The Divorced Girl Smiling Podcast

The Tools You Need for Healthy Coparenting

Coparenting is so important, yet anger, resentment and hurt feelings can make healthy coparenting so difficult. My guests in this episode are divorce mediators (and sisters!) Lizzie Stevenson and Martha Heywood. These wonderful women offer healthy coparenting tips that will help you put your children first.

Divorce and the House: Fears, Challenges and Benefits

One of the scariest parts about getting divorced is figuring out if you are gonig to stay in your home, and if so how you can financially make that work. There's also the decision of "Should I buy a new home or should I rent?" My guest in this episode is Rebecca Turley, Realtor, who offers her thoughts and so much wonderful advice. 

Living With or Leaving an Alcoholic? This Is For You

If you are living with or leaving an alcoholic, this is a great episode for you! My guest is Amber Hollingsworth, Licensed Drug and Addiction Counselor, who offers insight into what the addict is thinking and feeling, along with tips on getting the person to get help.

The Most Important Asset You Have in Your Divorce

Do you know what the most important asset you have in divorce is? It's not your home or your car or your 401K, it's time. My guest in this episode is Hirsch Serman, a financial divorce coach and divorced dad, and this conversation is so inspiring, you're going to love it!

Dating after Divorce: Stories You Won't Believe

Dating after divorce can feel frustrating and disappointing. My guest in this episode actually wrote a book about some of her unbelievable dating stories and she shares them in this episode. This isn't all doom and gloom, though. It's lighthearted, funny, and meant to inspire you that from every date, you learn something.

"I Never Loved You" and Other Cruel Things People Say During Divorce

"I never loved you," "You're going to regret divorcing me," "No one will ever want you." These are just some of the very cruel things people might say during divorce. My guest in this episode is Joanne Litman, Financial Advisor and divorced mom, and we discuss why people say these things and why if you hear "I never loved you," that's simply not true.

Starting Over after Divorce at 50

"Starting over after divorce at 50" is heavily searched in Google, and understandably so! It can feel scary to start over at an older age. My guest in this episode is Juli Walton, LCPC, and we talk about fresh starts, reinvention, and living your authentic life after 50. Read the article here: https://www.divorcedgirlsmiling.com/how-to-move-on-after-divorce-in-your-fifties/

Are You Being Emotionally Savvy In Your Divorce? (Part 2)

What does it mean to be emotionally savvy? My guest in this episode is Katherine E. Miller, Divorce Attorney and author of her new book "The Emotionally Savvy Divorce." Katherine shares some of the key takeaways in her wonderful divorce advice book, with the goal of helping you have the best divorce outcome. 

The First Call You Should Make in Divorce (Even Before an Attorney)

Most people think that if they are getting divorced, the first thing to do is call a divorce attorney. While divorce attorneys are definitely needed, my guest says there's someone you should call first: a divorce mediator. Michael Cohen, divorce mediator, explains why in this episode, and offers tips on achieving the best possible divorce outcome. Read Michael's article on this subject here: https://www.divorcedgirlsmiling.com/why-every-couple-considering-divorce-should-talk-to-a-mediator-before-a-lawyer/

How Can I Trust Again After Betrayal?

One of the most painful questions people ask after becoming separated is: How can I ever learn to trust again after being betrayed? My guest in this episode is Divorce Coach, Jenine Marie Powell, who address the question and offers advice on how to get to a place of peace, and move on to healthy relationships in the future.