The Divorced Girl Smiling Podcast

Divorce and Taxes: It's Gonna Be OK!

Taxes stress everyone out, but what if you are getting divorced and there are tax issues involved? Double the stress! My guest in this episode is Patrick Wanzer, CPA and Tax Representation Consultant, who talks about tax issues that can arise in divorce and what you can do. 

You Matter! How to Find Self-Worth, Joy and Peace

When going through a divorce, it's easy to suffer when it comes to self-worth, joy and peace. My guest in this episode is Energetic Wellness Coach, Lauri Stern, who talks about how to get these three things back. Her tips are practical and inspiring!

5 Sneaky Divorce Tactics

"Sneaky divorce tactics" is a heavily searched term, which is why we decided to address it in this episode. My guest is Orange county based divorce attorney, Marc Garelick, and Marc reveals 5 sneaky divorce tactics he's seen in his lengthy legal career. You might be shocked when you hear the things people try to get away with, so we hope we can help you be aware and handle it if it happens to you! Read the article Marc wrote on this subject here: https://www.divorcedgirlsmiling.com/4-sneaky-divorce-tactics-in-a-high-conflict-case/

How to Handle "The Firsts" In Divorce

What are "the firsts" in divorce? The first holiday you spend without your ex, your first birthday divorced, the first time you meet his new girlfriend, etc. My guest in this episode is divorce coach, Mardi Winder, and Mardi and I talk about the firsts, what you might be feeling and how to handle it. 

The Divorce Book Every Single Person is Reading: Strangers

Have you read "Strangers" by Bell Burden yet? My guest in this episode, divorce coach, Jenine Marie Powell has read it and so have I, and we are discussing it in this episode. We are particularly talking about trauma and betrayal that can happen in divorce. Read Jenine's article about this, too!: https://www.divorcedgirlsmiling.com/what-the-viral-memoir-strangers-by-belle-burden-teaches-us-about-divorce-trauma/

Filing For Divorce: What You Need to Know

This episode is all about filing for divorce. What does it actually mean when you file? Are there benefits to filing first? Should you tell your spouse you are planning to file? Colleen Breems, divorce attorney and partner at Beermann is my guest in this episode and she answers these questions and so many others you might have. Read the article she wrote on this subject here: https://www.divorcedgirlsmiling.com/filing-for-divorce-what-women-need-to-know-beforehand/

Single Parents are Amazing!

In this episode we are celebrating the awesomeness of single parents! My guest is Ron Platt, co-Founder of the National Association for Single and Divorced Families (the NASDF) and we talk about the challenges and benefits of being a single parent, as well as tell our own personal stories.

Gray Divorce: Your Guide to Empowerment over 50

This episode is dedicated completely to gray divorce-divorce over 50. My guest is Florida divorce attorney and mediator, Anthony Diaz, and we talk about the issues in a gray divorce, and how to set yourself up for the best possible post-divorce life. 

Are Your Wedding Rings Sitting in a Drawer?

Are your wedding rings sitting in a drawer? Why? What do you plan to do with them? If nothing, that's OK. But we're going to give you some options and some things to think about. My guest is Anne Gabel, co-Founder of MJ Gabel diamond and jewelry buyers, the company I sold my rings to in 2011. Anne tells some really good stories and offers advice to those who just don't know what to do with their rings or how to go about selling.

6 Things Your Kids Might be Thinking During Divorce

If you are getting divorced and you have kids, this is such an important episode. My guest, Tiffany Hughes, is a divorce attorney, a GAL, and a mom, who gives us a look into what your kids might be thinking and how to handle it. Read the article on this subject here!