New Beginnings: A Marriage and Divorce Podcast

New Beginnings: A Marriage and Divorce Podcast

New Beginnings is a podcast that dives into the reality of marriage and divorce. Hosted by breakup and divorce coach, Tamar Queen Barbash, New Beginnings is an opportunity to delve into the parts of marriage that we don't often hear talked about. We'll look at the institution of marriage itself and when it works and when it doesn't - and why. We'll talk about sex and children and cheating and everything else. This is a judgment free zone where we look to explore the human experience of relationships.

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July 21, 2025 22 mins

Welcome back to New Beginnings: A Marriage and Divorce Podcast!

I am thrilled to welcome Jill Kaufman to the show for this episode. 

Jill is a divorce coach, therapist, mediator, and co-parenting expert. After going through her own difficult divorce, Jill made it her life's mission to help others not have it so tough. .css-1t8gq41{border:none;background-image:none;background-color:transparent;box-shadow:none;color:#2F3133;cursor:pointer;font-size:inherit;padding:0;-webkit-text-decoration:inherit;text-decoration:inherit;width:-webkit-max-content;width:-moz-max-content;width:max-content;}.css-1t8gq41:hover,.css-1t8gq41:focus{-webkit-text-decoration:inherit;text-decoration:inherit;}

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A few weeks ago, Tamar came across an instagram post in which a woman sent a Venmo request to the woman who had an affair with her husband. In the memo, she explained that since this woman played a role in her divorce, the other woman should at least contribute to it financially. She hashtagged the memo with "homewrecker" 

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This got Tamar thinking about accountability and who is actually responsible for the ...

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I am so excited to welcome Joelle Perez to the podcast to discuss mediation and why it's such a great option for people looking to end their marriages.

Joelle Perez is a compassionate and experienced divorce mediation attorney who serves as a neutral third party, helping clients reach mutually agreeable settlements with dignity and respect. Her mediation style is rooted in creating a safe, supportive environment that prioritizes th...

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On this week's installment of the New Beginning's podcast, Tamar welcomes Nanette Murphy to talk about Netflix's new show, Four Seasons. 

A remake of a 1981 film of the same name, Four Seasons follows three couples in their 50s, all best friends since college, through one year of their lives -- as one of them decides he's ready to end his marriage and start a new chapter. 

Tamar is thrilled to be joined by Nanette Murphy to unpack ...

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It was an absolute pleasure to welcome Leah Hadley onto the podcast!

Leah Hadley will tell you she's no stranger to financial challenges. She became an adoptive parent to three overnight, got divorced, and built her business from the ground up, to name a few. These were times when careful financial planning was critical to her peace of mind.

Now an award-winning financial planner, sought-after speaker, Accredited Financial Co...
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November 19, 2024 12 mins

Hi all, 

Welcome back! In this episode, I'm exploring the question of whether marriages can survive after there's been infidelity. 

I'm not simply answering the question, because the answer is easy. We *can* do anything. But looking at the why of it all is far more interesting and important if you're considering staying married to a person who has betrayed you in this way. 

Have a listen and let me know your thoughts. 

Find me on I...

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November 5, 2024 12 mins

We're back! After a summer hiatus that lasted through much of the fall, I'm thrilled to be back with a new episode of New Beginnings: A Marriage and Divorce Podcast. 

In this episode, I am looking at the natural trajectory of relationships and exploring how the commitment to a marriage impacts that natural course. 

I'd love to hear your thoughts after you listen. Please come find me on Instagram or email me at tamar@nbdivorcecoachi...

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This week, I am so excited to welcome Victoria Kirilloff to the podcast.

Victoria is a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst and Family Financial Mediator who helps clients get clear on their financial facts in order to make their divorces as financially successful as possible. 

After a decade in a marriage that wasn't working, Victoria found herself at a crossroads. Wanting to leave her partner, but recognizing that they were comple...

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Oof!!

This week we were treated to video footage of Kansas City Chief's kicker Harrison Butker speaking to the graduating class of Benedictine College in Kansas. He throws out some wildly archaic ideas about marriage and the role of women in the home that I felt needed to be immediately addressed.

Always curious to hear your thoughts! Come share them with me on instagram or threads @nbdivorcecoaching or email me at tamar@nbdivorcec...

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May 9, 2024 13 mins

Months ago, my therapist and I, prompted by an answer in the NYT crossword had a long conversation about the Sunk Cost Fallacy. Though it is a concept that refers to business investments, it is incredible how well it relates to relationships. There is so much insight to be gained from the Sunk Cost Fallacy in terms of undesrstanding the motivations behind our decisions. Can't wait to hear what you think.

Please share your thoughts ...

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March 19, 2024 11 mins

Hi all! We're back!

In today's episdoe I am looking at the power of ego - how our need to be liked, chosen, or to feel like we've won leads us to make all kinds of bad decisions for ourselves. 

Have a listen and then let me know what you think. 

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Welcome back to New Beginnings: A Marriage and Divorce Podcast.

This week I have the opportunity to share with you a perspective different from my own. I welcome Cass Morrow onto the show to talk with me about what he sees as society's impact on our decisions to leave relationships. 

Cass Morrow is a relationship coach who, along with his wife, helps couples disrupt divorce and create a new kind of marriage. With a background in th...

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January 22, 2024 17 mins

Hi everyone and welcome to episode 3: The a**hole conundrum! 

This episode is very special to me. It is a concept I use for understanding human behavior that I coined several years ago. I have been waiting for the right opportunity to share it, and it's finally here. 

The a**hole conundrum looks at how we behave in certain situations in order to avoid feeling like bad people, when actually these actions make us worse. 

Listen now t...

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January 10, 2024 15 mins

In this episode of New Beginnings: A Marriage and Divorce Podcast, Tamar looks at the concept of forever. Does it make sense as a construct for relationships? Are there other ways to structure marriage that are more in line with people's lived experiences? How does commitment affect the way we assess our relationships? 

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January 2, 2024 17 mins

Hello! And welcome to the first episode of New Beginnings: A Marriage and Divorce Podcast. In this week's inaugural episode we take a look at the metrics of marriage. How do we judge the success of a marriage? Are we accurate in our assessments or are we using a measuring stick that doesn't quite work? Join me for this discussion and come share your thoughts with me @nbdivorcecoaching on Instagram and Threads. 

I look forward to co...

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