The Divorced Girl Smiling Podcast
Grab a cup of coffee or a glass of wine and start smiling! Every show is 30 minutes aimed to empower you, validate you, and connect you with some of the BEST divorce professionals in the industry.
Episodes
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/
Every divorce case is unique, and so are the reasons people get divorced. My guest in this episode is Dr. Ginny Wright, Discernment Counselor Master Practitioner and Therapist, who gives us a look at both the hard and soft reasons people decide to get divorced. Learn more here: https://www.divorcedgirlsmiling.com/the-top-reasons-for-divorce-understanding-hard-and-soft-reasons/
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-naf...
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/
It's not easy being married to someone who is controlling. But it might be even more difficult to divorce a controlling spouse. My guest in this episode is divorce attorney, Tiffany Hughes, who offers tips for going through a divorce when your soon-to-be-ex has a controlling personality.
I'm a big fan of marriage therapy, but so often, I hear that it didn't work for couples and they ended up divorced. My guest in this episode is Ann Cerney, a Marriage Intensive Therapist, who shares her stories about couples who went to her for marriage intensive therapy, and the success they had. We explain what marriage intensive therapy is, and then talk about what goes on in the process and how it's different than traditional m...
So many times, women getting divorced have no idea what their life is going to look like after. That can feel scary, depressing, and sad, but my guests in this episode--who both went through divorces say life after divorce can be wonderful! Mimi Sullivan and Carolyn Bilyak are full of inspiration and tips for your post divorce life! Learn more here: https://www.divorcedgirlsmiling.com/3-words-that-can-help-you-build-your-post-divor...
Online dating can feel so frustrating and disappointing, that you might be asking, "Is this really worth it?" My guest in this episode is dating after divorce coach, Laurie Gerber, and Laurie and say yes! We will offer you tips that will inspire you to keep trying if you want to find real, meaningful love. Learn more: https://www.divorcedgirlsmiling.com/is-online-dating-worth-it-you-decide/
When people are first getting divorced (or thinking about one), they start googling. Actually, now they ask AI, as well. My guest in this episode is Hirsch Serman, Financial Divorce Coach and divorced dad, who found out just what information people are searching for. We reveal 10 things people want to know and then offer our advice. Learn more: https://www.divorcedgirlsmiling.com/google-trends-for-divorce-topics-what-people-search/
...Do you have divorce guilt? My guest in this episode is divorce attorney, Katherine Miller, who explains why people getting divorced feel guilt and shame, and what the difference between the two is. We also offer tips for those feeling guilt and shame.
When going through a divorce, it's hard to picture your life after, especially pertaining to happiness. My guest in this episode is Joanne Litman, financial advisor and divorced mom, and Jo and I talk about happiness after divorce, specifically what you need and don't need to be happy. Learn more here: https://www.divorcedgirlsmiling.com/what-you-need-and-dont-need-for-happiness-after-divorce-and-how-to-move-on-after-divorce/
No one likes to be uncomfortable, but with divorce, you are going through so many changes and well, it's uncomfortable! Time to get comfortable being uncomfortable! But that's a good thing! My guest in this episode is Ron Platt, divorced dad and co-founder of the National Association for Single and Divorced Families (the NASDF.) Ron and I tell our divorce stories of feeling uncomfortable and some things we did to get comfortable. L...
One of the biggest mistakes people make in divorce is waiting until they are officially divorced to hire a financial planner/investment firm. My guest in this episode is Peter Mullins, CDFA® and Vice-president at Vestor Capital, who explains what exactly a financial plan is, and how you can benefit by consulting with a financial advisor (especially a CDFA®) before or during your divorce. I am a client of Pete's (have been for a lon...
Do you sometimes feel like you're never going to be happy again? Think again! My guest in this episode is divorce coach, Mardi Winder-Adams, who explains all the wonderful things that happened to her during and after divorce that she didn't expect. Of course, I tell my stories, too! Learn more: https://www.divorcedgirlsmiling.com/the-unexpected-benefits-of-divorce-that-women-dont-talk-about-but-should/
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