The Divorced Girl Smiling Podcast

Surviving Loneliness During and After Divorce

Surviving loneliness during and after divorce is so much more in your control than you think! In this episode, I offer several tips and suggestions to help you through this time. Learn more: https://www.divorcedgirlsmiling.com/surviving-loneliness-after-divorce-its-up-to-you/

Let’s Talk about Liars in: Dating, Relationships and Divorce

Are you dating a liar? Are you in a relationship with a liar? Are you divorcing a liar? In this episode, my guest, Divorce Mediator, Lesa Koski and I talk about liars--in dating, relationships and divorce. Includes: signs you might be dating a liar, lies told in relationships, and tips on divorcing a liar. Learn more: https://www.divorcedgirlsmiling.com/dating-liar-11-signs-might/

Divorcing with a Family Business: What You Need to Know and Tips

Divorce is complicated, but if you have a family business it takes complicated to a different level! In this episode, Texas Divorce Attorney, Turner Thornton offers advice on divorcing with a family business. He also offers tips on how to prepare and what to think about from an emotional perspective. Learn more: https://www.divorcedgirlsmiling.com/divorcing-with-a-business-in-texas-a-guide/

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/