The Divorced Girl Smiling Podcast

Anger is a pretty powerful emotion. While it's understandable and normal to feel anger in divorce, it can be detrimental if you let it interfere with your decision making. My guest in this episode is divorce coach, Mardi Winder, and we talk about the effects of letting anger control you while you're trying to make decisions in your divorce. We also offer tips on managing anger and getting into the best headspace during your divorce. Read the article Mardi wrote on this topic here: https://www.divorcedgirlsmiling.com/the-effects-of-anger-in-decision-making-during-divorce/

It's pretty normal to make mistakes during a divorce. But there are certain mistakes that if you make them, there's really nothing you can do to fix them. My guest in this episode is divorce attorney, Catherine Becker Good. Catherine explains what these mistakes are and how to avoid making them.

Liz Felt Wakeman is a divorce attorney in IL. She is my guest in this episode, where she explains the changes in child support laws taking effect in January of 2027. We talk about how they might affect your case.

When I was first separated, and I met with a couple of divorce attorneys, I had no idea what to expect. Even more stressful, I didn't know what to ask. My guest in this episode is Tiffany M. Hughes, a Chicago based divorce attorney, who provides questions to ask and tells us why they are important, and how asking them can help you get a better outcome.

What is emotional manipulation and is it happening to you? What is coercive control and are you experiencing that? My guest in this episode is Debra Alper, LCSW, Divorce Strategist for the Legal Process and Divorce Recovery Therapist. Debra explains what these two awful things are, and how to know if you are a victim. She also provides tips for those in this situation, whether you are married to the person, going through a divorce, or already divorced.

Parental Alienation is heartbreaking for both parents and kids. If you think you might be a victim, listen to this episode. My guest is Divorce Coach, Kristen Noel, co-founder of The Intuitive Divorce, who explains the signs of parental alienation. We also provide tips for coping and talking to your kids and your spouse. 

When you are unfamiliar with the divorce process, it's easy to make mistakes. My guest in this episode is Divorce Mediator, Michael Cohen, who talks about common mistakes couples make in the early stages of divorce, and how to avoid making them. Learn more here: https://www.divorcedgirlsmiling.com/hiring-a-divorce-attorney/

Sex and They City, one of the all-time best shows, had a huge impact on women looking for love--women of all ages! This includes me and my guest, Jamie Gelb, who is in her thirties. In this episode, we talk about the women we adored: Carrie, Charlotte, Miranda and Samantha, the decisions they made when it came to love, and how it might have impacted our decisions. 

Why does divorce take so long? It's a question almost everyone going through a divorce asks at one point in the process. When things seem to drag on, it can feel frustrating and stressful. My guest in this episode is Wisconsin based divorce attorney, Renee Read, who not only answers the question, but offers tips on how to speed things up. 

Selling your house in the divorce? My guest in this episode is Indianapolis-based Realtor, Cynthia Yosha-Snyder, CDRE®, who offers a lot of small tips and one really BIG one!