The Divorced Girl Smiling Podcast
Empowering, connecting and inspiring you during and after your divorce.
Episodes
Are you nervous about being alone after divorce? Does being by yourself feel lonely, isolating, depressing? This episode is dedicated to helping you change your mindset, and actually enjoy being alone. Learn more: https://www.divorcedgirlsmiling.com/being-alone-after-divorce-why-its-okay-and-tips-on-how-to-enjoy-it/
Getting divorced isn't easy, and one of the biggest stressors is the house. Trying to figure out if you are going to stay or sell can cause fear, anxiety, sadness and so many more emotions. In this episode, my guest, Leslie Glazier, a real estate agent with @properties and a Certified Divorce Real Estate Expert, is here to share some things you need to know that will surely help you along this journey! Learn more: https://w...
Divorce Mediator, Ellen Feldman is my guest on this episode. We talk about what goes on in mediation, the benefits of the divorce process I think is wonderful, and how to ensure its success. Learn more: https://www.divorcedgirlsmiling.com/three-of-the-biggest-issues-that-arise-in-divorce-mediation/
Are you dating a guy/girl with kids and feeling frustrated? Are the kids making you feel unwelcome? Are you banging your head against the wall trying to change things? We understand and have advice! Learn more: https://www.divorcedgirlsmiling.com/they-hate-me-dating-a-guy-with-kids/
This is a great episode for newly separated and/or divorced people who need a little bit of hope when it comes to your future. My guest, Kathy McCarthy recently celebrated 10 years of being divorced. She offers 10 things she's learned over the past decade. Learn more: https://www.divorcedgirlsmiling.com/
The pandemic, which has been so painful in many ways, has also taken a toll on marriages, meaning the number of divorce cases is extremely high right now. Why is that? Kate McMahon Vivanco, a divorce attorney and partner at Katz & Stefani is my guest. She explains the high numbers, and offers 6 specific issues that might have led couples to divorce. Learn more: https://www.divorcedgirlsmiling.com/divorce-and-the-pandemic-6-issu...
One of the hardest things about divorce is not knowing what to expect. Here are 20 things I wish I could have told my newly separated self. Learn more: https://www.divorcedgirlsmiling.com/20-things-wish-told-newly-separated-self/
COVID was a rough year for everyone. In this episode, Life and Leadership Coach, Dr. Lisa Kaplin is my guest, and we discuss change, divorce, dating fear, resilience, courage and more. Learn more: https://www.divorcedgirlsmiling.com/?
What can you expect when going through a divorce? Not knowing can feel stressful and scary. In this episode, I offer 10 emotional stages of divorce that you might experience. Although divorce can feel like a roller coaster ride, eventually you get through all these stages and life gets really good! Learn more: https://www.divorcedgirlsmiling.com/the-emotional-stages-of-divorce-are-like-a-roller-coaster-ride/
Dating after divorce? This is a can't miss episode! I offer advice and tips that range from before the date, to what to talk about (and what not to) to how to handle the disappointment and frustration that often goes with dating. Learn more: https://www.divorcedgirlsmiling.com/dating-after-divorce-at-50-what-to-wear-what-to-say-and-other-tips/
When I was going through my divorce, I had never heard the term "mediation" before. I went through mediation, and I have to say, I firmly believe it's the best way to get divorced. In this episode, I interview divorce mediator, Brian James,? who gives a step-by-step of how mediation works, what to expect, how it can save you time and money, and why you might be very happy with the outcome. Learn more here.
How do you heal after someone cheats on you? It happened to me in two different relationships, and I have talked to dozens of other men and women who were devastated by a cheating partner and then moved on and thrived. Here ere are 9 tips healing after cheating. Learn more: https://www.divorcedgirlsmiling.com/were-you-cheated-on-advice-for-the-cheatee/
When I was getting divorced, I received good advice from some people. But I also got some really bad advice. Here are 10 pieces of bad divorce advice I heard, and why. Learn more: https://www.divorcedgirlsmiling.com/10-pieces-really-bad-divorce-advice/
Your divorce is hurting your kids just as much as it's hurting you. But you have more control in their happiness and wellbeing than you think! In this episode, I interview Dr. Don Gordon, who wrote the widely known and acclaimed parenting class "Children in Between." Gordon offers 7 things that will hurt your kids during and after your divorce. Learn more: https://www.divorcedgirlsmiling.com/7-things-that-contribute-to-...
"I just hope I get to keep the house," is something many people going through a divorce say. In this episode of the DGS podcast, Real Estate Agent and Certified Divorce Real Estate Specialist, Leslie Glazier addresses this subject and answers questions about all things pertaining to divorce and your house. Learn more: https://www.divorcedgirlsmiling.com/11-questions-to-ask-when-hiring-a-real-estate-agent-during-your-divorce...
A divorce often times starts out amicable, but somewhere down the road it turns ugly. Why? There are several reasons, which I discuss in this podcast. This episode also includes how to deal with an ugly divorce. Learn more: https://www.divorcedgirlsmiling.com/amicable-turned-ugly-divorce-9-reasons-it-could-happen/
Divorce can feel depressing, sad and hopeless, but believe it or not, there are many great things divorce ends up doing for a woman. Here is my list of 8. You may also read this article on Divorced Girl Smiling.
When I was 21, I was a dating idiot! Thirty plus years later, I'm older, wiser, divorced and truly in love. I've learned a lot and am happy to share 21 dating tips I wish I could have told my 21 year-old self. Read this article on Divorced Girl Smiling.
Everyone going through a divorce makes mistakes. That's OK! It's normal and understandable. But, here are 10 big divorce mistakes you really don't want to make and why, as told my divorce attorney, Tiffany Hughes. Learn more: visit Divorced Girl Smiling.
Ever feel like you’re not going to survive your divorce? Of course you will survive! Here are my 15 tips on surviving divorce. Learn more: divorcedgirlsmiling.com
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