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July 16, 2023 53 mins

In this week's episode, we sit down with divorce support mediator Yaakov Kessler. An excellent listener and articulate communicator, it was immediately clear to us why Yaakov excels at helping couples mediate through the divorce process and avoid the unnecessary wars that often accompany divorce. We covered a range of topics such as personality conflicts, child-rearing, relationships, and even the often-heated topic of Agunot (women who cannot remarry under Jewish law due to not receiving a Jewish divorce). Offering a balanced perspective on things, Yaakov wisely describes how he doesn't look at things from a right or wrong perspective, but rather from what he can do to facilitate the needs of each party to a divorce. For those who think that divorce must be an all-or-nothing combative process, think again. As Yaakov demonstrates, divorce doesn't have to be horrible, and not only can a divorcing couple walk away serenely, but most importantly, the children can benefit from peacefully coexisting parents. It is not impossible and not beyond reach. If this sounds appealing to you, then sit down and listen to the wisdom of Yaakov Kessler! Contact Us to Share Your Story: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://toodadtoquit.com/contact⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


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Chapters:

00:00 Understanding and Navigating Divorce

00:42 Introduction to the 'Too Dad to Quit' podcast

01:07 Personal Journey in Divorce Mediation

06:12 Personal Reflections and Life Experiences

13:25 Fathers and Fatherhood: Reflections

04:23 The Process and Challenges of Divorce Mediation

08:24 Law and Divorce: Insights

11:13 Understanding Divorce Support and Mediation

12:58 Personal Growth after Divorce

15:12 Parenting and Mediation Skills

16:50 Impact of Divorce on Personal Relationships

18:33 Dealing with Conflict Behavior in Support Sessions

20:19 Recognizing Similarities through Interactions

21:28 Professional Balance and Role of Mediation in Divorce

23:03 Understanding Halakhic Divorce

27:52 Ways to Accommodate Partner's Needs in a Marriage

37:17 Approaching and Overcoming Divorce Difficulties

34:47 Handling Dominating Personalities and Mother-in-Law Dynamics

40:33 Divorce, Parenting and Learning from Experience

50:54 Advice for People Going Through Divorce


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Thanks for listening,

Ben & Yoel

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