The Divorced Girl Smiling Podcast

Sobriety and Recovery: Key Differences and How They Affect Divorcing Parents

Every divorce case is unique, and so is every divorce case that involves some kind of alcohol use or abuse. My guest in this episode is Chris Beck of Soberlink, who talks about the differences between sobriety and recovery, and how each one affects the divorce process and of course, the parents and children. Learn more here: https://www.divorcedgirlsmiling.com/sobriety-and-recovery-key-differences-and-how-they-affect-divorcing-parents/

Meditation and Mediation: Two Practices You Need for Your Health and Happiness

Meditation and mediation are two entirely separate practices. That said, not only are they only separated by one letter, but they are related a lot more than you might think. My guest in this episode is divorce attorney and mediator, Erica Speraw, who offers a look into each, and the benefits of doing both during divorce. Learn more here: https://www.divorcedgirlsmiling.com/mediation-vs-meditation-not-as-unrelated-as-you-might-think/

Revenge Affairs: Why People Have Them and Why It's a Bad Idea

Hurt people hurt people. We've all heard that statement. But what happens when a person decides to have an affair just to get revenge on their spouse? My guest is Brittany Baker, LCSW, a therapist who explains why people have revenge affairs (and affairs not for revenge) and why hurting someone this way is a really bad idea. Learn more: https://www.divorcedgirlsmiling.com/revenge-affairs-why-people-have-them-and-why-its-a-bad-idea/

Your Divorce Strategy Guide: What's YOUR Strategy?

Having a strategy is always wise in any goals you have, and that includes a good divorce outcome. My guest in this episode is Tracy Coenen, Forensic Accountant and the founder of the Divorce Money Guide and the Divorce Strategy Guide. Tracy offers tips for planning and implementing a strategy that will help you get the best possible divorce outcome and post-divorce life. Learn more: https://www.divorcedgirlsmiling.com/planning-for-a-divorce-lets-talk-strategies/

5 Tips to Success in Online Dating

Online dating can feel frustrating, disappointing, and hopeless. But it doesn't have to be that way! My guest in this episode is online dating coach, Alyssa Dineen, who offers tips for online dating that we hope will leave you feeling inspired and ready to mingle! Learn more here: https://www.divorcedgirlsmiling.com/how-to-be-successful-in-online-dating-5-tips/

The Importance of Including College in Your Divorce Agreement and Other College Planning Tips

When I got divorced, my kids were 3 and 5, and college was not something I was thinking about. But I feel like I blinked and they were at the age when they started applying to schools. College was not in my divorce agreement, and we had to go back to court a few times to sort things out. But you can avoid that! My guest in this episode is Vicki Vollweiler, College Planning and Financial Aid Expert. Vicki offers tips on college planning, and talks about what it looks like to add college to your divorce agreement, regardless of your kids' current ages. Learn more: https://www.divorcedgirlsmiling.com/the-importance-of-including-college-in-your-divorce-agreement/

The Opportunities Created By Divorce. Yes, They are There.

No one wants to be divorced, and divorce can feel painful and devastating and hopeless. But believe it or not, divorce creates so many opportunities I bet you haven't even thought of. My guest is Liesel Darby, divorce mediator and coach, and we talk about the opportunities you might not even realize that are now at your fingertips. Learn more: https://www.divorcedgirlsmiling.com/recognizing-opportunities-created-by-divorce/

What Are Your Kids Thinking During the Divorce? Here are 10 Things.

Divorce is so painful, but we all have to remember that it's painful for the kids, too. My guest in this episode is divorce attorney and children's book author, Anna Krolikowska, who offers 10 things your kids might be thinking during divorce and how to handle it. Learn more: https://www.divorcedgirlsmiling.com/divorce-and-kids-10-things-they-might-be-thinking/

What You Need to Know Before You Decide to Get Divorced

So many people decide that divorce is the right decision, but they decide before having all the information they need. My guest in this episode is Kimberly Miller, J.D., LMFT, CDC®, who is the founder of her divorce education platform, PartWise. Kimberly offers a glimpse into what to expect and how to educate yourself so that you are prepared. Learn more: https://www.divorcedgirlsmiling.com/when-is-it-time-for-a-divorce-what-you-need-to-know-before-you-decide/

Men And Money: Let's Talk Relationship Red Flags and Protecting Your Financial Future

What a fun but also important conversation about being in a relationship or dating men who don't have a lot of money. My guest is financial advisor, Amanda Campbell, CDFA®, CFP®, AIFF®, AAMS®, and together, we offer some relationship red flags for men who might not have a lot of money. By the way, there are a lot of wonderful men who don't have a lot of money, but we tell you what to watch out for! Learn more: https://www.divorcedgirlsmiling.com/there-are-men-with-no-money-and-then-there-are-men-with-no-money/