The Divorced Girl Smiling Podcast

Planning, applying and paying for college can feel stressful and overwhelming. Add divorce into the mix and well, you know. It's hard! My guest in this episode is Vicki Vollweiler, MBA, CDC, and college planning and financial aid expert. Vicki offers tips for divorced parents on everything from the application process to the FAFSA form, scholarships and more! Learn more: https://www.divorcedgirlsmiling.com/myths-and-facts-about-divorce-and-college-planning/

Living with your soon-to-be-ex during divorce could possibly be the worst part of the divorce! With raw feelings of resentment and anger, cohabitating can feel stressful and like you're walking on eggshells. My guest in this episode is divorce coach, Lisa Lisser, who offers tips on making living together during divorce more manageable. Learn more here: https://www.divorcedgirlsmiling.com/7-tips-for-living-together-during-divorce/

Loneliness and substance abuse go hand in hand. Add co-parenting into the mix and things can get complicated. My guest in this episode is Laura Crossett, CADC and Outreach Manager for Soberlink. Laura offers advice for those who are experiencing substance abuse in their marriage and/or with an ex, and offers tips for managing loneliness and reducing addiction risk. Learn more: https://www.divorcedgirlsmiling.com/loneliness-and-substance-abuse-and-how-it-can-affect-co-parenting/

Many people going through a divorce will say, “My dog is anxious. Do you think he/she knows I’m getting divorced?” The answer is: dogs have no idea what divorce is, but they do know when you are anxious, tense, angry or worried. My guest in this episode is Karis Nafte, Dog Behavior Consultant, Pet Custody Mediator, author and founder of her company, Who Keeps the Dog? Karis offers advice for you if you think your divorce is affecting your dog. Learn more: https://www.divorcedgirlsmiling.com/my-dog-is-anxious-thanks-to-my-divorce/

Cheating is one of the biggest reasons people decide to get divorced, but if you are dealing with infidelity in your marriage, there is a way to work it out. My guest in this episode is Lora Cheadle, a Betrayal Recovery coach, who offers advice to those who have been cheated on, so that you can decide if staying or getting divorced is the answer. 

You might be wondering how the heck cooking can help you heal from a divorce. Well, it can! My guest in this episode is holistic nutritionist and culinary wellness coach, Hannah McKitrick, who explains the benefits of cooking to heal. This is not about the food-although it is, in a way. It's about using the practice of cooking to heal emotionally and spiritually. 

Is it possible to mediate a divorce when substance abuse is involved? Absolutely! My guest in this episode is divorce attorney and mediator, Christine Diorio, who offers an understanding of substance abuse as it pertains to divorce and mediation, along with options, advice and tips for those in this situation. Learn more: https://www.divorcedgirlsmiling.com/getting-divorced-because-of-substance-abuse/

Do you find it difficult to communicate with your ex? Of course you do! It's not easy. My guest in this episode is Rebecca Perra, Divorce Attorney, Mediator, and Judicial Education Coordinator for OurFamilyWizard. Rebecca offers four tips that we hope will lead you to a more peaceful, amicable relationship with your ex. Learn more: https://www.divorcedgirlsmiling.com/4-tips-to-improving-co-parenting-communication/

Anger in divorce is understandable, and actually, it's healthy to express anger. But, there are times during the divorce when you need to put the anger aside-especially the times when you are making divorce decisions. Making decisions when anger is present can hurt not only your kids, but it can hurt you. My guest is Cherie Morris, Divorce Coach, who will share how and when to put your anger aside, so that you can be your best self. Learn more: https://www.divorcedgirlsmiling.com/how-anger-in-divorce-can-hurt-everyone-involved/

Self-care is such a buzz word these days, but people don't often think about one form of self-care that is so important for your wellbeing: WEALTH care. My guest in this episode is financial advisor, Amanda Campbell, CDFA. Amanda offers a wealth care checklist that will have you feeling less stressed and so empowered! Learn more here: https://www.divorcedgirlsmiling.com/one-area-of-self-care-is-wealth-care/