Divorce Dividends
Divorce Dividends is a weekly podcast dedicated to helping individuals navigate the emotional, legal, and financial aspects of divorce. Hosted by Valeska Bacon, owner and founder of Divorce Prep, the show dives into divorce related topics and stories that provide listeners with knowledge while providing entertainment along the way. Episodes vary featuring expert interviews, personal stories, and actionable strategies, offering listeners valuable insights, support, and empowerment during their transition. Whether you're at the beginning of your divorce journey or looking to rebuild, this podcast is here to guide you, support you, and hopefully uplift you along the way. This podcast is designed for you if you are going through a divorce, recently divorced, considering separation or know anyone who fits one of those descriptions that you want to help or simply better understand. Whether you are a working professional or stay-at-home parent, if you are seeking guidance, emotional support, and strategies to plan or rebuild your life with confidence in a way that is helpful and entertaining, you are in the right place. Guests fall across many sectors based on the given episode. Experienced professionals include divorce attorneys, therapists, financial advisors, and individuals who have experience on topics that can assist the target audience. Other episodes will allow people to share their stories and how they successfully navigated divorce. You can find out more about the host, Valeska Bacon on her website, Divorce-Prep.com. To contact her directly, feel free to email at Valeska@Divorce-Prep.com or WhatsApp/Text at 720-773-1050.
Episodes
In this episode, I welcome Summer Howard, a seasoned divorce professional and founder of Parents Ever After and Boulder Divorce Mediation. Summer shares her extensive experience in family law, offering insights into creating effective co-parenting plans. She discusses when to involve children in the planning process, how to handle teenagers who resist parental decisions, and the importance of a flexible and realistic ...
In this episode, I welcome back Sarah Miley, an experienced crisis advocate, trauma healing, and lifestyle design coach. Sarah discusses her IFS (Internal Family Systems) informed approach to trauma healing. She explains the concept of parts work and its relation to self-compassion and healing. We dive into generational trauma and how it affects individuals. Sarah guides Valeska (and you!) in an exercise to help ident...
In this episode, Sarah shares her profound journey of self-discovery post-divorce. Sarah describes how societal and familial expectations led her to live a life that wasn't truly hers and how she eventually realized this disconnect after her divorce. Through this process, she discovered somatic therapy and the importance of understanding and feeling emotions within the body rather than just thinking about them. S...
In this lighthearted yet honest episode, Valeska and Matty dive into what it’s really like to date after divorce — the awkward starts, the lessons learned, and the unexpected humor along the way. From parenting plans and mediation mishaps to first-date jitters and post-COVID dating norms, they share their personal experiences navigating love, identity, and authenticity in a whole new chapter of life.
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In this episode, transformational leadership mentor Joy Taylor discusses the importance of maintaining one's authenticity and self-respect within relationships. Joy, a seasoned author and coach, shares insights from her personal experiences, including overcoming two significant relationships to find happiness in her current marriage. Key topics include the significance of blending love and truth, rebuilding self-...
In this episode, financial advisor Phil Weiss shares his personal and professional journey, highlighting how his early life experiences shaped his career in wealth management for women. Phil discusses his commitment to empowering women to take control of their finances, drawing from his personal experiences with financial instability. He explains the concept of registered life planning, its principles, and its importa...
THIS EPISODE HAS CONTENT RELATED TO VARIOUS TYPES OF TRAUMA. THIS MAY BE TRIGGERING. PLEASE CONSIDER BEFORE LISTENING.
In this episode, we welcome Sarah Miley, a crisis advocate, trauma healing, and lifestyle design coach. Sarah explains the complexities of C-PTSD (Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) and its impacts on individuals throughout different stages of life. She delves into the mechanisms of trauma, explai...
Shanelle van Zyl delves into being 'good enough' rather than perfect with your money. We talk about financial management, exploring personal stories & strategies for smarter spending, investments, & maintaining a healthy money mindset. She shares practical tips emphasizing that self-worth is independent of net worth & financial success.
Shanelle van Zyl, Founder of Purse Sense | Financi...
In this episode of Divorce Dividends, host Valeska Bacon and her companion, Matt, dive into their experiences and reflections on weddings pre and post-divorce. They share personal stories from their own weddings, discuss whether they would remarry, and explore the emotions involved in attending weddings after going through a divorce. The conversation touches on the societal pressures of marriage, the evolution of thei...
In this episode of Divorce Dividends, Valeska shares her experience of attending her youngest daughter's high school graduation. She reflects on her emotional preparation, the detailed planning with her daughter, and the unexpected challenges that arose during the event, including last-minute seating arrangements and weather disruptions. ⛈️ Yup.
Valeska also discusses the dynamics of interacting with her ex-husba...
In this episode of Divorce Dividends, Valeska interviews Heather Prince, a spiritual relationship coach with over 30 years of experience. Heather specializes in helping women heal after divorce by breaking free from repeating unhealthy relationship patterns. She discusses the importance of reprogramming the 'Love Blueprint,' understanding self-worth, and clearing emotional blocks through techniques like work...
DD012 | Cost Cutting: How To Streamline Your Story to Save Lawyer Fees
In this episode of Divorce Dividends, Valeska Bacon shares invaluable advice on how to save money during legal consultations by making your backstory concise and relevant. She narrates a personal experience to illustrate the importance of providing only the necessary legal facts to your lawyer. Valeska outlines five key steps to prepare a strea...
How to Start in the Chaos: Starting with the Fundamentals
In this episode, Valeska is joined by Summer Howard, a seasoned divorce coach and founder of Parents Ever After and Boulder Divorce Mediation. While this episode presents information that includes families, you will find such useful information even if you don't have children.
Summer shares her extensive experience in the family law field and off...
Journal Day 6: The Extremes of Always & Never
In this episode of Divorce Dividends, Valeska Bacon shares the second part of a deeply personal journal entry written shortly after her former husband asked for a divorce. Valeska emphasizes the importance of finding a support system, expressing gratitude for friends who were there for her during tough times. She discusses a valuable exercise from her therapist to comb...
Journal Day 6: It's Somewhere In The Middle [A Journey Through Divorce and Mental Health].
In this episode of Divorce Dividends, Valeska explores a personal journal entry from October 2020, a month after her spouse asked for a divorce. She discusses the balance between extremes, the insights gained from therapy sessions, and the significance of perspective during challenging times. Valeska emphasizes the...
Journal Day 5b: Journaling to Combat Gaslighting
Understanding Gaslighting and the Power of Journaling
In this episode of Divorce Dividends, Valeska discusses the concept of gaslighting, how it affects people's perception of truth, and the role of journaling in reclaiming trust in oneself. Sharing personal experiences, she emphasizes the importance of documenting events as they happen to validate one&apos...
[Preparing for Divorce: Five Essential Steps]
In this first content episode of Divorce Dividends, host Valeska Bacon discusses the crucial steps to take when preparing for a divorce. She provides practical advice to help ensure privacy and control during the divorce process. Valeska also emphasizes the importance of being prepared both financially and logistically, while reminding listeners to seek profession...
Journal Day 3: E + R = O
[Navigating Life's Events... Your Response Matters]
In this episode, Valeska discusses the concept of how events, often beyond our control, can be navigated by focusing on our response. The outcome of any situation is shaped by how we choose to respond. Valeska encourages listeners to try this approach when faced with challenges.
00:00 Introduction to E+R=O
00:04 Understanding the Event (E)
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Journal Day 4: & The Kids...
[Navigating Divorce: Raw Emotions and Reflections]
In this heartfelt episode, Valeska reads a deeply personal journal entry detailing an emotional experience involving her children and the complexities of co-parenting after divorce. She reflects on the turmoil, fears, and sadness she felt during the transition, touching on the importance of journaling as a means to process and ...
Journal Day 5: How am I the villain?
[Reflecting on Divorce: Raw Journal Entries and Personal Truths]
In this episode of Divorce Dividends, Valeska shares deeply personal journal entries from October 2020, detailing her emotional experiences during her divorce. She opens up about the stress of asset negotiations, the emotional burden on her children, and the challenges of maintaining her sanity. Valeska also h...
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