The Divorced Girl Smiling Podcast

The Key Ingredients of a Great Co-parenting Agreement

Getting divorced with kids is complicated. But, having a thorough co-parenting agreement helps reduce stress, minimize conflict, and most importantly provide the best possible post-divorce life for the kids. In this episode, my guest, Therapist and Parent Coach, Rita Morris offers 6 key ingredients that will ensure wellbeing and stability for both you and your kids. Learn more: https://www.divorcedgirlsmiling.com/the-key-ingredients-of-a-great-co-parenting-agreement/

Respect in a Relationship and in Divorce: It’s Everything!

What does it take to be happy in a romantic relationship? Although every couple is unique, I think some of the biggies are: Friendship, trust, thoughtfulness, and attraction. But there’s one thing that is perhaps the most needed, and it’s the thing that is needed to have all of the other components to stay happy and healthy. What is it? RESPECT. In this episode, my guest, Divorce Mediator, Ellen Feldman and I talk about respect in relationships, but also about the importance of respect in divorce, specifically in mediation. Learn more: https://www.divorcedgirlsmiling.com/respect-in-a-relationship-its-everything/ 

Advice for Divorce after an Affair

Every divorce is painful, but divorce takes on a whole other level of hurt when it's happening because of an affair. In this episode, my guest, Divorce Attorney, Katherine Miller offers insight into divorce after an affair, and offers legal and emotional advice for this situation. Learn more: https://www.divorcedgirlsmiling.com/advice-for-divorce-after-an-affair/

Tips for Financial Planning for Divorce

Financial planning is one of the most stressful aspects of getting divorced. How do you know what's fair when it comes to the allocation of assets, child support, maintenance, and more? In this podcast, my guests, Catherine Shanahan and Karen Chellew are going to offer you an option designed to save you time and money in your divorce, and to make sure your settlement is fair. Learn more: https://www.divorcedgirlsmiling.com/financial-planning-for-divorce-4-reasons-you-absolutely-need-the-mds-divorce-financial-portrait/

Feeling Frustrated During Divorce? 20 Things You Can Do to Feel Better

Feeling frustrated during divorce? Of course you are! Frustration is a helpful feeling that can lead to anger and hopelessness. Been there! In this episode, I offer 20 things you can do when you are feeling frustrated. Learn more: https://www.divorcedgirlsmiling.com/frustration-during-divorce/

11 Online Dating Tips for Beginners

This is a really fun episode with my friends, Mara Price and Marissa Woods. The three of us talk online dating and talk about my 11 tips for beginners! Learn more: https://www.divorcedgirlsmiling.com/11-online-dating-tips-for-beginners/

Forgiveness: How to Ask For it and Reactions You Might Get

This is such a wonderful and important episode! My guest, Divorce Mediator, Erik Feig and I discuss asking for forgiveness. Feig offers advice on how to apologize to increase your chances of getting a better response, along with what happens when you apologize and you get a negative reaction. We also talk about what to do if you receive an apology, but you're just not feeling like you want to accept it.  Learn more here: https://www.divorcedgirlsmiling.com/how-to-ask-forgiveness-from-someone-youve-hurt/

Stop Comparing Your Divorce to Your Friends’ Divorces!

Let's say you just heard you girlfriend is getting 5 times the amount of child support and maintenance that you are getting. Before you jump to the conclusion that you got a horrible divorce deal, listen to this episode! My guest, Divorce Coach, Jason Levoy and I talk about why every divorce is unique, and all the factors that go into the divorce agreements people end up with. We also discuss who to listen to for divorce advice and from whom to stay away! 

11 Things Divorced People Want to Say to Our Married Friends

A true friend is a true friend. BUT, when it comes to divorce, even our dearest friends--if they are married, might not understand how we are feeling, what we need from them, and what NOT to say. This episode uncovers 11 things we want to say to our married friends. Learn more: https://www.divorcedgirlsmiling.com/11-things-divorced-people-want-to-say-to-their-married-friends/

6 Tips to a Good Divorce Outcome

Sit down with divorce attorney, Catherine Becker Good, and hear advice that will lead you to having a good outcome in your divorce! Learn more: https://www.divorcedgirlsmiling.com/6-tips-on-how-to-have-an-amicable-divorce/