The Divorced Girl Smiling Podcast

It's so wonderful when parents can put their differences aside and be there in a peaceful, loving way for their kids. Unfortunately, not all divorcing couples are able to do this. So, if you are someone going through a divorce who has a difficult and toxic ex, this is a great episode for you. My guest is divorce attorney, Matt Butts, who offers 3 tips for coparenting with a toxic ex. Learn more here: https://www.divorcedgirlsmiling.com/3-tips-for-coparenting-with-a-toxic-ex/

If you want to get calm or stay calm during your divorce, this is a great episode for you! My guest is divorce coach, Cherie Morris, who offers 5 somatic techniques to get you to a better, calmer, more rational place, so you can not only make better decisions during your divorce, but so you can have a better quality of life! Learn more here: https://www.divorcedgirlsmiling.com/recovering-from-divorce-through-somatic-practice/

I had never heard of insight mediation before this podcast, but I'm so glad I know about it now! Wait until you listen to this episode! My guest is divorce mediator, Melissa Wheeler-Farag, who uses insight mediation in her practice; a method that is shown to give divorcing couples a better result, and a better co-parenting relationship. Learn more: https://www.divorcedgirlsmiling.com/insight-mediation-what-it-is-and-how-it-can-help-your-divorce/

Why is it important to empower yourself as much as possible in divorce? Because you will make smarter, better decisions, you will have less anxiety, and you will have a better outcome by far! My guest in this episode is Divorce Attorney, Catherine Becker Good, and we are giving you 7 steps you can take to empower yourself in the divorce process. You're going to love this one!

If you are going through a divorce (or are already divorced) and you need some inspiration and empowerment, this is a great episode for you! My guest is Hannah McKitrick, Wellness Coach and Retreat Leader, and we have 7 things we swear by, that we think will help you get happier and healthier. 

What a great conversation! Life, Love and Divorce Coach, Michèle Heffron is my guest, and we talk about so many things that we think you are thinking about and wondering about as a divorced woman over 40, 50 or 60. Topics include: figuring out what you want to do now, and finding love at an older age. 

The divorced woman is juggling a lot of things, including her home, health, kids, dating, aging parents, and so much more! My guest in this episode is real estate agent, Staci Yesner, and wait till you hear this conversation! It's so vulnerable and relatable! We hope it's both validating and inspiring! https://www.divorcedgirlsmiling.com/make-your-house-a-home-after-divorce/

What is a guardian ad litem (a GAL)? If you've never been through a divorce, you might never even have heard the term. My guest in this episode is divorce attorney, Colleen Breems, a partner at Beermann, who is also a guardian ad litem. Colleen explains the role of a GAL, and answers so many questions you probably have. Learn more here: https://www.divorcedgirlsmiling.com/what-is-a-guardian-ad-litem/

What does equitable distribution mean? If you've never been through a divorce, you probably don't know. My guest in this episode is divorce attorney, John McKnight. John explains equitable distribution and offers some insight into dividing assets in divorce, and how the divorce process works. Learn more here: https://www.divorcedgirlsmiling.com/what-is-equitable-distribution-in-a-divorce/

Every divorce case is unique, and so are the reasons people get divorced. My guest in this episode is Dr. Ginny Wright, Discernment Counselor Master Practitioner and Therapist, who gives us a look at both the hard and soft reasons people decide to get divorced. Learn more here: https://www.divorcedgirlsmiling.com/the-top-reasons-for-divorce-understanding-hard-and-soft-reasons/