help parents co-parent in a way their children can be proud of!
In this episode we chat about:
How taking the high road during divorce can ben...
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February 15, 2023 • 33 mins
In this week’s episode we chat with family law attorney Joseph Willmore, who is a Board Certified Family Law Specialist (CFLS) in California. Joseph exclusively practices family law, which includes divorce, child custody, support, and restraining orders. This episode covers community assets and how they are split during divorce, housing during the divorce process, and executive compensation.
In this episode we chat about:
What c...
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February 1, 2023 • 31 mins
In this week’s episode we chat with Rebecca Stern, a divorce and family mediator, about the adjustments you may need to make during divorce when a special needs child is involved. Rebecca works both in-person and virtually with families across the country in both amicable and high-conflict divorces.
In this episode we chat about:
How a special needs child can affect terms in your settlement agreement
How to adjust financials in...
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January 18, 2023 • 21 mins
Ready to make sure your retirement, 401k, and Roth accounts are properly set up during a divorce? Tune in this week for our episode as we cover the costly mistakes you'll want to avoid, and how taxes factor into all of it. We chat about everything from avoiding penalties that come with taking money out of funds, what needs to be considered before signing any agreements - even down to correctly calculating assets.
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Get ready to make the best version of yourself with Dr. Terri Absher, a powerhouse of knowledge in the health and fitness world! From her companies Rebuilding Her and Next Level Health & Fitness, she's here to give us tips on how overcoming bad habits can create success both financially and physically. With a background as diverse as her credentials (Licensed PT, Certified Nutrition Coach and IFBB Bikini Pro), you don't want miss o...
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December 21, 2022 • 34 mins
Happy Holidays from the MDS team. We’re taking a short holiday break and want to re-share our most popular episode from this year. Dealing with a narcissist ex is a year round challenge, but it can be especially difficult during the holidays when time with children and gifts are all at play. As you prepare for the holiday season and divorce in the new year, here’s our episode on top Tips for divorcing a narcissist with Tracy Malone...
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December 7, 2022 • 15 mins
In this week’s episode we cover the importance of financial disclosures in divorce. We chat about all the components of a financial disclosure and how they can impact your divorce. Listen to the end to catch special tips such as how to make sure all of your income is properly qualified.
In this episode we chat about:
What financial disclosures are and what should be included
How to make sure your income is qualified in your div...
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November 23, 2022 • 22 mins
In this week’s episode we chat with Tracy Moore-Grant, founder of the Amicable Divorce Network, an international association of seasoned, licensed professionals who are dedicated to helping reasonable people navigate the process of divorce. Tracy has represented clients and practiced exclusively in the area of family law since 2002, giving expert divorce guidance and helping parties avoid costly and destructive litigation.
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November 2, 2022 • 32 mins
In this week’s episode we chat with Gilza Fort-Martinez, a licensed marriage and family therapist with over 25 years of expertise in couples therapy, conflict resolution, and improving interpersonal relationships. Gilza teaches us the four Rs of emotional restoration and how to rebuild trust in a new relationship.
Gilza is the founder and CEO of Resolution Counseling Center, a private practice in South Florida where she has succes...
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October 19, 2022 • 36 mins
In this week’s episode we chat with Marianna Goldenberg, CDFA, about financial divorce topics you may not know about. Marianna shares with us the five most common mistakes when dividing executive compensation in divorce and other insider financial divorce tips.
Marianna has 30 years of industry experience and is the founder and CEO of CURO Wealth Management. As a CDFA, Marianna loves to empower people to make important decisions...
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October 5, 2022 • 11 mins
There's a crucial gap in the divorce legal system that most people aren't aware of. If you are considering divorce, a divorce plan is a critical first step for setting yourself up for success. This week, we show you how to create a divorce plan that will prepare yourself and your divorce team for one of the most challenging aspects of divorce - the separation of finances.
In this episode we chat about:
The missing gap in the div...
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